Budget Engagement Opportunities
The Budget in Bloom - February 16th to March 8th
Spring is just around the corner which means that City staff is in the process of developing the FY 2024-2025 budget and the City Commission and staff will want to know your thoughts on the areas the City should focus on in the upcoming fiscal year. Look for trellises near the Decatur Square, Harmony Park and Glenlake Park to share your thoughts and ideas.
Touch a Budget and Touch a Truck - March 9th
Touch a Truck is back and will be joined by the Touch a Budget budget expo! Come check out some of the City's heavy equipment, trucks and other vehicles as well take an opportunity to meet with staff from all departments to learn about the goals, programs and projects that will be presented in the proposed budget.The fun will be had from 10am to 1pm at the East Lake Marta station parking lot located at 2260 West College Avenue.
Online Feedback Portal - June 2024
Once the City of Decatur’s Revised 2023-2024 and Proposed 2024-2025 budgets have been presented to the City Commission, you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts on whether or not the City Commission should adopt the budget. Link coming in June.
The Budget As Art
In fiscal year 2021-2022, the City introduced the Budget as Art Collection to the community. This initiative used art to emphasize the vision and values reflected in the City’s budget. The first piece of art work was created by Adam Pinsley and was titled "I Heart Decatur."
The Budget as Art Collection continued in 2022-2023 with an original work of art by local artist, Austin Blue, titled “Summer Daze.” Austin's artwork represents Decatur’s diversity while also celebrating the community’s harmony. The artwork was timely and relevant as the adopted budget supported the shared vision of the 2020 Strategic Plan which demanded that all projects, programs and initiatives be implemented with equity as a priority.
The 2023-2024 year's selection is titled "Cultivate" and was created by Sanithna Phansavanh. The conceptual design for the piece is the manner by which botanicals are tended and nurtured as a representation of caring stewardship.
