Cut your lawn, or the city of Jackson will do it for you – and make you pay Updated May 07, 2021; Posted May 06, 2021 The City of Jackson cut grass and removed weeds at 490 properties that were not in compliance with the city's lawn mowing ordinance in 2020, it said. (Courtesy of the City of Jackson) Facebook Share JACKSON, MI – The grass is growing, the dandelions are blooming and the city of Jackson is reminding its residents to keep their lawns mowed. City contractors cut the grass and removed weeds at 490 properties in 2020, resulting in $126,591 in fees sent out to residents, city officials said, adding they’d like to see a decrease in fees this year.