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CODE OF ORDINANCES - ONLINE -
NOTE: ONLINE ORDINANCES
DO NOT
REFLECT NEW ORDINANCES AND/OR AMENDMENTS ADOPTED AFTER JULY 1,
2008 !!!! *
The City of Bloomingdale's Code of
Ordinances is now available online. You can access
Bloomingdale's ordinances by clicking on the website listed
below. Under the "Frequently Used" column at the
Muni-code website, click on "Online Library (free)".
Then click on the "State of Georgia" and choose "Bloomingdale
Code of Ordinances". To view the City of Bloomingdale's
Code of Ordinances click here:
http://www.municode.com.
NOTE: NEW
ORDINANCES AND/OR AMENDMENTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AFTER JULY 1,
2008 ARE LISTED BELOW. COPIES OF
THESE ORDINANCES CAN BE OBTAINED VIA AN OPEN RECORDS
REQUEST FROM THE BLOOMINGDALE CITY HALL:
*The following information is a
brief outline of new ordinances and/or amendments to the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Bloomingdale after July 1, 2008. The City is in the process
of updated the Code of Ordinances to include these new
ordinances and/or amendments. Copies can be obtained
via an Open Records Request
from the Bloomingdale City Hall:
1) An ordinance requiring
emergency pre-incident planning as a precedent to the issuance
of an occupational license or the retaining of an occupational
license - Adopted 8-21-08
2) An ordinance requiring any
and all professional fees, review costs, and all other fees or
costs associated with the development of property which is
incurred by the City of Bloomingdale which results from the
property owner or developer submitting a development plan or
request for change of zoning, shall be paid by the property
owner or developer - Adopted 8-21-08
3) An ordinance allocating the
distribution of funds received for payment of utility fees and
fire fees billed by the City of Bloomingdale as follows: 1)
outstanding arrearage, late charges or overdue fees; 2) fire
fees; 3) water fees; 4) sewage fees; 5) garbage fees; and 6)
payment of penalties or late fees assessed for the month in
which the utility fees were incurred - Adopted 8-21-08
4) The updated Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance - Adopted 9-18-08
5) A City of Bloomingdale Tree
Ordinance for the preservation, planting and replacement of
trees and to prevent the indiscriminate removal of trees and
reduction of canopy over within the City - Adopted 11-6-08
6) An ordinance to amend the
Code of Ordinances to provide a new article entitled Identity
Theft Prevention Program to comply with federal regulations
relating to address discrepancies and to comply with federal
regulations relating to red flags and identity theft - Adopted
11-6-08
7) An ordinance to amend the
Code of Ordinances to provide fines for failure to remove
garbage carts out of public rights of way and public easements
within 24 hours of the scheduled date of collection of the
garbage - Adopted 6-18-09
8) An ordinance to amend the
Code of Ordinances to change Section 2-108 (5) of the Ethics
Ordinance to read "Mayor and City Council" rather than City
Clerk - Adopted 9-17-09
Fee Schedule Policy*
*The Mayor and City Council
adopted a "Fee Schedule Policy" in conjunction
with the adoption of the City of Bloomingdale Code of
Ordinances. The schedule covers the fees and/or policies
in effect as of November 16, 2004 and all amendments as of
September 17, 2009.
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"IMPORTANT NOTICE"
SANITATION RATES
At the February 18, 2010 meeting, City
Council approved an amendment to the Fee Schedule Policy to
allow for individual citizens to receive a reduction of $1.00
per month for their sanitation fees provided the fees are paid,
in full, one year in advance. The initial effective date
for the change will be on the July 1, 2010 billing for June,
2010 sanitation service and will allow for a seven (7)
month reduction in sanitation fees of $1.00 per month if the
full payment of seven (7) months of fees are received in the
clerk's office by June 15, 2010.
The $1.00 per month reduction will
continue each year thereafter provided the clerk's office
receives full payment of twelve months of sanitation fees, in
advance, by January 15th of each year.
Remember, in order to receive the $1.00
per month reduction in sanitation fees this year, you must pay
seven (7) months of fees, in advance, no later than June 15,
2010.
If you have any questions, please contact
the clerk's office at 748-0970!
IMPORTANT
NOTICES !!!
"Update on Drainage Plans”
The City is nearing completion of
Phase I of the City's Master Drainage Plan. During the recent
heavy rains, the drainage canal provided not only relief
in areas targeted in Phase 1, but also in some other areas.
Plans for construction of Phase II
of the project are underway. Survey crews are currently
working in the City in preparation for the design work on Phase
II. We appreciate the patience
shown by our citizens during the construction phase of Phase I
and look forward to working with you during Phase II of the
plan.
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NOTICE !!
Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung,
consulting engineers, will be conducting field surveys within
the City of Bloomingdale in relation to storm drainage design
and improvements. The work will generally be within the
street rights of way but there will be the need for the surveyor
to enter onto private property for locations of features or the
placement of stakes, pins or markers. Impacts on the
private properties from this work will be minimized. Your
cooperation with the personnel conducting these surveys and in
protecting the markers set will be greatly appreciated. If
you have questions or comments concerning these surveys, please
contact one of the following:
Steve Waters or Mike Sims
Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung
Survey Department
912-354-4626
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NOTICE FROM THE
BLOOMINGDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Bloomingdale Police Department
will be conducting Safety Road Checks during the month of
September. Drive carefully at all times!!!
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INFORMATION
ON CURRENT FIRE PROTECTION USER FEES
On July 1, 2008,
the City Council adopted an ordinance creating a City of
Bloomingdale Fire Department. In the past, the City’s fire
protection had been through a contract with the Bloomingdale
Volunteer Fire Department. For the last couple of years
discussions have been held regarding the creation of a City fire
department. Fire Chief Tyler and members of the Bloomingdale
Volunteer Fire Department have been part of these discussions
and after several months of negotiations, agreements were
reached on property, equipment, and personnel issues. On May
27, 2008, a public hearing was held to receive citizen input on
the City’s plans for providing fire protection for the
citizens.
The creation of
the City of Bloomingdale Fire Department will allow the City to
provide better fire protection services to its citizens. The
City will have a paid full-time Fire Chief. Plans are currently
underway to provide a new facility for our fire department and
improvements in equipment for our firefighters are included in
this year’s budget. SPLOST funds will be available for use on
capital improvements for the fire department in the future.
With the
increasing costs related to providing adequate fire protection,
the City had to seek a source of revenue for these expenses.
The City Council felt the implementation of a fire protection
user fee would be the best way to distribute the costs related
to fire protection. On July 1, 2008, the City adopted an
ordinance creating monthly fees for fire protection and an
ordinance allowing the fees to be billed on the same monthly
invoice on which water, sewer, and/or garbage services are
billed. The flat fire protection fees are as follows:
Single family residences $ 8.00 per month*
*Rate only applies when owner is 65
years of age or older and resides at the residence. (Adopted
5-7-09)
Single family residences
$ 6.00 per month**
**Rate only applies when the assessed
value of residence is $20,000 or less. Owner must provide
proof of assessed value to the City. (Adopted 5-7-09)
Single family
residences
$12.00 per month
Commercial up to 3,000 sq.
ft. * $15.00 per month
Commercial 3,001 to 10,000 sq.
ft. * $30.00 per month
Commercial 10,000 sq.
ft. * $30.00
per month plus $1.00 for
every additional 1,000 sq. ft. or
portion thereof.
*Commercial rates, which includes
churches, amended by council on August 21, 2008
Since the City
does not have a record of the age of each account holder, we
will need your help in determining which single-family
residential rate you should be charged. If the water, sewer,
and/or garbage service is in your name, you live at the
residence, and you are over 65,
please provide the City with verification of this information so
an adjustment can be made in the fire protection user fee being
charged to your account.
If you are a
commercial customer and you feel that you are not being billed
in the appropriate square footage category, please contact us so
we can discuss this with you.
Fire Chief Tyler has advised the Mayor and
City Council that the regulations for fire departments have
become much more stringent in the last couple of years. The
fire department is scheduled for an ISO inspection in the near
future and Fire Chief Tyler is working with the City, the
volunteers, and staff to make sure that we are able to maintain,
if not improve, our fire rating. A reduction in the City’s fire
rating will result in a direct benefit to our citizens since
your fire insurance rates are based on the rating of the fire
department providing your fire protection.
The City
encourages your support in the effort to make improvements to
our current fire protection services and we look forward to
making our fire department one of the best in the area.
Congratulations
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Reverend
Darrell Bailey - Outstanding Citizen of the Year - 2009
Congratulations to Reverend Darrell Bailey who was named
Bloomingdale's Citizen of the Year at the December 3, 2009
City Council meeting. Reverend Bailey is the
Pastor of the Bloomingdale First Baptist Church. He has
worked with the Community Benevolent Program since he came to
Bloomingdale over ten years ago and is currently serving as
the Chaplain for the Bloomingdale Police Department. We
extend our appreciation to you, Reverend Bailey, for your
dedicated service to our community.
"Bloomingdale
Lapel Pins Available at City Hall"
The City has ordered and received
lapel pins depicting the City Seal and they are now on sale at
the Bloomingdale City Hall at a cost of $3.00 each. Below
is a picture of the pin which is about the size of a nickel.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Hall at:
748-0970
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“Holiday Schedules”
The City Hall will be
closed on the following dates:
September 6, 2010
November 25 & 26, 2010
December 24 & 31, 2010
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“City
Council Meeting Schedule”
City Council
meetings are held at the Bloomingdale City Hall on the first
and third Thursdays of each month, except during the summer
months when only one meeting is held. The dates for
the next several meetings are as
follows:
The council holds pre-agenda meetings at 6:30pm in the
conference room adjacent to the general offices. The council
meeting starts at 7:00pm and is held in the council/court
room. If you have any questions concerning this
information, please contact the City Hall at 748-0970.
