The story
At an April 7 work session, Demorest City Council discussed a proposed contract with Engineering Management, Inc. (EMI) to prepare water and sewer development standards specifications. EMI estimated the work on an hourly, not-to-exceed basis of $12,500.
Later that day, in its regular session, the City Council approved the water and sewer development standards contract by a 4-0 vote, with a maximum cost of $12,500.