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Avery County approves first ARP-funded installment for $1.64 million Apple device purchase for schools
Summary
Avery County commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 18 to use American Rescue Plan funds to make the first $409,930.68 payment toward a $1,639,722.72 quote for one-to-one Apple devices for Avery County Schools.
Avery County commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 18 to authorize the first payment toward a $1,639,722.72 quote from Avery County Schools for one-to-one Apple devices.
County Manager Phillip Barrier, Jr. told the board the total quote could be paid in four installments of $409,930.68 and that the board could use American Rescue Plan funds to cover the initial payment. Wood Hall Young, Jr. moved to approve the first payment from American Rescue Plan money; Robert Burleson seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.
Commissioner Dennis Aldridge asked that the record show the ARP-funded payment is above the $750,000 amount included in the county budget, signaling that the expenditure exceeds the baseline budgeted level. The transcript does not specify a vendor name beyond "Apple devices," nor does it record a contract signature or delivery schedule.
The motion authorizes only the first installment payment and does not, in the record, finalize details such as vendor contract terms, device counts by school or delivery dates. The board did not record further procurement details or a timeline for subsequent payments during the special meeting.