**NOTICE: Effective with
the September 16, 2010 council meeting, all matters for
discussion and/or consideration by the City Council must be
submitted, in writing, to the City Hall by 5:00pm the Wednesday
the week
before a council meeting to be placed on the City Council
agenda. This new deadline was adopted by council on June
17, 2010.
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"Planning & Zoning Commission
Schedule"
The Planning & Zoning Commission
meetings are held on the second Tuesday
* of each month at 7:00pm at the Bloomingdale City Hall
located at #8 West Hwy 80.
August 10, 2010
September 14, 2010
NOTE: All matters for
discussion and/or consideration by the Planning & Zoning
Commission must be submitted, in writing, to City Hall a minimum
of twenty (20) days prior to the date of their meeting.
This deadline was requested by the commission and approved by
council on August 21, 2003.
*Changed from 3rd Tuesday to 2nd
Tuesday effective January, 2007
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"Bloomingdale Community Building & Community Park Rental Information"
The Bloomingdale Community
Building located at #202 E. Moore Street is available for rent
seven days a week by the City of Bloomingdale. The
building contains a full kitchen, bathroom facilities, an ice
machine and a piano. Some tables and chairs are also
available. The building must be rented for full days on
Saturdays and Sundays, but can be rented by the hour with a
minimum rental period of three hours on Mondays through
Fridays. Rental fees are as follows:
Residents-$25.00 per hour (minimum 3 hrs), Monday through
Friday; Saturday and Sunday rentals-$125.00 per day. (Note:
You must live within the City limits of Bloomingdale to
qualify as a resident) Non-residents-$30.00 per hour
(minimum 3 hrs), Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday
rental-$150 per day. A signed rental agreement with
payment of the appropriate rental fees is required to hold the
building. The agreement must be executed by the person
who will be responsible for the building and the rental fees
are based on where they reside. A cash key deposit of
$50 is required at the time a key to the building is released
to the renter. If alcoholic beverages will be consumed
at the event an additional $200 deposit is required. The
deposit will be returned to the renter provided there is no
damage to the building or the grounds and everything is left
clean.
The Bloomingdale Community Park
Pavilion located at Poplar & Moore Streets is also available
for rent seven days a week from the City of Bloomingdale.
The park has a covered pavilion with picnic tables and
benches, grills, and bathroom facilities. The park must
be rented by the day. Rental fees are as follows:
Residents-$50.00 per day (Note: You must live
within the City limits of Bloomingdale to qualify as a
resident). Non-Residents - $75.00 per day. A
signed rental agreement with payment of the appropriate rental
fees is required to hold the pavilion. The agreement
must be executed by the person who will be responsible for the
rental of the pavilion and the rental fees are based on where
they reside. A cash key deposit of $50 is required at
the time a key to the bathroom facilities is released to the
renter. The deposit will be returned to the renter
provided there is no damage to the park, pavilion, equipment,
or bathrooms and everything, including the grounds, is left
clean. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at the
Bloomingdale Community Park!
The Bloomingdale Community Park
and Pavilion is available for use by the public, free of
charge, provided it has not been reserved.
If you would like more information
about the building or are interested in checking on the
availability of a specific date, please contact the City Hall
at: 748-0970.
"PUBLIC
SERVICE MESSAGES"
“Rules for
Outdoor Water Use”
The City of
Bloomingdale was recently notified by the Georgia Department
of Natural Resources that at its regular meeting on May 26,
2004, the Board adopted RULES FOR OUTDOOR WATER USE, Chapter
391-3-30. Under the new rules, Georgians will be required to
follow schedules for outdoor water use during both non-drought
periods and during periods of declared drought. There are
some exemptions to these rules, including newly installed
landscapes, golf courses and commercial uses. The
following information outlines the rules as adopted by the Board of Natural Resources. You
can find information on proper outdoor watering procedures as
outlined by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources at
www.conservewatergeorgia.net. Copies of this
information are also available at City Hall for those citizens
who do not have access to the internet.
The City of
Bloomingdale realizes the importance of protecting this most
valuable natural resource and encourages everyone to do their
part in conserving water. If you have any questions, you
can contact the City Hall at 748-0970.
