Commission debates $1.3 million landscaping renewal covering select ALDOT interchanges; considers exit options
Commissioners discussed a $1,315,241.50 one‑year renewal with Rotolo Consultants for mowing, pruning and litter pickup at selected ALDOT interchanges—originally for the World Games—and weighed the county’s continuing role and cost‑sharing with UAB, the city of Birmingham and ALDOT; staff recommended approving the renewal while exploring exit with partners.
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The commission discussed a one‑year contract renewal with Rotolo Consultants worth $1,315,241.50 for landscaping, mowing, pruning and litter pickup at selected ALDOT interchanges, work that began as part of the World Games gateway project. Commissioners questioned geographic equity, the county’s long‑term obligation and whether the county should continue to subsidize maintenance for interchanges that mainly benefit municipalities.
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