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02-04-2013 February 4, 2013 Mayor and Council MinutesCity of Smyrna 2800 King Street Smyrna, Georgia 30080 Q N q 51 �.' Y Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, February 4, 2013 7:30 PM Council Chambers City Council City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 4,2013 maw Call to Order 1. Invocation and Pledge: The Mayor called on Lee Delbridge,who delivered the invocation and led all in the pledge. 2. Agenda Changes: The Mayor stated that the Girl Scout troop was not available that evening and that the Proclamation in honor of Cookie Day would be presented at the meeting on February 18th. 3. Mayoral Report: Proclamation in Recognition of Black History Month Sponsors: Blustein The Mayor recognized Betty Williams and Councilwoman Anulewicz called on Ms.Castleberry to come forward and receive the Proclamation in honor of Black History Month.Mayor Bacon referenced the movie Lincoln and its focus on the 13th amendment.He noted that Councilwoman Blustein was absent V10101 with a burst eardrum.Councilwoman Anulewicz mentioned several Black History Month events around the city including programs at Campbell Middle School,the Smyrna Library and an appearance scheduled for the next Council meeting by The Spiritual Aires,a performance group based in the City.She read aloud and presented the documents and the residents expressed their gratitude and commitment to being involved in the community. Proclamation in Recognition of Girl Scout Cookie Day Sponsors: Wilkinson Tabled to Feb. 18, 2013 This Proclamation was tabled. Swearing in of the Chief of Police, David Lee Sponsors: Fennel The Mayor announced that Police Chief David Lee would be sworn in and called on Judge Curtis to perform the ceremony.Chief Lee was joined on the podium by various members of his family and friends.The Mayor welcomed him to the City and thanked the Public Safety Committee that conducted the search.Chief Flynn from Marietta commended the selection of Chief Lee and expressed his hope for continued positive relations beween the two cities. City of Smyrna Page 1 Printed on 2/18/2013 mow City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 4,2013 4. Land Issues/Zonings/Annexations: The Mayor stated that there were none. 5. Privilege Licenses: The Mayor stated that there were none. 6. Formal business: Public Hearing - Charter Amendment- Ordinance#2012-23 Amending Section 6 (c) - Redistricting Plan of the Seven Wards of the City of Smyrna. Second and Final Public Hearing. Ron Fennel was called to speak Mr.Taylor explained that the City was revising the districts to comply with Federal law regarding balanced allocation of voters. He noted this was based on 2010 census results and that the proposed map would be effective in 2015. Since it would be a change to the Charter,two public hearings were required prior to adoption.Mr.Taylor shared that the first had been conducted at the previous Council meeting and stated that staff recommended approval.The map was displayed and Mayor Bacon made known the various outlets where citizens could view the document. Mayor Bacon called for public comment and confirmed with the City Attorney that the map would go into effect for the next election.He commented on the substantial changes in Wards 3,4 and 7.Linda Meggers stated that the plan met all the legal requirements and responded as best possible to the needs of the neighborhoods.Ms.Meggers recommended the plan go forward and Mayor Bacon thanked her for her assistance.Councilman Fennel expressed his gratitude to Ms.Meggers and reminded all that the map did not take effect until 2015.He stated that he would have a copy on display at his upcoming town hall. A motion was made by Councilmember Fennel,seconded by Councilmember Welch,that this Ordinance be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Councilmember Pritchett, Councilmember Anulewicz, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel rim City of Smyrna Page 2 Printed on 2/18/2013 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 4,2013 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Issuance of the Hospital Authority of the City of Smyrna Revenue Anticipation Certificates (Ridgeview Institute, Inc. Project) Sponsors: Anulewicz Robert Fink was called to speak Mr.Taylor explained that Ridgeview was seeking to refinance 1998 bonds issued through the city's Hospital Authority.He elaborated that in order to retain a tax exempt status the IRS code required approval from the elected body.Mr.Taylor shared that the stipulations included a public hearing, notification in the paper soliciting input at the public hearing and the delivery of a report to the local governing body.He made known that there was no financial impact to the City and stated that staff recommended approval. Councilman Lnenicka recused himself out of an abundance of caution,leaving the proceedings. Mayor Bacon called on Bob Fink,founder and chairman of