Rules of
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
Chapter 391-3-30
Outdoor Water Use
Table
of Contents
391-3-30-.01
Definitions
391-3-30-.02 Applicability of Rule
391-3-30-.03 Outdoor Water Use Schedule During Non-Drought
Periods
391-3-30-.04 Outdoor Water Use Schedule During Declared
Drought Response Levels
391-3-30-.05 Exemptions
391-3-30-.06 Local and Regional Options
391-3-30-.01
Definitions
When used in this Chapter:
(1)
“Address” means the “house number” (a numeric or
alphanumeric designation) that, together with the street name,
describes a physical location of a specific property. “Even
numbered address” means a house number ending with the number
0, 2, 4, 6, 8, or no house
number. “Odd numbered address” means a house number ending
with the number 1, 3, 5, 7, or
9.
(2)
“Declared Drought Response Level” means one of four
levels of drought that can be declared based on the severity
of drought conditions, with one being the least severe and
four being the most severe.
391-3-30-.02
Applicability of Rule
These rules apply to any entity, and its customers, permitted
by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) for
water withdrawal or for operation of a drinking water system.
391-3-30-.03
Outdoor Water Use Schedule During Non-Drought Period
(1)
Outdoor water use other than exempted activities shall
occur only as follows:
(a)
Odd-numbered addresses: outdoor water use is allowed
on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Sundays.
(b)
Even-numbered addresses: outdoor water use is allowed
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
391-3-30-.04
Outdoor Water Use Schedule During Declared Drought Response
Levels
(1)
The Director of the Environmental Protection Division
is authorized to make drought declarations.
(2)
During declared drought conditions, outdoor water use
other than activities exempted in 391-3-30-.05, shall occur
only during scheduled hours on scheduled days.
(3)
Declared Drought Response Level One – Outdoor water use
may occur on scheduled days within the hours of 12:00 midnight
to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
(a)
Scheduled days for odd-numbered addresses are Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays.
(b)
Scheduled days for even-numbered addresses are Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
(c)
Use of hydrants for any purpose other than
firefighting, public health, safety or flushing is prohibited.
(4)
Declared Drought Response Level Two – Outdoor water use
may occur on scheduled days within the hours of 12:00 midnight
to 10:00 a.m.
(a)
Scheduled days for odd-numbered addresses are Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays.
(b)
Scheduled days for even-numbered addresses and golf
course fairways are Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
(c)
The following uses are prohibited:
(1)
Using hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting,
public health, safety or flushing.
(2)
Washing hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters,
sidewalks and driveways except when necessary for public
health and safety.
(5)
Declared Drought Response Level Three – Outdoor water
use may occur on the scheduled day within the hours of 12:00
midnight to 10:00 a.m.
(a)
The scheduled day for odd-numbered addresses is Sunday.
(b)
The scheduled day for even-numbered addresses and golf
course fairways is Saturday.
(c)
The following uses are prohibited:
(1)
Using fire hydrants for any purpose other than
firefighting, public health, safety or flushing.
(2)
Washing hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters,
sidewalks, driveways, except when necessary for public health
and safety.
(3)
Filling installed swimming pools except when necessary
for health care or structural integrity.
(4)
Washing vehicles, such as cars, boats, trailers,
motorbikes, airplanes, golf carts.
(5)
Washing buildings or structures except for immediate
fire protection.
(6)
Non-commercial fund-raisers, such as car washes.
(7)
Using water or ornamental purposes, such as fountains,
reflecting pools, and waterfalls except when necessary to
support aquatic life.
(6)
Declared Drought Response Level Four – No outdoor water
use is allowed, other than activities exempted in
391-3-30-.05, or as the EPD Director may order.
391-3-30-.05
Exemptions
(1)
This rule shall not apply to the following outdoor
water uses:
(a)
Capture and re-use of cooling system condensate or
storm water in compliance with applicable local ordinances
(b)
Re-use of gray water in compliance with applicable
local ordinances
(2)
The following established landscape water uses are
exempt from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule.
(a)
Use of reclaimed wastewater by a designated user from a
system permitted by EPD to provide reclaimed wastewater,
(b)
Irrigation of personal food gardens
(3)
Newly (in placed less than thirty days) installed
landscapes are subject to the following:
(a)
Irrigation of newly installed landscapes is allowed any
day of the week, but only during the allowed hours for the
drought response level in effect, for a period of 30 days
following installation. No watering is allowed during Drought
Response Level Four.
(b)
For new landscapes installed by certified or licensed
professionals, commercial exemptions apply.
(4)
The following golf course outdoor water uses are exempt
from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule.
(a)
Use of reclaimed wastewater by a designated user from a
system permitted by EPD to provide reclaimed wastewater.
(b)
Irrigation of fairways during times of non-drought and
Declared Drought Response Level One.
(c)
Irrigation of tees during times of non-drought and
Declared Drought Response Levels One, Two and Three.
(d)
Irrigation of greens.
(5)
The following commercial outdoor water uses are exempt
from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule.
(a)
Professionally certified or licensed landscapers, golf
course contractors, and sports turf landscapers: during
installation and 30 days following installation only.
