Roswell City Council awards $424K Briarstone stormwater project to Federal EC LLC

The Roswell City Council held a Committees of Council meeting on May 13, 2025, addressing key infrastructure and finance issues. The meeting began with procedural motions, leading to a unanimous vote on several agenda items.

The first significant discussion centered on the Briarstone stormwater pipelining project. City staff presented a proposal to award a contract to Federal EC LLC for an amount not to exceed $424,050, with a budget authorization of $466,455. The project aims to line approximately 2,400 linear feet of perforated pipe to prevent infrastructure damage from sinkholes. Six bids were received, with Federal EC being the lowest and deemed responsible based on their past performance with the city. The council unanimously approved the motion to award the contract.

Next, the council addressed the estimated property tax rollback rate, a requirement from Fulton County following recent legislation. Chief Financial Officer Bill Gottschall explained that this estimate is nonbinding and must be reported to Fulton County by May 31. The council expressed gratitude towards Fulton County for mandating this process, emphasizing the importance of transparency in tax rates. A motion to move this item forward also passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with no further items on the agenda, and a motion to adjourn was made and approved unanimously. Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to infrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility, with all decisions reflecting a collaborative approach among council members.