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Board raises Bicentennial sidewalk safety; staff blames heavy mower use and thin sidewalks
Summary
Board members flagged cracked and uneven sidewalks around Bicentennial Park and behind the library. Staff explained a heavy slope mower used for steep banks can damage park sidewalks that were not built for vehicle loads and said prioritization and replacement will occur as budget allows.
Board members used the May 12 meeting to call attention to cracked and uneven sidewalks in Oldsmar parks, particularly around Bicentennial Park and behind the library. Parks staff said some damage is caused by a heavy slope mower used to maintain steep banks and that many park sidewalks were constructed thinner than street sidewalks and lack vehicle‑grade reinforcement.
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