Summary
Erie County just dropped $2.25 million on emergency courthouse elevator repairs without waiting for the usual competitive bids. It's a massive chunk of your tax dollars going straight toward keeping the aging building running.
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Impact analysis
Your tax dollars are taking a $2.25 million hit because the county had to rush the fix without shopping around for deals.
Courthouse visitors, employees, and anyone with mobility issues who actually needs the elevators to work.
Taxpayers who missed out on the chance for the county to get a better price through a competitive bidding process.
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