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Riverwoods weighs options after county moves to dissolve South Lake Mosquito Abatement District
Summary
Riverwoods officials told trustees that a county ordinance could dissolve the South Lake Mosquito Abatement District; the village is exploring intergovernmental agreements or contracting with the larger North Shore Mosquito Abatement District to maintain mosquito-control services next season. Officials estimated similar services would cost about $85,000–$90,000 annually and noted the district currently holds roughly $1 million.
The village warned Sept. 2 that a countyboard proposal to dissolve the South Lake Mosquito Abatement District could leave Riverwoods without mosquito-control services next year and prompt the village to pursue alternate arrangements.
Mayor Ford told trustees the county board has approved a proposed ordinance for dissolution and that the next steps include an audit — likely mid- to late September — and possible adoption of an authorizing ordinance by the county. If the county adopts an ordinance, the county…
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