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Knox County board votes to seek bids for up to $10.11 million nursing home upgrade
Summary
The Knox County Board authorized staff to solicit financing bids for a proposed nursing home upgrade with a not-to-exceed figure of $10,110,080.69; the motion—to seek financing options only, not to approve a loan—passed 11–3. Members raised concerns about repayment and Medicaid funding uncertainty.
The Knox County Board on June 25 voted to authorize staff to seek bids and financing options for a proposed nursing home upgrade, using a not-to-exceed figure presented as $10,110,080.69.
The motion, described by Vice Chair Frederick as a step to “go out to bid to get, see what interest rates we can get,” passed on a roll call of 11 ayes and 3 nays. Board members emphasized this action authorizes bidding for financing only and does not approve borrowing or final terms.
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