MOUNT AIRY, Ga. — The Mt. Airy City Council will revisit a proposed engineering services contract Monday night, taking up an item that was tabled earlier this month amid questions about scope and long-term planning.
At its Feb. 9 meeting, council members tabled an engineering proposal after discussing the need for reliable on-call engineering services to support the city’s infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations. City leaders said at the time that having a designated engineer would be critical as Mt. Airy addresses ongoing and future needs tied to water, sewer and other municipal systems.
The engineering discussion comes as the city continues to evaluate capital improvements and compliance requirements. Officials previously noted that professional engineering support is often required for state and federal permitting, grant applications and project oversight. Without a contract in place, the city could face delays in moving forward with infrastructure work or responding quickly to issues as they arise.
Council members also raised questions in February about costs, contract terms and how an engineering firm would be utilized — whether on a project-by-project basis or through a broader services agreement. The item was tabled to allow time for further review and clarification.
In addition to the engineering proposal, the council will consider a resolution to impose a technology fee for municipal court cases. Such fees are commonly used by cities to help offset the cost of court software, hardware and related administrative expenses.
The meeting agenda also includes department reports, public comments and approval of minutes from the Feb. 9 meeting. An executive session to discuss cybersecurity is scheduled near the end of the meeting.
The Mt. Airy City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
