Commission asks legal review before extending Ceres Environmental Services contract

Oct 27, 2025

The Commission discussed renewing the county's agreement with Ceres Environmental Services (last used during the 2018 hurricane) but asked County Attorney Alex Shalishali to research whether stump-removal work for individual properties would violate the county's gratuity clause or State law before proceeding.

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County Attorney Alex Shalishali and Public Works Director Chuck Mathis briefed the Commission on a proposed contract extension with Ceres Environmental Services. Mathis said the county last used the contractor for storm work in 2018 and described the renewal as proactive to keep the vendor on retainer.

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