Public Safety
When determining which projects to be funded by the SPLOST, public safety projects were among the most important for the public. SPLOST funds will be used to purchase and install a new 800MHz radio system that will be used by all first responders. Funds will also used for a new Aniumal Welfare Center, for a new Juvenile Justice Center, for new fires stations, to purchase new vehicles, and to make building improvements.
Public Safety has 8 Focus Areas with a combined 7 projects. 4 of these projects are labeled in progress and 3 are complete.
The
Public Safety projects are located throughout Macon-Bibb County. To view a map of these areas
click here.
| FOCUS AREA |
TOTAL |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
| 800 MHz |
$8,000,000 |
$1,800,000 |
$3,000,000 |
$3,200,000 |
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| Public Safety Equipment |
$2,500,000 |
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$2,500,000 |
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| Public Safety Other |
$6,000,000 |
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$500,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$3,000,000 |
$1,500,000 |
| Animal Control Center |
$3,000,000 |
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| Sheriff Cars and Other Equipment |
$2,500,000 |
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| Courthouse and Building Improvements |
$5,000,000 |
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| Juvenile Justice Center |
$7,000,000 |
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| Fire Stations |
$12,000,000 |
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