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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the November 10 Mayor and Commission session was remote. The meeting could be viewed live at www.accgov.com/videos, on YouTube at www.youtube.com/accgov, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/accgov, and on ACTV Cable Channel 180 or the live ACTV stream at www.accgov.com/actvlive Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Mayor and Commission Special Called Session Tuesday, November 10, 2020 5:30 p.m. City Hall/WebEx The Mayor and Commission of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County met this date in a special called session. Present: Mayor Girtz; Commissioners Davenport, Parker, Link, Wright, Denson, Edwards, Herod, Thornton, and Hamby. No one was absent. The purpose of the meeting was pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 36-44-7(c), consider the approval of six redevelopment plans and associated tax allocation districts (“TADs”) for designated areas within Athens-Clarke County’s area of operation. The names of the TADs include this numbering: number one, number two, number three, number four, number five, and number six. There will be six actions by the Mayor and Commission, one for each redevelopment plan. The redevelopment plans will be considered in order from the redevelopment plan for TAD number one to the redevelopment plan for TAD number six. A request to provide additional CARES Act funding to Joint Development Authority for two Small Business Emergency Grants; enter into executive session for discussion of real estate acquisition and/or disposal and to discuss threatened or pending litigation; and any other item in proper order will also be considered. A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Herod, to adopt the following six resolutions. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA ADOPTING AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT FOR “TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT NUMBER 1- UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA”; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-1, et seq. (the “Redevelopment Powers Law”) provides for the authorization of redevelopment powers and the creation of redevelopment plans and tax allocation districts by municipalities, counties and consolidated governments in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (“ACC”) is authorized to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law by 2006 Ga. Laws p. 3690, as approved by referendum; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC has designated the Mayor and Commission to serve as ACC’s redevelopment agency (“Redevelopment Agency”) under the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has prepared a redevelopment plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) for the redevelopment area described therein (the “Redevelopment Area”) pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(1), and the Redevelopment Agency has submitted the Redevelopment Plan to ACC for consideration by its governing body pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44- 8(2); and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan contemplates the creation, within the Redevelopment Area, of “Tax Allocation District Number 1- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia”, as more fully identified in the Redevelopment Plan (the “TAD”); such tax allocation district may be referred to in this Resolution as the “Mall Area Tax Allocation District” or “TAD 1”; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC conducted a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and TAD 1 and solicited public comment and input as required by the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, ACC has caused publication of notice, in accordance with the Redevelopment Powers Law, giving notice of the intention of the governing body of ACC, (i) to consider the approval of the Redevelopment Plan and (ii) to create TAD 1.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia and it is hereby so resolved by the authority of the same that: 1. Redevelopment Plan. (a) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the Redevelopment Area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed without the approval of the Redevelopment Plan. (b) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the improvement of the Redevelopment Area is likely to enhance the value of a substantial portion of other real property in TAD 1. (c) The governing body of ACC hereby adopts and approves the Redevelopment Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” as the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(3), and by reference to said Redevelopment Plan, incorporates herein the information contained therein, including the information required by O.C.G.A. Sec.s 36-44-8(3), subparagraphs (A) through (G). (d) Pursuant to said Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Powers Law, the governing body of ACC hereby creates, as of December 31, 2020, “Tax Allocation District Number 1- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.” (e) The governing body of ACC hereby establishes the estimated tax allocation increment base of $35,661,450 for TAD 1. The boundaries of TAD 1 and ad valorem property taxes to be used for computing tax allocation increments are specified in the Redevelopment Plan. 2. Authorization to Execute Documents. The governing body of ACC authorizes the Mayor of ACC to execute any document relating hereto. The Mayor and ACC’s staff are also authorized to perform all acts necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution. 3. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by ACC. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA ADOPTING AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT FOR “TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT NUMBER 2- UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA”; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-1, et seq. (the “Redevelopment Powers Law”) provides for the authorization of redevelopment powers and the creation of redevelopment plans and tax allocation districts by municipalities, counties and consolidated governments in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (“ACC”) is authorized to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law by 2006 Ga. Laws p. 3690, as approved by referendum; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC has designated the Mayor and Commission to serve as ACC’s redevelopment agency (“Redevelopment Agency”) under the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has prepared a redevelopment plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) for the redevelopment area described therein (the “Redevelopment