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are never the lowest bidder, because we feel we bid appropriately for the work … We come in and save you guys. This is our second or third time coming in after a failed contract. … We get everything done on time; our work passes, and we never get a full contract." She continued, "We work very hard for you guys, and we do not feel the loyalty in return." THE CONTRACT CHALLENGES Barbetta and Robinson both pulled the JLC Hauling renewal from the board's consent agenda on May 6, citing the fact that it was increasing by $255,645. A staff memo said the extra money was nec- essary because improved calculations of the areas to be mowed in the North Urban Zone had determined the firm was responsible for 115 more acres than the bid originally specified. However, because of unused contingency funds, the memo noted, the funds were avail- able in the county budget; no extra money was needed from the general fund. A county map shows the areas of the mowing zones. Image courtesy Sarasota County Sarasota News Leader May 9, 2014 Page 26