An ordinance was approved to appropriate $11,491 from District 21 Neighborhood Development Funds to the Public Works department for clearing and beautification projects. These projects will focus on Lucas Avenue and Durrett Lane, aiming to cut and clean up vegetation, perform forestry mowing, flush stumps below grade, and apply herbicide spray. The initiative seeks to prevent trash accumulation and deter homeless encampments, improving the aesthetics and safety of the neighborhood. Bob Ray Company Inc. will carry out the work under Public Works' oversight.