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Commissioners debate vegetation-management RFP and recurring cost of roadside spraying
Summary
Commissioners spent extended discussion on an RFP for roadside vegetation services, with several members opposing immediate contract approval and urging the expense be considered during regular budget hearings. The contested line item is roughly $104,000 and would be an ongoing annual expense if added now.
Limestone County commissioners debated whether to approve an RFP for roadside vegetation services during the meeting, with several commissioners urging delay until the regular August–September budget hearings and others supporting immediate approval.
Opponents said the $104,000 contract would become a recurring annual cost and raised environmental and taxpayer concerns. One commissioner argued against moving forward midyear, saying, “If we’re going to spend a hundred and $4,000, I rather add … hire 2 employees … so that we would have an extra patch group.” The commissioner added…
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