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Commissioners approve $76,911.58 wheelchair lift for Perquimans County High School
Summary
Perquimans County approved using Repair & Renovation Education Lottery funds to buy and install a wheelchair lift in the high school gymnasium for $76,911.58; the district’s maintenance director said the lift accommodates all wheelchair types including motorized chairs and includes wiring and installation.
The Perquimans County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved on March 2 the use of Repair & Renovation Education Lottery funds to install a wheelchair lift in the Perquimans County High School gymnasium, at a cost of $76,911.58. Jamie Johnson, the district’s maintenance director, told the board the lift would accommodate all types of wheelchairs, including heavier motorized chairs, and that the quoted cost includes wiring and installation.
Johnson said a ramp would not be feasible given available floor space, and that the architect recommended the lift as the durable, long-term solution. Commissioner Timothy J. Corprew moved to approve the use of the education lottery repair and renovation funds for the purchase and installation; Vice Chairman Charles Woodard seconded the motion and the board voted unanimously in favor.
Johnson described the lift as sized and specified to meet accessibility needs; the board approved the funding request as submitted. The minutes do not record any alternative bids or an explicit implementation schedule. The board’s approval authorizes the school system to proceed with procurement and installation under the approved funding source.
