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City staff said the action is procedural and driven by a change in state law (HB92) that alters how tax notices are prepared and labeled. \"The notice is going to be different this time in that it's not going to actually compute your estimated tax,\" city staff explained, adding that the county will show assessed values, exemptions and an estimated millage supplied by the taxing jurisdictions rather than a dollar tax computation.

Why it matters: HB92 and related guidance from municipal associations require jurisdictions to provide an \"estimated rollback\" rate for public notice; if the final millage adopted by any taxing authority exceeds the estimate provided to the county, the printed tax bill must include a notice that the tax is higher than the estimate and therefore a millage increase for that recipient.

City staff told council that the recommended approach is to supply the county with the current millage (2.788) as the estimated rollback rate so that the public notice will match prior practice and avoid creating unexpected apparent tax increases on mailed bills. Staff said jurisdictions have latitude under the law — some governments are using the prior year's millage and others are attempting more detailed revenue projections that could produce different estimates.

School millage and bill language: staff said the Meredith City Schools asked that the school-related verbiage on city-issued tax bills read \"Board of Education of the City of Marietta\" and include the state-required language and a telephone number for taxpayers to contact the district about its decision on homestead-exemption opt‑outs. A city staff member explained: \"With the school board, since they opted out ... there will be verbiage on the bill that will indicate that they chose not to opt out and provide a telephone number for taxpayers to contact this school board if they have questions.\"

Process and next steps: Councilors and staff emphasized the estimate does not bind the council’s budget process. The council must still hold the three public hearings required for final millage adoption and may adopt a lower or equal final millage later in the budget hearings. Staff warned that if final adopted millage exceeds the estimate supplied to the county, tax bills will carry the required notice of an increase.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion: \"Set the estimated general fund millage rate for the 2026 fiscal year for the City of Marietta at 2.788 mils and provide that number to the Cobb County Tax Assessor/Commissioner.\" Outcome: approved, vote reported as 7–0.
- Motion: \"Approve the estimated rollback rate (O&M) for Meredith City Schools at 17.97 mils and provide to the appropriate entity under HB92.\" Outcome: approved, vote reported as 7–0.

Councilors and staff said they will proceed with the county submission of the estimates and continue the regular budget hearings and public-notice process required for adoption of the final millage later in the fiscal-year process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marietta - Special Called Meeting and City Council Committee Meetings - April 29, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Marietta’s city council on a special-called meeting set the city’s estimated general fund millage at 2.788 mils and approved an estimated operations-and-maintenance rollback rate of 17.97 mils for Meredith City Schools, council members voted unanimously.","taxTitle","Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia","taxId",3937,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6583362,"Finance committee receives quarterly report: hotel/motel and auto-rental collections near prior year; general fund shows revenue over expenditures",275,1380000,1655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3156092-2b97765f6fa332e20c653b658c060d53&start=1380&end=1655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3156092-2b97765f6fa332e20c653b658c060d53/thumbnail_1380000.jpg","/articles/6583362/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Finance-committee-receives-quarterly-report-hotelmotel-and-auto-rental-collections-near-prior-year-general-fund-shows-revenue-over-expenditures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583362-0aa83e264b94a566f31d83c5e7fffbc1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440074&Signature=kDLtlCAsEd~BBCCnYFjrPGzlNXWq~e54OZCO0uknohBZjKVoa6rI0dm9uMnhFc81Id-2aYLM5dvigT-4F6fY0JPse53GynE-sosCMEMGqCrhoHq6Hzull6fGdijdOEwynkQNhpkW9TxJzpBb6gs9LS6SqyrV0l7Xz4o5WrSJf6jsagktHMSlkO-1zbBgYBOk0vgsVukeiEa5XBM8FZ~1kWCzfTww2qV9HWXWGiPDC-2mSCASxG8HKl-OyggZgDkbYRkpeup9-fq4gLs6b0G5jfEKJupzYvkdqA~R1VEt3xhluIm0Si-9wtC1V1b4z0P2vKRCElZxh6Up~cpRlVmhMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Finance & Investment Committee received and filed the quarterly finance report, which showed hotel/motel and auto‑rental taxes generally in line with prior-year totals and a favorable year‑to‑date general fund position driven in part by timing and capital purchase differences.

