• The Parks Programs division has budgeted $32K for a “Blanket Concert” series downtown and at the
Reed House. The series will consist of seven free events over the course of several months.
• The Parks Department has budgeted over $38K total for heritage celebrations. This funding will cover
events celebrating things like Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Juneteenth and other
cultural celebrations.
• Community Development has budgeted $200K to complete a comprehensive plan update. The City is
mandated by the State of Georgia to complete a major comprehensive plan update every 10 years.
• A $136K line item is included in the Community Development Department to account for ongoing
maintenance costs associated with the department’s OpenGov online permitting service. This service
provides a convenient and efficient permitting process for both the City and developers.
• The Parks Maintenance division has budgeted several items to keep the City’s parks operating at a
high standard. Budgeted expenditures include over $145K for general repairs and maintenance, $60K
for sports field repairs, $30K for playground mulch installation, and $30K for parks amenities
replacements and repairs.
• The Facilities division has budgeted several line items for maintenance and upkeep, including $225K for
general repairs and maintenance, $30K to paint the interiors of several buildings across the City, $50K
for miscellaneous pressure washing, and $18K for repairs and maintenance of Parks buildings.
• The Community Relations D epartment has continued budgeting for the City’s annual birthday
celebration. Expenditures include $20K for fireworks and a total of $4 85K for an opening band,
headliner band, Community Center band, and professional production. Reserves from the Hotel/Motel
fund are budgeted to cover costs for the celebration.
• Engineering has budgeted around $85K for various expenditures for traffic related issues, including
upkeep of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings, along with general repairs, minor installations
and other studies. Engineering has also budgeted $200K to develop a City-wide stormwater master
plan.
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