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Council debates landscaping contract, litter pickup and tree‑trimming after residents complain city is ‘dirty’
Summary
Councilmembers discussed expanding litter and landscaping services, consolidating responsibilities, and tree‑trimming capacity; staff said contractor trimmed over 2,000 trees and the city increased tree budget from $80,000 to $100,000.
A wide-ranging discussion on citywide landscaping, litter pickup and tree trimming dominated the council’s non‑voting conversation, with council members and residents urging changes to services, contracting and oversight.
Councilwomen and councilmen said parts of the city—overpasses, canals, medians and corridors such as Biscayne Boulevard and Sans Souci Boulevard—need more frequent trash and debris removal. Councilman Burns proposed increasing litter/lawn services; members suggested raising the number of annual service visits above the current 28, with proposals ranging from 30 to 36 supplemental services per year. No formal amendment or contract award occurred; staff was directed to revise the scope and return with a recommended draft.
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