FINANCIAL REPORT SPLOST/LOST:  SPLOST and LOST revenue shown in the report dated August 31, 2018 reflect collections reported for July 2018. For that period, SPLOST collections were $744,549.03 which is a $35,686.02 (5.03%) increase over the same period last year. LOST collections were $516,533.00 which is a $24,932.57 (5.07%) increase over the same period last year. Santek and Red Bone Ridges Host Fee:  Gordon County received a check for $91,381.66 and an increase in Host fee from $1.49/ton to $1.63/ton after an audit of the contract terms. SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITY Animal Shelter:  The Animal Control building project is nearing completion. Cabinet installation, Kennels, Air Conditioners, Plumbing Fixtures, Parking Lot Preparation and other work is well underway. County and City Attorney’s Seminar:  The County Administrator attended continuing legal education classes last Thursday and Friday. Committee attendance by Administrator: Finance Committee on September 7, 2018. Public Works Committee on September 11. Development Authority on August 28. Government and Community Affairs Committee of Chamber of Commerce on September 11. Emergency Notification:  The Hyper Reach Emergency Notification system is now active. The Public is encouraged to sign up to receive important Public safety and Emergency notifications. Health Department:  Geologic Engineers have determined the proposed site behind the current facility is suitable for construction and the Architects, Carter and Watkins are proceeding with the schematic design. Unity Run:  Kick off ceremony to be held on September 25. H/B 489:  Mediation is set for October 2. Economic Development:  We are working on a list of stakeholders and people to be interviewed for input in the county-wide economic development plan being developed by Taylor English...