Brookhaven Council Sets FY 2026 Millage Rates, Advances Greenway Easements; Storm Sewer Contract and MARTA Redevelopment on Deck
The Brookhaven City Council approved FY 2026 millage rates, a pavement assessment contract, and easement acquisition for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II at its June 23 regular meeting, following public hearings on the proposed rates. A late-night establishment public safety ordinance revision was deferred. The council also reviewed Special Service District road priorities and a MARTA transit-oriented development plan at a June 27 advance session.
Millage Rates and Budget
The council held two public hearings on June 23 regarding FY 2026 millage rates — one general hearing and one for the third and final presentation. No votes were taken during either hearing. At the subsequent regular meeting, the council approved the General Fund Maintenance and Operation Millage Rate, the General Fund Bond Millage Rate, the Special Service District Millage Rate, and the Special Tax District Millage Rate. The minutes did not specify the numerical rates adopted.
Greenway, Pavement, and Tennis Venue
The council approved a resolution to acquire easements for the Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase II. It also approved a 2026 Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment contract totaling $155,250 and an application to the USTA 2026 Tennis Venue Services Program.
A proposed ordinance revising late-night establishment public safety requirements was deferred. No further detail on the deferral was recorded in the minutes.
Council Advance Session: SSD Roads and MARTA TOD
At the June 27 advance session, the council reviewed Special Service District infrastructure priorities. Items listed on the agenda included an SSD mill rate increase from 4.0 to 5.0, which the agenda notes would add approximately $2 million annually, and prioritization of the Apple Valley Road sidewalk and utility undergrounding project and the Dresden Drive sidewalk project from Thompson Road to Clairmont Road.
The agenda also included a revised intergovernmental agreement with MARTA for the city to manage the City Centre transit-oriented development redevelopment planning, and the launch of a Brookhaven University management and compliance training program. Minutes for this session have not yet been published, so no final actions are confirmed.
Coming Up
July 7 — Brookhaven Development Authority Special-Called Virtual Meeting. The authority will consider a memorandum of understanding with Blue Sky Peachtree, LLC and Emory University, an ordinance amending the FY 2026 budget, and approval of May 14 special-called meeting minutes.
July 8 — Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting. The commission will discuss three 2026 public art installations: the International Festival Installation, the Dashboard Public Art Installation, and the North Druid Hills Road Outdoor Mural Wall Art Installation. Staff will provide updates on Art Boxes, Community Garden Art Installation signage, and City Centre Art.
July 14 — City Council Work Session. Presentations are scheduled on Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III alternatives, a draft ADA Transition Plan, and a Facility Utilities Cost Program, followed by a review of upcoming regular meeting agenda items.
July 14 — City Council Regular Meeting. The consent agenda includes a $375,556 contract with RK&K for MS4 storm sewer inventory and assessment, easements on seven city-owned parcels for the North Fork Peachtree Creek Sanitary Sewer Trunk Project, a donation agreement for Lenox Overlook HOA property, and an amendment to the RedSpeed PSA. New business includes an application to the Georgia DCA Federal Opportunity Zone Benefits Program.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Brookhaven Adopts FY 2026 Millage Rates, Greenway Easements
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