Ridgeview Institute, who delivered a history of the non-profit,free standing organization.Mayor Bacon relayed that he had recently come across two ceremonial hats from the construction of Ridgeview that were given to his parents.He shared that the City's role in this process had been discussed during the pre-agenda meeting with Council able to address any questions to the City Attorney. He invited all wow present to bring forth any further questions on this matter. None were submitted. A motion was made by CouncilmemberAnulewicz,seconded by Councilmember Fennel,that this Resolution be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Councilmember Pritchett, CouncilmemberAnulewicz, Councilmember Welch,Councilmember Wilkinson and Councilmember Fennel 7. Commercial Building Permits: The Mayor stated that there were none. Councilman Lnenicka returned. 8. Consent Agenda: Mr.Taylor read aloud the consent agenda. Approval of January 22, 2013 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes This Minutes was approved. City of Smyrna Page 3 Printed on 2/18/2013 POMP City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 4,2013 Approval to use Council Chambers on February 6, 2013 from 6:45 - 9:00 pm for Williams Park Neighborhood HOA Meeting Sponsors: Anulewicz This Authorization was approved. Approval of Atkins Park 2013 St. Patrick's Day Celebration in the Market Village on Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. and Sunday, March 17th from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sponsors: Anulewicz This Authorization was approved. Approval of 10K road race to be held November 16, 2013. Sponsors: Anulewicz A motion was made by Councilmember Welch to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.The motion was seconded by Councilmember Fennel,that this Authorization be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6- Councilmember Pritchett, Councilmember Anulewicz,Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Lnenicka and Councilmember Fennel wow City of Smyrna Page 4 Printed on 2/18/2013 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 4,2013 9. Committee Reports: The Mayor recognized Deputy Chief Mike Brown and expressed his gratitude to him for his work as Interim and his service as Deputy Chief. Councilwoman Blustein was absent due to health reasons. Councilwoman Anulewicz advised that at the meeting on February 18,2013 there would be a special presentation for Black History Month.She announced that there would be a commemoration in honor of Black History Month at Campbell Middle School. Councilman Welch recognized Scott Stokes,who provided an update on public works projects and Ken Suddreth,who spoke about clean up on Concord Rd. Councilwoman Wilkinson advised all of Ward changes and announced that the Garden Club of Oaks of Concord had an interest in establishing a neighborhood watch program.She made known that there would be a meeting at the Wolfe Center and shared details for the upcoming Bridal Show at Brawner Hall.Councilwoman Wilkinson informed all present that the library would have a children's day on Feb 23rd and an adult day program on Sunday, Feb 24th. Councilman Lnenicka also welcomed Chief Lee and commended Stan Hook for a job well done. He thanked Heritage of Vinings for allowing himself and '"" ` Councilman Welch to host their HOA meeting.He acknowledged the Forrest Hills neighborhood watch meeting which he co-hosted.He also thanked Linda Meggers for her assistance with the redistricting. Councilman Fennel advised the that the fire department would conduct updated tornado drills,changing the siren drill times held weekly.He mentioned the neighborhood watch programs and acknowledged those involved. The Councilman expressed his gratitude to the city's motorcycle officers and announced that he would be hosting a joint town hall meeting for Wards 6&7 to discuss a tract of land for which the developers were seeking to change the proposed development plans. He advised all that the redistricting map would be available for inspection at that meeting and provided his contact information. 10. Show Cause Hearings: The Mayor stated that there were none. City of Smyrna Page 5 Printed on 2/18/2013 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final February 4,2013 11. Citizen Input: Alex Backry was called to speak Sebastian Jackson was called to speak Alex Backry of 3459 Shawnee Trail stated his opposition to the increase in the water and utilities bill. Mary Kirkendoll of 1078 Oakview remarked on the transparency of city meetings,opining that they should be hosted in a more easily accessible forum.She offered examples from other cities. Sebastian Jackson,residing at 3111 Far Emerald Ln.,introduced himself as a candidate for the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director and provided his qualifications. Mayor Bacon advised all of a smartphone application available to track storms and receive notifications. 