Sandy Springs City Council adopted a millage rate of 4.731 mills for the 19th year in a row, a rate set by the city charter at its creation.
“We are establishing the tax rate at the same rate that is set in the city charter and has been the same rate ever since our incorporation in 2005 of 4.731 mills, City Manager Eden Freeman said.
An increase in the millage rate would require approval by city residents at the ballot box.
No public comments were made about the millage rate at either of the public hearings held on Aug. 20
it was his pleasure to second passage of the same millage rate 19 times.
“It’s refreshing that Sandy Springs lives within its means, and it’s a good example to the rest of the country to live within our means,” Councilman Tibby DeJulio said.
City Green designated evacuation area
Sandy Springs entered into an agreement with Fulton County Schools to enable North Springs High School to use City Green as a reunification point if the high school ever needs to evacuate.
City Manager Eden Freeman said the construction of a new high school building leaves the campus without its football fields as a place for children and parents to reunite.
Fire Chief Keith Sanders said the agreement allows students and faculty at schools within city limits to use city facilities in an emergency or disaster.
