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Heritage Pines board approves $19,200 Premier Lakes contract to treat pond algae
Summary
The Heritage Pines CDD approved a $19,200 contract with Premier Lakes for pond algae treatment, set to start Dec. 1, 2024, and voted to terminate the current vendor under a 30-day clause; the board cited an estimated $3,200 annual savings versus the prior contract.
The Heritage Pines Community Development District board voted Oct. 15 to hire Premier Lakes, Inc. for pond algae treatment at an annual cost of $19,200.
District Manager Chuck Adams presented the proposal as a replacement for SOLitude, saying the Premier Lakes offer represents an overall cost saving of about $3,200 per year compared with the SOLitude contract. Adams said the product SOLitude uses is copper-based and that the odor residents notice is “a product of the degasification of the algae, which lasts a couple of days.” He said, if the board approved the change, he would initiate SOLitude’s 30-day termination clause so Premier Lakes could begin service on Dec. 1, 2024.
On a motion by Assistant Secretary Michael Walsh, seconded by Assistant Secretary Carol Vaughan, the board approved the Premier Lakes, Inc. proposal for pond algae treatment in the amount of $19,200 “with all in favor.” All supervisors were present for the vote.
Residents asked questions during the discussion. Susan Napolitano asked what chemical SOLitude sprays into the lakes; Adams answered that a copper-based product is used to target algae and explained the cause of the temporary odor. The board did not record individual roll-call votes beyond the stated unanimous approval.
The approval also triggered a change in vendor reporting: Adams said he will cause the 30-day termination with SOLitude to be initiated and that Premier Lakes will provide a more detailed report of treated ponds after beginning service. The board did not attach additional conditions to the contract during the meeting.
