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Road and Bridge staff seek flexibility for routine purchases; board weighs special meeting and preauthorization
Summary
Staff requested authority to expedite purchases (tires, a $35,000 trench compactor) and asked the board to consider a resolution allowing the director to sign contracts already approved by the board to avoid project delays; commissioners discussed special-meeting timing and signature thresholds.
During the operational portion of the Road and Bridge update, staff raised several procurement and equipment issues and asked the board for options to avoid delays.
Director Toth said the department needs to purchase heavy-equipment tires and wants the items in hand before Oct. 1 to avoid carrying funds forward. He asked whether a special meeting could be scheduled quickly so the board could approve the purchase. Commissioners advised that a special meeting requires 24 hours' notice and suggested staff coordinate with Clerk and County staff; one…
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