Area”) pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(1), and the Redevelopment Agency has submitted the Redevelopment Plan to ACC for consideration by its governing body pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44- 8(2); and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan contemplates the creation, within the Redevelopment Area, of “Tax Allocation District Number 2- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia”, as more fully identified in the Redevelopment Plan (the “TAD”); such tax allocation district may be referred to in this Resolution as the “West Broad-Hawthorne Avenue Tax Allocation District” or “TAD 2”; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC conducted a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and TAD 2 and solicited public comment and input as required by the Redevelopment Powers Law; and  WHEREAS, ACC has caused publication of notice, in accordance with the Redevelopment Powers Law, giving notice of the intention of the governing body of ACC, (i) to consider the approval of the Redevelopment Plan and (ii) to create TAD 2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia and it is hereby so resolved by the authority of the same that: 5. Redevelopment Plan. (a) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the Redevelopment Area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed without the approval of the Redevelopment Plan. (b) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the improvement of the Redevelopment Area is likely to enhance the value of a substantial portion of other real property in TAD 2. (c) The governing body of ACC hereby adopts and approves the Redevelopment Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” as the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(3), and by reference to said Redevelopment Plan, incorporates herein the information contained therein, including the information required by O.C.G.A. Sec.s 36-44-8(3), subparagraphs (A) through (G). (d) Pursuant to said Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Powers Law, the governing body of ACC hereby creates, as of December 31, 2020, “Tax Allocation District Number 2- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.” (e) The governing body of ACC hereby establishes the estimated tax allocation increment base of $43,146,863 for TAD 2. The boundaries of TAD 2 and ad valorem property taxes to be used for computing tax allocation increments are specified in the Redevelopment Plan. 6. Authorization to Execute Documents. The governing body of ACC authorizes the Mayor of ACC to execute any document relating hereto. The Mayor and ACC’s staff are also authorized to perform all acts necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution. 7. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by ACC. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA ADOPTING AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT FOR “TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT NUMBER 3- UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA”; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-1, et seq. (the “Redevelopment Powers Law”) provides for the authorization of redevelopment powers and the creation of redevelopment plans and tax allocation districts by municipalities, counties and consolidated governments in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (“ACC”) is authorized to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law by 2006 Ga. Laws p. 3690, as approved by referendum; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC has designated the Mayor and Commission to serve as ACC’s redevelopment agency (“Redevelopment Agency”) under the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has prepared a redevelopment plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) for the redevelopment area described therein (the “Redevelopment Area”) pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(1), and the Redevelopment Agency has submitted the Redevelopment Plan to ACC for consideration by its governing body pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44- 8(2); and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan contemplates the creation, within the Redevelopment Area, of “Tax Allocation District Number 3- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia”, as more fully identified in the Redevelopment Plan (the “TAD”); such tax allocation district may be referred to in this Resolution as the “Newton Bridge Tax Allocation District” or “TAD 3”; and  WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC conducted a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and TAD 3 and solicited public comment and input as required by the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, ACC has caused publication of notice, in accordance with the Redevelopment Powers Law, giving notice of the intention of the governing body of ACC, (i) to consider the approval of the Redevelopment Plan and (ii) to create TAD 3. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia and it is hereby so resolved by the authority of the same that: 9. Redevelopment Plan. (a) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the Redevelopment Area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed without the approval of the Redevelopment Plan. (b) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the improvement of the Redevelopment Area is likely to enhance the value of a substantial portion of other real property in TAD 3. (c) The governing body of ACC hereby adopts and approves the Redevelopment Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” as the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(3), and by reference to said Redevelopment Plan, incorporates herein the information contained therein, including the information required by O.C.G.A. Sec.s 36-44-8(3), subparagraphs (A) through (G). (d) Pursuant to said Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Powers Law, the governing body of ACC hereby creates, as of December 31, 2020, “Tax Allocation District Number 3- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.” (e) The governing body of ACC hereby establishes the estimated tax allocation increment base of $36,877,351 for TAD 3. The boundaries of TAD 3 and ad valorem property taxes to be used for computing tax allocation increments are specified in the Redevelopment Plan. 10. Authorization to Execute Documents. The governing body of ACC authorizes the Mayor of ACC to execute any document relating hereto. The Mayor and ACC’s staff are also authorized to perform all acts necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution. 11. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 12. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by ACC. