The Baker County Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop on August 5, 2025, focusing on the renewal of the county's lawn service agreement. The current contract, which has been in place for several years, is set to be renewed, and discussions centered on potential changes to the services provided.

Commissioners expressed interest in modifying the existing contract by taking some responsibilities from the commercial lawn service and managing them in-house. This shift is possible due to an increase in adequate staffing, which would allow the county to handle more tasks internally. One specific area of concern mentioned was the time-consuming nature of certain lawn care tasks, prompting the discussion on how to better allocate staff resources.

The county is preparing to bid on the renewed contract within the next 30 days. The current contract stipulates that the lawn service provider must bid on all service locations collectively, rather than selectively choosing which areas to maintain. This ensures a streamlined approach to lawn care across the county.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the county's efforts to optimize its lawn care services while considering cost-effective solutions through in-house management. The next steps involve finalizing the details of the contract and determining the specific services to be retained by the commercial provider versus those to be handled by county staff.