Development News for Forest Park, Georgia

Forest Park Unveils FY 26-27 Budget Focused on Future Growth and Community Investment

The city presented the FY 26-27 budget, themed 'Building the Future of Forest Park,' focusing on operational excellence, neighborhood sustainability, and economic development. The budget aims to align financial resources with the 'One Forest Park' strategic plan, emphasizing fiscal discipline and community engagement. Key revenue drivers include property tax, local option sales tax, business occupational taxes, and franchise fees. The proposed general fund budget is $46.4 million, with detailed departmental allocations and capital project investments outlined. The meeting also addressed strategic capital priorities, including a new city center complex (recreation center, administrative complex, police station), community infrastructure investments like Star Park and roads/sidewalks, and public safety capital investments for fire and police departments. The city's fund balance, or reserves, is approximately $12 million.