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA ADOPTING AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT FOR “TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT NUMBER 4- UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA”; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-1, et seq. (the “Redevelopment Powers Law”) provides for the authorization of redevelopment powers and the creation of redevelopment plans and tax allocation districts by municipalities, counties and consolidated governments in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (“ACC”) is authorized to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law by 2006 Ga. Laws p. 3690, as approved by referendum; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC has designated the Mayor and Commission to serve as ACC’s redevelopment agency (“Redevelopment Agency”) under the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has prepared a redevelopment plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) for the redevelopment area described therein (the “Redevelopment Area”) pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(1), and the Redevelopment Agency has submitted the Redevelopment Plan to ACC for consideration by its governing body pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44- 8(2); and  WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan contemplates the creation, within the Redevelopment Area, of “Tax Allocation District Number 4- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia”, as more fully identified in the Redevelopment Plan (the “TAD”); such tax allocation district may be referred to in this Resolution as the “East Downtown Tax Allocation District” or “TAD 4”; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC conducted a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and TAD 4 and solicited public comment and input as required by the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, ACC has caused publication of notice, in accordance with the Redevelopment Powers Law, giving notice of the intention of the governing body of ACC, (i) to consider the approval of the Redevelopment Plan and (ii) to create TAD 4. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia and it is hereby so resolved by the authority of the same that: 13. Redevelopment Plan. (a) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the Redevelopment Area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed without the approval of the Redevelopment Plan. (b) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the improvement of the Redevelopment Area is likely to enhance the value of a substantial portion of other real property in TAD 4. (c) The governing body of ACC hereby adopts and approves the Redevelopment Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” as the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(3), and by reference to said Redevelopment Plan, incorporates herein the information contained therein, including the information required by O.C.G.A. Sec.s 36-44-8(3), subparagraphs (A) through (G). (d) Pursuant to said Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Powers Law, the governing body of ACC hereby creates, as of December 31, 2020, “Tax Allocation District Number 4- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.” (e) The governing body of ACC hereby establishes the estimated tax allocation increment base of $83,833,162 for TAD 4. The boundaries of TAD 4 and ad valorem property taxes to be used for computing tax allocation increments are specified in the Redevelopment Plan. 14. Authorization to Execute Documents. The governing body of ACC authorizes the Mayor of ACC to execute any document relating hereto. The Mayor and ACC’s staff are also authorized to perform all acts necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution. 15. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 16. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by ACC. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA ADOPTING AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT FOR “TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT NUMBER 5- UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA”; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-1, et seq. (the “Redevelopment Powers Law”) provides for the authorization of redevelopment powers and the creation of redevelopment plans and tax allocation districts by municipalities, counties and consolidated governments in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (“ACC”) is authorized to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law by 2006 Ga. Laws p. 3690, as approved by referendum; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC has designated the Mayor and Commission to serve as ACC’s redevelopment agency (“Redevelopment Agency”) under the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has prepared a redevelopment plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) for the redevelopment area described therein (the “Redevelopment Area”) pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(1), and the Redevelopment Agency has submitted the Redevelopment Plan to ACC for consideration by its governing body pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44- 8(2); and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan contemplates the creation, within the Redevelopment Area, of “Tax Allocation District Number 5- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia”, as more fully identified in the Redevelopment Plan (the “TAD”); such tax allocation district may be referred to in this Resolution as the “North Avenue Tax Allocation District” or “TAD 5”; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC conducted a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and TAD 5 and solicited public comment and input as required by the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, ACC has caused publication of notice, in accordance with the Redevelopment Powers Law, giving notice of the intention of the governing body of ACC, (i) to consider the approval of the Redevelopment Plan and (ii) to create TAD 5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia and it is hereby so resolved by the authority of the same that: 17. Redevelopment Plan. (a) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the Redevelopment Area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed without the approval of the Redevelopment Plan. (b) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the improvement of the Redevelopment Area is likely to enhance the value of a substantial portion of other real property in TAD 5. (c) The governing body of ACC hereby adopts and approves the Redevelopment Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” as the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(3), and by reference to said Redevelopment Plan, incorporates herein the information contained therein, including the information required by O.C.G.A. Sec.s 36-44-8(3), subparagraphs (A) through (G). (d) Pursuant to said Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Powers Law, the governing body of ACC hereby creates, as of December 31, 2020, “Tax Allocation District Number 5- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.” (e) The governing body of ACC hereby establishes the estimated tax allocation increment base of $15,861,470 for TAD 5. The boundaries of TAD 5 and ad valorem property taxes to be used for computing tax allocation increments are specified in the Redevelopment Plan. 18. Authorization to Execute Documents. The governing body of ACC authorizes the Mayor of ACC to execute any document relating hereto. The Mayor and ACC’s staff are also authorized to perform all acts necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution. 19. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 20. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by ACC. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA ADOPTING AND APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE ASSOCIATED TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT FOR “TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT NUMBER 6- UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA”; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-1, et seq. (the “Redevelopment Powers Law”) provides for the authorization of redevelopment powers and the creation of redevelopment plans and tax allocation districts by municipalities, counties and consolidated governments in the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (“ACC”) is authorized to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law by 2006 Ga. Laws p. 3690, as approved by referendum; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC has designated the Mayor and Commission to serve as ACC’s redevelopment agency (“Redevelopment Agency”) under the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has prepared a redevelopment plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) for the redevelopment area described therein (the “Redevelopment Area”) pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(1), and the Redevelopment Agency has submitted the Redevelopment Plan to ACC for consideration by its governing body pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44- 8(2); and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan contemplates the creation, within the Redevelopment Area, of “Tax Allocation District Number 6- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia”, as more fully identified in the Redevelopment Plan (the “TAD”); such tax allocation district may be referred to in this Resolution as the “Lexington Road Tax Allocation District” or “TAD 6”; and WHEREAS, the governing body of ACC conducted a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and TAD 6 and solicited public comment and input as required by the Redevelopment Powers Law; and WHEREAS, ACC has caused publication of notice, in accordance with the Redevelopment Powers Law, giving notice of the intention of the governing body of ACC, (i) to consider the approval of the Redevelopment Plan and (ii) to create TAD 6. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia and it is hereby so resolved by the authority of the same that: 21. Redevelopment Plan. (a) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the Redevelopment Area on the whole has not been subject to growth and development through private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed without the approval of the Redevelopment Plan. (b) The governing body of ACC finds and declares that the improvement of the Redevelopment Area is likely to enhance the value of a substantial portion of other real property in TAD 6. (c) The governing body of ACC hereby adopts and approves the Redevelopment Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” as the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 36-44-8(3), and by reference to said Redevelopment Plan, incorporates herein the information contained therein, including the information required by O.C.G.A. Sec.s 36-44-8(3), subparagraphs (A) through (G). (d) Pursuant to said Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Powers Law, the governing body of ACC hereby creates, as of December 31, 2020, “Tax Allocation District Number 6- Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.” (e) The governing body of ACC hereby establishes the estimated tax allocation increment base of $41,798,714 for TAD 6. The boundaries of TAD 6 and ad valorem property taxes to be used for computing tax allocation increments are specified in the Redevelopment Plan. 22. Authorization to Execute Documents. The governing body of ACC authorizes the Mayor of ACC to execute any document relating hereto. The Mayor and ACC’s staff are also authorized to perform all acts necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution. 23. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 24. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by ACC. New business – Consider under suspension of Rules A motion was made by Commissioner Davenport, seconded by Commissioner Parker, to suspend Rules of Commission for consideration of one item of new business. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Link, seconded by Commissioner Parker, to adopt the following ordinance (#20-11-79) which was presented by title only approving $19,290 in available CARES Act funding to be conveyed to the Joint Development Authority of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the City of Winterville, to be awarded to two small businesses as emergency grants, for the reasons outlined in agenda report dated November 5, 2020; and authorize the Mayor and appropriate staff to execute all necessary actions to convey the funds to the JDA. The motion passed by unanimous vote. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY2021 ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WINTERVILLE FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ATHENS CARES SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. The Commission of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia desires to amend the General Fund Budget to provide additional funding to the Joint Development Authority of Athens-Clarke County and the City of Winterville for expenses related to the Athens CARES small business emergency grant program. Said Operating and Capital budget is hereby amended as follows: General Fund: Decrease: Fund Balance (from unallocated CARES Act funding) ($19,290) Increase: Expenses Athens CARES CV-19 Community Relief JDA Small Business Grants $19,290 SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. _______________________________________ Clerk of Commission