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Stone Park board weighs $3,000/month landscaping contract against $11,000 mower and in‑house labor
Summary
Mayor presented two paths for landscaping the Stone Park Sports & Entertainment Center: an external contract at $3,000/month (a $1,000 increase) or an in‑house option requiring a one‑time $11,000 mower purchase and additional Public Works labor (about 1.5 days/week). Trustees were asked to prepare for a vote.
In response to Trustee Sylvia Terrazas, Mayor Beniamino Mazzulla presented two options for landscaping maintenance at the Stone Park Sports & Entertainment Center. Option A: retain an external contractor at an estimated $3,000 per month—a $1,000 monthly increase over the previous contract. Option B: perform landscaping in‑house by purchasing a riding lawnmower for $11,000; Mayor Mazzulla noted Public Works currently spends roughly one and a half days per week on existing lawn maintenance and asked the Board to weigh the labor impact.
The Superintendent of Public Works asked about staffing roles for the upcoming Easter event and later about capacity for expanded in‑house landscaping work; the mayor asked Trustees to evaluate both options and be prepared for a formal vote at a future meeting. The minutes do not show that the Board selected a preferred option during the March 10 committee meeting.
