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River Ridge board terminates Laz’s Lawn, hires GulfScapes amid higher cost
Summary
Citing poor performance, the River Ridge CDD terminated Laz’s Lawn Service and engaged GulfScapes Landscape Maintenance Services at $58,500, about $13,000 over budget; the board authorized using unassigned funds and withheld payments to cover the difference.
The River Ridge Community Development District voted unanimously on Nov. 19 to terminate its landscaping contract with Laz’s Lawn Service, citing poor performance, and to engage GulfScapes Landscape Maintenance Services at a proposed contract amount of $58,500.
Mrs. Adams explained GulfScapes' proposal is approximately $13,000 higher than the $45,000 budgeted amount. The board discussed offsets including using unassigned funds and applying payments withheld from Laz’s Lawn to cover plant replacement costs. On motion by Mr. Blumenthal and seconded by Mr. Schultz, the board authorized terminating Laz’s Lawn Service and engaging GulfScapes effective immediately.
Staff were directed to finalize and execute the agreement and manage contract transition tasks, with financial adjustments to be reflected in future statements.
