Public Facilities Authority

In 2006, the Georgia General Assembly created the City of Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority. The Authority provides a governmental entity through which the City may, via contractual relationships, lease space for terms longer than one year and serve as a financing and ownership partner for major City developments, such as City Springs.

Although the City is limited by the Georgia Constitution in its ability to commit public funds beyond one year, the state constitution permits the City to enter into contractual obligations with other governmental entities for the performance of governmental services. Through these contracts, the City can make enforceable financial commitments for up to 40 years.

The Authority serves as a partner with the City by allowing the City to pay rent for the use of public facilities, including City Hall, City Springs Park, the parking garage, and the Performing Arts Center. The Authority can then use the contractual pledge of future rent payments to raise capital through the issuance of bonds. This capital is used for the acquisition, design, and construction of public facilities. This arrangement also helps keep ownership of these facilities within public entities.

Sandy Springs City Council members serve as members of the Public Facilities Authority.

Additional information, including meeting dates and agendas, is available on the Public Meetings page.

Public Facilities Authority Resolutions

View an archive of Public Facilities Authority resolutions.