Question 1 - Sales and Use Tax

Shall a one percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax be continued in the special district of Banks County for a period of time not to exceed five years immediately upon the termination of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax now in effect and for the raising of an estimated amount of $24,000,000 to fund the following capital outlay projects within Banks County: (i) Banks County: sheriff and jail improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $2,000,000; technology improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $500,000; county building improvements, at an estimated cost of $3,300,000; county vehicle fleet additions and replacements at an estimated cost of $200,000; public utilities improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $3,100,000; park and recreation improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $2,500,000; county roads and bridges improvements and equipment, including, but not limited to, gateway signage, streetscape, and pedestrian- oriented public-space improvements in the Banks Crossing area, at an estimated cost of $3,400,000; and fire, emergency medical services, and emergency 911 improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $4,000,000; (ii) Town of Alto: water system improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $292,520; public safety improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $122,100; and acquisition of a water utility truck, at an estimated cost of $53,380; (iii) City of Baldwin: water and wastewater system improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $696,960; and street improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $174,000; (iv) Town of Gillsville: street improvements and equipment, including, but not limited to, tree removal, at an estimated cost of $62,400; and city building improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $62,400; (v) Town of Homer: fire and public safety improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $672,960; water and sewer improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $504,720; street and parking improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $252,360; and building and grounds improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $252,360; (vi) City of Lula: recreation improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $50,000; street improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $181,400; and water system improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $181,400; and (vii) City of Maysville: street improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $275,000; water system improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $618,750; building and grounds improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $137,500; public safety improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $137,500; and parks and recreation improvements and equipment, at an estimated cost of $206,250?