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Commissioners approve Jackson Grove housing contract and $275,000 county supplement after split vote
Summary
After tabling in April, the Board approved a contract with Group III Mgt., Inc. for the Jackson Grove housing project and appropriated $275,000 to cover the project's deficit. The motion passed 3–2.
The Northampton County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Group III Mgt., Inc. for the Jackson Grove housing project and agreed to appropriate $275,000 from county funds to cover a project deficit. The vote, taken May 5, followed prior discussion and a tabling motion on April 21.
Commissioner Kelvin Edwards moved to approve the contract and to appropriate and pay the $275,000 project deficit; Commissioner Dr. Keedra R. Whitaker seconded. The minutes record the final vote as 3–2: Chair William "Ed" Martin, Vice-Chair Kelvin Edwards and Whitaker voting yes; Keith H. Edwards and Melvetta Broadnax Taylor voting no. The Board's action authorizes the county funding commitment and execution of the contract as presented in the agenda materials.
County staff indicated the appropriation is to cover a known project shortfall; the minutes do not list contract details beyond the vendor name and the appropriation amount. The Board's approval includes instruction for county staff to proceed with contract administration and payment consistent with local procurement rules.
Next steps include county execution of the contract, disbursement of the supplemental appropriation, and project oversight by the Economic Development Commission and county staff.
