Assessment district landscaping costs
Summary
Councilmember Cabrera questioned the ~$367,000 annual contract with JSA for landscape maintenance in east-side improvement districts, saying the area looks poorly maintained, and asked for a detailed service report.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $367,000 annually, rising toward $400,000 with new areas added.
East-side residents in improvement districts who fund the service.
Residents who feel the service quality doesn't justify the cost.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Regular City Council Meeting — August 12, 2026
Councilmember De La Hoya pressed staff on the $472,506 landscape contract — money paid by district residents, not the city — noting costs have grown nearly $95,000 in a year. Staff committed to a savings plan within a month, including converting green areas to desert landscaping.
Work Session — May 11, 2026
Councilmember Cabrera questioned the ~$367,000 annual contract with JSA for landscape maintenance in east-side improvement districts, saying the area looks poorly maintained, and asked for a detailed service report.
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