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Commissioners approve $1,333.28 EMA battery purchase from Act 13 funds; wheelchair lift bids yielded no responses
Summary
The board approved a $1,333.28 quote for PowerSonic 12‑volt SLA batteries for emergency management tower sites using Act 13 funds and decided to negotiate privately on a wheelchair lift for the recreation center after no bids were received.
The Cameron County commissioners took two procurement actions at their meeting.
Chair presented a $1,333.28 quote from Mobile Comm for PowerSonic 12‑volt SLA batteries to be paid from Act 13 funds for emergency management (EMA) tower site battery rotation. Commissioner Josh moved to approve the quote; a second was recorded and the Chair called for a vote. The Chair announced "Aye" and said the motion was carried.
On another procurement item, the board sought to open bids for a wheelchair lift for the recreation center that had been previously rebid. Chair reported that no bids were received; the county will instead negotiate privately for that project and no board action was required.
Why it matters: The battery purchase supports continuity of emergency communications infrastructure; the wheelchair lift procurement will proceed via private negotiation after the rebid drew no responses.
What comes next: Staff will implement the approved battery purchase using Act 13 funds and proceed with private negotiations for the recreation‑center lift.
