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Grounds
The grounds crews are in the Family & Graduate Housing
area almost every day mowing the grass or plowing the snow. Main
walks are plowed by the grounds crew, however, the tenant is
responsible for the snow removal on landings and sidewalks in
front of his/her unit. The grounds crew also cares for all the
trees and bushes in the area and will prune or trim them if
needed.
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Engine Heaters--Vehicles
It is important that only heavy duty, underwriter-approved cords be used for the heaters. Engine heaters blow out fuses in block-wide sections when improper cords are used. Regular extension cords are not safe, neither are multi-plug adapter. To facilitate snow removal for units east of South 15th Street, please keep the sidewalks clear of obstructions and elevate your vehicle heater cord eight feet above the sidewalk. Contact the Grounds Supervisor for information on elevating engine heater cords. Most outlets are controlled by thermostats so they are only activated by colder temperatures (approximately 20 degrees). Engine heaters at 112-119 Julia Martin and Grant-Chamberlain are on thermostats; 101-111 Julia Martin are not on thermostats. Both Branegan and Paisley Courts have mini-breakers on the posts.
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Fences
Fences may be installed around the single dwelling units; however, approval must be received from the Director of FGH before installation. Tenants are required to remove all fencing upon termination of their lease.
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Flowers/Plants
If you plant flowers around your dwelling, please stake off the plants so they are not mowed in their formative stages.
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Garden Plots
Garden plots are available for residents' use west of the Paisley Court apartments, on the corner of West Garfield and South 19th Avenue. Detailed information is included in the April On the Horizon newsletter. Plots will be assigned by number and must be paid in full before they are assigned.
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Lawn Equipment
The Family & Graduate Housing Office has a limited supply of equipment for residents to use in the upkeep of their lawns. Lawn seed, grass, clippers, rakes, lawn mowers, and shovels are available at the FGHO from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Mowing/Watering
Families in the single dwelling units (Westside Houses) are responsible for mowing and watering their own lawns. The grounds crew will mow the large green area behind the units. Tenants assigned to houses are responsible for lawn maintenance. If the lawn is not kept clean and mowed, FGH will clean and mow the yard and the tenant will be billed at an hourly rate.
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Rubbish
All garbage must be bagged and tied. Care should be taken to ensure all garbage is placed inside the garbage dumpsters. Please do not send children who are too small to open the dumpster lids to empty the trash. The occupant is responsible for the disposal of discarded appliances and furniture items too large for the dumpsters. Family & Graduate Housing personnel will remove large appliances and furniture for a fee.
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Storage Sheds
Storage sheds are allowed in the Family & Graduate Housing units east of South 15th Avenue. The sheds must be placed at the rear of the unit near the exterior wall. Please contact the Family & Graduate Housing Office for permission and exact location placement. Storage sheds should be no larger than 8 feet wide, 12 feet long, and 7 feet high at the peak of the gable and neatly painted. If sheds are built, they will need to be painted white or the color of the outside of your house. It is the responsibility of the tenant to remove the shed upon vacating the unit. Please reseed the lawn after removing the shed. Seed can be obtained from the Family & Graduate Housing Office.
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Sprinkler Systems
Please do not let children play with valves on buildings or underground sprinkler systems. Also, residents should advise their children not to move or play with sprinklers. Moved sprinklers have caused damage to other tenant's belongings due to open windows.
Residents may check out a water key for irrigation from the FGHO if they do not have one in their unit.
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