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News Release

June 18, 2009

Fiscal Court Accepts Salt Bid for Upcoming Fiscal Year

SHELBYVILLE, KY. Shelby County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger announces the decision of the fiscal court to accept the bid for road salt for the upcoming 2009-2010 fiscal year. Road Supervisor Carl Henry made the recommendation to the court at Tuesdays, June 16^th meeting to accept the bid from Cargill at a price of $71.29 per ton.

Judge Rothenburger states, “We are pleased with the bids we received this year. Last year the price of salt went for $120.42 per ton, and this year the price has settled back down to $71.29, resulting in a solid savings for the county.”

The Shelby County Road Department contracted for 1500 tons of salt for the upcoming winter season.

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For more information contact:

Carl Henry

Shelby County Road Department Supervisor

406 Kentucky Street

Shelbyville, KY 40065

502-633-3279

Carl.henry@shelbycountykentucky.com