2009 Gwinnett Tax Increase Fund Allocation
Dec 3rd, 2009 | By Editor | Category: All Posts, Consumer Information, FYI, Government Representation, GwinnettThe Gwinnett County 21 percent, 2.28 millage rate increase will generate more than $50 million in revenue for 2009. This is how the money is set to be allocated:
• $18.7 million: for existing deficit and to offset predicted decline in commercial tax digest
• $15.7 million: public safety (includes adding police and fire personnel)
• $10.8 million: courts and constitutional offices
• $4.8 million: recreation
• $2.3 million: corrections, support services and transportation (primarily mowing of rights of way)
• $1.8 million: libraries (includes operating all branches from 48 to 52 hours per week)
