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Sutherland council adopts clearer sidewalk maintenance code with indemnification clause
Summary
The Sutherland City Council approved an amendment to clarify property owners' responsibility for sidewalks and add indemnification language, following public questions and staff explanation that the change codifies existing common-law duties.
The Sutherland City Council voted Aug. 11 to adopt Ordinance 11-05, amending the city code to clarify abutting property owners' responsibilities for sidewalk maintenance and adding an indemnification provision. The change passed on a roll-call vote after council discussion and public comment.
The ordinance makes explicit that the cost and liability for maintaining sidewalks adjacent to private property rests with the abutting property owner and adds language requiring property owners to indemnify the city if they are sued over sidewalk-related claims. City Attorney Chad Jacobs and Finance Director Tammy Trowbridge told the council the update reflects a recommendation from the…
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