Professional landscapers must be certified or licensed for
commercial exemptions to apply.
(b)
Irrigation contractors: during installation and as
needed for proper maintenance and adjustments only.
(c)
Sod producers.
(d)
Ornamental growers.
(e)
Fruit and vegetable growers.
(f)
Retail garden centers.
(g)
Hydro-seeding.
(h)
Power-washing.
(i)
Construction sites.
(j)
Producers of food and fiber.
(k)
Car washes.
(l)
Other activities essential to daily business.
(m)
Watering-in of pesticides and herbicides on turf.
391-3-30-.06
Local and Regional Options
(1)
Local and regional water providers are authorized to
implement additional outdoor water use restrictions within
their jurisdictions. Action items to consider at the
local/regional level include, but are not limited to, the
following: developing system integration and interconnection
to reduce drought vulnerability, placing additional water use
restrictions on specific commercial uses, putting water
conservation based rates in place (increasing block/summer
surcharge) and placing additional restrictions on outdoor
water use.
(2)
Local and regional water providers may request approval
of alternate days for outdoor water use for purposes or
enforcement, peak water usage, timing of recovery days, and
other valid reasons. Approval shall be contingent upon:
(a)
Written notification to, and approval by, EPD of the
alternate watering schedule; and
(b)
Enactment or a local ordinance allowing no more than 3
days a week outdoor watering during time(s) of day consistent
with the level of drought as set forth in sections
391-3-30-.03 and -.04 of this rule.
(c)
Regional consistency.
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NOTICE TO DEVELOPERS/PROPERTY
OWNERS/BUYERS
JIMMY DELOACH PARKWAY AREA
The City of Bloomingdale has been
advised by Chatham County that they are in the initial stages
of planning the Jimmy Deloach Parkway - U.S. 80 intersection
which will likely result in the future construction of an
interchange at U.S. 80. The City has been encouraged to
advise developers, possible buyers of property and builders
involved in projects in the area of this information. If
you should have any questions about the County's plans for the
Jimmy Deloach Parkway, you should contact R. E. Abolt, County
Manager or A.G. Bungard, County Engineer.
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"GEORGIA FORESTRY
COMMISSION NEWS RELEASE"
GFC urges Georgians to
get burn permits!
As wildfire season begins,
the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has issued a statement
reminding those who will be conducting outdoor burns that a
permit is required for most types of outdoor burning.
Ken Stewart, GFC Director,
said the permit process reduces the number of wildfires and
saves the State hundreds of thousands of dollars in wildlife
suppression costs. "Since the burn permit law was enacted
in l988, wildfires have decreased by 31%. Still, in 2004
more than 2,000 of Georgia's 9,000 wildfires originated from
non-permitted burns which resulted in over half a million
dollars in suppression costs and needless loss of property and
timber," Stewart said.
Georgia law provides that
burning without a permit is a misdemeanor with fines up to
$1,000. GFC may also collect suppression charges for
uncontrolled fire including those for which a permit is not
obtained. Georgia wildfires average 4.5 acres in size with
a suppression cost of approximately $300 each. Costs
escalate on larger fires and could result in hundreds of
thousands of dollars in charges to the responsible party.
Alan Dozier, GFC Chief of
Forest Protection, emphasized that obtaining a burn permit is
simple. "All anyone has to do is call their local Georgia
Forestry Commission office and request a permit for outdoor
burning. Permits may also be obtained online by visiting
the GFC website. If conditions are favorable and the local
county unit agrees, a permit will be granted."
Notice: It is
unlawful to burn man made materials such as tires, shingles,
plastics, paper, materials, etc...PERMITS are issued only for
natural vegetative materials; such as leaf piles and small limb
piles (approximately 6'x6' or smaller); larger brush piles,
and/or conducting acreage burns. Fires should not be
initiated before 8:00 am and should be completely extinguished
before dark. In highly populated areas burning should be
conducted from 10:00 am until 30 minutes before dark.
*****Burning Permits Are
Good Only For The Day They Were Issued!!! *****
The telephone number for
the Local Georgia Forestry Unit is: (912) 748-4924
NOTE: The City of
Bloomingdale requests that once citizens have obtained their
burn permit number that they call the City Hall at 912 748-0970
and give us your name, address, telephone number and burn permit
number. This information will then be made available to
the fire and police departments in the event of an emergency!
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DO YOU HAVE A PRIVATE WELL OR AN
ABANDONED WELL
ON YOUR PROPERTY?
If you do, the City
of Bloomingdale wants to hear from you. The City is in
the process of registering all private wells, active and
abandoned, that are located within its City limits.
