May 5, 2026 City Council Special Called Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Workshop 1

The City of Sandy Springs held a special called City Council meeting on May 5, 2026, focused on the FY 2027 budget workshop. The city manager and department heads presented an overview of the proposed budget, emphasizing priority-based budgeting aligned with council goals. Key procurement-related discussions included capital improvement projects such as the $2 million Morgan Falls Athletic Complex turf replacement, $500,000 for intersection improvements, and $3 million for payment management program enhancements. The police department requested funding for equipment upgrades including ballistic shields, K9 replacements, and additional staffing positions. The fire department proposed new apparatus leases, turnout gear replacement, and a new fire inspector position. Recreation and Parks requested funding for playground replacements, additional staffing, and software upgrades. Information technology sought capital funds for network infrastructure replacement and digital development projects. Facilities management outlined capital needs including HVAC maintenance, security staffing, and emergency operations center upgrades. The council also reviewed contracts with nonprofit organizations and primary contractors, with some contract escalators noted. A federally funded backup 911 center project was highlighted as an earmark outside the city budget. The meeting included discussions on insurance cost increases, employee compensation adjustments, and ongoing debt service obligations. No final budget decisions were made; further workshops and public hearings were scheduled for May 19 and May 26, 2026.