City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Workshop May 26, 2026

The City of Griffin Board of Commissioners held a workshop on May 26, 2026, focusing extensively on the proposed 2026 SPLS (Special Purpose Local Option Sales) projects and the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of bond-funded projects such as fire station land acquisition and buildout ($5 million), fire equipment ($6.9 million), and public safety equipment ($8.1 million) with a pay-as-you-go approach for some items. Transportation improvements were also discussed with flexible wording to allow for various projects, including potential airport-related expenses. The budget presentation detailed significant capital improvement requests across multiple departments, including patrol vehicles, fire department equipment, public works vehicles, and infrastructure repairs like roof replacements and elevator modernization. The budget also addressed compensation adjustments totaling $2.2 million citywide to remain competitive with regional pay scales, and new staffing requests in communications, finance, economic development, police, fire, and enterprise funds. Enterprise fund capital requests included utility infrastructure upgrades, vehicle replacements, and fiber network expansion. The meeting included discussions on funding sources, grant applications, and operational expenses, with an emphasis on balancing expenditures and revenues amid rising costs. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but the commissioners were asked to confirm agreement on project wording and budget allocations.