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Committee renews tallgrass/weed‑cutting contract and asks staff to explore volunteer lawn‑care aid
Summary
The West Chicago Public Affairs Committee approved Resolution 26‑R‑0033 to renew a private‑property tallgrass and weed‑cutting contract and asked staff to return with options for a volunteer or donated‑services program to help elderly or struggling residents avoid fines.
The Public Affairs Committee voted to authorize the mayor to renew a contract with WA Management Inc. for tallgrass and weed‑cutting services under resolution 26‑R‑0033, while directing staff to explore ways to supplement enforcement with volunteer or donated‑services assistance for residents who cannot maintain their lawns.
The motion to approve the contract was made and passed on a roll‑call vote. Staff explained the program is a status‑quo enforcement tool for private properties that exceed an 8‑inch height threshold: the city notifies property owners, and if compliance…
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