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Commission updates mileage to 76¢ and approves $75,976.56 laptop purchase for fire board

Berkeley County Commission · July 31, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners voted to update the county mileage reimbursement to the IRS's new rate of 76¢ per mile effective July 1 and approved a low-bid award to Berry Solutions Group for $75,976.56 for replacement laptops for the county fire board apparatus, to be paid by the fire board.

Gary White told the commission the IRS modified the standard mileage reimbursement effective July 1 and asked whether the county would follow suit; "Currently, the rate, is at 72.5¢, and as of July, it went to 76¢," he said. The commission voted to adopt the IRS rate.

White also reported on a competitive bid process for replacement laptops for fire-board apparatus. Of nine responses, the lowest bidder that met specifications was Berry Solutions Group at $75,976.56; White said the expense will be paid by the fire board. The commission moved, seconded and approved the purchase.