Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1219    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 8/5/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 8/11/2026 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): District 3 Budget Amendment to increase the General Fund for Recreation Parks & Cultural Affairs - Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center to Address Required Equipment Improvements. An Amount not to exceed $79,000.00.
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Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 3                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): District 3

Budget Amendment to increase the General Fund for Recreation Parks & Cultural Affairs - Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center to Address Required Equipment Improvements.  An Amount not to exceed $79,000.00.

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Information Contact: Commissioner Nicole Massiah

Phone Number: 404.371.2425

 

PURPOSE:

Budget Amendment to increase the General Fund for Recreation Parks & Cultural Affairs - Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center to Address Required Equipment Improvements.  An Amount not to exceed $79,000.00.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center is 17 ½ years old, It is a known jewel in DeKalb County District 3 and is an important cultural asset for the community. It gives local artists, youth, schools, community organizations and performers a place to experience and participate in the arts.  In order to ensure it remains relevant, safe, welcoming and technologically capable this investment will address the current issues:

 

                     Digital Marquee - $20,000

                     Flex Theater - $33,000

                     Wireless DMX Transmitters - $10,000

                     Power Lock Link Cable - $1,000

                     Riser Legs - 1,000

                     Genie Lift - $14,000

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Increase appropriations for the following account by $79,000:  Contributions - Transfer to CIP Fund - Designated Services Fund (09043.611350.271.000.0000)

Decrease appropriations for the following account by $79,000: Fund Reserves - Budgetary Reserve - Designated Services Fund (09610.579013.271.000.0000)

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve and authorize the chief executive officer or her designee to execute all necessary documents.