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Ratify and approve the Expenditure of Repairs to Elevators in the 1940’s Courthouse
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Ratify and approve the expenditure for repairs to the two elevators in the 1940’s Courthouse in the amount of $57,492.28 per the attached purchase order. The elevators were in need of immediate repair from a rainstorm in March due to water damage.
The repairs fall under the discretionary exemptions from competitive bidding, per Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2) and 262.024(a)(3):
(2) an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county;
(3) an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property
The repairs will be paid for using funds from Maintenance’s Repairs and Maintenance budget.
Further, that the County Judge be authorized to sign the attached proposal, that has been reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office - Civil Division.