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Heritage Pines approves $19,200 algae-treatment contract with Premier Lakes
Summary
The Heritage Pines board voted unanimously Oct. 15 to award a $19,200 annual pond algae-treatment contract to Premier Lakes, citing an estimated $3,200 annual savings versus the previous vendor; the board will terminate the SOLitude contract effective Nov. 30 and start Premier Lakes Dec. 1.
The Heritage Pines Community Development District Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 15 to approve a $19,200 proposal from Premier Lakes, Inc. to provide pond algae treatment across district water bodies. District Manager Chuck Adams presented the proposal and said it represents an overall cost savings of about $3,200 per year compared with the existing SOLitude contract.
Resident Susan Napolitano asked what chemical SOLitude uses in the lakes. "A copper-based product is used to target algae," Adams said, adding that the odor some residents notice is "a product of the degasification of the algae, which lasts a couple of days." Adams said if the Premier Lakes proposal is approved he will initiate the 30-day termination clause with SOLitude to end services on Nov. 30, 2024, with Premier Lakes commencing service on Dec. 1, 2024.
Supervisor Michael Walsh moved to approve the Premier Lakes proposal; Supervisor Carol Vaughan seconded the motion. "On MOTION by Mr. Walsh and seconded by Ms. Vaughan, with all in favor, the Premier Lakes, Inc. Proposal for Pond Algae Treatment, in the amount of $19,200, was approved," the minutes record. The motion carried unanimously with all five supervisors voting in favor.
The board discussed next steps for transition and asked staff to ensure Premier Lakes provides the scope of services and an initial treatment schedule for resident notification. Mr. Adams said the Premier Lakes report will include more detail on treated ponds than the current vendor's reporting.
The board also discussed pursuing compensation from SOLitude for prior performance shortfalls during the financial statement discussion that followed the contract vote.
