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Demorest manager proposes $441,071 ARPA spending plan for water, hydrants and equipment
Summary
City Manager Mark Musselwhite proposed allocating $441,071 in ARPA funds across water and public-safety projects, including SCADA upgrades and new fire hydrants; he also asked to open two dedicated bank accounts beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
City Manager Mark Musselwhite outlined a proposal to allocate $441,071 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to a series of water- and public-safety-related projects.
Musselwhite presented a line-item list that included $148,945 for a SCADA system upgrade, $73,000 for a water hydraulic model, $39,000 to connect to Toccoa, an $18,013 contribution toward a GEFA grant, $34,962 for six new fire hydrants, $30,025 for hydrant repairs, $45,743 for police radios, $39,983 for turnout gear and storage, and $11,400 for water meter top cases. The proposal was presented for council consideration; the transcript records the recommended allocations but does not record a formal vote approving the expenditures.
Musselwhite also requested opening two new bank accounts to segregate fire hydrant fees and meter-install/water-line-extension fees, with an effective start date of Jan. 1, 2025. The council discussion and any formal authorization, including adoption of the ARPA plan or opening the accounts, are not recorded in the transcript.
The proposal emphasizes utility and safety investments intended to support water system improvements and first-responder equipment; the transcript does not provide additional technical detail on the SCADA scope, GEFA grant terms, or the expected schedule for implementing these purchases.
