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Mosquito control board member warns of $1M equipment shortfall, says leasing is being considered
Summary
A Mosquito Control District representative told the La Center council the district expects more than $1 million in mandatory vehicle replacements over five years and that reserves are below the board's 50% target, prompting consideration of leasing.
Larry Luton, who spoke during the public‑comment period on June 11, said the Mosquito Control District faces more than $1 million in mandatory equipment replacement costs over the next five years, including at least seven pickup trucks, and that the district's reserves are approximately 30% compared with bylaws that expect a 50% reserve rate.
Luton said the board is exploring strategic financing options and that leasing vehicles instead of buying new ones could save money. He described the district's finance committee structure and said representatives from individual cities participate on the district board. Luton offered to answer questions and said the district meets quarterly.
His remarks were informational public comment; the city council did not take action on mosquito‑district financing during the meeting.
