1. City of McDonough Annexation Proposal
Current City Boundaries

2. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

11. Comparative Taxes County vs City
District Property Value Taxes
Henry County $205, $ lights
City of McDonough $206, $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 –
County/City Millage Rate –
Increased Water Rate

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