If you have a well on your property, please contact the City
Hall at 748-0970 as soon as possible to register this
information! If you are interested in re-opening an
abandoned well for use in irrigation, washing of vehicles, and
other similar non-household uses, the City is willing to waive
any inspection fees you would be required to pay to the City
to encourage you to do so. By re-opening the wells and
making use of them for non-household purposes, you can help to
reduce the use of the City's groundwater capacity. If
you have any questions concerning the re-opening of abandoned
wells or well registration, please call the City as soon as
possible.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
“INCREASE IN
RECONNECTION FEES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004”
Effective April
1, 2004, an increase in the reconnection fees
charged for non-payment turn-offs on water and/or sewer
customers went into effect. The fee is $40.00 per service.
A non-payment turn-off includes those customers who do not pay
their bill, in full, prior to the submission of the turn-off
notices to the water/sewer department personnel on the day
turn-offs are processed. This normally occurs by 12:30pm.
Once the turn-off notices are picked up by the water/sewer
department personnel, customers will have to include the $40.00
per service fee in the amount that must be paid on their account
for their water and/or sewer service to be reconnected or to
remain connected. The turn-off schedule for the next two months is as follows:
August 18, 2010
September 20, 2010
Remember, if you
have a two-month bill that is not paid, in full, by the 15th
of the month, the water and/or sewer services are subject to
disconnection on the day designated for turn-offs in that
particular month and once the notices have been picked up by the
water/sewer department personnel the service(s) are deemed off
and an additional $40.00 per service fee will be assessed.
All water
and/or sewer customers are urged to pay their bills before the
15th of the month to avoid additional late penalties,
reconnection fees, and/or the possibility of water and/or sewer
disconnections.
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IMPORTANT!!!
Leave, limbs,
trash, etc. causing problems in drainage ditches....
The City
maintenance crews continue to have problems with citizens
putting leaves, limbs, and trash in the drainage ditches.
The placement of these items in the ditches will not only cause
drainage problems, but has the potential of polluting waters
downstream. Citizens must not burn leaves and/or limbs in
the ditches as this causes problems with drainage when the ashes
and unburned debris washes into the culverts.
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“GARBAGE
SERVICE INFORMATION"
The following information outline serves as a reminder of the
procedures that should be followed regarding the garbage pickup
service:
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The City of
Bloomingdale
contracts with Republic Waste Services, Inc. for household
garbage pickup only. Trash service is not included in the
contract. Do not place yard trash in the container or on the
ground next to the garbage container. Trash, yard waste,
and limbs should be placed in a different location away from
the garbage container.
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All garbage
must be placed inside of the garbage container not on the lid
or on the ground next to the container. The driver will not
pick up garage that is not placed in the assigned garbage
container. Do not overload the container. If you find that
you have more garbage on a regular basis than the container
will hold, you should contact the City Hall—additional
containers are available for a nominal monthly fee.
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Place the
container with the lid opening towards the street. Containers
must be placed at least two feet apart and side by side.
Also, the container must be placed at least three (3) feet
away from, and not behind, any parked vehicles, mail boxes, or
other obstructions.
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Please place
the container next to the street/roadway the evening prior to
collection day or no later than 7:00am the day of collection.
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If your
garbage is not picked up, you should contact the City Hall at
748-0970 as soon as possible so we can advise Republic Waste
Services in a timely manner.
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The
following information outlines the schedule for garbage cart
pickups: Friday pickups include: All
residences/businesses along Hwy 80, all residences/businesses
along streets on the north side of Hwy 80, as well as, Osteen
Rd., Howard Dr., and Ray & Patrick Streets located on the
south side of Hwy 80. Thursday pickups include:
The remainder of the residences/businesses in areas located on
the south side of Hwy 80. Note: Godley Road
customers will continue to have their garbage picked up on
Mondays.
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All garbage
cans should be removed from the City rights of way as soon as
the possible after the can has been emptied.
If you have any questions regarding the garbage service or
any of the information noted above, contact the City Hall at
748-0970.
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 "DRY TRASH
SERVICE”
The following
information outlines the City’s current policies regarding dry
trash pickup services:
Small
items and amounts of debris, minimum accumulation of limbs….
City crews will continue to pick up small items and amounts
of debris, as well as minimal accumulations of limbs for
grinding at no charge. These items should be cut and baled,
tied, bundled, stacked, packaged, or bagged in a neat and
orderly manner. Do not place these items next to the garbage
container. These items must be in lengths no greater than
3’ and/or weigh no more than 50 lbs. and loadable in 5 minutes
or less. Dry trash will be picked up
two to three
days per week, but the scheduled days may vary due to other work
projects.
Limbs suitable for grinding should be stacked on the
shoulder of the road for the limb grinder. Do not place
limbs next to the garbage container. Remember, only
minimal accumulations of limbs will be handled at no charge.
The limb grinder will continue to run on the 1st and
3rd Thursday of each month unless the volume of limbs
or other work projects require an adjustment in the schedule.
