§ 50-3. Cooperation and assistance with other public jurisdictions.

(a)

It is the intention of Fulton County to provide suitable recreational facilities in the unincorporated areas of the county and to make these available for use by all county residents. The county park system will be coordinated with the general plans and the park and recreation plans of each of the cities within the county, including the City of Atlanta, as well as with plans of other counties in the metropolitan area, State of Georgia, county board of education, and any other recreational organization which has an interest in park facilities.

(b)

To strengthen and encourage the development of recreational facilities in those municipalities with less than 5,000 population located within the county. Fulton County will provide matching funds up to $5,000.00 annually for each municipality. In order to qualify for county assistance the municipalities must submit a written request to the county commission. The request must include the following:

(1)

The request should indicate the amount desired, the program contemplated, and should be accompanied by the total estimated amount the municipality intends to spend on parks and recreation activities and facilities for the coming year.

(2)

The request should be in the form of a resolution of the municipality's governing body and must be submitted no later than two months prior to the beginning of the county's fiscal year.

(3)

The resolution shall also include a statement indicating that the money requested shall be used only on bona fide parks and recreation programs and facilities available to the general public of that municipality.

(4)

The county will determine priorities which it will support on the basis of need and capital expenditures such as purchases of land and equipment.

(5)

If approved by the county commission, the county may advance 50 percent of the matching funds at the beginning of the county's fiscal year if evidence of need is submitted by the municipality.

(6)

The remaining 50 percent of the grant will be paid immediately following a resolution passed by the municipality's governing body which confirms the total amount spent for parks and recreation and justifies the additional 50 percent. All unspent county matching funds shall be returned to the county. In the event the municipality spends more on parks and recreation than was originally estimated and its request of matching funds was less than $5,000.00, the county commission at their discretion may supplement the appropriation to the maximum of $5,000.00. The county reserves the right to request detailed supporting data on parks and recreation expenditures.

(7)

In calculating the county's contribution to a municipality for park development and recreation purposes, the value of services rendered by the county department of public works in connection with park development shall be taken into consideration.

(Code 1983, § 32-1-3)