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DeKalb committee approves FY2024 reappropriations, moves capital funding items forward
Summary
The committee approved reappropriating unspent FY2024 funds for district operational needs and other carryovers, and approved several capital appropriations including land acquisition at Arabia Mountain and Stone Mountain trail improvements.
DeKalb County’s Finance, Audit and Budget Committee on April 3 approved two budget actions: reappropriating unspent FY2024 funds for district operational and program carryovers, and a schedule of capital appropriations that includes an Arabia Mountain land acquisition and Stone Mountain trail improvements.
For the reappropriation item (agenda item 0524), finance staff told the committee they had collected carryover requests from districts and departments, scrubbed them for payments already made, and presented a consolidated list of items that did not clear operational spending in FY2024. The committee approved the substitute resolution on item 2025‑0524.
The committee discussion noted two district start‑up funding requests (Districts 3 and 7) that were included for operational readiness; District 4’s start‑up funding was also included and the commissioner representing District 4 said her office would return unspent funds to central staff if not needed. Commissioners also emphasized the need to finalize future operational appropriations earlier in the fiscal year to avoid recurring year‑end carryovers.
On capital appropriations (agenda item 0526), staff presented the so‑called “30‑day list” of items the committee asked to review following the initial budget. The committee recommended using previously authorized park bond funds to purchase a parcel at Arabia Mountain (recommended amount $695,000) and using tourism product development (hotel/motel tax) funds to support pedestrian/trail improvements at Stone Mountain (recommended $300,000). Several requested items were deferred pending further review, including higher‑cost CIP proposals and staffing requests; the committee said it will hold new position requests pending a fuller mid‑year review of revenue projections.
The committee approved the capital funding item as presented. Staff said they will continue to review CIP priorities and the potential for refinancing or funding alternatives while preparing for the mid‑year review and the 2026 budget process.
The committee additionally approved a hold on a contracting change‑order item (contract with MGT of America for cost allocation services) to allow staff to make an additional modification. That contracting item will remain in committee for further action.
