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Board defers $1.8 million UT Tower Plaza construction item until staff provides firm cost estimate
Summary
After debate over project scope and cost, the Knox County Board voted to defer a proposed $1.8 million construction item for the UT Tower Plaza until the district can provide a firm, detailed estimate. The motion to defer passed 9–0 on a roll-call vote.
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Board of Education voted on Oct. 2 to defer action on a proposed $1,800,000 construction project at the UT Tower Plaza until staff returns with a firm, documented cost estimate.
Board member Butler moved to defer the item until the administration presents a firm proposal; Board member Fontenot Ridley seconded. The amended motion — to defer until a firm estimate is provided — passed on a roll-call vote recorded in the transcript as nine yes votes and no recorded no or abstentions.
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