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Demorest City Council approves lease of fire station to Habersham County

The city will collect $30,000 in rent this year for the Ivy Street fire station, with future rent tied to inflation.

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Demorest City Council discussed an intergovernmental agreement to lease the Demorest Fire Station at 125 Ivy Street to Habersham County during a March 3, 2026 work session. Under the agreement, the county would pay $30,000 in rent for the first year, with future adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 3.3.26 WS Agenda.pdfCity Council Minutes — 3.3.26 WS Minutes FINAL.pdf

The lease came before the council for consideration at its regular session the same day, and the council unanimously approved the IGA fire station lease, 4-0.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 3.3.26 CC RS Agenda.pdfCity Council Minutes — 3.3.26 RS PH Minutes FINAL.pdf

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IGA fire station lease

DISCUSSION OF IGA FIRE STATION LEASE

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Intergovernmental Agreement leasing Demorest Fire Station (125 Ivy Street) to Habersham County

The motion to approve the IGA fire station lease was unanimously approved (4-0).

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Intergovernmental Agreement lease of Demorest Fire Station (125 Ivy Street) to Habersham County

The County will pay $30,000 in rent for the first year, with future adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index

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Intergovernmental agreement (IGA) fire station lease

CONSIDERATION OF IGA FIRE STATION LEASE

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