The commission's approved FY2027 budget then changed those allocations. Roof repair funding was eliminated, cut from $199,458 to zero. City Hall renovation funding was reduced from $205,000 to $140,000, and Ritz Theatre loan repayment was reduced from $279,000 to $185,000, with a new $74,214 line added for Ritz loan interest. Overall capital outlay in the department fell $284,244, to $489,047.
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Toccoa's new budget cuts roof-repair funding, trims City Hall and Ritz Theatre loan spending
The city commission's FY2027 budget eliminates money set aside a year earlier for roof repairs on city buildings and scales back City Hall renovation and Ritz Theatre loan funding.
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In July 2025, the Toccoa City Commission's meeting agenda and packet included consideration of roof repairs on city buildings.
The commission's approved FY2026 budget added new capital outlay funding: $279,000 for Ritz Theatre loan repayment, $205,000 for City Hall renovations, and $199,458 for roof repairs to city buildings, a combined increase of $683,458.
The commission's approved FY2027 budget then changed those allocations. Roof repair funding was eliminated, cut from $199,458 to zero. City Hall renovation funding was reduced from $205,000 to $140,000, and Ritz Theatre loan repayment was reduced from $279,000 to $185,000, with a new $74,214 line added for Ritz loan interest. Overall capital outlay in the department fell $284,244, to $489,047.
SourcesFY2027 Approved Budget
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ApprovedunknownGeneral Fund capital outlay changes: Ritz Theatre loan interest added, City Hall renovations reduced, roof repairs eliminated
522200 Roof Repairs City Buildings 199,458$ -$ ( 199,458)$
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General Fund capital outlay changes: Ritz Theatre loan interest added, City Hall renovations reduced, roof repairs eliminated
522200 Roof Repairs City Buildings 199,458$ -$ ( 199,458)$
ApprovedunknownRitz Theatre loan repayment, new FY2026 budget item
581100 Ritz Loan Repayment -$ 279,000$ 279,000$
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Ritz Theatre loan repayment, new FY2026 budget item
581100 Ritz Loan Repayment -$ 279,000$ 279,000$
ApprovedunknownCity Hall Renovations (new capital outlay, FY2026)
City Hall Renovations -$ 205,000$ 205,000$
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City Hall Renovations (new capital outlay, FY2026)
City Hall Renovations -$ 205,000$ 205,000$
ApprovedunknownRoof repairs to city buildings, new FY2026 capital project
Roof Repairs City Buildings -$ 199,458$ 199,458$
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Roof repairs to city buildings, new FY2026 capital project
Roof Repairs City Buildings -$ 199,458$ 199,458$
Appeared on agendaproposedGeneral Fund capital outlay: City building roofing, city hall renovations, and Ritz Theater Loan
Capital outlay is increased $683,458 for $199,458 roofing on City Buildings,
$205,000 city hall renovations, and $279,000 Ritz Theater Loan.
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General Fund capital outlay: City building roofing, city hall renovations, and Ritz Theater Loan
Capital outlay is increased $683,458 for $199,458 roofing on City Buildings, $205,000 city hall renovations, and $279,000 Ritz Theater Loan.
ApprovedunknownRitz Loan Repayment (new capital outlay item, FY2026)
Ritz Loan Repayment -$ 279,000$ 279,000$
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Ritz Loan Repayment (new capital outlay item, FY2026)
Ritz Loan Repayment -$ 279,000$ 279,000$
Appeared on agendaproposedGeneral Fund capital outlay: City Hall renovations, Ritz loan repayment, fire truck lease
Capital outlay includes City Hall renovations (additional funding available in SPLOST
VIII), Ritz loan repayment, and fire truck lease payments.
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General Fund capital outlay: City Hall renovations, Ritz loan repayment, fire truck lease
Capital outlay includes City Hall renovations (additional funding available in SPLOST VIII), Ritz loan repayment, and fire truck lease payments.
ApprovedunknownRoof Repairs to City Buildings (new capital outlay, FY2026)
Roof Repairs City Buildings -$ 199,458$ 199,458$
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Roof Repairs to City Buildings (new capital outlay, FY2026)
Roof Repairs City Buildings -$ 199,458$ 199,458$
ApprovedunknownCity Hall renovations, new FY2026 capital project
542500 City Hall Renovations -$ 205,000$ 205,000$
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City Hall renovations, new FY2026 capital project
542500 City Hall Renovations -$ 205,000$ 205,000$
ApprovedunknownGeneral Fund Reserve/Capital Outlay funding shifted from individual department equipment purchases to a banked reserve for future projects
999999 Banked for Future Projects -$ 258,175$ 258,175$
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General Fund Reserve/Capital Outlay funding shifted from individual department equipment purchases to a banked reserve for future projects
999999 Banked for Future Projects -$ 258,175$ 258,175$
Appeared on agendaproposedRoof repairs on city buildings
Consideration of Roof Repairs on City Buildings
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Roof repairs on city buildings
Consideration of Roof Repairs on City Buildings
Appeared on agendaproposedRoof repairs on city buildings
Consideration of Roof Repairs on City Buildings
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Roof repairs on city buildings
Consideration of Roof Repairs on City Buildings
Appeared on agendaproposedRoof repairs on city buildings
Consideration of Roof Repairs on City Buildings
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Roof repairs on city buildings
Consideration of Roof Repairs on City Buildings
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