Limbs must be out by
8:00am to allow the supervisor time to evaluate the workload and schedule the
route for the limb grinder.
Large tree
branches, heavy brush, furniture, appliances ….
If you have other items, such as mattresses, appliances,
furniture, and/or larger accumulations of limbs for grinding,
special arrangements for collection must be made through the
clerk’s office. Special fees shall be paid for debris
collection or grinding services computed on the basis of crew
hours required to make the collection or grind the limbs.
The total fee will be based on the following: $25.00 for every
fifteen (15) minutes required to load the debris or grind the
limbs with a minimum cost of $25.00. After a determination
by the supervisor of the amount of time required for removal of
the debris or limbs, said fees must be paid, in advance, at the
City Hall. Removal of these items will be scheduled according
to the availability of staff and equipment.
Collection
service will not be provided for some items ….
There will be no pick ups made by City crews for materials
used in the construction or remodeling of buildings or resulting
from the demolition of buildings. Neither will they pick up
logs, stumps or limbs resulting from commercial or major tree
trimming operations. Crews will not pick up explosive or
flammable liquids and materials of other hazardous waste.
Trash truck
available, at minimal charge, for cleanups, etc….
If you have
large accumulations of remodeling debris, major tree trimming
materials, or if you plan to do some “spring cleaning”, special
arrangements can be made to bring the trash truck to you for the
loading of the debris. The trash truck is only available on a
limited basis during the week, but is usually available for
weekend use. The trash truck can be used by individuals and/or
churches for a fee of $25 plus the cost to dump the debris. A
$200 deposit must be paid when the truck is reserved and the
fees will be deducted from the deposit as soon as the truck is
emptied and the tonnage cost determined. If the total cost is
more than the $200 deposit, the customer must pay the balance
immediately after notification. An agreement will be prepared
for the customer to sign prior to the delivery of the truck.
PLEASE NOTE: There are some items that cannot be loaded on the
truck such as tires, batteries, paint, explosives, flammable
liquids and materials and other hazardous waste.
EPD allows
some open burning for leaves, limbs….
The City has
been advised by the EPD that an individual can burn any limbs,
leaves or straw from trees or bushes on their property, but you
are required to obtain a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry
Department. Permits can be obtained by calling 748-4924.
Remember, this only covers natural vegetation, not other
household rubbish or garbage. These items cannot be burned
in ditches or drainage canals as this causes problems with area
drainage!
Citizens
can use the county landfill on Kelly Hill Rd....
The nearest
county drop-off center is located on Kelly Hill Road (next to
Carolyn’s florist on Hwy 80) in Garden City. There is currently
no charge for the use of the landfill by individuals. The
landfill is open from 8:00am until 5:00pm, Tuesdays through
Saturdays. The landfill contains large dumpsters for yard
waste, iron, metal, bulky items, such as appliances, couches,
chairs, etc., but no household garbage, paint, batteries, tires
or asbestos are permitted. Recycling bins are also available at
this location for aluminum and glass containers.
NOTE: “Dry
Trash” is defined as rubbish including waste paper, cartons,
boxes, wood, tree branches, yard trimmings, furniture,
appliances, metals, glass, construction and demolition wastes
and similar materials, but not food containers or contaminated
materials.
DO YOU GET THE
MESSAGE?
DO YOU RECYCLE???
IF NOT, YOU SHOULD!!
Recycling
bins are available for newspaper, aluminum cans,
metal
goods, used motor & hydraulic oil….
The City of
Bloomingdale would like to stress to our citizens the importance
of recycling, both as a means of reducing our waste stream and
also as something good for the environment. Just as a reminder,
we have listed the locations of recycling bins in Bloomingdale:
NEWSPAPERS:
The Boy Scouts continue to have a collection bin for newspapers
in the paved parking lot at the corner of Broughton Street and
Hwy 80. A second bin, located at the Bloomingdale
Elementary School
benefits the Bloomingdale P.T.A. Please note: Only
newspapers should be placed in these bins.
ALUMINUM CANS:
A collection bin, for aluminum drink cans, provided by the
Bloomingdale Lions Club, is located on Adams Road behind the
caboose. Proceeds are used for projects sponsored by the Lions
Club. Please note: Citizens are requested to use
plastic bags for the collection of the cans.
USED MOTOR
AND HYDRAULIC OIL:
The City of Bloomingdale
offers its citizens an environmentally safe way to get rid of
their used motor and hydraulic oil. Citizens can bring the
used oil, in a sealed, disposable container, to the City's
Maintenance Shop located at #7 Adams Road on Monday through
Friday from 8:00am until 4:00pm and the City will dispose of
this recyclable material. This service is offered at no
charge to our citizens. Joining us in this recycling
effort and help keep these waste materials out of our ditches
and canals.
