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Council authorizes county administrator to negotiate for Bell 505 helicopter

Florence County Council · March 19, 2026
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Summary

After executive-session discussion of contractual matters, council authorized the county administrator to enter negotiations with Bell Helicopters for purchase or lease of a Bell 505 helicopter.

Following executive-session consideration of contractual matters, Florence County Council voted to authorize the county administrator to begin negotiations with Bell Helicopters to purchase or lease a Bell 505 helicopter.

A council member moved the authorization and the motion was seconded and carried without discussion. The public record states the motion: "I move to authorize the county administrator to enter into negotiations with Bell Helicopters for the purchase or lease of a Bell 505 helicopter." No contract was executed at the meeting; the action authorized negotiations only.

Council returned from executive session, deferred another contract matter for future discussion, and recorded no other action related to procurement of the aircraft at the meeting.