South Fulton manager presents $431 million FY26 budget that includes bond proceeds for public safety; council approves Riverlands land MOU

City Manager Sharon D. Subadan and Chief Financial Officer Althea Folor Bradley presented the City of South Fulton’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget at a work session on Aug. 12, describing a $431 million citywide plan that includes $96 million in proposed bond proceeds for public‑safety capital projects and preserves the city’s 2025 millage rate.

Topline numbers: the presentation shows a proposed citywide budget of $431,000,000, including a general fund operating budget of about $196,000,658 and a capital projects fund of roughly $191,111,349; bond proceeds for the police and fire buildings account for the largest single capital component. Bradley said the proposed budget is balanced, as required by Georgia law, and staff is not proposing a millage‑rate increase in 2025.

Key budget choices: Subadan said the FY26 budget reflects continuation of operations, address increases in health‑insurance costs, step/merit adjustments tied…