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Commissioners approve pest control and landscaping contracts and a county attorney rate increase
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Summary
The board approved a consolidated Terminix pest control contract ($4,500 annually), True Green landscaping extensions and continued the county attorney contract with a rate increase from $200 to $225 per hour plus annual 4% increases.
Commissioners considered several contracts bundled on the agenda and approved them by voice vote.
Terminix: Staff explained that this year all county buildings were consolidated onto a single Terminix contract covering twice‑monthly service at a cost of $4,500 per year. Commissioners noted the contractor could respond quickly when needed and approved the consolidated contract.
True Green and landscaping extensions: Commissioners reviewed two related landscaping/grounds contracts and an extension line item that appeared on a second page of the paperwork. Discussion clarified amounts on the second page (references in the record to $752.64 and additional small line items). After confirming the totals and that staff had negotiated reductions where possible, the board approved the True Green contracts.
County attorney contract: The board reviewed a proposal from the county attorney to increase the hourly rate from $200 to $225 with a 4% annual increase thereafter. Commissioners said they did not expect to find cheaper counsel and approved the updated rate schedule.
Why it matters: Consolidating maintenance and service contracts can simplify administration but affects recurring operating costs. The county attorney rate decision affects legal budgets going forward.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract documents and record the new county attorney rate schedule in county files.
