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West Bend BID rejects $50,000 watering contract for new downtown planters
Summary
After extended debate over costs and long-term obligations, the West Bend BID board voted down an amended motion to approve a one-year, not-to-exceed $50,000 contract with Scott's Landscaping to water and maintain new downtown planters and hanging baskets. The defeat leaves the city and private-sector partners to reassess maintenance plans.
On April 2, 2024, the West Bend BID board voted down an amended motion to approve a one-year, not-to-exceed $50,000 contract with Scott's Landscaping to water and maintain newly ordered downtown planters and 26 hanging baskets.
The item, introduced by the board chair (Speaker 1) and presented by city staff (Speaker 3), described the scope: roughly 10 tree planters, 26 hanging baskets and five additional baskets at Old Settlers Park. City staff said the city will plant materials and Scott's Landscaping would provide watering, weed spraying and routine maintenance under an estimate rather than a lump-sum bid.
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