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Scott County pauses consideration of outsourcing custodial services amid staffing, contract questions

5483956 · July 1, 2025
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Summary

After public comment and staff briefings, Scott County officials paused action on a proposed FBG facility services contract for custodial work and said the item will not appear on Thursday’s agenda while officials seek additional information about staffing, labor contracts and alternatives.

Scott County supervisors paused consideration of a proposed custodial contract with an outside vendor after staff and supervisors said they needed more information about staffing levels, collective-bargaining obligations and alternatives.

The pause matters because county custodial work is currently performed by county employees under a collective-bargaining arrangement. County staff told the board that short staffing has degraded building cleaning schedules and prompted a review of options to maintain services while meeting strategic goals and possible state property-tax changes.

At the meeting, county staff member Mahesh said the FBG facility…

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