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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY

“ FoR_STEPHENS COUNTY PAGE!

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

I. Only one set of these forms should be submitted per county. The completed forms should clearly present the collectiveagreement reached by all cities and counties that were party to the service delivery strategy.

2. List each local government and/or authority that provides services included in the service delivery strategy in Section II below.

List all services provided or primarily funded by each general purpose local government and authority within the county in3. Section 111 below. It is acceptable to break a service into separate components if this will facilitate description of the servicedelivery strategy.

4. For each service or service component listed in Section III, complete a separate Summary ofService Delivery Arrangetnentsform (page 2).

5. Complete one copy of the Summary of Land Use Agreements form (page 3).

6. Have the Cerrfications form (page 4) signed by the authorized representatives of participating local governments. Please notethat DCA cannot validate the strategy unless it is signed by the local governments required by law (see Instructions, page 4).

7. Mail the completed forms along with any attachments to:

Georgia Department of Community AffairsOffice of Coordinated Planning60 Executive Park South, N.E. For answers to most frequently asked questions onAtlanta, Georgia 30329 Georgia’s Service Delivery Act, links and helpful

publications, visit DCA ‘s website atwww.dca.servicedelivery.org, or call the Office ofCoordinated Planning at (404) 679-3114.

Note: Any future changes to the service delivery arrangements described on these forms will require an official update of riteservice delivery strategy and submittal of revisedforms and attachments to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

II. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY:In (his section, List all local governments (including cities located partially within the county) and authorities that provide services included in the servicedelivery strategy.

Stephens County’City of ToccoavCity f AvalonCity of Martin /

III. SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY:For each service listed here, a separate Summnamy of Service Delivery Arrangements form (page 2) muss be completed.

Airport, Ambulance Service, Animal Control, Building Inspection/Permits,Business Licenses, EllA/Civil Defense, Code Enforcement, D.A.R.E.,Economic Development, Fire Protection, Hospital, Library,Law Enforcement, Landfill/Solid Waste, Natural Gas Distribution,Recreation, Parks, Tax Assessment, Water System, Waste Water Systeii,Streets/Roads, Cemetery, Downtown Development, Jail cii Communications

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SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY0!.....

SUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE 2Instructions:

I fl_v Make copies of this Form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page I.T’ Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. II the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

Countyt S T E P H EN S-

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Service: A IRT

1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:Service will be provided counlywide (i.e., including all cities and un!ncorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.) To o — Stephen s Co u n ty

Airport AuthorityLi Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a stngle service provider. (If this box ts checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

L] One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

Li One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

Li Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the Strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Li yes [ no

If these conditions will conlinue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor Competition cannot he eliminated).

If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.

3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will he funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

City of Toccea Frti

Stephens County Gnera1 FundTSCAi?portthTti Tser Fees

4. I-low will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?

No Change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: none Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:

n/a

7. Person completing form:

Phone number: 7fl-RP-q’°1Clifton Wilkinson

Date completed: I 2J2tJP8. Is this the person who should he contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? [] yes [I noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

6. What other mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, local acts of theGeneral Assembly, rate or fee changes, etc.), and when will they take effect?

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYSUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE 2Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for cacti service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below. anacising additional pages as necessary. If the Contact person for this service (listed at the botloTn of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Conunwsily Affairs.

County: STEPHENS COUNTY Service: AMBULANCE SERVICE

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I. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangentent for this service:i Service will he provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.) Step h en s Co tin ty H os p i t a

AuthorityLI Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

[J One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

ri One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

El Other (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. in developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?L]yes [no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.)Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

Stephens County General FundsSC HOSPITAL

Authority User Fees

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?No Chancie

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name:Contracting Parties:

Effective and Ending Dales:Stephens County Hospital Stenhens county Hospital Authority 1963-2013Authority Stephens County


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7. Person completing form: Clifton WilkinsonPhone number: 706 -6—9’91

8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? [J yes LI noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

Date completed: 4’) I’)4 Inn‘—I’—’l—

County: Stephens County Service: Animal ControlI. Check he box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:

I > Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

LI Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

Li One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)



2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?[]yes [no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(l)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).


3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotellmotel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.

Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

City of Toccoa General FundStephens County General Fund

Consolidation of previously seperte services

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:

terGovernmental Contract Toccoa/Stephens County Annual


N / A

Phone number: 7O6_fG6_9tl91 Date completed: 1 2/21 /QP

8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? [ayes []noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY0


Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be repofled to the Department of Community Affairs.

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?

Agreement Name: Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:

7. Person completing form: Clifton Wilkinson

SERViCE DELIVERY STRATEGYSUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE 2

instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one For each service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the sante service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. 11 the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be repotled to the Department of Communoy Affairs.

County: Stenhens County

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1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangenient for this service:[>1 Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

Li Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

[j One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?LI yes 5no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.

3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotellmotel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.)Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

City of Toccoa General Fund—

Stenhns County General Fund

4. How will the Strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?No chancte

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Effective and Ending Dates:


N/A

7. Person completing form: Cj. j ftnji t’i 1 k i ncnnPhone number: 706-R86-9491 Datecompleted:8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? 1iI yes [1 noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

12/21/qR


Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section 111. Use exactly the same service names listed on page 1.Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. II the contact person [or this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: Service: _Rusjness License1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:Li Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

Li Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.) City of ToccoaEl One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service wilt not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


[j Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?[]yes []no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (Sce O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to elitninate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.)Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

City of Toccoa General Fund

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?Ito Change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:

6. What other mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, local acts of theGeneral Assembly, rate or fee changes, etc.), and when will they take effect? -

N/A

Clifton WiP<inson7. Person completing form:Phone number: 7gE_8c)1_94q1 Date completed: 12/21 /988. is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? L yes noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYSUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE 2

Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for cacti service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person [or this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Coisununity Affairs.

County: tphefl$çQJy________ Service: _iLC i v ii Def en s e

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1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:Service will he provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)


LJ One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


[1 Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?LI yes kno

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).


3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.)Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

Stephens County General Funds

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangetnents for providing and/or funding this service within the county?no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: fl 0 n e Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:


n/a

7. Person completing form: Clifton Wi 1k i nson

________________________________

Phone number: 7flpP°4q1 Date completed: 12/21 /988. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? ] yes []noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:


Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page I.Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: Stephens County Service: Code Enforcement1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:Li Service will he provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or Organization providing the service.)


r One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

City of Toccoa, Stephens CountyLi Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition andlor duplication of this service identified?LI yes no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach arm explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping huthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(l)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it,

3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: n o n e Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:

6. What other mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, local acts of theGeneral Assembly, rate or fee changes, etc.), and when will they take effect?N/A

Date completed: 12/21 /9P8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? yes LI noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

Local Government or Authority:

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Funding Method:

Stephens County neraI FundsCity of Toccoa General Funds

7. Person completing form: Clifton WilkinsonPhone number: ZOb-16-941


Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, SectIon 111. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. lithe contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Deparunent of Community Affairs.

