East Point meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

East Point Council Nears FY 2027 Budget Vote Amid Series of Infrastructure Proposals

East Point's City Council is set to act today on a $19,778,784 fiscal year 2027 budget and several infrastructure contracts, capping two weeks of budget and project discussions that began July 6.

FY 2027 Budget

The council has discussed the FY 2027 budget across three meetings this month. The July 6 regular meeting listed adoption of the FY27 budget ending June 30, 2027. The July 13 work session identified the budget total as $19,778,784. At a July 16 special called meeting, Council At-Large Dr. Japera Hemming presented policy direction for the proposed budget. No other items were listed on that agenda.

Today's regular meeting includes council discussion and possible action on FY 2027 budget acceptance. Minutes for the July 6, July 13, and July 16 meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not confirmed in the available record.

Water and Sewer Projects

Several infrastructure items appear across the recent agendas and are scheduled for possible action today:

• **West Hamilton Ave water line** — New installation from Park St to Main St, not to exceed $573,300. Vendor: GS Construction, RFQ 2024-1857. This item appeared on both the July 6 and July 13 agendas.
• **Church Street sewer main** — Emergency replacement, not to exceed $135,590. Vendor: Autaco Development, RFQ #2024-1857.
• **Clarifier Basin 7 & 8 gearbox repair** — Up to $182,070, listed July 13.
• **Motor Control Switchboard installation** — Up to $267,615, listed July 13.
• **Micro Switch Replacement – Sweetwater** — Up to $114,530, listed July 13.

On-Call Construction and Process Improvements

The July 13 work session included on-call construction services through Autaco Development LLC, valued at up to $2,000,000, and process mapping and Lean Six Sigma review at up to $100,000.

Safety Action Plan

Also listed July 13: the Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan, with a cost of up to $499,978.

Recycling Center Use Permit

The July 6 agenda included a use permit for a recycling center and processing plant at 1577 East Taylor Ave. No vote outcome is available; minutes have not been published.

Other Items Discussed

The July 6 agenda listed potential grant funds for the City Auditorium and the East Point Exchange PATH Project. No additional details were provided in the available summaries.

Today's Public Hearing

Tonight's agenda includes a public hearing on Zoning Application P2026RZ-001-02 to rezone 3005 Semmes St from R-1A to R-T. The council will also consider a resolution defining "single source" within the ordinance.

Coming Up

• **Today, July 20** — City Council Regular Meeting: FY 2027 budget possible action, Church Street sewer replacement, West Hamilton Ave water line, Semmes St rezoning public hearing, and "single source" ordinance resolution.

No additional meetings are listed in the next 14 days beyond today's regular session.

East Point Council to Consider FY27 Budget, Water Line Project at Monday Meeting

East Point city leaders are set to take up several key items at their regular meeting Monday, including adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and a $573,300 water line installation project. The meeting follows a special called session last month where the council discussed the budget but took no formal action.

Recent Meeting Recap

The City Council held a special called meeting on June 23 to discuss the FY27 budget. No other items were listed on the agenda, and the meeting agenda did not include any votes or dollar figures. An executive session was possible for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are recorded.

Upcoming Monday Meeting Highlights

The July 6 regular meeting features several notable items for council consideration:

FY27 Budget Adoption – The council will consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. No specific revenue or spending totals were listed on the agenda. Adoption would set the city’s spending plan for the next year.

Water Line Installation – A project to install a new water line on West Hamilton Avenue, from Park Street to Main Street, is up for approval with a maximum cost of $573,300. This would improve water infrastructure in that corridor.

Recycling Center Use Permit – A use permit is proposed for a recycling center and processing plant located at 1577 East Taylor Avenue. The council will decide whether to allow the facility to operate at that site.

Other Business – The agenda also includes discussion of potential grant funds for the City Auditorium and the East Point Exchange PATH Project, a multi-use trail initiative.

All items on Monday’s agenda are proposed; final decisions will be made by the council during the meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

Coming Up

• **East Point City Council – Regular Meeting** – Monday, July 6, 2026, at [time and location to be confirmed by the city]. Agenda includes FY27 budget adoption, water line project, recycling center permit, auditorium grant, and PATH Project discussion. Residents can check the city’s website for the latest details.