12. Adjournment: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:35. ppm MOM City of Smy-no Page 6 Printed on 2/18/2013 TatP!'":61;1144,0TV 'Ii MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING' mow /111". c'%; , 7 �64' A. MAX BACON, MAYOR SAMANTHA KASRAIE, INTERIM CITY CLERK / GCh� (//eLlAte 4 E ENY 'RITCHETT, WARD 1 ANDREA BLUSTEIN, WARD 2 IAALA■A 64.414,60�� ���=�` \ TERI ANULEWIC Z,I ARD 3 CHARLES A.WELCH, WARD 4 / ..U4 vt,e ��>��.��� SUSAN WILKINSON, WARD 5 WADE . LNEN KA, ARD 6 R►. FENNEL, WARD 7 SMYRNA POLICE DEPARTMENT OATH OF OFFICE I. David Lee, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Georgia and thal. I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Smyrna Chief of Police to the best of my ability. I further do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the City of Smyrna; that I will serve it faithfully against all its enemies whosoever. I swear that I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof. I do further swear that I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other State, or any foreign State, which I am, by the laws of the State of Georgia,prohibited from holding. I swear that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia, and in all my actions as Chief of Police will act as I believe for the best interests of the City of Smyrna, so help me God. ^d ';1 i i(V° 7 A/ ' //124. .. ' --D a 1..../ J : Officer's Name ness J� /, ,1/` LL •y ,. /1.......:70, /) Officer's Signature ' , .:9-Y"'"/' ■IA/L ‘....:e9 ,ay��°�:":f�;%y MA'Y JANE LEWIS „*:•NOS,,,,.; Notary Public 'ottc '� Cobb County oraia 4440. My Commission Epires Se•tember 24, 20116 WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing was published on December 21, 2012, in the WPM Marietta Daily Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, as evidenced by the affidavit of publication attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Authority advises that the Public Hearing was conducted by the Authority's duly appointed hearing officer, Scott Cochran, Esq., and no oral or written objections were raised at the Public Hearing with respect to the proposed issuance of the Tax-Exempt Bonds or the location and nature of the facilities to be financed with the proceeds of the Tax-Exempt Bonds, as evidenced by the certificate attached hereto as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, the location of the Project is entirely within the City, and the City Council of the City of Smyrna, Georgia (the "Council") constitutes the elected legislative body of the City and is a proper body for granting the necessary public approval; and WHEREAS, the Council finds and determines that it is in the public interest of the City to grant such approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Smyrna, Georgia as follows: Section 1. The issuance of the Tax-Exempt Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the Borrower in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,500,000 for the above-described purposes, the nature and location of the Project, and the plan of financing for the Project, described above, are hereby approved for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code. ORM Section 2. Such approval by the Council does not constitute any representation by the City to the prospective purchasers of the Tax-Exempt Bonds as to the creditworthiness of the Borrower or the economic feasibility of the Project nor does it create, either expressly or by implication, any obligation on the part of the City for the payment of the Tax-Exempt Bonds or debt service thereon, such Tax-Exempt Bonds and debt service thereon being payable solely from the sources described above. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED this `I _day of February, 2013. "111" By: Mayor of the City Council of the City of Smyrna, Georgia ATTEST: Interim Cerk of the City Council of the {SEAL] City of Smyrna, Georgia .... CLERK'S CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned Clerk of the City Council of the City of Smyrna, Georgia (the "City") DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing pages of typewritten matter pertaining to the approval of the issuance of Hospital Authority of the City of Smyrna, Georgia Revenue Anticipation Certificates (Ridgeview Instihrte, Inc. Project) Series 2013, constitute a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted on February 4, 2013, by the City Council of the City of Smyrna, Georgia at a meeting duly called and assembled, which was open to the public and at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, and that the original of such resolution appears of record in the Minute Book of the City which is in my custody and control. aA GIVEN under my hand and the official seal of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, this 7 day of February, 2013. g / <..atHez e Interim Clerk of the City Council of the City of Smyrna, Georgia [SEAL] pews Inew EXHIBIT A Publisher's Affidavit—Notice of TEFRA Hearing MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL 580 Fairground Street • Marietta, Georgia 30061 PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF GEORGIA - County of Cobb CONE (tN T pR POSED ISSUANCE OF THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA'GEORGIA Before me, the undersi��tp�Ied; a Notary Public, REVENUE ANT b" CER IF1CATES (RIDG..