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Demorest council approves LMIG road resurfacing agreement

The city will use a state grant to resurface sections of three streets after council voted to let the mayor sign the funding agreement.

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At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

Later that day, at the regular session, the council unanimously approved a motion allowing the mayor to sign the LMIG documents, by a vote of 4-0.

The story

Demorest City Council first discussed the FY 2025 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program at its January 7, 2025 work session and regular session, where it appeared on the agenda for discussion and consideration.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 1.7.25 SC Work Session agenda.pdfCity Council Agenda — 1.7.25 CC RS Agenda.pdf

At the June 12, 2025 work session, staff said Demorest will receive $45,092.61 through the LMIG Local Road Assistance program, with Mr. Popham and Mr. Musselwhite recommending the funds go toward resurfacing sections of Rhode Island Street, Blue Ridge Avenue and Walnut Avenue.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 6.12.25 WS Minutes FINAL.pdfCity Council Agenda — 6.12.25 WS Agenda.pdf

Later that day, at the regular session, the council unanimously approved a motion allowing the mayor to sign the LMIG documents, by a vote of 4-0.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 6.12.25 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdfCity Council Agenda — 6.12.25 CC RS Agenda.pdf

What happened

How this issue got here

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LMIG LRA 2025 (Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant road resurfacing agreement)

The motion to allow the mayor to sign the LMIG documents was unanimously approved (4-0)

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LMIG LRA 2025 (Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant, Local Road Assistance)

DISCUSSION OF LMIG LRA 2025 TAB 3

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LMIG LRA 2025 (Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant, Local Road Assistance)

CONSIDERATION OF LMIG LRA 2025 TAB 3

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LMIG LRA 2025 road resurfacing funding for Rhode Island Street, Blue Ridge Avenue and Walnut Avenue

Demorest will receive $45,092.61. Mr. Popham and Mr. Musselwhite is recommending we use the funds on a section of Rhode Island Street, Blue Ridge Avenue and Walnut Avenue.

Appeared on agenda
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FY 2025 LMIG (Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant) program

DISCUSSION OF FY 2025 LMIG

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FY 2025 LMIG (Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant)

CONSIDERATION OF FY 2025 LMIG Mark

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