Blakely City Council Public Hearing
The meeting served as a public hearing for the 2018 proposed budget. The City Clerk reviewed changes across the General Fund, including adjustments to TAVT revenue and operating transfers. Discussions covered various departmental budgets, including Building Maintenance, City Marshal, Fire Department, E-911, and Fiber/Technology, alongside Special Funds like SPLOST, CDBG, and USDA. Proposed revenue increases for water, sewer, and sanitation services were presented. Additionally, the Council discussed potential adjustments to Fiber revenue targets, the incorporation of equipment requests into the SPLOST budget, and needed repairs for local infrastructure.