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Forsyth County commissioners approve bond orders, contracts and appointments; votes at a glance
Summary
At its March 27 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a series of bond orders, contract awards, program funding adjustments and appointments, and voted to go into a closed session. Most measures passed unanimously; one construction services motion passed 4–1.
Forsyth County commissioners on March 27 approved multiple bond orders, contract amendments and appointments and moved into closed session to discuss attorney-client matters and economic development incentives.
The board voted on more than two dozen routine and project-specific items, including authorization of four categories of general obligation bonds, reallocation of school capital project savings, awards for airport and public-safety work, contract amendments for jail food services and adult day health, and multiple board and commission appointments. Most motions passed unanimously; one vote on a construction manager-at-risk preconstruction services contract passed 4–1.
Why it matters: The actions fund school and airport projects, approve vendor contracts that affect county operations and public safety, and reset appointments to advisory boards that guide county programs.
Key outcomes - Bonds and capital: The board read and approved bond orders authorizing up to $27,335,000 in general obligation school bonds, $2,300,000 in community college bonds, $4,000,000 in parks and recreation bonds and $2,000,000 in public facilities bonds; the board…
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