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Council discusses sidewalk replacement process, refundable bond and current $2-per-square-foot rate
Summary
Councilors outlined sidewalk replacement procedures including a $1,000 refundable excavation bond and a $2-per-square-foot rate for resident-initiated replacement; staff said documentation will be kept if residents proceed on their own.
Councilors discussed the sidewalk-replacement process and clarified requirements for residents who want to replace sidewalks themselves, including a $1,000 refundable bond and an existing $2-per-square-foot rate for program participation.
Council members said residents who opt to replace sidewalks themselves must obtain an excavation permit and post a $1,000 refundable bond for work in the right of way. The transcript records a current program rate of $2 per square foot; staff indicated the rate and program requirements may need an update but that the city will provide details and measure square footage before billing or applying program costs.
Councilors encouraged residents to meet with public-works staff (identified in the meeting as Walt) to follow guidelines and noted that waiting lists for city-contracted work can be extensive; residents who start work themselves can still file paperwork so the city can track replacements. No formal policy change or vote was recorded.
