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Demorest staff recommend approval of watershed report and propose $12,500 scope for water/sewer standards
Summary
Engineering Management, Inc. presented the 2025 watershed report showing generally healthy creek water quality and proposed a not‑to‑exceed $12,500 scope to draft water and sewer standards and an EPD submission package; the council asked for review and did not take immediate action.
Fletcher of Engineering Management, Inc. presented Demorest’s 2025 watershed annual report, saying monitoring at Hazel Creek and Cross Creek shows water quality that generally supports aquatic life while noting ongoing minor impacts from runoff and bacteria.
Fletcher recommended that the city approve the watershed report and continue monitoring as required by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. He said investments in infrastructure and protection efforts are improving conditions but recommended ongoing monitoring to track trends.
Fletcher also proposed that EMI assist the city by preparing comprehensive water and sewer standard specifications, review checklists, and a full submission package to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division on an hourly, not‑to‑exceed basis of $12,500 because the precise scope had not yet been defined. The proposed work would include kickoff meetings, draft standards, collaborative reviews with staff, and final deliverables to support potential delegation of limited review authority from EPD.
Council members asked questions and reserved final judgment pending review of the proposal; no contract award occurred during the work session.
