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Frequently Asked Questions
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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Accounting
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For fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, the budgeted operating expenses for all funds is $85,989,696.
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8.65 mils for the current year.
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Yes, state law requires Griffin obtain an audit from an independent auditing firm certified to conduct governmental audits in the state. Griffin selects an auditing firm not only qualified to conduct the audit, but one that has been reviewed by another peer accounting firm to ensure they are compentent to conduct the audit. The City's fiscal year ends on June 30th every year and the audit is a long process that usually takes the rest of the calendar year to complete. The City's audit is used by bond holders, state authorities, and engineers for multiple reasons including the calculation of utility rates charged to customers.
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The City's current millage rate is 8.63 mils. Since 2000, the City has held or lowered property taxes every year. In 2005, the City implemented a homestead exemption in the amount of $10,000 to further reduce property taxes on its citizens that occupy the house they own. The net difference in millage rates for Griffin taxpayers and those outside the City in Spalding County is even less at 5.58 mils. That means a homeowner with a $100,000 home pays only about $200 more to live in Griffin with all the services it provides than it would cost to live in Spalding County outside Griffin.
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Central Services
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4 days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
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You must take your mobility form to your doctor.
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Yes, providing you show proof of residency.
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We have set rates. See our rate section.
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City Manager
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We encourage citizens to feel free to contact us anytime, however, many problems or concerns can be addressed by department heads or their staff.
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No. However, you may want to call to insure he will be in the office when you plan to come to City Hall.
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He may be reached via email, phone or in person.
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Customer Service
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Not at this time. The City is currently working on a variety of electronic payment options including preauthorized bank drafts, online check payments and online credit card payments. Bank drafts are the only current electronic method we accept. To enroll, download and fill out the Authorization Form below and send it back with your bill. Check back soon to see if we have added these options.
Bank Draft Authorization Form
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Utility bills are based on consumption. Griffin prides itself in offering electric rates among the lowest in Georgia. Each year, Griffin receives a report from the Public Service Commission that shows Griffin rates lower than Central Georgia EMC, Georgia Power, and the state average (based on 2000Kwh used.) If your bill seems high, you should examine your usage and consider areas you can conserve such as repairing water leaks or adding better insulation to your home.
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Bills are payable upon presentation and considered past due 15 days after they are printed. If your payment is not received within 22 days after it is printed, your service can be disconnected without further notice. If you have paid your bill and your service is still not working, please report a problem by calling Customer Service at 770-229-6403.
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Cash, checks, and money orders are currently acceptable payment options. The City is currently working on a variety of electronic payment options including preauthorized bank drafts, online check payments and online credit card payments. Bank drafts are the only current electronic method we accept. To enroll, download and fill out the Authorization Form below and send it back with your bill. Check back soon to see if we have added these options.
Bank Draft Authorization Form
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Recycling
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Once per week. The City will continue to provide two (2) services per week for solid waste collection however, for only on one (1) day. Both containers must be placed at the curb for collection on you new collection day.
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New collection days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Each new recycling cart will be labeled with your new collection day. In addition, you will receive written information several times from the Solid Waste Division on what your new collection day will be.
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You are still required to pull items from you garbage that are recyclable and place them into your recycling container. We are accepting more items than other collection centers will accept.
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There is no increase in fees for this service. It is a part of your normal solid waste services provided by the city.
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Yes. All city residents are required to place recyclable material into the recycling container and place them at the curb on their collection day. No garbage will be collected if recyclables are not removed and placed into the container at the curb on your collection day.
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Yes. You will be required to recycle and will receive a recycling container.
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Yes. If you use carts for your garbage disposal you will be issued a recycling container and be required to recycle. Businesses will also only have one (1) collection day but will receive two (2) services.
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We are selling these items to a recycling company for proper disposal. This revenue will help to offset the rising cost of the services provided to our customers.
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If you place your garbage container at the curb, you are required to place your recycling container at the curb also.
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We are trying to offset our cost at the landfill. Every ton of recyclables we can save from going to the landfill saves the city money in disposal cost, fuel, labor, and maintenance. In addition, the recyclables will be sold to a recycling center to be reused in paper mills, carpet mills and other companies that depend on recyclables for making and marketing new products.
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Risk Management
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If you feel any City employee or equipment has damaged property you own, you should contact the Risk Manager as soon as possible to get a report and begin the claims process. Risk Management works hard on every incident to ensure proper handling of all claims issues while still protecting the taxpayers' interests.
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