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Council holds first reading of amendment to occupational tax administrative fees
Summary
On first reading the council reviewed Ordinance 2025-41 to amend Chapter 22 (businesses, article 2) concerning occupational tax administrative fees; the matter will return for a later vote. No final action was taken at this meeting.
Councilmembers heard a first reading of Ordinance 2025-41, which would amend Chapter 22 of the Fort Oglethorpe Code of Ordinances (businesses, article 2) regarding occupational tax administrative fees. Mr. Staltz read the ordinance text on behalf of the mayor and council.
The ordinance was presented as a first reading; no final vote or adoption was recorded during the meeting. City staff did not provide additional background figures during the presentation, and the council did not amend the text on the floor. The item will return for a subsequent reading and a recorded vote if scheduled.
Why it matters: Changes to occupational tax administrative fees would adjust how the city collects or administers business taxes and could alter obligations or costs for local business owners if adopted.
Next steps: The ordinance is at first reading; council members did not record a final vote and directed no specific amendment during the meeting.
