City of McDonough Annexation Proposal Current City Boundaries
Why Annex? Better Service Delivery Protects Future Development Extends zoning Requires building permits Public voice in managing growth Provides City level services Facilitates Long-Range Planning Ensures area growth in orderly fashion Helps fund public capital projects and bonds Promotes Economic Growth Enhances City’s position as regional center Allows City to recoup costs for services enjoyed by residents in outlying areas
Municipal Services Clarify service delivery boundaries Annex areas that benefit from city level of service Not adversely impact services to existing City areas, but may allow for more efficient future services
City Vs County Better representation Mayor Council member At-Large Council Member Large Item Pickup free County residents have to go to Clayton County Storm limb curb side pick-up Weekly yard waste pick-up Recycling pick-up at your curb Street Lights Paid
City of McDonough Services 24 hour Certified Police Department (Top 50 Safest City) ISO 2 Rated Fire Department Weekly curbside garbage, recycle and yard trash collection Special pick-ups large items at no cost Monthly large Item Drop off at no cost Award Winning Water Department Advocates for improved infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, sidewalks, trails, ect.) Parks and Community Events
Comparative Taxes County vs City District Property Value Taxes Henry County $205,000 $987.11 + lights City of McDonough $206,000 $1,095.75 $108 more per year – street lights Large item pick-up Free Limb removal Potential Sewer Taps at a reduced rate Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) Special Tax Districts County Millage Rate – 12.733 County/City Millage Rate – 10.551 Increased Water Rate
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