The City of Columbus is
proud of the innovative, active and stable industrial base in our community.
As an example of their commitment to expand this base, the City Council created
the local Community Development Authority. This seven-member quasi-public agency
works to assist new and existing industrial and commercial businesses within
the city. The three main focus areas of the CDA are:
1. Business expansion and
retention
2. Maintaining the high quality and diversity of industry within the city, and
3. Long-range planning for economic development.
The CDA has the legal authority
to purchase and sell land for economic development purposes, assist with financing
and structure economic assistance packages for new and expanding businesses
in the City, and apply for grants and loans on behalf of the City. This group
works to plan and develop industrial and business park lands, assist in marketing
the City of Columbus, and coordinate the overall economic health of the City.
In addition, the members coordinate a cycle of retention/expansion visits to
maintain contact with the business community in areas of labor, land availability,
and future expansion planning.
Past practice has developed a very strong industrial base for the City. The
CDA has a goal of maintaining and expanding on these past success stories.
Housing
Housing in the City of Columbus
has grown steadily. The number of housing units within the City increased
from 1,596 in 1980 to 1,734 in 1990 (approximately 14 houses per year).
Between 1990 and 2000, 213 new housing units were constructed in the City.
The largest growth was 113 multi-unit structures. 92 single family homes
were also added during these years. The market for residential housing
remains strong in the City of Columbus.
City of Columbus
2000 Tax Rate:
The Net Tax Rate on assessed value per $1000: $31.77. The assessment
ratio is .7825. The full value tax rate on equalized value per $1000 is
$33.95.
Business Park
25 Acre Industrial Park
* Choice Lots available
* Tax increment financing district
* Municipally owned electric service, water & sewerRevolving Loan Funds
available for a variety of business activities. Check out the revolving
loan fund.
Member of the Columbia County
Economic Development Corporation, which offers business plan writing and
financing options at no cost.
Revolving
Fund
