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Council warned of large sidewalk backlog and ADA transition costs during budget review
Summary
Public works staff told council there is an estimated $40 million backlog of sidewalk and ADA compliance work, and outlined a possible cost‑share program with property owners and grant opportunities to address the problem.
Shelton public works staff warned the City Council on June 10 that the city faces a sizable sidewalk and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition backlog and asked council to consider funding approaches as the budget is developed.
Public works presenter Jay Harris said a recent inventory identified widespread sidewalk panel uplift, missing curb ramps and other pedestrian hazards. "We have, like, a $40,000,000…
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