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Chamblee presents balanced $35.9M proposed budget for 2026 with 6.25 millage projection
Summary
City staff presented a proposed 2026 general fund budget of $35,900,000 modeled on a projected millage rate of 6.25 mils and prioritized capital investments, renewable energy, and staffing for new facilities; council held no public comments and adjourned after discussion.
The city presented a proposed 2026 general fund budget of $35,900,000 that staff said is balanced compared with last year and modeled on a projected millage rate of 6.25 mils. "We were able to balance this budget at a flat budget over last year at $35,900,000," the budget presenter said during the public hearing.
The presenter told the council the city maintained double‑A ratings with S&P and Moody's but has incurred planned, capital-driven deficits in recent years as it caught up after the pandemic. The plan emphasizes strategic investments to sustain growth while departments were asked to seek reductions; staff flagged higher health and benefit costs and anticipated increased debt service tied to recent property purchases and park financing.
According to the presentation, the budget includes spending for renewable energy infrastructure; the newly financed public works facility; Broad Street property purchases; and Fishbowl Park debt service. Staff also said the budget contains funding to procure budgeting software to consolidate requests and improve transparency for elected officials and the public. The council offered praise for staff work; there were no public commenters and a motion to adjourn followed the discussion.
