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Midway Mosquito District eyes in‑house spraying after vendor price hikes
Summary
Midway Mosquito District chair Danny Ferguson told commissioners the district has seen GPS‑calculated mileage spikes and service changes from its contractor Clark, prompting the district and commissioners to pursue options, including bringing spraying in‑house to save an estimated $100,000.
Danny Ferguson, chair of the Midway Abatement District, told Jefferson County commissioners the district’s contract with Clark has produced higher mileage charges and reduced local service after personnel changes at the vendor. "We think we could save a $100,000," Ferguson said when describing a proposal to bring mosquito control operations in‑house or to re‑bid the work.
Commissioners discussed contract notice provisions, legal implications and the district's authority to change the delivery model. One commissioner moved to authorize the district to discontinue the Clark contract and to pursue options; commissioners requested county legal counsel review the contract details and advised the district to prepare proposals and cost estimates if it pursues an in‑house model. The board did not adopt a final contract termination during the meeting and asked for follow‑up with counsel.
