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Doti 12 P~,~ 756 WHEREAS, the said contract bearing the date May 16, 1989, qualifies as a tax-exempt obligation of the County pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1980; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Lee County that the aforesaid contract bearing the date May 16, 1989 by and between Lee County and Southern National Leasing Corporation, together with the amounts to be paid thereunder, be and the same are hereby designated as a qualified tax-exempt obligation of the County for purposes of Section 265(b) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; further that the County Manager be authorized to sign any and all documents to expedite the closing of the loan and the purchase of the computer. Commissioner William C. Stafford, Jr. seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were: AYE: Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford, Wicker and Cox NAY: None The Chairman ruled the Resolution had been unanimously adopted. The Board discussed the matter of selecting an appropriate new name for the former Lee County Hospital building, and it was decided to place this matter on the agenda for the next meeting. It was reported to the Board that the ambulance which was involved in an accident on May 8th is still out of service and is expected to be out of service for approximately one month longer. The main transfer unit, a 1988 diesel ambulance became disabled on April 7, 1989, and because of the nature of the calls and the amount of service required, it creates an emergency for the Lee County Emergency Medical Service. The nature of this emergency is set out in a letter of the Supervisor, Mr. Joel Jackson, dated April 25, 1989, which letter is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr. moved that in view of the special emergency involving the health and safety of the people that the bid procedure be waived and the County purchase an ambulance at last year's stated contract price of $32,109.00. Commissioner William C. Stafford, Jr. seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: AYE: Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford, Wicker and Cox NAY: None The Chairman ruled the resolution had been unanimously adopted. -9-