The architect's fees were based on customary charges for projects of this nature and magnitude. Respondent initially deposited the proceeds of the capital bond issue into an interest bearing account with European American Bank. Thereafter, capital project vendors are paid when respondent transfers the invoice amount from the capital project fund to the district's general fund from which a check is then issued. Petitioner's request for interim relief in this appeal was denied on June 25, 1998. Petitioner's request for interim relief in this appeal was denied on October 1, 1998.
Petitioner claims that respondent improperly failed to competitively bid the architectural services.
He also contends respondent paid the architect from the district's general fund rather than the capital project fund and that capital project funds were commingled with the general fund. Respondent maintains that the appeal should be dismissed because contracts for professional services are exempt from competitive bidding requirements. Moreover, respondent contends that the architect was properly paid from the capital project fund and that the capital project fund was separate from the general fund. As a threshold matter, the appeals must be dismissed as untimely. The contract with the architect was entered into in 1997.