Operating and Capital Budget

Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008

County Council

G. Neil Smith, Chairman, Council District 4
Ben L. Trotter, Vice Chairman, Council District 3
Tom E. Ponder, V.C. Pro-Tem, Council District 6
Randy Crenshaw, Council District 2
Dr. James B. London, Council District 1
Jennifer Willis, Council District 5

County Administrator

J. Chappell Hurst, Jr.

Assistant County Administrator

Lynn Fisher

Clerk to Council

Donna F. Owen

Finance Director

Ralph E. Guarino Jr.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction
Vision
Public Review

List of Maps
Council Districts
Voting Precincts
Public Libraries
Recycling Stations
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Rural Fire Districts
EMS Districts
Rescue Districts

Community Profile
A Brief History of Pickens County
Community Profile
Economic Characteristics
Education, Public Safety, Public Works Statistics

Budget Summary
Budget Process
Organizational Chart
Budget Calendar
Elected Officials and Administrative Staff
Transmittal Letter
Budget Ordinance
Property Valuation Process
Financial Policy

Financial Summary
Summary of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures
Summary of all Funds
Capital Equipment List
Comparison of Authorized Positions

General Fund
Summary of Revenues and Expenditures
Revenues by Category
Estimated Revenue
Expenditures by Function and Category
Estimated Expenditures

Administrative and Finance
County Council
Administrator
Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Judicial Services
Clerk of Court
Probate Court
Magistrate Court
State Solicitor
Legislative Delegation

Economic Development
Economic Development

Public Safety
Building Codes
E-911
Sheriff’s office
Emergency Management
Coroner
Prison Camp
Emergency Medical Services

General Services
GIS
Planning
Registration & Elections
Building Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance
Information Systems

Health & Welfare
Animal Control
Storm Water Management
Veterans Affairs

Public Works
Roads and Bridges
Engineering
Solid Waste
Public Relations

Park and Recreation
Cultural Commission
Mile Creek Park

Taxation
Register of Deeds
Delinquent Tax
Treasurer
Auditor
Tax Assessor

Debt Service Fund
Debt Service
Debt Structure

Special Revenue Funds
Summary of Revenues and Expenditures
Tri-County Technical College
Library
Victim Advocate
Emergency Telephone System
Rural Fire District
Accommodation Tax
Accommodation Fee
Road Maintenance Fee
Public Safety Vehicle Replacement
Recreation

Enterprise Funds
Public Service Commission
Airport

Appendix
Glossary
Positions by Department