Finance Committee Meeting | 11-06-2025

The City of Roswell Finance Committee meeting on November 6, 2025, focused extensively on infrastructure and public safety procurement and budgeting. Key discussions included updates on FEMA reimbursements for flood-related projects, approval of a flood-related RFP to establish funding and procurement mechanisms, and a detailed five-year water and wastewater utility plan emphasizing infrastructure replacement and maintenance. The committee addressed the critical need for funding to replace aging water lines, with a call for leveraging state and federal grants, including DFA grants, to supplement the city's budget. Additionally, the meeting covered procurement approvals such as the purchase of mini rescue pumpers under a CES contract and renovation projects for police department facilities funded through state ICIP money. Budget adjustments were approved for various departments, including funding for drone equipment for public safety and retention payments for non-union police department employees. The committee also discussed the establishment of a natural disaster recovery task force to oversee long-term recovery efforts, emphasizing community engagement and coordination with other government entities. Other agenda items included airport taxiway rehabilitation, aquatic center HVAC system replacement, and updates on cannabis tax revenues and Main Street revitalization efforts. Overall, the meeting highlighted the city's strategic approach to managing procurement, contracting, and budgeting to address infrastructure challenges and enhance public safety services.