Members of Jasper's City Council Monday night approved a bid to demolish the old Roper hospital on South Main Street, the second bid they've accepted on the project.

In September council members approved a bid from Colt Tritt to demolish the old building but had to go through the bid process again when he couldn't meet some conditions. Monday the council unanimously voted to accept Reliable Demolition and Construction's bid of $55,000 to handle the job.

"After reviewing seven bids, Reliable Demolition and Construction is the lowest," said Michael Castagna, planning officer for the city. "We have a records list of previous jobs they've worked and also a referral letter from the city of Stockbridge's city manager."
Mayor John Weaver pointed out the bid was $10,000 less than the previously accepted bid price.