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City Council Regular Meeting
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Milton Extends Data Center Moratorium to July 21st Amidst Resident Concerns
The City Council extended a moratorium on data centers until July 21st, 2026. This extension allows for proper public notice and a public hearing on a potentially longer moratorium. The initial moratorium was enacted to review existing development codes and consider amendments in light of data centers' impacts on power, water, noise, and the city's character. Residents expressed concerns about water usage, electricity rates, potential environmental impacts from power generation, noise pollution, and limited employment opportunities. They urged the council to focus on whether data centers should be built in Milton at all and to implement strong protections reflecting community values. The council was asked to share information on their review process and to ensure robust public outreach for future discussions.
Milton City Council Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendments
The City Council reviewed and approved amendments to the fiscal year 2026 budget, including adjustments to revenue and expenditure projections across various funds. Key changes involved updated revenue anticipations for property taxes, building permits, and investment earnings, as well as a significant operating transfer to the capital projects fund for the pay-as-you-go program. Special revenue funds saw adjustments related to event sponsorships, E911 payments, and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The capital projects fund incorporated changes in revenue recognition for Highway 9 widening and T-SPLOST, alongside a transfer for passive park improvements. The impact fee fund also saw allocations for eligible projects. These amendments are part of the city's annual budget process to ensure financial alignment and operational efficiency.
Milton Approves Funding for Fire Station Building Improvements to Enhance Safety and Efficiency
The City Council considered and approved funding for building improvements at Fire Station 41 and Fire Station 43 as part of the fiscal year 2027 Capital Improvement Program. The project includes replacing original overhead apparatus bay doors with modern, high-speed roll-up doors and installing industrial ceiling-mounted ventilation fans at Station 43. These upgrades aim to improve firefighter safety and health, enhance response times by reducing door opening duration, decrease maintenance costs, and minimize operational downtime. The total project cost is estimated at $425,000.
Milton Proposes New GIS Technician Role to Improve IT Services and Responsiveness
The city is proposing the addition of a full-time GIS Technician to the Information Services department in the 2027 budget. This role is intended to address a 40% increase in GIS service requests from internal staff and a growing number of GIS projects across departments. The technician will handle routine tickets, department requests, data maintenance, quality control, and basic analysis, freeing up GIS analysts for higher-level strategic projects. This position aims to reduce backlogs, improve response times, enhance public-facing GIS resources, and reduce reliance on third-party outsourced services, which are more costly. The role aligns with departmental goals for reliable IT services and the city's strategic goal of improving IT effectiveness for efficient operations and customer-oriented service delivery.
Milton Proposes $120,000 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
The City Council reviewed a proposal for a new Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan update, estimated to cost $120,000. The current 10-year plan, developed for 2017-2027, is considered ready for a refresh due to new park additions, expanded programming, and evolving community priorities. The updated plan will serve as a roadmap for the next decade, incorporating current information for long-term decisions. It will provide a comprehensive evaluation of the entire parks and recreation system, including future park and trail needs, programming, indoor facilities, aquatics, staffing, senior services, and special events. The plan will also inform capital improvement elements and prepare the department for grant opportunities and accreditation. The process will involve robust public engagement.
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