repairs.

ther the county or the city has to foot that cost. And we have had power outages in Earle and we have a lot of vaccine there. So we have almost lost thousands of dollars of vaccine with those outages.”

When asked how much they were looking for from the city, Moore replied that it was up to the city to decide what they feel they can afford.

“Whatever you are comfortable with,” Moore said.

“Just write us a letter that if anything happens to the generator that the city of Earle will give that amount. The county will take care of the rest.”

The county currently pays for all maintenance inside the building as well as the utilities.

“It can be a percent. It can be a dollar amount,” Moore said. “Whatever you are comfortable with.”

Moore said the generator will stay in Earle.

Councilman Robert Malone suggested the city commit to paying a fixed percentage — possibly 35 percent as a figure.

Others on the council suggested the city give a specific dollar amount instead.

“I think we should do a dollar amount,” said Councilman Charlie Young.

Councilman Donnie Cheers agreed.

“If we do a percentage, that could be $7,500,” Cheers said. “I like $500.”

Councilwoman Jimmie Barham reminded the council that the city is cashstrapped as it is and suggested $300 instead.

“I’m not trying to be silly about this,” Barham said.

“It is our duty to do something. And we sure need the help of the health department. We do know the electricity goes off. She just wants us to give what we are comfortable with.”

The council agreed with Barham and voted to send the health department a letter on city letterhead committing to pay $300 toward

repairs.