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River Ridge board fires Laz’s Lawn, hires GulfScapes at higher cost
Summary
The board terminated Laz’s Lawn Service for poor performance and approved engaging GulfScapes Landscape Maintenance Services at a proposed $58,500 — $13,500 above the budgeted $45,000 — with staff directed to offset costs using withheld payments and unassigned funds.
District staff told the Board that Laz’s Lawn Service had underperformed and recommended terminating its contract and engaging GulfScapes Landscape Maintenance Services. Mrs. Adams said GulfScapes proposed $58,500, which exceeds the $45,000 budget by $13,500; GreenScapes was not available as it refused to execute the CDD contract.
On a motion by Kurt Blumenthal, seconded by Bob Schultz, and with all in favor, the Board authorized terminating Laz’s Lawn Service and engaging GulfScapes immediately. Board members discussed using withheld payments from Laz’s to offset the additional cost and applying unassigned funds for plant replacements.
