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West Fargo plans 2026 sidewalk gap project; property owners to receive notices
Summary
The biennial sidewalk gap-filling project (District 6062) seeks to bring ADA continuity to missing sidewalk segments citywide; the city will mail notices to affected property owners and allow them to hire private contractors before the city assesses remaining work.
The West Fargo Special Assessment Commission was briefed June 24 on Improvement District 6062, the city’s biennial program to fill missing sidewalk segments and address ADA gaps.
Purpose and timing: Staff said the program targets locations without continuous sidewalks where pedestrians, especially people using wheelchairs, currently face barriers. The project occurs every two years; staff said the district will be constructed in 2026 and notices will be mailed to affected property owners soon. Property owners may hire local contractors to complete the work prior to construction and be removed from the city project; any remaining unconstructed sidewalks at the end of the year will be included in the final assessment.
Assessment rules and procedure: Staff noted sidewalk assessment rules under the Century Code apply and that the assessment commission will not revisit methodology for this program; costs will be tallied and certified by the City Commission. Staff also clarified a prior website listing used an older district number (6056); the active project number is 6062.
Accessibility and outreach: The city emphasized ADA compliance as a primary driver: “If you’re in a wheelchair going down the street and all of a sudden you hit a gap where it just turns into grass, obviously, a handicapped pedestrian is not able to cross that area,” staff said. Notices will give property owners time to act and hire contractors if they prefer.
Ending: The commission received the informational briefing; staff will mail notices and the City Commission will later certify assessments for any uncompleted segments.
