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City Parks Realizing Savings

July 28, 2010

If you recall, earlier this year we introduced a pilot rate program for the City parks to help save money and keep the grass alive. Well, after two months (May and June), the results are beginning to come in – and they’re looking pretty good.

It’s been raining quite a bit lately, but June was hot and dry – ideal conditions to test watering efficiency and savings. Through the two months combined, Parks and Recreation realized a savings of more than...more

Hot Days Require Hot Jobs to Stay Cool

July 14, 2010

It never fails. We get a really hot day and someone will ask me, “Hot enough for ya?”...more

The Good, Bad & Ugly of Summer Savings

July 9, 2010

You don't have to reach for the sky to save a fist full of dollars. When it comes to your bottom line, we've got the good, bad and ugly varmints of summer savings right here...more

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