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LaPorte County Council approves $250,000 to cover building‑maintenance arrears after heated debate
Summary
The LaPorte County Council voted to approve a $250,000 appropriation to pay overdue building‑maintenance bills, after an extended exchange about missed preventive maintenance, spending before appropriation, and whether some purchases should have been pre‑approved.
The LaPorte County Council on Aug. 25 approved a $250,000 additional appropriation intended to pay invoices and arrears related to county building maintenance, after council members and staff clashed over process and oversight.
The appropriation request came from Guy DiMartino of the county maintenance department, who told the council the department had bills in arrears and that “we need a lot more money than that,” indicating the $250,000 was a partial step toward catching up. DiMartino and…
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