METAL GOODS: A
container for the collection of metal goods is located inside
the gate at the Bloomingdale Maintenance Shop at #7 Adams Road.
Citizens can dispose of metal goods at this location between the
hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm. This bin is for metal only,
so all plastic, glass, wood or rubber must be removed from the
items prior to placing them in this container. All Freon,
gas, oil, and/or grease must also be removed.
NOTICE: WOODCHIPS AVAILABLE!
The City stockpiles the
woodchips that accumulate from the limb grinding service and
these are available to our citizens at no charge from the
maintenance yard located at #7 Adams Road between the hours of
8:00am and 4:00pm. The maintenance department can load
your pickup truck with the chips if the backhoe is available.
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE
FULL COST REPORT
CITY OF
BLOOMINGDALE
The Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Act requires the City of
Bloomingdale
to develop a strategy for reducing the amount of solid waste
going into landfills and other disposal facilities. This
reduction may be accomplished by many techniques, including
recycling materials such as plastic, newspaper and aluminum.
It can also be accomplished by diverting yard waste from
disposal facilities into backyard or other composting
operations. Many other methods for reducing our local waste
stream are also available. Most of these methods involve your
cooperation and effort. If you are interested in information
about what you can do to help, please contact Sandra Jones,
City Clerk, #8 West Hwy 80, P.O. Box 216, Bloomingdale, GA.
31302, 912 748-0970, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. The Act
also requires all local governments to disclose to its
citizens the full cost of providing solid waste management
services. This and other required information is provided in
the notice below.
Fiscal Year 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Estimated Population – 2665
Full Cost
$491,104
Less Revenues -215,228
$275,876*
*General Fund Revenue Supplement (43.8% of Full cost Funded by
User Fees)
Tons of
waste disposed 1704
Total
cost per ton $288
Total
cost per person $184
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"Important
Information - Grinder Pumps"
As a notice to our
new residents and a reminder to those who have been around
awhile, when your electric power is OFF to your house, your
grinder pump will not operate. You must avoid using water
during a power outage as the grinder pump tank will only hold
about 45 gallons of wastewater and continued use of water may
cause wastewater to back up into the house or flow into the yard
through the vent pipe. If the electric power goes out, the
City will probably have water, HOWEVER, you must keep water
usage to a bare minimum. Also, the maintenance department
has advised us that we are experiencing problems with grease
build-up in the grinder pumps and sewer lines. The best
way to dispose of household grease is to put it out with the
garbage rather than pouring it down the drain. This will
help to eliminate the grease build-up in the sewer system.
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"New Pager Number”
“Emergency Only”
calls for sewer grinder pump service can be made after 5pm,
Monday through Friday and on weekends and holidays to:
235-9501
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“House Numbers are Important”
Are you sure your house could be
located by the police, EMS, or the fire department in the event
of any emergency? Recently, our police department was delayed
in responding to an emergency call because the house number was
not posted—could this have been you? We encourage all citizens
to make sure their house number is posted in a conspicuous place
visible from the street. If you live off of a main thoroughfare
and your residence is not visible from the street, make sure
your number is posted at the end of your driveway so emergency
crews can find you. Remember, in case of an emergency,
this may be the only way a policeman, an ambulance, or the fire
department can find your
home!!
Don’t take a chance,
post the number today!!
City of Bloomingdale,
Georgia
June, 2010
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West Chatham Solid Waste Management Plan 2008-2018
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City of Bloomingdale Comprehensive Plan - Partial Update 2008
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Water
Resources-Protection & Conservation
BLOOMINGDALE BEARS
"Football/Cheerleader Sign-ups are underway"
The Bloomingdale Bears'
football/cheerleader sign-ups are being held on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at Taylor Park located on Pine Barren Road from 6:00pm
until 8:00pm through the month of July. Sign-ups will also
be held at Taylor Park on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 10:00am
until 2:00pm.
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"Volunteers Needed"
Would you like to
see a better Recreation Department in Bloomingdale? If
so, we need you! As in any volunteer organization, the
Bloomingdale Recreation Department is always in need of people
willing to devote some time and effort to making the program a
success. Quite often, the City officials hear complaints
about our program, but few of those complaining are willing to
pitch-in and help. Although we now have a part-time
Recreation Director, there is plenty of work to go around.
Not only do we need dedicated coaches, assistant coaches and
concession stand workers, but we also need people willing to
help with park improvements and ground maintenance.
If you are interested in taking part in any aspect of the
recreation program, please contact the Recreation Director,
Joe Young. He can be reached on his mobile telephone at
210-3785.
Go Bears!!
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Community Calendar
NOTICE FROM THE
BLOOMINGDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Bloomingdale Police Department
will be conducting Safety Road Checks during the month of
September. Drive carefully at all times!!!
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History Preservation Society
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at the Bloomingdale City
Hall #8 West Hwy 80
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