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Council reviews weed-control schedule under ACE contract
Summary
Officials reviewed the ACE weed-control contract schedule, noting the city accepted the contract late (May), which delayed spring spraying; staff said the agreement typically provides 4–5 applications annually and recommended earlier contracting to secure timely treatments.
Staff reported the city’s agreement with ACE for weed control and said the contractor schedules spraying visits based on seasonality and product timing. Members noted the contract was accepted late in May this year so the spring application occurred in June; staff said the contractor had to re-spray some areas due to aggressive growth and that typical service frequency is several times per year.
Board members recommended the city sign the contract earlier (January or February) to allow a March or April first application in peak years. The discussion also returned to whether weed control and weed-eating coverage should be included in a broader contracted grounds-maintenance package or handled by city crews. Staff agreed to obtain contract schedule details and to present timing options for next year’s program.
