Foley Budgets $85.6 Million For Capital Projects

The Foley City Council has approved a budget including $85.6 million in capital projects, including a new library/community center, completion of the public works campus, expansion of the Graham Creek Nature Preserve, improvements and renovations at Fire Station No. 1, sidewalk improvements and road resurfacing. Foley will get almost $40 million in grants and bond revenue to help pay the costs. The budget also includes $4.7 million for the completion of improvements now taking place on the Foley Beach Express. In addition to the construction projects, Foley has budgeted $4.9 million in capital purchases for items including a new recycling truck and an automated collection truck for the sanitation department, 10 new police vehicles and several trucks for the street department.