1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:Service will he provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)


LI One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

fl One or more cities will provide this service only within (heir incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

[j Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Llyes [noif these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing (lie arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (Sce O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(l)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).II these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing I.3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotehlmotel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.


City of Toccoa General FundStephens County General FundStephens CountyBoard of Education General Fund




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7. Person completing form: Clifton WilkinsonPhone number: 7fll-R8t-941

___________________________

8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? yes LI noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

County: Stphens Service: D.A.R.E

Agreement Name: none Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:

Date completed: 12/21/98


Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page I, Section III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page 1Answer each question below. aiiaching additional pages as necessary. if the contact person for (his service (listed at the hotiom of the page) changes. thushould be reported to (he Department of Community Affairs

County: Service; _Ecpiip_m i c DeyjpjjieirL.I. Check the box (hat best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:ti Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (11 this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.) T — S C I n d u s t r i a 1

eve1opment AuthorityLI Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)


LI One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

LI Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Liyes jno

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken tO eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hoteliinotel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.

Local Government or Auihority: Funding Method:

Stephens Count.y GnrI Ea.nsCity of Toccoa


5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: n e Conuaciing Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:

6. What other mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, local acts of theGeneral Assembly, rate or fee changes, etc.), and when will they lake effect?

n/a

7. Person completing form: c ii ton Wj 1 kin sonPhone number: 7R86°4°1 Date completed: 12/21 /988. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? j yes LI noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

Instructions:

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYSUrIMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE 2

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section 111. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. lithe contact person [or this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

I. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:

1_i Service will he provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)


[1 One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

1 One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

City of Toccoa, Stephens County


2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition andlor duplication of this service identified?LZ yes [5(J no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasorcompetitioncannotbeeliminated). Overlapping, hut higher levels of serviceIf these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.

3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.)

Local Governmern or Authority: Funding Method:


no change



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7. Person completing form: flu fton WilkinsonDate completed:

8. Is this the person who should he contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? J yes [j noif not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

r

County:- Service: Fire Protection

Stephens County General FundsCity of Toccoa General Funds

Phone number: 7Oc_186_9a91 12/21/98


Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed oti page 1, Section Ill. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below. attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thishould be reported to the Depatitnent of Community Affairs.

County: Stp_hens

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Service:

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1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)




[I Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?LI yes E no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping huthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.

3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etcLocal Government or Authority: Funding Method:

Stephens County General Funds 1Sc HoJ.a1Authority User Fees



6 What other mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, local acts of theGeneral Assembly, rate or fee changes, etc.), and when will they take effect?

n/a

Date completed: i ‘ I’i mo

8. is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? 15] yes El noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

7. Person completing form:Phone number: 7fl6—386—421

Clifton Wilkinson


SUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE 2Instructions

Make cop1 of ibis form and complete one For each service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page 1Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Deparunent of Community Affairs.

County: S.tephen-—--—-.—--——-—- Service: ,j hrary_._I. Check the box (hat best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:

[xJ Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)



[J One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

Li Other. (II this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Li yes []no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1 )), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).


3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.).


Stephens County General Funds1


no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: n 0 fl e Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:


n /

7. Person completing form: Clifton WilkinsonPhone number: 706—886—9491 Date completed: 12/21 /98

8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? ] yes El noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYq


_J-! Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page 1.T Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: Stephens Service: tw Fnfnrrcmnt1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:D Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

D Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?yes no




Stephens County General FundsCity of Toccoa General Funds

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?No Change.


6. What other mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, local acts of theGeneral Assembly, rate or fee changes, etc.), and when will they take effect?N/A

7.Personcompletingform: Clifton WilkincnnPhone number: 706 - 886 - 949 1 Date completed: M a v 17 , 1 9 9 98. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? yes noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:


____

SUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE 2t.* ‘

Instructions:

I fllfl% Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the same service names lisied on page 1.

Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. lithe contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, this

should be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: Stephens

_____________

Service: Landfill/Solid JasteCol1eçtjon


Li Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this box

is checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

LI Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,

identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

LI One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided in

unincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

[5j One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service in

unincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

City of Avalon, Martin, Toccoa, Stephens County

LI Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify the

government, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?

ayes [mo

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping but

higher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areas

orcompetitioncannotbeeliminated). overlapping, but higher levels of service

If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will be

taken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.

3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprise

funds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.


Stphens County nral Funds; user fees

City of Toccoa FundsCity of Martin Enterprise Funds

Cjy of Ava ion Erise Funds_____________________

4. How will the Strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?

no change


Agreement Name: n p n c Conliacting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:

6. What other mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, local acts of the

General Assembly, rate or fee changes, etc.), and when will they take effect?

n/a

7. Person completing form: Clifton Mi I k i nsnn7fl 6—P q 1

Phone number:

__________________________

Date completed: 1 2/21 io8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projects

are consistent with the service delivery strategy? [ yes LI no

If not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

Instructions:


Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. lithe contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: SiepJicins_ Service: Natural_Gas DistributionI. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:

Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)


Li One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


Li Other (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Lyes [o

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate thetn, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.


City of Tocrop Fnt.rris Funds—

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: fl e Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dales:


7. Person completing form: Cli ftnn Wi 1 k i nsnnPhone number:

—_______ Date completed:8. is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? yes El noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing andlor funding this service within the county?no change

12/21/98


Make copies of this form and complete one for cacti service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page 1Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. lithe contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

I. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:bcJ Service will he provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)


fl One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

fl One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Liyes jno

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot he eliminated).If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to ehininate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.

Cit’ of Ioccoa General Funds


5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: n o n eContracting Parties:

Effective and Ending Dates:

———.————————.—.———————.——


n/a

7. Person completing form: Clifton Wi 1 kin sonPhone number: Date completed: 12/21 /908. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? [yes [I noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

County: Stephens Service: Recreation

St.E?nhcns Inmintv

3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate, how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.),Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

(nra1 Fmtndc IIcr fppcz

SERViCE DELIVERY STRATEGYSUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE 2

Instructions:

Make copies of this form and coniplete one for each service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, ihi’should be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: Stephens Service: ParksI. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:

lxi Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

City of ToccnaLi Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single ?5x is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

[] One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

El One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

[J Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Li yes [Jno

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(l)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).



