Commission authorizes countywide mowing contract after herbicide spraying

Aug 26, 2026

Transportation staff recommended contracting countywide mowing under the awarded annual bid because herbicide spraying timing and in‑house capacity create scheduling constraints; the commission approved issuing a purchase order to the contractor.

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Derek (S6) briefed the commission on the annual mowing bid and the interplay with recent herbicide spraying. He said the contractor approved under the annual bid could begin mowing when the spraying window allowed and that county crews have limited capacity at present. "...go ahead and contract or get approval to to issue a PO for mowing, countywide mowing," Derek said, recommending contracting to meet timing demands.

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