„. INSTIFUTE;.INC. this day ersonall came Otis Brumb III, PR03ECT), Y P Y Y NOTICE i3 SERIE sv°tc,Iweu that.on i who, being duly sworn, according to law, says m i'tn� f,�$' r 2013,ra„`a' �° wards ig90"Atlanta Road, S.€�Smyr- na, Georgia 30080, the.Hospital Au- that he • the Executive Vice President of � of the city isf smyma; Gaorg,a e Authority"), through its. appointed Times Journal, Inc., publishers of the Marietta .eFtng ° �"`` the heating cancerrti anoe by.the afei of its O enue,an- 8cipation:certificates be designated Daily Journal official newspaper published in i:al Authority. city Smyr. na, Geor Revenue AtttkriP inn z er.{ ra, Ge tdgeviev� insttute, tnc. Prof said county and State, and that the publication. 2013° ( Bond$r and t locatign,aoct mature'of,the cproposed faci�es end pmpertyt hi, be financed w refinanced. The Bonds are to be ia- of which the annexed is a true copy, was sued in a �,a» a regale �� amount df noI to exceed 38,500,000 too i purpose of providing funds to(the the i Published in said paper on the / Ridgesiew institute, tnc_ Borrower to.,(i?.aetinanc� ce tam m- da S Of de' ebtedness Incurred by;the Borrower in Y� ) c. 20 / , and b`nnecti n. the- a d certain far- a of48-bed I vwraf on the day(S) Of meat cfa Cobb located.le the known as Rktgeview tnsti ite" e•"1998 /� 2v______ , as provided Pro,ect" (ii) finance a Porn of the au�isitran of elattfn rear .es any'! but ings and related facilities the and by laW. Pr jecmte from W oddlaad Ridg e�aSenior Living, Inc; (the "20''3 Pro•ect°'and to- ! / gether with the 199E Project, lice i f� iv °osta of and (c3 offy a P and of the �lr costs of issuance o the Bonds. The -1998 Protect 1a located on a tract of land with an' address of.4005 South Cobb Drive to the r of Smyrna, Georgia The 2013 project also is address of on South Cobb Drive in in City of Smyrna, Georgia. The facilities and proper that are being financed or ref; Subscribed and sworn to before me this nand be OTee, and by She Borrower, a to non rotlt car-' ..oration. The facilities ano..property that are being financed or refinanced .wilt be located in the territorial Binds of the City, ofi Smyrna, Georgia The pate tic heatng is being sond ble tote purpose , 0 / of prove m a reasortals opportunity express iZe2 day of for interested individuals to express thaw views, both orally and ui wnUngg,ends the proposed lestrance of thg Honda ‘4116$////,, and the location and nature of the pro- posed facilities to be financed. F n.��}ji��� The Bonds shall not constitute an in- �♦ ,'"t,".SG1 i S tie dot sGeorgia,general;Gi g of Smyr s ��L Georgia orgia or Cobb County, Georgia, but be otar�P tE'' i gable by the Author h from fecur paid by the,Borrower and shad o �� S secured by collateral furnished or qt?�y 1 _ caused to a famished by the Borrow �g 2p er. <� This notice is intended 10 coin . r6 • with the ,. ♦ pubic hooka requirements of " �L l v ♦ ,Section 147 of the infernal,Revenue My commission expires e� �� Code of 198t , as,amended, All ega=d parties are invited to attend aixi ,'���Qt[t c "<<��� ant comments at the public hear. �_ 12,21 EXHIBIT B Certificate of Public Hearing Iwo CERTIFICATE AS TO PUBLIC BEARING The undersigned attorney for the Hospital Authority of the City of Smyrna, Georgia (the "Issuer") DOES HEREBY CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS: 1 Attached hereto is an Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Public Hearing held by the Issuer. 2. I was present and served as hearing officer at the public hearing described in the attached notice, which hearing was held at the time and place specified therein. The attached statement was read by me at the public hearing. All persons desiring to do so were given reasonable opportunity to speak and, if requested, to present their opinions in writing regarding the proposed issue of the Bonds and the location and nature of the facilities to be financed. There were no written or oral comments received. Dated: January 7, 2013. ti Scott A. Cochran, Attorney for the Hospital Authority of the City of Smyrna, Georgia 4851-2181-6594.2 STATEMENT TO BE READ AT TEFRA HEARING y.. This is a public hearing being held by the Hospital Authority of the City of Smyrna, Georgia to comply with the provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in connection with the proposed issuance of the Hospital Authority of the City of Smyrna, Georgia Revenue Anticipation Certificates (Ridgeview Institute, Inc. Project) Series 2013 (the "Bonds") in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,500,000. Notice of this hearing was published on December 21, 2012 in the Marietta Daily