South Fulton residents could get a vote on incorporation (Atlanta: living, litigation)

[demonta4]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I totally get those concerns for residential areas, demonta4.

I was actually wondering more particularly why the Fulton Industrial area would want to become part of a city. Is it advantageous for industrial/warehousing areas to be in a city as opposed to an unincorporated county?

From what I've seen, that area wants to stay unincorporated, but they probably know the time is coming for them to incorporate. It's just a choice on whether they incorporate into a new city or annex into Atlanta.

[South Fulton Facts]

Originally Posted by demonta4

From what I've seen, that area wants to stay unincorporated, but they probably know the time is coming for them to incorporate. It's just a choice on whether they incorporate into a new city or annex into Atlanta.

I wonder why everyone keeps framing this as a Atlanta vs. South Fulton issue.

Atlanta is not the only city receiving annexation petitions from registered voters and property owners.

Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, and Union City are also annexing; and the land these cities are bringing into their borders are extremely valuable commercial properties.

The 309 combined acres of land being annexed by Union City and College Park will cost south Fulton, according to the Fulton County Planning and Community Services staff analysis, $176,698.78 in property tax revenue. That does not include any other annual fees Fulton County receives from businesses operating on that property.

Quite frankly, I would give away the residential areas in exchange for keeping the commercial areas.

But something tells me that has yet to cross the mind of the so-called "People's Campaign" for the City of South Fulton. These folks just want to create new government, at any cost, so they and their buddies can build their bank accounts on the backs of the tax payers.

[primaltech]

Originally Posted by South Fulton Facts

But something tells me that has yet to cross the mind of the so-called "People's Campaign" for the City of South Fulton. These folks just want to create new government, at any cost, so they and their buddies can build their bank accounts on the backs of the tax payers.

Especially when half of the land area that they want to form a city in, are a bunch of little islands that are LITERALLY SURROUNDED by other cities. Those residents/businesses would be better served by the existing cities rather than by a new city, that they would not even be connected to.

Now, the large contiguous unincorporated area along the river, far away from the other cities, that's different. That should be a new city.

[demonta4]

Originally Posted by South Fulton Facts

I wonder why everyone keeps framing this as a Atlanta vs. South Fulton issue.

Atlanta is not the only city receiving annexation petitions from registered voters and property owners.

Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, and Union City are also annexing; and the land these cities are bringing into their borders are extremely valuable commercial properties.

The 309 combined acres of land being annexed by Union City and College Park will cost south Fulton, according to the Fulton County Planning and Community Services staff analysis, $176,698.78 in property tax revenue. That does not include any other annual fees Fulton County receives from businesses operating on that property.

Quite frankly, I would give away the residential areas in exchange for keeping the commercial areas.

But something tells me that has yet to cross the mind of the so-called "People's Campaign" for the City of South Fulton. These folks just want to create new government, at any cost, so they and their buddies can build their bank accounts on the backs of the tax payers.

Fulton Industrial is not being annexed by Union City, College Park, or Fairburn. Did you even read my reply?

[Gulch]

Originally Posted by demonta4

Fulton Industrial is not being annexed by Union City, College Park, or Fairburn. Did you even read my reply?

He didn't mention the FIB corridor in that post.

[demonta4]

Originally Posted by Gulch

He didn't mention the FIB corridor in that post.

He was replying to my post where I mentioned that Fulton Industrial is choosing between annexing or incorporation. Again, actually read my post.

[jero23]

One of the main reasons why the Fulton Industrial Boulevard corridor should be Atlanta is the fact the City of Atlanta owns various parcels along the corridor itself and has for years. Anything owned by the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Development Authority (Invest Atlanta), or Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and contiguous to the city proper should be annexed.

[bu2]

Originally Posted by Saintmarks

Are you sure? I cannot think of one major annexation of residential areas by the legislature without voter approval. It is easier to incorporate undeveloped areas or commercial areas, but large scale residential areas? It maybe on the books but I cannot think of a single example statewide by legislative action. Not a single one.

I think you misinterpreted what I said. The legislature can authorize a vote by residents on whether or not to be annexed. Chamblee has had several and more than doubled its size when those referendums passed. Clarkston has had a couple. Doraville has had a couple, although I think they failed.

[bu2]

Originally Posted by South Fulton Facts

I wonder why everyone keeps framing this as a Atlanta vs. South Fulton issue.

Atlanta is not the only city receiving annexation petitions from registered voters and property owners.

Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, and Union City are also annexing; and the land these cities are bringing into their borders are extremely valuable commercial properties.

The 309 combined acres of land being annexed by Union City and College Park will cost south Fulton, according to the Fulton County Planning and Community Services staff analysis, $176,698.78 in property tax revenue. That does not include any other annual fees Fulton County receives from businesses operating on that property.

Quite frankly, I would give away the residential areas in exchange for keeping the commercial areas.

But something tells me that has yet to cross the mind of the so-called "People's Campaign" for the City of South Fulton. These folks just want to create new government, at any cost, so they and their buddies can build their bank accounts on the backs of the tax payers.

The original bill called for an outrageous salary for the mayor. However, I think it got amended down to a more reasonable figure.

[Saintmarks]

Originally Posted by bu2

I think you misinterpreted what I said. The legislature can authorize a vote by residents on whether or not to be annexed. Chamblee has had several and more than doubled its size when those referendums passed. Clarkston has had a couple. Doraville has had a couple, although I think they failed.

Isn't that what the previous poster mentioned to which my comment was made? It takes more effort under Georgia state law for an unincorporated residential area to be annexed into an established city than it does to create a new city. A simple majority can create a new city, the annexation route requires the 60% or 90% rule.