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Commissioners approve library system contract, $824,285 HCCBG grant and two Mack roll‑off trucks
Summary
The board approved a library contract with Innovative Interfaces/Clarivate ($28,500 installation; $58,045 annual service fee), accepted the FY26 Home and Community Care Block Grant for $824,285 (10% county match budgeted) and authorized purchase of two Mack roll‑off trucks with delivery expected February 2026.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved several operational contracts and purchases during its meeting. Library director Miss Sackett presented a contract with Innovative Interfaces (Clarivate) to migrate the county library integrated system to the cloud, add notification and calendar functions, and enable off‑site patron registration and bookmobile checkout. The contract carries a one‑time installation fee of $28,500 and an annual service fee of $58,045 with an anticipated 2–3% annual escalation; staff confirmed the expense was included in the budget and the board approved the contract.
Public health/senior services director Miss Sain presented the FY26 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) for $824,285 with a required 10% county match that staff said is budgeted; the grant funds nutrition, transportation and senior-center services for residents 60 and older. The board voted to accept the grant.
Solid waste/staff presented a purchase to add two Mack roll‑off trucks from TransSource (Hickory) to replace aging fleet units; staff cited repair costs to older models and noted deliveries are expected in February 2026. The board approved the truck purchases.
Each item was approved by voice vote with staff noting budgetary coverage where applicable.
