Ward 3 Seniors to Receive Grass Cutting Services via New Agreement
Seniors living in Ward 3 may soon have access to specialized yard maintenance through a proposed agreement between the city and a local community group. Under emergency ordinance 1183-2026, the Department of Aging would partner with the NuPoint Community Development Corporation to launch a Senior Lawn Care Program focused on grass cutting and general lawn maintenance.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Aging to enter into a contract with the NuPoint Community Development Corporation. This program is intended to provide grass cutting and lawn maintenance services to seniors as a public purpose. The initiative would be funded using Ward 3 Casino Revenue Funds.
Who may be affected
- Seniors in Ward 3, who would receive lawn maintenance services
- NuPoint Community Development Corporation, which would provide the services
- Department of Aging, which would oversee the agreement
Status and timeline
September 25, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready."
The proposal follows a trend of using ward-specific casino revenue for local economic and community development projects, similar to recent ordinances for Ward 1, Ward 10, and other areas.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal by reviewing the official record for File No. 1183-2026 at the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Ward number
- 3
- Funding source
- Ward 3 Casino Revenue Funds
Source record
- File
- 1183-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 24, 2026
Official documents
- 1183-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Ward 3 grass cutting 2026 NuPoint
- FINAL VERSION City Record October 9, 2026 Page 60