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Agenda CALLED Woodbine City Council Meeting February 24, 2025 6:00 p.m. Woodbine City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Public Comment 5. Public Hearing 6. Old Business 7. New Business a. Adoption of the Resolution to Opt Out of the Homestead Exemption Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2. 8. Adjourn This is a tentative agenda and subject to change. Please check with Woodbine City Hall prior to the date and time of the meeting for any revisions. All interested persons are encouraged to attend this meeting. As set forth in the American with Disabilities Act of 1992, the City of Woodbine does not discriminate, on the basis of disability, and will assist citizens with special needs, given proper notice. Please contact Woodbine City Hall before 5:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled meeting for assistance. We can be reached at (912) 576-3211  Attachment #1, Page 1 of 1 RESOLULTION BY CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA TO OPT OUT OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2 WHEREAS, Georgia Code O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2, effective January 1, 2025, creates a statewide homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes levied by, for, or on behalf of the state or any county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school district in this state; and WHEREAS, more specifically O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2(i) authorizes the governing authority of any county, consolidated government, municipality, or school district to opt out of the homestead exemption otherwise granted with respect to such political subdivision through certain procedures and the adoption of a resolution by March 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City of Woodbine, Georgia desires to opt out of the homestead exemption otherwise granted; and WHEREAS, the City of Woodbine, Georgia has complied with the required procedures pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2(i), including but not limited to, holding a least three public meetings on the intent to opt out and placing the required advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation and on its website as required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Woodbine, Georgia hereby opts out of the homestead exemption otherwise granted by O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective upon its approval by the City Council of Woodbine, GA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby directed to provide a certified copy of this Resolution to the Georgia Secretary of State no later than March 1, 2025. PASSED AND RESOLVED this ________ day of ____________________, 2025. WOODBINE CITY COUNCIL By: ___________________________________ Kizziler S. Knight, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Samantha H. Young [Affix Seal]