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City reports: FY26 budget begins; new river rescue craft and grants advance trails and water monitoring
Summary
City staff reported the FY26 budget took effect July 1 (unaudited numbers), public-safety updates including a new hybrid watercraft for river rescues and a police promotion, and economic development news including a $250,000 federal trails grant and $200,000 for water-quality monitoring.
Staff reports at the July 1 meeting highlighted several operational and funding updates for Chattahoochee Hills.
The city manager said the FY26 budget was adopted at a June 30 public hearing and went into effect July 1; current year-end numbers are unaudited and audits were scheduled to begin mid-July. He reported overall collections at about 97.8% of expected revenues and said capital funds will fund upcoming projects.
Fire Chief Brett described the city's new hybrid watercraft for river rescues, noting it has been used in training and will improve mutual-aid response with neighboring jurisdictions. Police Chief de Goop announced a promotion for Lieutenant Stein to captain and highlighted department training and reduced response times. Economic Development Director Chris Montesinos said the city received a $250,000 federal grant for an accessible trail and supported a Georgia Tech/KSU water-quality project that secured an additional $200,000 to continue monitoring in the city through 2027, bringing the department’s grant total to roughly $935,000 over 18 months.
