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Commissioners debate boiler bids as EMS and budget pressures rise; low bidder favored for now
Summary
Crawford County commissioners debated a roughly $37,000 gap between boiler replacement bids as tight EMS and general-fund pressures pushed several members toward the low bid to restore heat quickly.
Commissioners debated whether to accept a low bid to replace failing courthouse boilers or spend more now for a higher-priced option that proponents said might reduce future maintenance problems.
County staff presented an overview of available funds for the boiler project, noting $61,616 placed into an ARPA interest account and an operating reserve balance of roughly $190,002.58, for total available funds reported at about…
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