New Senior Lawn Care Program Coming to Ward 1
Senior residents in Ward 1 will soon have access to specialized yard maintenance services through a new partnership between the city and a local nonprofit. Under emergency ordinance 743-2026, the Director of the Department of Aging is authorized to contract with the Famicos Foundation to provide a Senior Lawn Care Program. This initiative focuses on providing grass cutting and general lawn maintenance to support elderly residents in the community.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Department of Aging to enter into an agreement with the Famicos Foundation to implement the Senior Lawn Care Program. The program is funded through Ward 1 Neighborhood Equity Funds and is designed to provide grass cutting and maintenance services.
Who may be affected
- Ward 1 residents, specifically seniors eligible for the lawn care program
- Department of Aging
- Famicos Foundation
Status and timeline
- July 9, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- July 24, 2026: The ordinance was included in the City Record as passed.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for File No. 743-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Target Ward
- Ward 1
- Funding Source
- Ward 1 Neighborhood Equity Funds
- Service Provider
- Famicos Foundation
Source record
- File
- 743-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026