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Residents question low-bid contracting and private sprinkler hookups to lakes
Summary
During public comment residents questioned whether awarding contracts to the lowest bidder is best practice and raised concerns about residents or builders installing sprinkler systems that draw from community lakes and who would pay for maintenance and electricity.
A resident asked the board whether awarding contracts to the lowest-priced bidder is always best practice and whether the district should consider other criteria. District Manager Chuck Adams said he has worked with Premier Lakes before and deems their service superior to SOLitude.
Separate comments from Supervisor Janice Benedetti and others noted that a resident and builder installed sprinklers drawing from district lakes. Ms. Benedetti said a technician identified significant mosquito-control issues in the pond after treatment. Board members discussed informing the community so residents could decide whether to install similar systems and considered which party would pay for future maintenance and electricity; they debated whether a formal policy was warranted or each request should be handled case by case.
No formal policy was adopted; the discussion was recorded for possible future action.
