During a recent government meeting, city officials discussed critical budget considerations and maintenance strategies for Roswell's facilities and infrastructure. The council emphasized the importance of maintaining the city's assets, with a proposed annual budget of $6 to $7 million over the next five years dedicated to upkeep. This funding aims to prevent the need for future bonds and ensure that facilities remain in good condition.

Council members highlighted the necessity of establishing a reserve fund to address depreciation and capital asset replacement. Currently, the city has set aside $800,000, but estimates suggest that approximately $11 million annually would be required to adequately cover depreciation. Officials acknowledged that while progress has been made in initiating a capital replacement program, the city remains about $10 million short of its annual needs.

Additionally, discussions included the resurfacing of roads, with a budget of $4 million allocated for this purpose. City officials noted that this funding would allow for the resurfacing of approximately 10 to 12 miles of road each year, which translates to a lengthy 35-year timeline to address all 350 centerline miles owned by the city.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to improving its infrastructure while also recognizing the challenges ahead in securing sufficient funding for ongoing maintenance and capital projects.