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Lawrence County conditions Old Bell Road fiber permit on prior repairs and $80,000 bond
Summary
Commissioners approved a utility permit for a fiber-optic project on Old Bell Road only after requiring the contractor to finish prior site repairs to the county’s satisfaction and post a performance bond equal to 50% of the project or $80,000, whichever is less; the permit will be issued at the highway superintendent’s discretion.
Lawrence County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to approve a utility permit for a fiber-optic installation on Old Bell Road only after the contractor completes earlier work to the county’s satisfaction and posts a performance bond.
The permit approval was conditioned on the county highway superintendent confirming that all prior remedial work tied to earlier permits had been satisfactorily completed and on a performance bond set at 50% of the contractor’s estimated construction cost (capped at $80,000). The board unanimously carried the motion after several amendments and exchanges over bond amounts and enforcement…
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