_City of Toccoa General Fund


no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: none Parties:

Effective and Ending Dates:

—

_________________________________________________________


n/a

7. Person completingform: Clifton l!ilkinsonPhone number: 7—°°1 Date completed: 1 2/21 /g8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? (] yes [1 noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYSUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE

Instructions

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the same service names listed on pageAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, tIshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: j_

____—

Service: _Lax Assessment1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:[i Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this box

is checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

C] Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)



C] Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?L]yes [no



3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotellmotel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, eLocal Government or Authority: Funding Method:

S..t.e.pijens County General Funds

______________


no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this serviceAgreement Name: n 0 fl e Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:


n /e

7. Person completing form: Clifton WilkinsonPhone number: 7fl-.R’—’t91 Date completed: 12/21 /.R8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? ] yes C] noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:


Instructions:

Make copies of this fonn and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact pcrson for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: Stephbns Service: !ater SystemI. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:

LI Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)




[ Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Li yes [no



3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.


City of Toccoa Fntrpris FundsCity of Martin Enterprise Funds


no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: n 0 n e Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:


n/a

7. Personcompletingform: Clifton WilkinsonPhone number: 7O886-9491

_________________________

8. Is this the person who should he contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? [] yes LI noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

Date completed: 12/21 /98

--.,

CLIFTON, SANDERS & SMITH, P.C. S2 8ATTORNEYS AT LAW

P.O. BOX 1005TOCCOA, GEORGIA 30577

CECIL L. CLIFTON, JR. LAW OFFICESJANNEY E. SANDERS 311 S. BIG A. ROADRUSSELL W. SMITH 706-886-7533MARIE K. EVANS FAX 706-886-0617

E-MAIL: CCLIFTON2@ALL TELNET

September 27, 2000

Jim Higdon, CommissionerGeorgia Department of Community Affairs60 Executive Park South, N.E.Atlanta, GA 30329—2231

Dear Commissioner Higdon:

As stated in my previous correspondence to you of August 1, onFriday, July 28, the City Commission of the City of Toccoa and theStephens County Board of Commissioners met in a joint meeting andadopted the amendment to the Waste Water System Service DeliveryStrategy. I previously sent to you a copy of the Amendment which hadbeen signed on behalf of both Stephens County and the City of Toccoa.I am now enclosing for your records a copy of the Amendment as signedby all four parties, including the Cities of Martin and Avalon.

Should you need any further information in order that StephensCounty will be eligible for permits, grants and loans in connectionwith its waste water system efforts in the unincorporated section ofthe County, please advise.

Sincerely,

Cecil L. Clifton,’ Jr.

CLCJr: jah

Enclosures

c: Ferrell Morgan, MayorCity of Toccoaw/ copy executed enclosure

Bill Lewis, City ManagerCity of Toccoaw/ originally executed enclosure

John A. Dickerson, Esq., City AttorneyCity of Toccoaw/ copy executed enclosure

.Jim Higdon, CommissionerSeptember 27, 2000Page 2

James Ledford, ChairmanStephens County Board of Commissionersw/ copy executed enclosure

Lamar Smith, County AdministratorStephens Countyw/ no enclosure (original picked up 9/26/00)

Donald G. Foster, MayorCity of Martinw/ originally executed enclosure

Gus Gonzalez, MayorCity of Avalonw/ originally executed enclosure

Kirby Rutherford, ChairmanStephens County Development Authorityw/ copy executed enclosure

Lonnie M. Edenfield, Jr., Executive Director,Stephens County Development Authorityw/ copy executed enclosure

jh\: iigdDr, 9—27

Ju1—11—OO O4e44P

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SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYSUMMARY OF SERvIcE DELIVERY ARRANGMESTs PAGE 2 ,LL

1r,t,LiOti

Mako capi or this Juno and sonipirto ant fur rash svr,kr lisird on pqe I. Section UI. Use csacsly ‘he tame etvice waits liund Ott pest I.Aaswvr oath qutitioii btluw. 1tI5Iiin ojditiseaj papa s 005527. U the ctaei pcriro for thu Ulasce ix bottom St toC peas) cnanec. ibishnutd ha rapsittad to thy Dapwuooiit of Community ALThisa.

County: Stephens Sot-i-icc: Waste Water SystemChock the box that best descrihee the agreed upon ddilvcty aerangenren: for thip service:

0 Service will be prnvidcd countywide (i.c., including all cities and unincocpomtcd areas) by a single service provider. (If this buxis checked, identify the gvvcmmcnt. authority or organization providing the service.)

D Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is chcckcd,identify the government, authority or organization providing th service.)

One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporined boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the gcwernmcnt(x), authority or organization providing the service.)

One or more citics will prnvidc this service only wthin their incorporated boundaries, and the county wJJ provide the service inunincorporated atcas. (If this box is checked, identify the govcmnrent(a), authority or organization providing lltc service.)

City of Toccoa Stephens CQunty0 Other. (If this box is chocked, attach a lcgihlc snap delincating die service area of each service provider, end identify the

government, authority, or other organization thus will provide service within each service sreaj

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unncccssry competition and/or duplication of this service identified?oycs jito

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attack an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., nvcrleppin huthigher levels of service (Sec O.C.O.A. 3(’.70.24(l)). overriding bcncfits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service arca.or competition cannot be eliminated).

If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy. attack an implementation achedule listing each step or action thee will betaken to elimicato thefts, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.

3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g.. enterprisefunds, user feet, general funds, special service disthct revenues. ltoteVmotel taxes. franchise taxes, impact fct. bonded indebtedass. etc.)

Loi Oavcaainets or AatnozlIy: Turtdinp Method:

J flify of Po.c.cta_ Fntrrpritephens Couny -..Rnt.e-r-p-r-is Funds

4. How win the strategy change the previous umingernents for providing and/or funding this scrvicc within the couttly?

Stephens County will provide service in theunincorporated areas of Stephens County except asprovided in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporatedherein by reference.

5. I_kr any formal service delivery agrcemctus or bitergovcrnmcnlai contracts thai will he used to implement the strategy for this service:AttvOOihSSt Name: CuoLsacIiag railer Effsttivc sad Ending Dares:

None —

____

-zzz:t:.6. What other mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g.. ordinances, resolutions, loc.-sl acts of theGencra) Assembly, rats or fee changes, etc.), and when will they takc effect?