Tax collections: Staff reported March hotel/motel collections are slightly below 2023 levels but overall fiscal year-to-date hotel/motel receipts are roughly in line with last year (fiscal year‑to‑date at about $1,035,000 compared with $1,034,000 previously reported). Auto‑rental tax was also described as consistent with forecast and reserve draws were identified to smooth monthly variance in distributions.

General fund and expenditures: For the quarter, staff reported general fund revenues of about $1,616,000,000 for the reporting period and year‑to‑date revenues of roughly $66,700,000 (81% of adjusted budget). Year‑to‑date expenditures were reported at $60,100,000 (73% of budget), producing a year‑to‑date delta of approximately $6,000,000 in revenues over expenditures. Capital spending rose because of vehicle purchases rolled from the prior year; capital is approximately $2.197 million year to date, including replacement vehicles.

Insurance and reserves: Staff told the committee the city is self‑insured for some coverages and used reserves to balance the self‑insurance fund after a large rate increase last year. \"We got hit with a 60% increase this past year on that,\" a staff member said, and staff cited using about $750,000 in reserves to cover the prior increase; rebidding for insurance coverage is planned over the summer.

Golf fund: The city’s golf fund was running slightly under break‑even and about $80,000 short year‑to‑date; the budget includes a $300,000 transfer from the golf fund to the general fund to support city operations and an expected additional $100,000 in the fourth quarter contingent on golf performance.

Committee outcome: On a motion to receive and file, the committee approved the quarterly reports by voice vote (3–0). Staff said they will continue to monitor business-license receipts, permits, discretionary revenue areas and insurance costs as the budget process continues.","The Finance & Investment Committee received the quarterly finance report showing hotel/motel and auto-rental collections roughly in line with last year, general fund revenues ahead of expenditures by about $6 million year-to-date, and ongoing attention to insurance and capital spending.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6583367,"Planning committee advances zoning code advertising change and moves two developments to agenda work session",0,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3156092-2b97765f6fa332e20c653b658c060d53&start=3600&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3156092-2b97765f6fa332e20c653b658c060d53/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6583367/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Planning-committee-advances-zoning-code-advertising-change-and-moves-two-developments-to-agenda-work-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583367-650f33958235e16db80fd3b42e9a33a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440074&Signature=HFOZbi2Zj-Fo-LUZBsuFLCmAIcwUF7OS-1FLSYpqpWMEozvlKGOHkMzkEC5YzrEIi7q2Z2TYSpGQEaw6vy4THj54XcEeoCjxMKekRVxyh8McibI0KtVqhaQVFgsm6Mf3oQXwrJyMmxmRBSz4wPy6NP3oOYHumJWqhLGbhk52Bpt84~BP2FaXTJkaxKaS7R7W80ydBl2xbXEmR6qFJ1xcGhDjUyuq7W0bScZ6yJGOTh56YXmdqXTtFztiZsLWKZ48GktE4vxhOIAyJGb67T5LtbB632SPV1nDkuVGZMWpdsNyQ31-78AacFQS0fsF1ltKAZkDpr-JuaVNVh8EWOKDRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Judicial and Legislative Committee authorized staff to advertise a proposed correction to the zoning-advertising provisions and moved two development proposals forward to the agenda work session for additional review.

Advertising and HB155: Staff said the state legislature recently passed House Bill 155 to revert the Board of Zoning Appeals advertising period from 30 days back to the prior range of not less than 15 days and not more than 45 days. Staff asked permission to advertise the city ordinance change so the city could implement the change if the governor signs the bill; a committee member noted the governor had not yet signed it. Committee members authorized advertising the ordinance amendment so the earliest effective date could be the potential July 1 implementation if the bill becomes law.

Kennesaw Mountain preliminary plat: Kennesaw Mountain Development LLC requested approval of a preliminary plat to reconfigure roughly 17 acres at 731 and 735 Colston Road for 23 single‑family detached homes. Staff told the committee the developer would retain an existing home on a combined 5.43‑acre parcel and that sanitary‑sewer issues identified by staff had been worked out with Marietta Water and were not expected to change the layout materially. The committee voted to forward the plat to the agenda work session so staff and the developer could complete outstanding comments.

