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Commissioners question copier contract billing and multi‑year lease obligations
Summary
Commissioners debated whether to pay an invoice reflecting an older, higher monthly rate after contract renegotiation, citing an AG opinion that multi‑year leases can create unconstitutional debt; court agreed to hold payment pending invoice clarification.
Commissioners reviewed a copier contract and a disputed invoice. The court recorded discussion that the paperwork shows a monthly rate of $194.40 while an invoice reflected a prior higher amount ($303.80). Several members questioned paying for months when equipment was not in use and raised concerns about multi‑year lease obligations.
Speaker 1 cited an attorney general opinion dated July 10, 2001, and said multi‑year lease provisions that…
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