Today the City of Albany and Dougherty county representatives met in a joint session to discuss the ‘local options sales tax’ funds.

The funds are allocated for service delivery responsibilities.

The meeting gave an opportunity for both administrations to negotiate the current distribution of the funds.

The city presented a change from 60 - 40 percent split to a 70 - 30 percent split with the city receiving the increased percentage.

With much deliberation and disagreement a decision was not yet made and will instead be negotiated among a smaller group.

Representatives will have 60 days from July 1st to negotiate and present to the Georgia Department of Revenue their suggested split.