Staff seeks $179,636 budget fix for foam-recycling project

Sandy Springs staff wants to restore $179,636 to this year’s budget for a foam-recycling project with Keep North Fulton Beautiful—after the money was not carried forward because the work was expected to be nearly finished.⁠[1]

City Council is scheduled to consider the amendment Oct. 20. Staff describes it as making previously budgeted, unspent money available in fiscal 2027, not seeking new revenue or additional funding.⁠[1][2]

The proposed ordinance says the budget needs to be restored so remaining funds can be spent before the grant expires. It does not give the expiration date or identify how much remains unspent; $179,636 is the proposed project-budget amount, not an established remaining balance.⁠[1]

The city initially sought $150,000 for the Foam Densification Project. According to the staff report, updated pricing and final vendor estimates during the application process pushed the project budget to $179,636.⁠[1]

One supporting attachment does not explain the recycling spending: the budget-adjustment worksheet attached to the item lists a FIFA grant and police and fire overtime instead of recycling line items.⁠[1]

This is a proposed funding carryover, not an announcement that the project is operating or that residents have new recycling drop-off options. Council’s meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at City Hall, 1 Galambos Way.⁠[1][2]