Taxes & Public Money in Baldwin
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The council voted to award the Southside Water System Improvements project, funding work on the city's water lines, to a Georgia contractor.
The council is opening the FY 2027 budget process to public input before any spending plan is adopted.
Residents waiting on delayed 2025 city property tax bills now have a mailing date and a payment deadline.
The city is weighing whether to swap its leased admin vehicle for a less expensive model after already approving the original lease.
The city could bring in roughly $15,000 by selling old trucks and equipment the Public Works department no longer needs.
The city owes Habersham County more than budgeted for animal control services, and after being tabled at two meetings the payment still has not been approved.
The city is weighing a contract with a private company to supervise people on probation from Baldwin's municipal court.
A purchase quote from Goforth Williamson for equipment tied to the city's Fairbanks Vertical pump project appeared on the Baldwin City Council's agenda…
A report shown to the Baldwin City Council tracks how much speed-zone fine revenue the city has collected and spent on public safety projects since 2021.
The agreements would have a regional agency handle paperwork for federal grants tied to city water and sewer infrastructure projects.
The proposed list would direct local sales tax funds to Baldwin road, recreation, public safety, public works and water/sewer projects.
The city says the July pickup was the last monthly chipping collection for residents due to budget and staff cuts.
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