7. Person completing form: Lamar T - .SmitIzi.-Yhone numbcr —&-86 .-9-.di o 1 Date completed:8. Ix :hti the person who ahould be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether prvpod local ovcrntncnt projectsare cnSjytOnL with the service delivety strategy? yea Q noIf not, provide designatsd contact person(s) and phonc number(S) below:

EXHIBIT “A”TO SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY

(REVISED) — WASTE WATER SYSTEMSTEPHENS COUNTY

Stephens County will provide waste water system servicein the unincorporated areas of Stephens County except forany portion of the unincorporated area which is included inthe City of Toccoa existing sewer service area shown onSchedule 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein byreference, the same being a reduced copy of the Toccoa,Stephens County, Martin and Avalon Comprehensive PlanExisting Sewer Service Area Map prepared by Jordan, Jones &Goulding (base map provided by City of Toccoa dated July 9,1992, a copy of which is attached as Figure 8.2 (p. 8—11) ofthe Comprehensive Plan dated September, 1994 as previouslyfiled with Department of Community Affairs) as amended bythe addition of that portion on Schedule 1 shown in yellow.The parties have approved by their signatures full scalemaps of Schedule 1, and each party has retained a copy forits records.

The parties agree that the owner of any propertylocated within one (1) mile of the existing sewer servicearea as shown on Schedule 1 attached hereto may requesteither Stephens County or the City of Toccoa to providesewer service to such property and, if agreed by the partyrequested, the provision of service within such one milearea shall constitute an amendment hereof without furtheraction required on the part of any party hereto.jah\County\ Exhibit A to SDS—Waste Water Syatem

Jul-11-00 04:45P Revised P 03

SERvIcE DELIVERY STRATEGYCERTIFICAT1Ofs PAGE 4

1ilrudfl,zThis pose auat. a nilnimum, ba :lgaed b an abaoised niprcsnnLlo. orib. foflQwtng pvtnmus; I h. cnwdy 2 ba ciLy sitvlagcounty acm; 3) all cLd kavta 1990 papulaicas Of .00O f04l4ifl Wbhja tha m4p,a44) aa law 1kw 50% çI all oLhar4ilaa wh a 1990popslailooo( betwaanSOo and9.000 ,anldiag withIa the county. Ci:ks wfth l9O çopiilaligms below 500 and authaddes pravidisi oala undarthe samefl’azn 004 requIred to alga thu fot, but are ctcoutuad to dow. Atab additlooui cop4u of thie peg. as

SERVICE DELIVERy STRATEGY lOR 3 L Iei s COUNTY

We, the undersigned euthocized represontsLives of the jurisdictions listed below, ccnlfy that:

1. Wa have execuled agleemente for implementation of our service delivery ,truwgy and the auached farms provide anaccurala.depiction of our agree.tI upon straiegy (O.C.G.A. 36.70-21);

2. Our service delivery autegy promotes the delivery of local government services in the most efficient. effective, andresponsive manner (O.C,CLA. 36-70-24(1));

3. Our service delivery strategy provide, that waler or ecwer Ices charged to customers located outside the geographicboundaries of a servico provider are reasonable and arc not arbitrarily higher than the fees charged to cuStomerslocated withLn the geographic boundaries of the service provider (O.C.G.A. 36.70.24 (2));

4. Our service delivery strategy ensures that the cost of any crviccs the county govenunent provider (including thosejointly funded by the county and one or more municipalities) primarily for the benefit of the unincorporated area ofthe county arc borne by the unincorporated arcs residents, individuals, and propcrey owners who receive suchservice (O.C.O.A. 36.70-24 (3)); and

5. The process(es) for resolving land use disputes arising over annexation were established by the July 1, l99 deadline(O.C.O.A. 36.70.24(4)).

6.This revision is for waste water system only

SIGNATURE: NAME: TITLE: JUkISDICTION: D/TE(Please plnt ortypo

-- s _

Robert A. Troup Vice Mayor Dity of

Toccoa

mes Ledford Chairman Stephens

County

Donald G. Foster Mayor City ofMartin

& -ç/s77 Gus Gonzalez Mayor City ofV V “ Avalon


Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use exactly the same service nameslisied on page I.Answer each quesoon below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If ihe contact person for ihts service (listed at the bottom of th,e page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: _Stphni__________ Service: w ‘L -I. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service: /Li Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single sefvice provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

[i Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,- identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)of a

[J One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, arØ the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

[j One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundars, and the count/will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authory or organiz tividing the service.)

/

Je)[1 Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

/2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Eiyes [no/If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing (be arrangement (i.e., overlapping huthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).

/If these conditions will he eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken to eliminate them, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.)Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

of TnCcn FntPrprisPIlnc

4. I-low will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing andlor funding this service within the county?no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name:Contracting Parties:

Effective and Ending Dames:

/

______

6. What other/mechanisms (if any) will be used to implement the strategy for this service (e.g., ordinances, resolutions, local acts of theGeneral Assimbly, rate or fee changes, etc.), and when will they take effect?

7. Person completing form: fjfc’njj ikinsonPhone number: 7flF—RF6—°4Q1 —

_______

Date completed: —1 2/21 /-q-pt—8. Is this the person who should he contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? [ yes L1 noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:


Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use esactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the Contact person for this service (listed at the houoin of the page) changes, thisshould be reponed to the Department of Community Affairs.

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1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:



[j One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

[“One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Li yes )no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping huthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot he eliminated).


3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hotel/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.),Local Government or Authority: Funding Method:

St.phns Cntint Funds—

of Tnrrnp General Funds

4. Flow will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county?

no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: n 0 n e Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:


n/a

7. Person completing form: Clifton ‘(ilkinsonPhone number: 7fl—it8E-9491

8. Is this the person who should he contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? yes El noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

County: Service:. .,.

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Date completed: 12/21 bR

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYSUMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS PAGE2

Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section 111. Use exactly the sante service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. lithe contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to tite Department of Community Affairs.

County: Stephens Service: —_Cemeter_yI. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:


FJ Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

City of Toccoa

J One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


[j Other. (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegoverntnent, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?LI yes j no





City of Toccoa General Fund


N / A

7. Person completing form: Clifton WilkinsonPhone number: 7OE—P36—°491 Date completed:8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? [ yes LI noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:


no change

5. List any formal service delivery agreements or intergovernmental contracts that will be used to implement the strategy for this service:Agreement Name: fl 0 fl e Contracting Parties: Effective and Ending Dates:

12/21/38


SuMMARY OF SERVICE DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTs PAGE 2Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section III. Use exactly the saute service names listed on page I.Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for his service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: —-S-t-e-phe-ns--______ Service:


flnwnt.nwn Dev1oDaent11JSirt

Li Service will be provided counlywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)

bd Service will be provided only in the unincorporated portion of the county by a single service provider. (If this box is checked,identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.) City of Toccoa

fl One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


[1 Other. (If this box ts checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Li yes no


If these conditions will be eliminated under the strategy, attach an implementation schedule listing each step or action that will betaken tO eliminate thetn, the responsible party and the agreed upon deadline for completing it.



