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BOOK 21 P,GE 45 following quotes to purchase ten (10) new vehicles using funds appropriated in the FY 2006-07 budget. All quotes received were quoted under State Contract pricing: 8 - 2007 Dodge Chargers at $20,596 each (Iderton Dodge) 1 - 2007 Impala at $17,990 (Bobby Murray Chevrolet) 1 - 2007 Ford 150 at $23,688 (Vic Bailey Ford) It was noted the above-referenced vehicles total $206,466.00, and remaining budgeted funds of $35,584.00 will be used to equip the new vehicles with lights and other needed emergency equipment. Mr. Butler stated that local vendors were contacted but comparable quotes were not received. After some discussion, Commissioner Paschal moved to approve the purchase of the above-referenced ten new vehicles for the Sheriff's Department. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond Nay: None Absent: Stevens Paschal, Reives, and Shook The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a request from BRAC representatives for funding in the amount of $2,500.00. Strategic Initiatives Director Lesa Price told the Board that all Tier 1 counties were asked to approve $2,500.00 to enter into an agreement with Greenfield Services to provide economic consulting assistance to respond to companies that have indicated they are interested in relocating to the region. Greenfield Services will provide economic consulting assistance of the following tasks: • Follow-up with the initial survey and reduce the list of 500 defense contractors to a smaller list of those companies that are interested in moving to this region; • Contact by calling the companies on the list to determine their inventions and requirements; • Follow-up on requirements and coordinate with local Economic Development offices to develop proposals and assist in selecting sites; and • Compile a list of available office space, flex, warehouse and manufacturing space by county in the region. Commissioner Reives moved approval of the BRAC request for $2,500.00 to be used for the above-referenced project. Mr. Reives further asked that the final report be shared with Commissioners. Upon a vote of the motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None Absent: Stevens The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Resolution for General Obligation Bonds from the Lee County Board of Education. Finance Director Lisa Minter told the Board she had 4