Journal, a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Smyrna, Georgia. The Bonds are to be issued in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,500,000 to (i) refinance certain indebtedness incurred by the Borrower in connection with the financing of certain buildings, improvements and equipment for a 148—bed behavioral healthcare facility located in the City of Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia known as"Ridgeview Institute" (the "1998 Project"), (ii) finance a portion of the acquisition of certain real property, buildings and related facilities and equipment located adjacent to the 1998 Project from Woodland Ridge Senior Living, Inc. (the "2013 Project" and together with the 1998 Project, the "Project") and (iii) pay a portion of the costs of issuance of the Bonds. The Project is located on South Cobb Drive in the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna, Georgia. The Project is owned and operated by Ridgeview Institute, Inc., a Georgia nonprofit corporation, which has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be an exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The public hearing is being held for the purpose of providing a reasonable opportunity for interested individuals to express their views, both orally and in writing, on the proposed issuance of the Bonds and the location and nature of the proposed facilities to be financed. The Bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness or general obligation of the State of Georgia, the City of Smyrna, Georgia or Cobb County, Georgia, but shall be payable by the Authority from funds paid by the Borrower and shall be secured by collateral furnished or caused to be furnished by the Borrower. Does anyone wish to make any comments regarding the proposed issue of the Bonds and the location and nature of the facilities to be financed? 4851-2181-6594.2 1 2012-23 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 (c) OF THE SMYRNA CHARTER WHEREAS, Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §36-35-4.1, the City of Smyrna seeks to reapportion its election districts as a result of the 2010 census and; WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. §36-35-4.1 (b) requires such reapportionment to be completed by an ordinance amending the City Charter pursuant to O.C.G.A. §35-35-3, and; i WHEREAS,the notices attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and Exhibit`B" were published in the Marietta Daily Journal as required by O.C.G.A. §36-35-3 and; WHEREAS, public hearings were held on December 3`d, 2012, January 22, 2013 and February 4, 2013 which resulted in the City adopting the foregoing Ordinance. IT IS THEREFORE ORDAINED by the City of Smyrna that Section 6c of the Smyrna Charter is amended to read as follows: "The Official ward boundaries are described on the official map designating wards of the City of Smyrna subsequent to the 2010 decennial census. Any territory within the corporate limits of Smyrna which was omitted from the map will be placed with the district with which it is contiguous. Such map is kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk." First approval December 3, 2012 and final adoption this 4th day of February, 2013. ,._,Z. / Mayor Attest by: A / City Clerk(Interim) 7 , 7 __________ . _ - - --- - Exhibit A—Ordinance 2012 - 23 NOTICE OF CITY OF SMYRNA CHARTER AMENDMENT The City of Smyrna gives notice that public hearings will be held to consider a Charter Amendment relative to the redistricting plan of the seven wards with the City of Smyrna. The Mayor and Council will hold said hearing at 7:30 p.m. at the Smyrna City Hall, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, Georgia on December 3, 2012 and December 17, 2012. Anyone wishing to attend may do so and may be heard relative thereto and any interested party may participate in the decision to adopt the proposed Charter Amendment. A copy of the proposed Amendment is on file in the office of the City Clerk of Smyrna and in the office of the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. Susan D. Hiott, MMC City Clerk 1.} Revised Run: November 16, 23, 30 i r Exhibit B—Ordinance 2012 - 23 NOTICE OF CITY OF SMYRNA CHARTER AMENDMENT The City of Smyrna gives notice that public hearings will be held to consider a Charter Amendment relative to the redistricting plan of the seven wards with the City of Smyrna. The Mayor and Council will hold said hearing at 7:30 p.m. at the Smyrna City Hall, 2800 King Street, Smyrna, Georgia on January 22, 2013 and February 4, 2013. Anyone wishing to attend may do so and may be heard relative thereto and any interested party may participate in the decision to adopt the proposed Charter Amendment. A copy of the proposed Amendment is on file in the office of the City Clerk of Smyrna and in the office of the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. Susan D. Hiott, MMC City Clerk ppm Revised Run: January 11, 18, 25 r ,14,--1 -,',.