C..Lty of Tnccoa Gener1 Fund, Special Tax District ——

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing andlor funding this service within the county?

no change



n/a

7. Person completing form: Cli fton tIj 1k i nsonPhone number: 706—P86—P491 Date completed: i mi ma

8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? j] yes []noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phdhe number(s) below:

Inst niclions:


Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, Section 111. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. lithe contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County:-S t-e-p-h-en-s Service: J a i 1

______ ______

1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:

[ Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.)


[.1 One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

fl One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

1 Other (If this box is checked, attach a legible map delineating the service area of each service provider, and identify thegovernment, authority, or other organization that will provide service within each service area.)

2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Llyes k3no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping buthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(I)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).



County enral__Fund—_____________

4. How will the strategy change the previous arrangements for providing and/or funding this service within the county’?

no change


7. Person completing form: Clifton WilkinsonPhone number: 7flf_RRE_0hi°1 Date completed:

8. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? 5j yes Li noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:


n/a

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Instructions:

Make copies of this form and complete one for each service listed on page 1, SectIon III. Use exactly the same service names listed on page IAnswer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of the page) changes, thisshould be reported to the Department of Community Affairs.

County: SteDhens Set-vice: 911 Communication Services1. Check the box that best describes the agreed upon delivery arrangement for this service:

L Service will be provided countywide (i.e., including all cities and unincorporated areas) by a single service provider. (If this boxis checked, identify the government, authority or organization providing the service.) Stephen s Co n ty


[j One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the service will not be provided inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)

[1 One or more cities will provide this service only within their incorporated boundaries, and the county will provide the service inunincorporated areas. (If this box is checked, identify the government(s), authority or organization providing the service.)


2. In developing the strategy, were overlapping service areas, unnecessary competition and/or duplication of this service identified?Li yes [no

If these conditions will continue under the strategy, attach an explanation for continuing the arrangement (i.e., overlapping huthigher levels of service (See O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(1)), overriding benefits of the duplication, or reasons that overlapping service areasor competition cannot be eliminated).


3. List each government or authority that will help to pay for this service and indicate how the service will be funded (e.g., enterprisefunds, user fees, general funds, special service district revenues, hoteL/motel taxes, franchise taxes, impact fees, bonded indebtedness, etc.


City of Toccoa General Funds


no change


n/a

7. Person completing form: Clifton Wi 1k i nsonPhone number: f1—Rf31-.9/1q1 Date completed: 1 2/21 /9R

8. Is this the person who should he contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projectsare consistent with the service delivery strategy? [j yes [I noIf not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:



____

SUMMARY OF LAND USE AGREEMENTS PAGE 3

Instructions:

_________

Answer each question below, attaching additional pages as necessary. Please note that any changes to the answers provided will require updating of theservice delivery strategy. If the contact person for this service (listed at the bottom of this page) changes, this should be reported to the Department ofCommunity Affairs

County: Stenhens

_______________________________

I. What incompatibilities or conflicts between the land use plans of local governments were identified in the process of developingthe service delivery strategy?

No incompatibilities or conflicts were identified.

2. Check the boxes indicaling how these incompatibilities or conflicts were addressed:LI amendments to existing comprehensive plans

adoption of a joint comprehensive plan Note: If the necessary plan amendments, regulations, ordinances,LI other measures (amend zoning ordinances, etc. have not yet been formally adopted, indicate when each of the

add environmental regulations, etc.) affected local governments will adopt them.

If “other measures” was checked, describe these measures:

3. Summarize the process that will be used to resolve disputes when a county disagrees with the proposed land use classification(s) forareas to be annexed into a city. If the conflict resolution process will vary for different cities in the county, summarize each process.

Service Delivery flis’,t -

Rosnli,t.jnn Prnccs

4. What policies, procedures and/or processes have been established by local governments (and water and sewer authorities) toensure that new extraterritorial water and sewer service will be consistent with all applicable land use plans and ordinances?

1.) County wide water system in place.2.) Sewer service provided by one entity. —

5. Person completing form: Clifton Wilkinson

Phone number: 706—885—9491 Date completed: 1 2—21 —98

6. Is this the person who should be contacted by state agencies when evaluating whether proposed local government projects areconsistent with land use plans of applicable jurisdictions? yes no

If not, provide designated contact person(s) and phone number(s) below:

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYCERTIFICATIONS PAGE 4

Instructions:This page must, at a minimum, be signed by an authorized representative of the following governments: l)the county, 2) the city serving as thecounty seal: 3) all cities having 1990 populations of over 9,000 residing within the county; and 4) no less than 50% of all other cities with a 1990population of between 500 and 9,000 residing within the county. Cities with 1990 populations below 500 and authorities providing services underthe strategy are not required to sign this form, but are encouraged to do so. Attach additional copies of this page as necessary.

SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY FOR STEPHENS COUNTY

We, the undersigned authorized representatives of the jurisdictions listed below, certify that:

We have executed agreements for implementation of our service delivery strategy and the attached forms provide anaccurate depiction of our agreed upon strategy (O.C.G.A. 36-70-21);

2. Our service delivery strategy promotes the delivery of local government services in the most efficient, effective, andresponsive manner (O.C.G.A. 36-70-24 (1));

3. Our service delivery strategy provides that water or sewer fees charged to customers located outside the geographicboundaries of a service provider are reasonable and are not arbitrarily higher than the fees charged to customerslocated within the geographic boundaries of the service provider (O.C.G.A. 36-70-24 (2));

4. Our service delivery strategy ensures that the cost of any services the county government provides (including thosejointly funded by the county and one or more municipalities) primarily for the benefit of the unincorporated area ofthe county are borne by the unincorporated area residents, individuals, and property owners who receive suchservice (O.C.G.A. 36-70-24 (3)); and

5. The process(es) for resolving land use disputes arising over annexation were established by the July 1, 1998 deadline(O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(4)).

