Roswell’s proposed $227 million budget for fiscal year 2027 advanced on a 4-2 council vote Monday, Nov. 9, setting up another public hearing and potential adoption vote Dec. 7.

The city’s meeting recap also lists a final budget work session for Friday, Nov. 20, at the Bill Johnson Community Activities Building in Roswell Area Park.

Mayor Mary Robichaux introduced the proposal Oct. 26. The city’s budget portal lists total proposed spending of $227,045,617, down from $230,380,366 in the approved fiscal year 2026 budget.

The proposal assumes a one-mill increase in the operating property tax rate, from 4.049 to 5.049 mills. The first-reading vote did not adopt the budget or establish that rate.

The spending plan would fund the final year of Roswell’s transition to a full-time fire department, maintain Recreation and Parks operations, meet obligations for the Gateway and Big Creek Parkway projects, and replace outdated public safety equipment.

Google Fiber agreement approved

Council unanimously approved a nonexclusive agreement allowing Google Fiber to build and operate a network in city rights-of-way for broadband and internet-based voice service.

The agreement provides for quarterly payments to the city equal to 2% of qualifying internet-service revenue. Approval does not establish when construction or service will begin.

Ballpark proposal postponed

Council unanimously deferred consideration of The Ballpark, a proposed indoor recreation facility at 545 West Crossville Road, until Dec. 14.

The city’s recap says council members wanted additional information about parking and other project details.

HVAC, vehicles and flooring authorized

All eight consent-agenda items passed unanimously, including five HVAC projects with combined authorization of $1,647,935.

Three rooftop-unit replacements at Public Safety Headquarters Building 100 received combined project authorization of $447,935, with Chastain Plumbing Heating and Cooling as the contractor.

At City Hall, council approved a $733,000 Comfort Systems contract within a $757,000 project authorization. A separate Trane Technologies contract totals $441,200.60 within a $443,000 project authorization.

Council also authorized a five-year Georgia Municipal Association financing lease for up to $1,034,238 in replacement vehicles and equipment, with an estimated interest rate of 4.30%.

Flooring replacement at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center received a $99,279.30 contract award to Prime Contractors and total project authorization of $102,200.70.

The next regular council meeting is Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 38 Hill St.