- PCIDs assist in accelerating, providing seed money and building needed infrastructure projects that local and state governments cannot afford. Projects are based on a business case for investment that will produce the best return for the economy and quality of life in Perimeter.
- The Perimeter CIDs and their partners are making a difference in the lives of workers, residents and visitors in the Perimeter area with these transportation improvements to improve connectivity and access.
- PCIDs provide a solid return on investment for their funds that are matched by their local and state governments.
- PCID dollars can only be used for certain purposes as indicated by their individual State Legislation and local agreements.
- PCIDs tax is a self-imposed additional commercial property tax paid voluntarily by commercial property owners, not residents.
- PCIDs access matching funds from governments from specified accounts budgeted for the purpose of keeping safe, efficient roads and transit alternatives.
- Perimeter businesses employ approximately 100,000 people.
REP. JOHNSON APPLAUDS BOARD, DEVELOPMENT
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a Member of the House Small Business Committee, addressed the PCIDs Boards and applauded the partnership which has enabled the live, work, walk and play renewal projects that are planned and underway. In a rousing tribute, Johnson recognized the commitment of PCID's business investors for voluntarily taxing themselves an additional 4 mils of property tax to support infrastructure improvements and transportation in the Perimeter area.
"Your work here is inspiring and it serves as a model for the nation. We can rebuild America. We can rebuild Georgia starting right here in the Perimeter area by pooling resources to rejuvenate existing developments," said Rep. Johnson. " ...aging and growing old are not necessarily the same," he said quoting a passage. "The Perimeter CIDs are working in an area that while it is aging, is showing new vitality and life."
The PCIDs presented the Congressman with the Champion of Transportation Eagle which is given to those who are moving transportation's agenda forward in Georgia. Joining the Congressman for the photograph are DeKalb and Fulton PCIDs Board Members and the President of the PCIDs. L/R John Heagy, Hines;Yvonne Williams, PCIDs, Chuck Altamari, UPS, Robert "Bob" Voyles, Seven Oaks Company, LLC, Tim Hughes, Cox Enterprises, Inc.,Congressman Hank Johnson, Kris Miller, Ackerman & Co., Dean Patterson, Behringer Harvard and L/F Dianne Calloway, Specialized Title Services, Inc.