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Finance director presents $57.5 million FY2027 budget in first public hearing
Summary
Finance Director Karen Ellis presented the first read of the FY2027 budget to Mableton City Council on May 27, outlining a $57,486,831 all-funds plan, assumptions (2.5% COLA), a $3 million capital program, and targeted additions such as a community development compliance officer and a public safety special district millage to support services.
Finance Director Karen Ellis delivered the first read of the FY2027 budget, describing the city’s revenue and expenditure assumptions, timelines and specific line items. "We're scheduled to do a final adoption of the budget on June 10th," Ellis said, and added the city avoided relying on one‑time revenues to fund ongoing expenses. She presented an all-funds proposed total of $57,486,831 and a general fund appropriation referenced in the budget message.
Ellis described operating assumptions including a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for eligible employees, a proposed public works contractual arrangement to oversee Cobb DOT work, an increase in leasehold improvement funding (from $400,000 to $600,000) to carry forward essential court renovation work, and a proposed compliance officer in community development intended to generate revenue through audits. The draft budget includes $12,117,900 for personnel and related benefits, $6,393,900 for operations and equipment, $3.5 million for capital improvements, and $973,910 in debt service as presented in the budget message.
Council members asked clarifying questions about fund balances, sidewalk requirements tied to developments, and program funding. The mayor opened the statutory public hearing for comments; no one spoke against or in support during the allotted public‑hearing time and the hearing was closed. Ellis said staff will return with any requested revisions ahead of the June 10 adoption date.
