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Mr. Bill Pope says time is of the essence in getting the
project going. There are two compelling reasons not to re -bid --
the time and possibly nest getting this great a savings in bids if
the project were to be re -bid. He said it was his opinion that if
the low bid were thrown out, there would almost be a 1008 chance of
having a lawsuit which would be very hard to defend. If the
irregularity is waived and the low bid accepted, it may that
Cascade would sue. He said he researched this matter and found no
case law at all. After discussing this with the Institute of
Government who thinks
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Mr. Fisher said the permit from the State for the lined
landfill has been received on April 1, 1993. Also the bonds are to
be sold on April 21, 1993, and the award of these bids will have to
be made contingent upon the sale of these bonds.
Mr. Mashburn said if the board approves the award of this bid
contingent upon the sale of the bonds, that will give staff time to
prepare the contract, which usually takes a couple of weeks. That
time can be used well. No contracts will be signed until the bonds
are actually sold.
Commissioner Boone said he had no questions but he did wish to
make some comments about the process. He requested that the
tipping fee for the cost of the landfill be explained on the tax
bill as one of the mandated programs required by the State.
Chairman Haire inquired if the finance officer thought this could
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MOTION from Commissioner Madison to waive the minor
technicality in the bidding and award the contract to Ground
Improvement Techniques (GIT) for $2,933,005.11, subject to the sale
of the bonds on April 21, 1993.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF MOORESVILLE AND IREDELL COUNTY FOR
LOWRANCE HOSPITAL FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SENIOR CENTER AND
MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING FOR THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE, IC CONTRACT
*93-13: Mr. Bill Pope discussed the contract with the board, which
was to transfer unencumbered funds to the Town of Mooresville in
exchange for the Town's agreeing to indemnify the County for any
loss or liability that may arise. This contract was prepared by
the county attorney; however, Mooresville thought there should be
some changes in the liability clause on page 3. The limit of
Mooresville's liability would be based on the amount of funds they
received from the County and would include a six percent interest,
Mr. Pope said. Mr. Pope recommended the approval of the contract.
MOTION from Chairman Haire to accept Mr. Pope's recommendation
and accept this agreement between the Town of Mooresville and
Iredell County on Lowrance Hospital funds, and authorize the county
chairman and clerk to sign the document on behalf of the county.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
BANEING SERVICES: Mrs. Blumenstein referred to the memo
enclosed in the agenda packet for bids she received for three-year
service banking bids. The bids received were:
Branch Bank & Trust
Proposes an insured money market account. Average
interest paid for the last three months 2.508.
Compensating Balance $394,000 11,820
Annual lost of interest @38