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River Ridge terminates Laz’s Lawn, hires GulfScapes at $58,500 amid budget shortfall
Summary
District terminated its contract with Laz’s Lawn Service for poor performance and engaged GulfScapes Landscape Maintenance Services at $58,500—about $13,000 over the $45,000 budgeted amount—with the board authorizing use of unassigned funds and withheld payments to offset the extra cost.
Management recommended terminating the Landscape Service Agreement with Laz’s Lawn Service, Inc., citing poor performance, and engaging GulfScapes Landscape Maintenance Services as a replacement. The GulfScapes proposal totaled $58,500, approximately $13,000 more than the budgeted $45,000.
The Board discussed using unassigned funds to cover the higher cost and offsetting plant‑replacement expenses by utilizing payments withheld from Laz’s Lawn. On motion by Mr. Blumenthal and seconded by Mr. Schultz, with all in favor, the Board authorized terminating Laz’s Lawn Service and engaging GulfScapes effective immediately. The minutes record that GreenScapes was not an option because it refused to execute the district’s contract.