SIGNATURE: NAME: TITLE JURISDICTION: DATE:(Please print or type)

Winnie 7eches Mayor City of Toccoa

rend Chapman Chairman Stephens Co.I Stephens Co. ROC

Gus Gonzalez Mayor City of Avalon

Michael Cole Mayor City of Martin

Stephens CountyCourthouse Annex

Post Office Box 386Toccoa, Georgia 30577

Phone 886-9491Fax 886-2185

May 18. 1999

Mr. Rick BrooksDirectorPlanning and Environmental Management Division60 Executive Park, South, S.E.Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

Dear Mr. Brooks,

As requested in your March 31° letter I have enclosed the following documents for your review:• Service Delivery Arrangements (page 2) for Law Enforcement• A copy of our “Dispute Resolution Process” is included and attached to our strategy arrangement• A copy of a new ordinance to insure compatibility with land use plans was approved and enclosed for your

review.

Please give me a call if you have any questions or need additional information.

Sincerely,

• PiD4AClifton \l;krnsonAdm inistor

cc: Board of Commissioners

I

A Resolution Establishing aProcess to Insure Compatibility with Applicable Land Use Plans and Ordinances

and to Resolve Inter-Governmental Land Use Plan and Ordinance InconsistenciesPursuant to the Provision of New Extra Territorial Water Sewer Services

WHEREAS, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners and the mayor and councils of itspolitical jurisdictions have found it necessary, desirable and in the public interest to establish a formalprocess to insure that the provision of new extraterritorial water and sewer service is consistent with allapplicable land uses plans and ordinances of adjoining local governments, and

WHEREAS, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners and its municipal jurisdictions havedetermined that a process to insure land use compatibility as it relates to the provision of newextraterritorial water and sewer services and land use plans/ordinances, and

WHEREAS, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners and the governing bodies of theCounty’s municipal jurisdictions have jointly developed a cooperative plan to insure consistency withapplicable land use plans/ordinances.

BE if THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Stephens County Board of Commissioners ofStephens County, Georgia and the governing bodies of the cities of Avalon., Martin, Toccoa, and IT ISHEREBY RESOLVED by the authority of same:

Section 1. Effective immediately upon the adoption of this Resolution by the respectivegovernments. The following process for insuring that proposed extraterntorial water and sewer service iscompatible with the land use plans/ordinances of the new territory shall be implemented:

1. Prior to initiating the development of water and sewer services in extraterritorialboundaries, the local government proposing the new service will notiI the adjacentgovernment of the proposed new service by providing information on location ofproperty, size of area, and existing/proposed land use associated with the property.

2. Within 10 working days following receipt of the above information, the localgovernment receiving the notice of water/sewer extension will forward to the localgovernment proposing the extension, a statement either: (a) indicating that the proposalis compatible with that community’s land use plan and all applicable ordinances; or (b)a description of why the proposal is inconsistent with the land use plan or ordinancesproviding supporting evidence. If the community proposing the service extension doesnot receive a response in writing within the deadline, the proposal shall be determine tobe consistent with the community’s land use plan or land use ordinances.

3. If the community desiring to extend the water or sewer services receives anotification that the proposal is incompatible with the land use plan, the community mayrespond in writing within 10 days of receiving the notification of land use inconsistencyby: (a) requesting a meeting to discuss a formal change to the land use plan, (b)

agreing with the content of the notification and stopping action on the proposed serviceextension.

4. In the event the respective jurisdictions seek mediation, the governments will agreeon a mediator, mediation schedule, and determine participants in the mediation. Anycost associated with the mediation will be shared pro rate by the county and the citybased on population in accordance with the most recent decennial census.

5. A proposal to extend extraterritorial water and sewer service shall not beimplemented until any bona fide land use plan or land use ordinance inconsistencies areresolved pursuant to the dispute resolution process.

6. However, the final determination of the land use plan or land use ordinances will beaccorded to the governing body receiving the proposed service extension.

Section 2. All ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed

DATE:

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ATTEST:

>74.2,County Clerk

DATE:_________

ATTEST:

City ClerldNiy

DATE:_________

ATflST.

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City ClerkJNrv

DATE:__________

ArrEST:

Stephens County Board of Commissioners

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Mayor. City of Avalon. Georgia

Mayor. City of Georgia

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Mayor; City of Toccoa, Georgia

)A) 2Mayor

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SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGYDISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS

(SEE O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(4)©)

The Stephens County and the Cities of Avalon. Martin. and Toccoa hereby agree to implement the followingprocess for resolving land use disputes over annexation effective July 1. 1998.

Prior to initiating any formal annexation activities, the City will notify the county government of a proposed annexation and provide information on location of property, size ofarea. and proposed land use or zoning classification(s) (if applicable) of the property uponannexation.

Within 15 working days following receipt of the above information, the county will forward to the city astatement either: (a) indicating that the county has no objection to the proposed land use for the property:or (b) describing its bona fldc objection(s) to the city’s proposed land use classification, providingsupporting information, and listing any possible stipulations or conditions that would alleviate thecounty’s objection(s);

2. If the count-v has no objection to the city’s proposed land use or zoning classification, the city isfree to proceed with the annexation. If the county fails to respond to the city’s notice in writingwithin the deadline, the city is free to proceed with the annexation and the county loses its rightto invoke the dispute resolution process. stop the annexation or object to the land use changes after theannexation.

3. If the coun notifies the city that it has a bona fide land use classification objection(s), the cit-v willrespond to the countY in writing within 15 working days of receiving the count’s objection(s) by either:(a) agreeing to implement the county’s stipulations and conditions and thereby resolving the county’sobjection(s): (b) agreeing with the county and stopping action on the proposed annexation: © disagreeingwith the county’s objection(s) are bona fide and notth’ing the county that the city will seek a declaratoryjudgernent in court: (d) initiating a 30-day (maximum) mediation process to discuss possiblecompromises.

4. If the city initiates mediation, the city and county will agree on a mediator. mediation scheduleand determine participants in the mediation. The city and county agree to share equally any costsassociated with the mediation.

5. If no resolution of the count-v’s bona fide land use classification objection(s) results from the mediation,the city will not proceed with the proposed annexation.

6. If the city and county reach agreement as described in step 3 (a) or as a result of the mediation. they willdraft an annexation agreement for execution by the city and county governments and the propertyowner(s).

Regardless of future changes in land use or zoning classification, any site-specific mitigation orenhancement measures or site-design stipulations included in the agreement will be binding on allparties for the duration of the annexation agreement. The agreement shall become final when signed bythe city. the county and the propertY owner(s).

This annexation dispute resolution agreement shall remain in force and effect until amended by agreement ofeach party or unless otherwise terminated by operation of law.

