Brookhaven considers 2024 Budget

Proposed 2024 Budget cover

For the eighth year in a row, a balanced, conservative spending budget, including tax cuts for homesteaded property owners

Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 14, 2023 – Brookhaven City Manager Christian Sigman submitted the Administration’s recommended 2024 Proposed General Budget to the Mayor and City Council for consideration before adoption on Nov. 28.

“The City of Brookhaven is a complex organization that provides services 24/7; maintains an extensive public infrastructure; provides engaging recreational programs; assists property owners in land development and building projects; etc. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service, transparency, sound fiscal stewardship, and tangible results for a great value for our taxpayers,” said Sigman. 

 The 2.74 millage rate for operations remains one of the lowest residential municipal rates in DeKalb County. The rate has not increased since the City’s incorporation in December 2012.   

 Some of the key takeaways in the 2024 Proposed General Budget include:  

  • Continues eight-year track record of a conservative spending plan that meets the operational needs of the City without raising the millage rate or dipping into reserve funds for operations. 
  • Continues four-year trend of providing tax cuts to homesteaded property owners. 
  • Continues progress on ongoing capital projects. 
  • Funding for merit-based compensation changes and milestone adjustments to maintain a competitive workforce amidst increasing labor costs. 
  • Significant three-year paving program covering approximately 43 lane miles. 
  • Multiple stormwater projects including the Elijay / Cartecay / Coosawattee drainage projects.  

There will be two public hearings for the 2024 Proposed General Budget. The first will be held tonight, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. The second will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.  Both will take place at City Hall at 4362 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven. After the final public hearing, the 2024 General Budget will be formally adopted at the Nov. 28 City Council meeting at 7 p.m.   

The 2024 Proposed General Budget can be found at www.BrookhavenGA.gov/finance/page/2024-proposed-budget and feedback can be submitted at 2024Budget@BrookhavenGA.gov.  

 

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