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Heritage Pines CDD approves $19,200 algae-treatment contract with Premier Lakes
Summary
The board approved a $19,200 Premier Lakes contract for pond algae treatment, citing an annual savings of about $3,200 versus the prior vendor; the board will terminate SOLitude’s contract effective Nov. 30 so Premier Lakes can begin Dec. 1.
The Heritage Pines Community Development District Board on Oct. 15 approved a $19,200 contract with Premier Lakes, Inc. to treat pond algae and directed District Manager Chuck Adams to begin SOLitude's 30-day termination so the new vendor could start service Dec. 1, 2024.
Adams said the Premier Lakes proposal would save the district roughly $3,200 per year compared with the prior SOLitude contract and reviewed the scope of services. When resident Susan Napolitano asked what chemical SOLitude uses, Adams replied, "a copper-based product is used to target algae" and explained that the odor residents have noticed is caused by the degasification of algae and typically lasts a couple of days.
On motion by Michael Walsh, seconded by Carol Vaughan, and "with all in favor," the board approved the Premier Lakes, Inc. Proposal for Pond Algae Treatment in the amount of $19,200. Adams said that if approved he would initiate the 30-day termination clause with SOLitude to end services on Nov. 30, 2024, and Premier Lakes would commence service on Dec. 1, 2024.
The proposal was presented as a direct replacement for the existing SOLitude contract; the board did not specify additional performance metrics in the motion but directed Adams to manage the vendor transition.
