Board approves up to $220,000 for Lake Avery enlargement feasibility study

The board approved an agreement award to AECOM for a Lake Avery enlargement feasibility study in an amount not to exceed $220,000. Commissioners cited procurement policy (county revised procurement policy adopted Feb. 27, 2024) and a Yellow Jacket Conservation District RFP as the basis for honoring the selected consultant as an appropriate procurement route given project urgency and grant timing.

Commissioners discussed negotiation of the AECOM agreement and coordination with the river district. Staff reported the river district indicated it will fund the county retroactively to the date the river district approved the project and that the county expects to have a river‑district agreement coming back to the board soon. The motion carried by voice vote and staff were directed to negotiate the AECOM agreement and return with a final contract.