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TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1996 was S262,000. Three bids were received on June 13, 1996 as follows: Lankford Contractors--S277,328; Prillaman & Pace--S308,147; and D.L.B.- -$366,500. Mr. Hancock stated that the low bid could be reduced to $268,328 by using the Tri-Lock Block option, which was an alternate bid. Mr. Hancock therefore recommended a bid be awarded to Lankford Contractors for the Tri-Lock Block option. In response to questions from Council Member Haskell, Mr. Hancock stated the repairs would last as long as the Dam itself lasts (approximately 50 years), that the proposed repair was the lowest cost alternative, and that Lankford Contractors was located in Salem and Roanoke, Virginia. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Haskell, City Attorney David B. Worthy stated that the local contractor, Prillaman & Pace, could not be offered the option of matching the low bid. Instead, all bids could be rejected and the project could be re-bid. Mr. Reynolds said he was not asking for Council action on this matter at this meeting, but would instead be prepared at the next meeting with an administrative recommendation which would include details on funding of the project. In response to a question from Gloria Hylton, 402 Second Street, Mr. Reynolds said this project was not included as part of the FY 96-97 budget because the costs of the project were not known until the bids were received. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council accepted and appropriated a $250 donation to the Police Department to be used in the development of youth programs, such as the Teen Police Academy. Chief of Police David Edwards noted the donation resulted from the Philip Morris USA Company granting an award due to one of its employees (Reda J. Cox of Route 7, Martinsville) having been recognized for five years of safe driving. Ms. Cox designated that her award be given to the