- tti 1.,,,,i'V i'.,,,,4 - -,z A. l'. r'''''''' ' 4 V --.c. i i rte Y � J .e'....77).--.1z,,•'�V\ , -: 'I-. OFFICE YARY OF STATE ,.,.3`, &ian /9. _Kemp, ecretar, of State o/th.e State o/ georyia, o bxerel ry certi/ that the two pages Yf photocopied matter hereto attached, Act 114, House Bill 548 approved by the Governor on April 30, 2013 contain a true and correct copy of an Enrolled Act affecting your county; all as the same appear of file and record in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed ���� the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta,this ,,�4,`a 9th day of May, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and 47-0 `` T Thirteen and of the Independence of the United -T' States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Seventh. ire .� _ .,;',,,,44-',‘ ,.f? it ,J�f" ` d f w Ilristi P. Kemp, SeeretEry of State .....mass ENROLLMENT H.B.No. 54R Act No. APr ' l 20 /3 General Assembly The Committee of the House on Information and (: , t,. e Audits has examined the within and finds the same .. : 8 properly enrolled. ' @ AN ACT tirpi; I To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna,approved August 27, 1931 (Ga.L. 1931,p.955), Chairman as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3023), so as to to change the description of the wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions;to provide for manner of election;to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to III �a �� �?L a provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance ' .` :1 under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, —� ' � as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal Speaker oft , ouse conflicting laws;and for other purposes./ .0' Clerk of ti_� ouse IN HOUSE ,. Read 1"time 3-07-13 Read 2"d time 3-11-13 /esident of the .�,:e Read 3"time 3-13-13 And Passed Secretary of the Senate/ Yeas 164 Nays 3 _. /1 /, Cler,'•f the House IN SENATE Received e-74 Secretary,Executive Thep ,ent Read 1"time 3-14-13 f Read 2id time 3-26-13 This 2.14 day of_ ;I _ 20 13 Read 3rd time 3-26-13 And Passed Yeas 45 Nays 3 Approved Passed t. I •uses ,/� I __.___ _._ Id _ _ . Governor Secret, =of the Senate This day f_ + 20 By Reps.Golick of the 40'',Evans oft•e 42"d y Wilkerson of the 38"' and others I I _ - AN ACT To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna,approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga.L.1965,p.3023),so as to change the description of the wards;to provide for definitions and inclusions;to provide for manner of election;to provide for the continuation in office of current members;to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965,as amended;to provide for related matters;to repeal conflicting laws;and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. An Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga.L. 1965,p.3023),is amended by revising Section 6-A as follows: 'SECTION 6-A. (a)(1) For the purpose of electing members of the council,the City of Smyrna shall be divided into seven wards which shall be and correspond to those seven numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act arid further identified as 'Plan: smyrnacc-2013 Plan Type. Local Administrator: Smyrna User, Gina'. In the 3' event that any territory is hereafter annexed to the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna, it shall be added to the ward to which it is contiguous;provided, however,that,if such territory is contiguous to two or more wards,such territory shall be apportioned equitably by the mayor and council to such contiguous wards. (2) For the purposes of such plan: j (A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a V 11)heading shall mean and describe individual II Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the I United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia;and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical I H.B.548 . boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the City of Smyrna which is not included in any district described in paragraph(1)of this subsection shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (4) Any part of the City of Smyrna which is described in paragraph(1)of this subsection I as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia." SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6(c)in its entirety. SECTION 3. (a) Those members of the City Council of the City of Smyrna who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill avacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (h) Wards 1,2,3,4,5,6,and 7,as they existed immediately prior to the effective date of this Act,shall continue to be designated as Wards 1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6, and 7,respectively,but as newly described under this Act,and on and after the effective date of this Act,such members of the council serving from those former wards shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective wards as newly described under this Act. SEC'T'ION 4. The governing authority of the City of Smyrna shall through its legal counsel cause this Act to be submitted for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965,as amended, no later than 45 days after the date on which this Act is approved by the Governor or otherwise becomes law without such approval. SECTION 5. ! All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. 