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Century Votes To Spend Up To $15K For Flooring With Company That Can Start Work Fastest
June 20, 2024
The Century Town Council voted Tuesday night to spend up to $15,000 for new flooring in areas of town hall with the company that can get to work the fastest.
“We could take the lowest two and make a condition: whoever can get it done quicker,” was the recommendation of council member Alicia Johnson that became the motion approved by the council.
The two lowest bids were Home Depot at $12,926.44 and Shamar Carpet on North Old Corry Field Road in Pensacola for $15,000 to replace flooring in the back office area of town hall.
“I would say the one that could get here quickest, that we would engage them,” Johnson recommended.
The town also received a bid of $21,145.57 from Cannon’s Carpets in Brewton, and it previously reached out to Atmore Carpets, which has closed due to the owner’s retirement.
The town plans to pay for the purchase with American Rescue Plan funds.
In 2022, the town refinished the lobby floors at a cost of $2,952 (pictured).
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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20 Responses to “Century Votes To Spend Up To $15K For Flooring With Company That Can Start Work Fastest”
Is there any contact info to reach for the inquiry on bidding for the job?
WELl…..they could have tried purchasing new cars and trucks for Century Town Council Members to drive for “Council Business” and after 2 years buy them for pennies on the dollar….
Simply put, I’m floored.
William….was it a unanimous vote???
This is a priorty? And council approved? Does anyone think on the council? Anyone? I know there’s a couple of ppl there who knows better. Speak up! You’re not there to make friends.
This is a huge waste of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Refinishing or installing new flooring is not what Congress intended these funds to when they created this boondoggle of a mess called ARPA.
I encourage taxpayers to google American Rescue Plan Act funds for Cities and search for eligible uses of these funds. While local leaders have vast discretion over the type of projects that ARPA can fund, beautify town hall wasnt a consideration.
https://www.nlc.org/covid-19-pandemic-response/american-rescue-plan-act/arpa-local-relief-frequently-asked-questions/#eligible-uses
These funds were intended to help citizens and improve infrastructure — not wasted on Christmas decorations or hardwood floors.
We need roads paved! Briggs Blvd looks like pothole heaven. I mean can we not get our priorities straight? This is ridiculous. The laughing stock of the county.
This doesn’t surprise me. But, being an outsider of Century, I say to those living there, if you’re not willing to essentially volunteer for Mayor or City Council and not put your name in for election, DON’T COMPLAIN. Since these people run without competition, nothing is going to change. If it bothers you so much, place your name in for election and make a change.
That floor looks just fine! Heck, looks better than most people have in there homes.
The Council doesn’t care about what the public thinks, the State doesn’t care what the Council does, the citizens don’t care enough to do something about the Council and I just don’t care about any of it anymore. Century always was, and always will be, Century.
Their priorities, not even realistic!
I suppose the building will have to close for these repairs. I remember they closed for the lobby floors to be done. Century is sure in need of financial minded people that know how to prioritize the need of the town. I just cannot believe that with all the financial problems and violations against the town floors would be a low priority.
Dumbest bunch of people I have ever seen. There’s so much more that needs to be done in Century. Who the hell cares what the floor looks like in town hall. How about the Two fire hydrants that have been pouring water for well over two years now . What about the pot holes, that if you hit your going to have to buy a new tire. Again you all are definitely the dumbest to ever be elected to office.
What??? Gomez and the town council didn’t use their south Florida cronies for this job, so money in Century would go to south Florida never to be spent or seen in Century again.
I’m sure the mayor has a “friend” in south Florida.
You better get you cash up front. The money could be spent else where in better need, water, sewer, ETC.
It’s extremely sad Century doesn’t have the right people in office that would know the difference in what is a priority for the town and how best to use the funds for essentials. No one wants the job because it is already so out of control it’s impossible to correct.
I know the town needs to keep an image, but there are the streets that need some flooring (resurfacing) I think a lot worse than city hall. First impressions are seen from the streets. Just saying
I’m sure the mayor has a “friend” who can do it for a “great” price!
Looks like Shamar Carpets has a business license but no storefront or warehouse. It’s just a dude in a dumpy ghetto looking town house looking at the address on the Business Licenses.
Maybe it would be better to wait and use tile as it is more durable. Century is not the best with budgeting.