East Point proposes FY2026 spending plan with $67 million in capital projects, public‑safety drone program

City Manager Jones and finance staff presented East Point’s proposed FY2026 budget at a public budget meeting, recommending approximately $70,505,915 in general‑fund expenditures and $67,000,000 in proposed capital projects.

The proposed capital program includes $16.3 million for parks and recreation improvements, a tentative $15 million allocation toward a new metroplex recreational center expected to be financed with future bond proceeds, $3 million for municipal building improvements and $2.7 million in financing for police vehicles. Elizabeth Cartwright, the city’s budget manager, said property taxes were estimated at about $26.2 million and comprise roughly 37% of general‑fund revenue.

The budget also proposes targeted infrastructure investments across funds: about $14.9 million in water and sewer capital projects, $10.4 million in electric infrastructure, $2.3 million for stormwater and $379,000 for solid‑waste equipment replacement. City…