Worth County supervisors approve claims, award conservation facility construction contract

The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved general claims and adopted a resolution awarding a construction contract for the county conservation facility during their meeting.

The board approved the general claims by voice vote after a motion and second; a supervisor called for all in favor and members replied “aye,” and the motion carried.

Supervisors also considered a resolution to award a partial remodel/construction contract for the county conservation facility to a contractor identified in the meeting as Caitlin. A supervisor said the bid was “a touch above what his estimate was” but recommended approving the resolution and awarding the contract. The board voted by roll call to approve the resolution and authorize the contract award; supervisors then signed the contract documents.

During discussion immediately after the vote, a board member asked how much money had been committed. One person responded “580,000,” and another speaker noted the estimate had been “5 and a quarter,” and that the award was “going in about a little bit over 55,000.” Supervisors did not provide a formal budget breakdown at the meeting; they indicated they would sign the documents and proceed with the contractor as awarded.

No specific contract number or resolution number was read into the record during the meeting. Supervisors directed staff to provide contract paperwork for signature at the meeting and to follow up on funding sources at a later date.