Attest MayorCity of Martin

Stephens County Board of Conunissioners

Apnendix B

CITY ANNEXATION NOTIFICATION FORM

1. Describe the location of the area to be annexed or attach a clear map indicating the location (if not previouslyprovided to the county with the notice of proposed annexation).

2. How many landowners/parcels will be included?

3. How does the city propose to desigitate this area on its future land use map and/or zoning map if theannexation occurs?

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4. Attach a copy of the sections of the city development ordinances that identi permitted uses for thisproposed land use classification.

5. Describe the development plans for the area proposed to be annexed (if the property owner(s) in the areahave initiated specific development proposals).

6. Indicate any special measures to be implemented or conditions of development that will be imposed onthe properties to be annexed to mitigate negative impacts of the annexation proposal on surroundingproperties.

Form completed by:

______________________________________________

Signature Date:_

Apoendix B

COUNTY COMMENTS ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION FORM

1. How is the area proposed to be annexed designated on the county’s future land use map?

2. If the county has zoning, what is the current (county) zoning classification for the area proposed to beannexed?

3. Has the county previously denied requests for a change of zoning (or general land use) classification in thearea proposed to be annexed? If so, provide details.

4. How would the city’s development controls for the proposed land use classification of the area to be annexeddiffer from the county’s current development controls (i.e., permitted density, allowed uses, required setbacks.height restrictions, permitted signage, etc.)?

5. Would any of the uses allowed under the city’s proposed land use classification of the area to be annexedhave potentially negative impacts on the surrounding areas? If so. describe these.

6. Identify any county owned public facilities in the area proposed to be annexed.

7. Does the county have bona fide land use classification objections to the annexation? If so, list these and attachsupporting information as needed to clarify the objections.

8. If the county objects to the city’s plans for the area to be annexed, are there any mitigation measures orconditions of development that would allay the county’s concerns? If so, list these.

Form completed by:__________________________________________________

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A Resolution Establishing aProcess to Insure Compatibility with Applicable Land Use Plans and Ordinancesand to Resolve Inter-Governmental Land Use Plan and Ordinance Inconsistencies

Pursuant to the Provision of New Extra Territorial Water Sewer Services

WHEREAS, the Stephens County Board of Coinnussioners and the mayor and councils of itspolitical jurisdictions have found it necessary. desirable and in the public interest to establish a formalprocess to insure that the provision of new extraterritorial water and sewer service is consistent with allapplicable land uses plans and ordinances of adjoining local governments, and

WHEREAS, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners and its municipal jurisdictions havedetermined that a process to insure land use compatibility as it relates to the provision of newextraterritorial water and sewer services and land use plans/ordinances, and

WHEREAS, the Stephens County Board of Coinnussioners and the governing bodies of theCounty’s municipal jurisdictions have jointly developed a cooperative plan to insure consistency withapplicable land use plans/ordinances,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Stephens County Board of Commissioners ofStephens County, Georgia and the governing bodies of the cities of Avalon, Martin, Toccoa, and illSHEREBY RESOLVED by the authority of same:

Section 1. Effective immediately upon the adoption of this Resolution by the respectivegovernments. The following process for insuring that proposed extraterritorial water and sewer service iscompatible with the land use plans/ordinances of the new territoiy shall be implemented:

1. Prior to initiating the development of water and sewer services in extraterritorialboundaries, the local government proposing the new service will notify the adjacentgovernment of the proposed new service by providing information on location ofproperty, size of area, and existing/proposed land use associated with the property.

2. Within 10 working days following receipt of the above information, the localgovernment, receiving the notice of water/sewer extension will forward to the localgovernment proposing the extension, a statement either: (a) indicating that the proposalis compatible with that community’s land use plan and all applicable ordinances; or (b)a description of why the proposal is inconsistent with the land use plan or ordinancesproviding supporting evidence. If the community proposing the service extension doesnot receive a response in writing within the deadline, the proposal shall be determine tobe consistent with the community’s land use plan or land use ordinances.

3. If the community desiring to extend the water or sewer services receives anotification that the proposal is incompatible with the land use plan, the community mayrespond in writing within 10 days of receiving the notification of land use inconsistencyby: (a) requesting a meeting to discuss a formal change to the land use plan, (b)

agreeing with the content of the notification and stopping action on the proposed serviceextension.

4. In the event the respective jurisdictions seek mediation, the governments will agreeon a mediator; mediation schedule, and determine participants in the mediation. Anycost associated with the mediation will be shared pro rata by the county and the citybased on population in accordance with the most recent decennial census.

5. A proposal to extend extraterritorial water and sewer service shall not beimplemented until any bona flde land use plan or land use ordinance inconsistencies areresolved pursuant to the dispute resolution process.

6. However; the final determination of the land use plan or land use ordinances will beaccorded to the governing body receiving the proposed service extension.

Section 2. All ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed

DATE:

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ATTEST: Stephens County Board of Commissioners

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County Clek ( Chairperson /


(SEE O.C.G.A. 36-70-24(4)©)

The Stephens Count and the Cities of Avalon. Martin. and Toccoa hereby agree to implement the followingprocess for resolving land USC disputes over annexation effective July 1, 1998.

Prior to initiating any formal annexation activities, the City will notify the county government of a proposed annexation and provide information on location of propcrW, size ofarea, and proposed land use or zoning classification(s) (if applicable) of the property uponannexation.

Within 15 working days following receipt of the above information, the county will fonvard to the city astatement either: (a) indicating that the county has no objection to the proposed land use for the property;or (b) describing its bona fide objection(s) to the city’s proposed land use classification, providingsupporting information, and listing any possible stipulations or conditions that would alleviate thecounty’s objection(s);

2, If the count-v has no objection to the city’s proposed land use or zoning classification, the city isfree to proceed with the annexation. If the county fails to respond to the city’s notice in writingwithin the deadline, the city is free to proceed with the annexation and the county loses its rightto invoke the dispute resolution process. stop the annexation or object to the land use changes after theannexation.

3. If the county notifies the cit-v that it has a bona fide land use classification objection(s), the city willrespond to the county in writing within 15 working days of receiving the county’s objection(s) by either:(a) agreeing to implement the county’s stipulations and conditions and thereby resolving the county’sobjection(s): (b) agreeing with the county and stopping action on the proposed annexation; © disagreeingwith the county’ s objection(s) are bona fide and notifying the county that the city will seek a declaratoiyjudgement in court: (d) initiating a 30-day (maximum) mediation process to discuss possiblecompromises.

4. If the city initiates mediation, the city and count-v will agree on a mediator, mediation scheduleand determine participants in the mediation. The city and count-v agree to share equally any costsassociated with the mediation.

