Georgia Code
Part 2 - Election, Imposition, and Procedures
§ 48-8-249. Use of Proceeds Within Special District Exclusively for Projects on Approved Investment List; Contracts

Upon entering into contracts with the Department of Transportation or the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority as provided above, the commission shall dispense funds upon the request of the commissioner of transportation or the executive director of the Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority, which request shall include certification of the completion of the project or project element for which funds are requested. Payment shall be made promptly upon approval by the construction division or the financing and investment division of the commission, and such payments shall not require any other official action by the commission. The use of funds so dispensed shall be subject to review and audit by the construction division and the financing and investment division of the commission and action by the commission upon receipt of complaint or if otherwise warranted. The Department of Transportation and Atlanta-region Transit Link “ATL” Authority shall consult with the commission on at least a quarterly basis regarding the progress and performance in the execution, schedule, and delivery of projects on the approved investment list.
Following the decision, the Department of Transportation, the local government or governments, or another public or private entity as determined under this subsection shall contract for implementing the projects in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.
History. Code 1981, § 48-8-249 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 778, § 6/HB 277; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 48/HB 79; Ga. L. 2018, p. 377, § 4-13/HB 930.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2018, p. 377, § 5-1(c)/HB 930, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that: “Tax, penalty, and interest liabilities for prior taxable years shall not be affected by the passage of Part I of this Act and shall continue to be governed by the provisions of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated as it existed immediately prior to the effective date of Part I of this Act.” Part I of this Act became effective January 1, 2019.

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