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Council considers taking ownership of UDOT park-and-ride lots and maintenance responsibilities for new trail segments
Summary
Council members discussed a proposal to accept ownership of state-owned park-and-ride lots and to maintain newly built trail segments adjacent to the highway; staff said ownership would be gifted if the city agrees, but the city must estimate ongoing maintenance, plowing and repair costs and consider staffing or contracting options.
Syracuse City Council discussed whether the city should accept ownership of several state-owned park-and-ride parking lots and assume responsibility for maintenance of trail segments constructed as part of a highway project.
City staff explained the state (UDOT) had indicated the city could take ownership without purchase if the city assumes maintenance responsibility. "If we're going to take over the maintenance, we suggested ... they give us ownership of the parking lot," staff said. Council members noted that the city already performs many of the maintenance tasks — plowing, weed control and garbage pick-up — and that accepting ownership could give the city authority to manage…
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