5. If no resolution of the county’s bona fide land use classification objection(s) results from the mediation,the city will not proceed with the proposed annexation.

6. If the cit-v and county reach agreement as described in step 3 (a) or as a result of the mediation. they willdraft an annexation agreement for execution by the city and county governments and the propertyowner(s).

Regardless of future changes in land use or zoning classification, any site-specific mitigation orenhancement measures or site-design stipulations included in the agreement will be binding on allparties for the duration of the annexation agreement. The agreement shall become final when signed bythe cit-v. the count-v and the property owner(s).


Attest

ChairmanStephens County Board of Commissioners

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City of AvalonMayor

JUN—01—1999 TUE 10:02 AH STEPHENS CO BD OF COHM FAX NO. 51360 P. 04

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- CITY ANNEXATION NOTLFICAT1ON FORM

1. Describe the location of the area to be annexed or attach. a clear map indicating the location (if not previouslyprovided to the county with the notice of proposed annexation).


3. How does the city propose to designate this area on its future land use map and/or zoning map if theannexation occurs?

4. Attach a copy or the sections of the city development ordinances that identify permitted uses for thisproposed land use classification.

5. Describe the devel-opmcnt plans for the area proposed to be annexed (if the property owner(s) in the areahave initiated specific development proposals).

6. Indicate any special measures to be implemented or conditions of development that will be imposed onthe properties to be annexed to mitigate negative impacts of the annexation proposal on. surroundingproperties.

Form completed by;

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Signature Date;

JUN-01-1999 TUE 10:02 All STEPHENS CO BD OF COMll FAX NO, 51360 P. 06

COUNTY COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AM’EXATION EOKM

1. I-law is the area proposed to be annexed designated on the coumy’s fuLur land use map?

2. Sf the county has zoning7what is the current (county) zoning classification for the area proposed to beannexed?

3. I-Los the county previously denied requests for a change of zoning (or general land use) ciassifleadon in thearea proposed to be aniiexed? If so, provide detils.

4. Slow would the city’s development controls for the proposed land use classification of the area to be annexeddiffer from the county’s current development controls (i.e., permitted density, allowed uses, required setbacks,height restnctions, permitted 5gnage, etc.)?

I Would any of the uses allowed under the city’s proposed land use classification of the area to be annexedhave potentially negative impacts on the surrounding areas? If so, describe these.

6. Identify any county oed public facilities in thc area proposed to be annexed.

7 Dons the county have bonn fide land use classification objections to the annexation? If so, List these and attachsupporting information as needed to clarify the objections.

8. If the county objects to the city’s plans for the area to be annexed, are thcre any mitigation rneasu.rcs orconditions of development that would allay the county’s concerns? If so, list these.

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The City of Toccoa and Stephens County hereby agree to implement the following process for resolving land usedisputes over annexation effective July 1, 1998.

Prior to initiating any formal annexation activities, the City will notify the county government of a proposed annexation and provide information on location of property, size ofarea. and proposed land use or zoning classification(s) (if applicable) of the property uponannexation.

Within 15 working days following receipt of the above information, the county will forward to the city astatement either: (a) indicating that the county has no objection to the proposed land use for the property;or (b) describing its bona fide objection(s) to the city’s proposed land use classification, providingsupporting information, and listing any possible stipulations or conditions that would alleviate thecounty’s objection(s);

2. If the county has no objection to the city’s proposed land use or zoning classification, the city isfree to proceed with the annexation. If the county falls to respond to the city’s notice in writingwithin the deadline, the city is free to proceed with the annexation and the county loses its rightto invoke the dispute resolution process, stop the annexation or object to the land use changes after theannexation.

3. If the county notifies the city that it has a bonn flde land use classification objection(s), the city willrespond to the county in writing within 15 working days of receiving the county’s objection(s) by either:(a) agreeing to implement the county’s stipulations and conditions and thereby resolving the county’sobjection(s); (b) agreeing with the county and stopping action on the proposed annexation; © disagreeingwith the county’s objection(s) are bona flde and notifying the county that the city will seek a declaratoryjudgement in court; (d) initiating a 30-day (maximum) mediation process to discuss possiblecompromises.

4. If the cit initiates mediation, the city and county will agree on a mediator, mediation scheduleand determine participants in the mediation. The city and county agree to share equally any costsassociated with the mediation.

5. If no resolution of the county’s bona fide land use classification objection(s) results from the mediation,the city will not proceed with the proposed annexation.

6. If the city and county reach agreement as described in step 3 (a) or as a result of the mediation, they willdraft an annexation agreement for execution by the city and county governments and the propertyowner(s).

Regardless of future changes in land use or zoning classification, any site-specific mitigation orenhancement measures or site-design stipulations included in the agreement will be binding on allparties for the duration of the annexation agreement. The agreement shall become final when signed bythe city, the county and the property owner(s).

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Aunendix B

CITY ANNEXATION NOTIFICATION FORM

1. Describe the location of the area to be annexed or attach a clear map indicating the location (if not previouslyprovided to the county with the notice of proposed annexation).


3. How does the city propose to designate this area on its future land use map and/or zoning map if theannexation occurs?

4. Attach a copy of the sections of the city development ordinances that identir permitted uses for this

proposed land use classification.

5. Describe the development plans for the area proposed to be annexed (if the property owner(s) in the areahave initiated specific development proposals).

6. Indicate any special measures to be implemented or conditions of development that will be imposed onthe properties to be annexed to mitigate negative impacts of the annexation proposal on surroundingproperties.

Form completed by:

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COUNTY COMMENTS ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION FOLM

1. How is the area proposed to be annexed designated on the county’s future land use map?

2. If the county has zoning, what is the current (county) zoning classification for the area proposed to beannexed?

3. Has the county previously denied requests for a change of zoning (or general land use) classification in thearea proposed to be annexed? If so, provide deuiuls.

4. How would the city’s development controls for the proposed land use classification of the area to be annexeddiffer from the county’s current development controls (i.e., permitted density, allowed uses, required setbacks,height restrictions, permitted signage, etc.)?

5. Would any of the uses allowed under the city’s proposed land use classification of the area to be annexedhave potentiaflv negative impacts on the surrounding areas? If so, describe these.

6. Identify any county owned public facilities in the area proposed to be annexed.

7. Does the county have bona fide land use classification objections to the annexation? If so, list these and attachsupporting information as needed to clarify the objections.

8. If the county objects to the city’s plans for the area to be annexed, are there any mitigation measures orconditions of development that would allay the county’s concerns? If so, list these.

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