The City of Wood Dale has initiated a Senior/Disabled Grass Cutting Program with the purpose of assisting those in the community who need grass cutting services that do not have the means of completing it on their own. The program will be limited based on available funds and will be on a first come first serve basis for those that qualify.

Grass cutting services will begin on or about the middle of April and will continue to mid-November. Grass cutting services will occur on a weekly basis unless conditions warrant an extension of time between visits at the discretion of the City.

Cost 
The City will subsidize the cost per visit price of approximately $15.00. 

Criteria 

Criteria
SENIOR PROGRAM	DISABLED PROGRAM
Over 65 Years of Age Proof of age is required.	Disabled Status  Provide copy of Secretary of State Disability placard or other proof of disability.
Applicant Must Provide copy of most recent tax bill.	Applicant Must Provide copy of most recent tax bill.
Applicant Annual Household Income Must be Less Than $65,000 Provide copy of latest income tax return.	Applicant Annual Household Income Must be Less Than $65,000 Provide copy of latest income tax return.
Household does not have any other able person to cut the grass.	Household does not have any other able person to cut the grass.

 

Spring Cleanup.  
This will include a standard spring cleanup of leaves, twigs, branches, debris, etc. that has accumulated on the property over the winter months. The contractor will be responsible to blow debris away from the house, out of landscaping beds, and remove from the property.

Cutting of grass. 
This will include standard lawn mowing of the property, regardless of size. The contractor shall utilize grass clipping collecting mowers, but grass clippings may be mulched into lawn.

Edging of hardscape. 
This will include edging/weed whipping along any hardscape including but not limited to sidewalk, driveway, patio, etc. This does not include edging of landscaping beds, tree mulch rings, or other soft scape features.

Fall cleanup. This service will include a standard fall cleanup of leaves, twigs, branches, etc. that have accumulated on the property over the summer/fall months. The contractor will be responsible to blow debris away from the house, out of landscaping beds, and remove from the property. This will be done after grass cutting is complete and scheduled with the Public Works Department. It is anticipated that this work will be completed during the last two weeks of November.

This service DOES NOT include fertilizing, trimming of bushes, trees or other plants, watering or pulling of weeds.

Review and return the application packet to the City of Wood Dale Public Works Department.  Applications  should be received on or before April 1.

Residents will need to provide most recent tax bill or social security statement to verify income. Applications will be accepted on first come-first serve basis until available budget is met.

Senior/Disabled Grass Cutting Assistance Program Flyer

 For additional questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (630) 350-3530.