Stonecrest approves Georgia Power Make‑Ready program acceptance and EnviroSpark installation agreement for EV chargers

The Stonecrest City Council on Sept. 22 voted to approve two items needed to install public electric vehicle charging stations: Georgia Power's Electric Transportation make‑ready program acceptance letter and a network charging station installation and service agreement with EnviroSpark. Mr. McCord (city staff) told the council the city applied for Georgia Power's make‑ready program and that the program owner, Georgia Power, would invest in, own and maintain the electrification infrastructure that provides power to chargers. McCord said the arrangement yields a zero out‑of‑pocket cost to the city through a public–private partnership: EnviroSpark will install the chargers and provide ongoing maintenance and network services while Georgia Power installs and owns the make‑ready infrastructure. EnviroSpark representative Michael Calhoun and Georgia Power's Reginald Ward were present. Councilmember Tammy Grimes moved approval and said she wanted assurance EnviroSpark would be responsible for equipment maintenance; Michael Calhoun confirmed EnviroSpark would maintain equipment. The city attorney noted the parties negotiated an amendment to the liquidated damages clause and directed staff to sign the updated contract language; council incorporated that change into the motion. Council voted 5–0 to approve the acceptance letter and the EnviroSpark agreement with the updated liquidated‑damages provision. City staff said the agreement would become effective immediately upon approval and staff will circulate the corrected contract for signatures. The city reported no direct capital outlay is required; EnviroSpark will install the chargers and manage operations under the contractual arrangement documented in the agenda packet.