Kennesaw Battle townhomes: The committee also considered a detailed plan for 20 townhome units previously rezoned at James Street and Tower Road. Staff said the site plan had changed to address stormwater and topography and now showed the stormwater facility at the northwest corner, two internal streets instead of one and guest parking oriented toward Tower Road. The committee moved the item to the agenda work session; staff will review a revised plan and return with recommendations. Members raised questions about ownership and future improvement of a short county-owned roadway that would provide access; staff said if the county conveys the roadway to the city the cost to bring it to city standards could be about $1,000,000, and the developer indicated they would typically improve the immediate access portion to serve their project.

Committee outcome: The committee voted to authorize advertising of the zoning amendment (to align with HB155 if signed) and to advance both the Kennesaw Mountain preliminary plat and the Kennesaw Battle detailed plan to the agenda work session for resolution of remaining technical comments. All committee motions passed on recorded voice votes (3–0).","Judicial/Legislative committee authorized advertising a proposed zoning ordinance change (pending HB155) and moved a preliminary plat and a detailed plan for two developments to the agenda work session for further review; votes recorded 3–0 on committee actions.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":90,"_43":101,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6583372,"Six Flags Whitewater seeks permission to let patrons carry beer, wine across park; council hears controls but takes no action",2021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3156092-2b97765f6fa332e20c653b658c060d53&start=2021&end=2021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3156092-2b97765f6fa332e20c653b658c060d53/thumbnail_2021000.jpg","/articles/6583372/Marietta/Cobb-County/Georgia/Six-Flags-Whitewater-seeks-permission-to-let-patrons-carry-beer-wine-across-park-council-hears-controls-but-takes-no-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6583372-ef7825efe870c267c3cc75f77eb3bdcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440074&Signature=Q6~372XNY9prFSBmY5gczIsjBazPIlrwS6iVhsQRRcZSJElAJuaQ-TDA4Vpdt5RTj9CX7LH-0sSMs8qAX~oyGd3Tia6alrjYH0Tk0S3cWrQh~~LlerVL5KMeMEZIsxIK1xLIl4CadhVh7IVOxHaAcdabROi7kUb70rLsHfgQenzbWcd9ZEe9Ag98LmB6E4PYywdtaPGZTKBlIyOb8iXeeQptkCJTOAK0EQD7lW02Cb62NyJoFE0t7FFc3Nlckgy9dVeYGW9EPxotXKbFKP2oKTrFzwupJIIla83VzgCZUtxCRkJy4uWWeZGp75MZ14C4E8Ps5V6CVwk85MwpI7jlrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Six Flags Whitewater described a proposal to expand on-site beer-and-wine sales to additional locations within the park and allow patrons to carry closed containers through common walkways and seating areas during the park’s operating season.

A Six Flags representative told the Parks/Finance committee that the park already operates under a county alcohol license and that the requested change would add locations but would not allow liquor. \"We will not allow alcohol in the water at all... That will continue to be the case,\" the representative said, adding the company uses on-site security and Marietta Police officers assigned to the property and requires responsible-server certification for servers.

The park said it would use wristbands as a visible indicator that a guest has been served alcohol and reiterated multiple layers of security and lifeguard staffing for water attractions. The representative said the park has served alcohol on site for nearly 10 years and that Marietta Police records do not show overserving incidents tied to Whitewater during that period.

City staff explained how the state’s revised premise definitions and recent state law changes affect licensing. \"If the restaurants were owned by different people, then it would be different,\" a staff member said, noting the property is a single, fenced premise under one owner and therefore can be served with a single license in the staff interpretation. Staff also emphasized that license holders remain subject to all state pouring and ID-check requirements and that alcohol carried beyond the drawn perimeter of the park would be prohibited.

Committee outcome: The item was discussion only; staff reported there is no mandatory council action and no motion was required. Staff said they believed the request could be granted administratively under current state law and the city’s interpretation of \"premises,\" but they brought the item to committee because a similar proposal had previously come before council when code changes were proposed in 2016.

What to watch: If Six Flags proceeds on administrative approval, staff said the company will be required to adhere to the state alcohol rules on serving and identification, restrict containers from pools and rides, and implement the wristband and security practices described.","Representatives from Six Flags explained a plan to expand beer-and-wine sales to multiple locations inside Whitewater and allow patrons to carry closed containers through common areas. Staff said state law and premise definitions support the request; committee discussion was informational and no formal vote was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning committee advances zoning code advertising change and moves two developments to agenda work session

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