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Board approves $76,911.58 wheelchair lift for Perquimans County High School gym using lottery funds
Summary
Perquimans County commissioners authorized the use of Repair & Renovation Education Lottery Funds to install a wheelchair lift in the high school gymnasium for $76,911.58; the lift is designed to accommodate heavier motorized chairs and was approved unanimously.
Perquimans County Schools Maintenance Director Jamie Johnson asked the Board to approve the use of Repair & Renovation Education Lottery Funds to purchase and install a wheelchair lift in the Perquimans County High School gymnasium. The Board voted unanimously to approve the $76,911.58 purchase on March 2, 2026.
Johnson said the lift would be usable by all types of wheelchairs, including heavier motorized chairs, and that a ramp would not fit the available floor space. Commissioner Timothy J. Corprew moved to approve the funding and purchase; Charles Woodard seconded and the motion passed with all present voting yes.
The Board recorded no further conditions; the Schools maintenance department will proceed with procurement and installation as part of ongoing gym renovations.
