The money raised by the fee is used to fund recurring community enhancement and beautification activities as well as 1-time programs which include:

• Matching fund program for dumpster enclosures (more information to come)
• Mowing and trash pick-up
  • Increases the number of trash pick-ups and mowing along IH-35 and city right-of-ways, as well as in parks and other City common areas
• Improving beautification on public right of ways with landscaping
• New street and sidewalk sweepers for Downtown
• Installation of additional animal proof recycling and trash containers for parks
• Supplies and equipment for a neighborhood beautification trailer
• 2 full-time Code Compliance Officers
• 1 full-time Horticulturalist
• 2 full-time Community Enhancement Techs