Tempe rolls out landscaping referral program

by Amanda Goodman

azfamily.com

Posted on February 9, 2015 at 6:45 PM

Updated yesterday at 11:17 PM

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The City of Tempe is rolling out a new program it says will help residents win the war on weeds in their yards.

It's called Tempe Landscape Referral.

"The City uses its, basically, bulk purchasing ability to get you the best rate possible," said city council member Kolby Granville.

Using that power, the City of Tempe has contracted with three landscaping companies to offer discounted rates for basic yard upkeep.

"You contract with them, they do the work. You pay on a monthly basis: $35 a month for the front yard and $70 a month during the summer months," Councilor Granville said.

Each company has been pre-screened and has agreed to a pre-negotiated price. That's the extent of the City's involvement unless a dispute arises.

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