"As the economy begins to improve, we feel good that our budget remains stable and maintains our quality service levels," says City Manager Marty Allen. "This budget and Fitch Ratings' recent affirmation of Suwanee's AA+ rating are good indicators of Suwanee's fiscal strength and stability."
The FY2014 budget funds a new police detective as well as a part-time equipment operator in the public works department and covers 9% of increased health insurance costs. The budget also anticipates an approximately 4% increase in salaries to implement recommendations from the City's classification and compensation study as well as merit pay increases.
Capital expenses covered in the new budget include two mowers, a replacement vehicle for both public works and the police department, landscaping along the Main Street railroad bank, development of a City phone app, additional electrical capabilities in Town Center Park, a generator and trailer, and street banners.
Council also approved the City's 2014-18 Capital Improvements Plan, a five-year program that provides funding for 30 different long-term capital projects, such as corridor improvements for Buford Highway, street maintenance and resurfacing, facility maintenance, and pedestrian and bicycle upgrades. Suwanee's Capital Improvements budget for 2014-18 is $18,731,122.
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