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Newton County tables tower-repair purchase pending funding; procurement rules cited
Summary
Commissioners tabled a decision on repairing a county radio tower after safety concerns and procurement questions; staff can proceed under purchasing rules for < $50,000 but the court asked staff to identify funding and run a budget amendment for county reimbursement.
Newton County commissioners on Nov. 13 discussed emergency repairs to a county radio tower in Jasper and voted to table formal approval until the court can identify a funding source.
Speaker 2 told the court the tower “can topple next spring,” raising safety concerns for residents and motorists and urging prompt action. County staff and Speaker 3 explained…
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