NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BY COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA REGARDING FY27 BUDGET In compliance with section 7-401 of the Charter of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, notice is hereby given that the Council of Columbus, Georgia will hold a public hearing at the City Services Center, Second Floor, 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia 31906 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 for the purpose of reviewing written and oral comments from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2027. Interested parties are invited to be present at 5:30 P.M. This proposed budget is in the review process by the Council of Columbus, Georgia, which has considered a number of changes in amounts as well as format. Any official changes to the budget published herein will be made following the public hearings in accordance with the Charter of Columbus, Georgia. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027 REVENUES SOURCE: 1. General Property Taxes $104,869,848 2. Sales & Use Taxes 105,260,000 3. Business and Other Taxes 43,800,000 4. Charges for Services 50,051,142 5. Franchise Fees 22,295,000 6. Interest Income and Miscellaneous 8,130,814 7. Revenue from Other Governmental Entities 16,765,898 8. Fines & Forfeitures 5,396,000 9. Business Licenses, Fees, & Permits 3,477,347 10. Cost Allocation Charge 3,806,634 11. Transfers In 18,511,087 12. Fund Balance 21,611,988 Total $403,975,758 EXPENDITURES ACTIVITY: 1. Public Safety $147,125,575 2. Public Works 42,187,340 3. Recreation & Culture 31,298,271 4. Community Services 29,114,586 5. Management Operations 37,042,437 6. Criminal Justice 22,662,182 7. Capital Improvement Program 7,239,439 8. Debt Service 20,323,643 9. Mass Transit (METRA) 20,824,617 10. Other Non-Departmental 35,768,810 11. Statutory, Boards & Commissions 7,496,932 12. Economic Development 2,891,926 Total $403,975,758 A copy of this information, the entire budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., weekdays at the office of the Clerk of Council, Executive Tower, 1111 1st Avenue, Second Floor, Columbus, GA 31901. The entire proposed budget is also available on the Internet at https://cdnresources.blob.core.usgovcloudapi. net/finance/budgetbooks/fy27/FY27%20Recommended%20Budget%20Book%20(web%20 version).pdf