Suwanee 2012 Budget Vote at Hand

The Suwanee City Council could vote on its Fiscal Year 2012 budget at Tuesday's meeting. The tentative amount is $11.8 million, and it would take effect in July.

Also on Tuesday's agenda is a possible vote on the city's capital improvement plan for 2012-2016. That figure is $24.9 million.

The budget amount represents a 5.5 percent increase from the original 2011 budget; however that has grown to $12.2 million with changes approved since the adoption. For instance, last month City Council members approved a transfer of $930,000 into the city's general fund to cover a shortfall from SPLOST funds from Gwinnett County.

The biggest source of projected revenues for 2012 are property taxes, commercial ($2.9 million) and residential ($2.3 million). Also, various business taxes are expected to bring in $2.9 million.

The biggest expenditures are police ($4.1 million) and public works ($1.8 million).

On the capital improvement plan, the biggest chunk ($14.7 million) is marked for transportation. Projects include Buford Highway Corridor improvements ($5.7 million) and resurfacing projects ($4.2 million). Also, $1.18 million is budgeted for Suwanee Creek Greenway rehabilitation.

The council meeting begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall, with a public hearing set for 6:30. For the complete agenda, click here.