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The city has repeatedly put off deciding on a citizen-engagement and code-enforcement software contract that would cost more than four times what its current alert system costs.
The council's unanimous vote funds new fire equipment for the town's Fire Department.
The council's unanimous vote funds equipment for the volunteer fire and rescue squad.
The council's unanimous vote sets a one percent sales tax under the agreement for five years, affecting taxes collected in the town.
The town council is considering new emergency lighting equipment for its police department vehicles.
The budget sets the town's spending plan for police, water and other services for the fiscal year that ran July 2025 through June 2026.
The new rules cover how the city centralizes purchasing, issues purchase orders and uses city credit cards.
The city and county's deal clears the way for a countywide vote on a sales tax that officials project could let Cornelia cut its property tax rate.
The city's financial audits give residents an independent check that public money was tracked and spent as reported.
Homeowners with Homestead Exemption in Cornelia are in line for a one-time state tax credit, city commissioners said.
The vote clears the way for the city to dispose of vehicles it no longer needs.
The council's action updates how the city's already-adopted FY2025 budget is allocated.
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