Budget & Finance

Mayor presents 2018–2019 budget proposal for council review

Council will debate how $0 is spent across city services, taxes, and priorities. Details emerge in committee hearings and public comment.

City approves $3,322 office furniture contract with HON Company

City commits general fund dollars to a sole-source office furniture purchase for one year. No direct impact on residents, but part of routine government spending transparency.

City pays $158.48 to Cassady & Self for windshield repair

Routine equipment maintenance expense for city vehicle fleet.

City approves $1,224 chair mat purchase from Strickland Paper

City Clerk's Office gets new office seating equipment. No competitive bidding required for routine supplies purchases.

Council approves $1,316.70 office furniture purchase from Norstar

Routine spending decision on office furniture for city operations.

City buys office furniture from Safeco Products for $6,853

General fund spending on routine office supplies. No direct impact on residents or city services.

City pays $167.20 for windshield repair to vehicle 173404

Routine equipment maintenance expense approved from the general fund. No direct resident impact.

City pays JW Auto Body $443.90 for vehicle repairs

Equipment Management Department wreck repair for city fleet vehicle. Minor routine spending from general fund.

Council approves $5,000 for website rebranding with Kinetic

City Council website gets a fresh look and enhanced features. The $5,000 vendor payment comes from general funds.

City pays Cassady & Self Glass $225 for dozer repair

Routine equipment maintenance keeps the city's landfill operations running smoothly. This glass replacement for a CAT dozer is a standard wear-and-tear repair.

City pays $10,467 for landfill operating permits

Routine payment to renew major-source operating permits for Eastern Area and New Georgia Landfills. Keeps facilities compliant with county health regulations.

City approves $575 for Cummins Mid South software license

Equipment Management Department renews InsiteLite license registration to maintain operations management software.

Budget amendment: $18K shifted from District 2 to transfers

City reallocates $18,000 from District 2 discretionary projects to fund transfers out of the general fund—reducing available funds for neighborhood investments in District 2.

ITEM 1. A Resolution setting a public hearing on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 5:30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers on the Mayor's proposed budgets. (Submitted and Recommended by Council President Abbott, Chairperson, Budget and Finance Committee)

City pays Tractor and Equipment Co. $1,257 for vehicle filters

Equipment Management Department fleet maintenance; routine vendor payment from general fund.

City pays Edwards Chevrolet $757.20 for vehicle wreck repair

Routine equipment maintenance spend from general fund for city fleet management.

Summer Feeding Program approved for 2018

Kids in low-income families get free meals during summer break when school food programs end.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City employees' out-of-pocket work expenses get reimbursed from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff are made whole for business travel, meals, and supplies.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees receive advance payments for authorized work expenses from the general fund. Ensures staff can cover costs upfront before reimbursement processing.

Budget amendment: $375K shifted from vehicle capital to nondepartmental

City redirects vehicle equipment funds to nondepartmental accounts, changing how $375,000 in general-fund money is spent this fiscal year.