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Council authorizes yard‑abatement contract with Ars Landscaping LLC with capped rates
Summary
Council approved a motion authorizing the mayor to contract with Ars Landscaping LLC for the 2025 yard abatement program and set not‑to‑exceed rates for several services.
Council moved to convert an ordinance item into a motion and then voted to authorize the mayor to contract with Ars Landscaping LLC for the 2025 yard nuisance abatement program. Councilmember King proposed and the council approved specific not‑to‑exceed rates tied to the contract: $33 per household for high‑grass mowing; $33 per hour for shrub trimming; $33 per hour for leaf cleanup; and $33 per hour for debris removal, with work to proceed in accordance with the submitted bids and contract terms.
Housing Department staff confirmed the contractor bid and said the rebid produced more favorable pricing compared with previous years. Councilmembers emphasized the need to address properties with outstanding violations and said the city would notify property owners consistent with existing nuisance procedures.
The motion passed by roll call; the administration will sign the contract and the service department/housing staff will schedule abatement work on properties subject to nuisance action.
