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Roswell City Council: Committees of Council Meeting (July 14, 2026)
Published: Jul 14, 2026
City to Apply for Federal Cybercrime Grant
The committee considered a resolution to apply for and accept an FY2026 local law enforcement grant for a cybercrimes program from the Department of Justice. Captain Ratliff presented the item, explaining that the grant would enable the tracking and tracing of cryptocurrency, a growing concern in both in-person and property crimes, as well as fraud schemes. The grant does not require a local match and would be 100% federally funded. The committee voted to move the item forward. [cite: 80-100, 104-109]
Annual Capital Improvement Element Update Includes New Projects, Removes Completed Ones
The committee reviewed the annual update to the Capital Improvement Element (CIE) for impact fee purposes. Jackie Dyel, Deputy Director of Community Development, explained that cities collecting impact fees must submit an annual CIE list, which includes projects from Recreation and Parks, Transportation, and Public Safety departments. The CIE is not a financial or budgetary document but lists growth-related infrastructure projects funded by impact fees collected from new development. Several projects were removed because they were completed (Hard Scrabble Phase 2 Multi-use Path, Oxbow Road, Pond Repairs, Fire Station 28 changes). New projects added include an intersection upgrade at State Route 9, 120 and Reck, and for Parks, the Rec Center and Park Asset Improvements, and the Cultural Arts Center. The update also includes the impact fee fund financial report. The CIE must be transmitted to the state by July 27th and adopted by October 31st to maintain qualified local government status. [cite: 150-237]
City Considers Data Center Regulations Amidst Concerns Over Energy, Noise, and Land Use
The committee discussed regulations for data centers, following a moratorium approved in January. Michelle Alexander, Director of Community Development, presented findings from research, interviews, and a white paper examining ordinances nationwide. Key concerns include energy and water consumption, noise, potential land use conflicts, and the need for decommissioning plans. While data centers generate significant property tax revenue, they offer minimal permanent employment compared to other uses like offices or warehouses. Staff recommended a regulatory framework focusing on site planning, infrastructure, environmental impacts, and community/life cycle governance. Proposed regulations include defining data centers by energy usage (megawatts) rather than building size, exempting smaller users (under 1 megawatt) and essential facilities like hospitals, establishing buffer zones (200 ft for smaller users, 1000 ft for larger users), and requiring conditional use permits, decommissioning plans, and community impact statements. The primary recommended location for larger facilities is within existing industrial areas. [cite: 4387-5152]
Comprehensive Growth Plan Revision Sparks Debate on Housing, Economic Strategy
The committee discussed the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan, with Michelle Alexander, Director of Community Development, presenting the revised draft. A significant point of discussion was housing policies, with a consensus to conduct a housing study to assess needs before making definitive changes. Council members debated whether to incorporate the more detailed residential language from the 2040 plan into the 2045 plan, emphasizing the need for clarity and protection of existing neighborhoods. The plan itself is a policy document and does not directly change zoning but guides future zoning decisions. Several edits and clarifications were proposed regarding housing, economic development strategy for activity centers, and transition zone standards. The plan requires transmittal to the state by July 27th. [cite: 240-1574]
City Seeks Grant to Support Adaptive Summer Camps
The committee reviewed a resolution to apply for and accept the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association "Boost Grant" for the 2026-2027 school year, not to exceed $45,000. Steven Malone, Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs, explained that this annual grant, pass-through from the Georgia Department of Education, helps offset the costs of their adaptive friendship camps, which run for seven weeks during the summer for individuals of all ability levels. The funds will be used to reduce the camp's cost for participants and their families. The committee voted to move the item forward. [cite: 114-124, 139-141, 145-149]
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