1- B.548 i�f.. e t� 2_ BY GOVL.:RNOR smyrnacc-2013 Plan: smyrnacc-2013 plan Type: Local Administrator: smyrna user: Gina District 001 Cobb County ,.yT0: 0675N1A - SMYRNA lA TD: 0675N2A - SMYRNA 2A 031208: 1016 District 0C2 Cobb County VTD: 0670101 - 00881N5 01 031108: 3013 3015 3030 3032 3033 3034 VTD: 0675N2A - SMYRNA 2A 031111: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2023 031114: 2019 2020 2021 2022 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 VTD: 0675828 - SMYRNA 28 031001: 2056 031108: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3010 3011 3012 3014 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3023 3024 3031 031114: 1000 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 VTD: 067SN3A - SMYRNA 3A 031111: 2001 2008 2012 2017 2018 2022 District 003 Cobb county VTD: 067SN23 - SMYRNA 28 031108: 3022 3035 4004 4008 VTD: 0675N3A - SMYRNA 3A* 031001: 2081 2082 031101: 1019 1020 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 031108: 1003 1005 1006 1008 1010 1014 1016 1017 1018 1022 1023 1025 1026 1027 1028 1030 1031 1032 1034 1037 1040 1042 1044 1045 1046 1048 1049 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 3026 3027 3028 3029 4000 4001 4002 4003 4007 4009 4010 4012 4013 4016 4017 4020 4021 4022 4024 031110: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1019 1020 1021 031111: 1025 2013 2014 2015 2016 2019 2020 2021 VTD: 067sN4A - SMYRNA 4A 031110: 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 031112: 1016 031115: 2000 20C1 2003 2004 Z005 2035 2036 2039 2045 2050 2051 031117: 2000 2001 031118: 1000 1001 1007 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1024 3000 3001 3002 3003 3011 yTD: 067SN7C - SMYRNA 7c 031117: 1000 1007 1010 1011 1013 1015 2002 P. B. 548 Page 1 4 smyrnacc-2013 District 004 Cobb County VTD: 067SN4A - SMYRNA 4A 031118: 1003 1004 1005 1006 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1027 1030 1031 1035 2000 2001 2002 2003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3012 3013 3014 3015 031206: 1000 1001 vTD: 0675N7A - SMYRNA 7A 031117: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 031118: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2031 331307: 3006 VTD: 067SN78 - SMYRNA 78 031118: 2008 2009 2010 031206: 1051 1053 • VTO: 067SN7C - SMYRNA 7C 031117: 1020 1022 1023 1024 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 031118: 1025 1026 1028 1029 1032 1033 1034 3017 3018 District 005 Cobb County VTD: 067SN5A - SMYRNA SA District 006 Cobb County VTD: 067SN4A - SMYRNA 4A 331110: 2000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 031112: 1000 1001 1002 1005 1006 1007 3025 3026 VTO: 0675N6A - SMYRNA 6A District 007 Cobb County vTD: 0675N7A - SMYRNA 7A 031307: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3034 3060 VTD: 0675N78 - SMYRNA 7B 031118: 2025 2026 031206: 1022 1023 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 103S 1039 1041 1042 1043 1045 1054 1055 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1066 1067 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1076 1077 1078 1079 1081 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1093 1094 1095 1096 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015 3043 3046 3047 3048 3054 3055 3058 3061 3064 3065 3066 3067 3074 3077 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3091 3092 3100 31Q1 031307: 1001 1002 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1022 1026 3035 3036 3038 3039 3041 3042 3043 3045 3047 3056 309 031313: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1027 1034 2005 2012 2018 2022 2023 2039 2048 2053 2054 2058 2059 2061 2063 2067 2073 2080 2088 H. B 548 rage 2 F ,,,,,,,.„,,,,,...P'' ,'4-44,--11, :,P.,-'.-:'....... , x tyj,'r i f ? ,- ,.q ``sou . : .4)ii 4'1.44''■-•.11;47Htt:44..: e : e° .,: ,, l •' s '.�ti44, \ ,_ kort.t*ri,In -/t E Via, .�v�°� � y,� s �.� L�-, GEORGIA,FULTON COUNTY • Personally appeared before me,the undersigned authority,duly authorized to administer oaths,Rich Golick,who on oath deposes and says •that he is the Representative from District 40 and further deposes and says that the attached Notice of Intention to Introduce Local Legislation was published in the Marietta Daily Journal which is the official organ of Cobb County on March 1,2013,and that the notice requirements of Code Section 28-1 14 have been met. I ■ Rich Golick Representative,District 40 Sworn to and subscribed before me, this f ' day of ivO• ., ,2013. 54�S, _ _ . , i ....� J- 'fer$ ss ,tttties Notary Public,Douglas County,Georgia ..�',�h�F.13 OU�QF�+.,. 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