Comments on: Century To Begin Work on $250,000 In Energy Efficiency Upgrades

By: Little B

Little B — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:14:58 +0000

White elephant?
Exactly!
From a business point of view, these assets owned by the Town of Century are an expense whoever granted the money. If you look at the income these upgrades will generate, you would definitely divert funds elsewhere. An empty building would be better sold or at least left alone, than to upgrade the lighting and climate control. It is like buying a new saddle for a dead horse. Borderline of stupid. These ventures are not solvent and should be liquidated. I cannot see how a dime of this money will go into Century’s economy.

By: Kitty Moore

Kitty Moore — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:52:56 +0000

If I had to think of a bigger waste of money, it would take me a little while. After these wonderful prejects are done, what have we gained? Someone achieved a notable quest by procuring a grant. It can go on the list of things that they have done for Century come election time. I am surprised that anyone would give a grant for these things. It is not good Business thinking. For this to make sense, there has to be something crooked going on.

By: Century girl

Century girl — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:10:12 +0000

How was it decided where the grant would be spent? An empty “Huge White Elephant”!!! Why??? Is the Grant for the Town to use on it’s OWN property or for the residents of Century? Just wondering. Hmmmmm

By: Darius

Darius — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:02:22 +0000

Because, there is a buck in it for somebody’s friend is Orlando. If local contractor got the job. They would hire local people, who in turn would spend thier earnings here. Instead the $250,000 will not even be felt. Some of it will go to consultants and some to coverting to a higher maintenance fuel system for city vehicles and upgrading a vacant building. Some may end up in somebody’s pocket at city hall. Local expertise could easily do this work. But you will never notice anyting.

By: FL Electrical Contractor

FL Electrical Contractor — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:55:21 +0000

Why don’t we get a chance to bid on projects like these. We should be able to compete with outside contractors. We live in the same community and never hear about these projects till after the fact or on North Escambia..

By: FL Builder

FL Builder — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:16:48 +0000

Low bids are always not the best
Hire a local licensed contractor

By: WORRIED RESIDENT

WORRIED RESIDENT — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:57:51 +0000

Good for Century!!

By: nudo

nudo — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:34:26 +0000

Really. Since they found the grant only makes since that they win the low bid contract. Sounds leggit to me.