Adopt-a-Median in Clovis, CA

Each quarter-mile median will cost $2,000 to $5,500 annually depending on the location and greenery. In exchange, two signs containing a donor's name will be placed in medians publicizing the contribution.

The city of Clovis, CA is trying to get community members to adopt medians and defray city costs. The city's landscape maintenance program has been hit hard by budget woes. Three years ago, the city had 18 workers to take care of 180 acres of parks and medians. Today, the city has eight people covering 207 acres, said Luke Serpa, Clovis assistant public utilities director.

With the worsening economy, funds have been slashed by more than $8 million over the past two years. City medians, for the past two years, have been manicured monthly by city workers, but now can only be maintained once a year after the latest cuts. The city needs at least $108,000 a year for median maintenance, Luke Serpa said.

Source: fresnobee.com