subject in Demorest
Contracts and procurement
27 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
Issues
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Habersham County Considers Remounting Ambulance Unit, With Cost and Vote Still Unclearawaiting decisionHabersham Considers Lease-to-Buy Plan for Demorest Fire Truckunder considerationHabersham Airport Commission Considers Split Search as Lead Edge Contract Nears Expirationunder considerationDemorest’s GoGov Decision Stalls, Leaving Digital City Services in Limboon holdDemorest put its charter’s contracting rules up for possible changeawaiting decisionDemorest extends city manager’s contract at $140,000, but term dates remain unclearapprovedDemorest authorizes work on county lease for building inspections after inspector withdrawsapprovedDemorest authorizes exclusive gym lease for soccer academy, but final terms remain unknownapprovedDemorest approves three-year ACG software deal, holding current priceapprovedDemorest approves renewable county lease for Ivy Street fire stationapprovedDemorest approves five-year lease putting city pumper truck in county serviceapprovedDemorest approves Travelers insurance contract after broker cites lower priceapproved
Meaningful Changes
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On February 3, 2026, the City Council unanimously approved (4-0) a three-year contract with ACG, maintaining the current price while continuing software service for three more years.Historical recordOn February 3, 2026, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with Travelers Insurance for commercial insurance at $165,428, by a 4-0 vote.Historical recordOn February 3, 2026, the council heard a broker’s comparison of renewal options: Tokyo Marine at $187,000 and Travelers at $165,000. The broker recommended Travelers, citing $22,000 in savings.Historical recordThe January 20, 2026 board agenda listed consideration of a revised ground lease with FBO Drive to build one 60-by-60-foot box hangar at Habersham County Airport. The minutes excerpt does not document final approval or another outcome.Historical recordThe Jan. 20, 2026 agenda placed before commissioners a revised ground lease agreement with Higgins Construction for one 60-by-60-foot box hangar at Habersham County Airport. The agenda and minutes excerpt do not state a final board action.Historical recordThe January 6, 2026 City Council agenda listed a home rule ordinance to amend Section 6.25, “Contracting,” of the city charter.Historical recordCity Council approved a 12-month extension of the city manager's contract at an annual salary of $140,000; the minutes record a 3-1 vote with Davis opposed.Historical recordAfter inspector David Turpin withdrew for health reasons, the council unanimously approved, 4–0, allowing the city manager and city attorney to work with the county on drafting a lease for inspection and plan-review services.Historical record
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