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After public comment, board approves amended assessment reports for sidewalk inspection and accelerated abatement programs
Summary
Public Works presented revised unpaid-invoice lists for the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program (SERP) and the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program (ASAP). After staff and resident follow-up, the board approved amended assessment reports and removed several properties from assessments.
The Board of Supervisors on May 17 approved amended reports of assessment costs for the city’s Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program (SERP) and the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program (ASAP) after staff met with residents to resolve several outstanding invoices.
Public Works told the board that, of 2,374 invoices issued through SERP, roughly 94% had been paid; the department presented a revised list that removed properties after payments or agreements were reached. The revised SERP report before the board included 55 invoices totaling $154,923.72 (including a 12% administrative fee) after recent adjustments.
For ASAP, the department explained the program’s role in addressing high‑priority blighted properties and reported that a revised list of 26 properties totaling $15,494.08 remained after payment confirmations and negotiated payment plans.
Why it matters: Both programs repair sidewalks and abate dangerous conditions when property owners do not complete required repairs. When the city completes repairs, the cost may ultimately be recovered through assessments recorded against properties; the board’s approval is the step needed to place unpaid assessments on tax rolls when collection is not otherwise achieved.
Public input and departmental response: Several residents testified in the chamber and by phone about invoices issued to current owners for repairs ordered before they bought a property, the quality of repair work, and the notice and billing process. Public Works said staff would meet with constituents outside the chamber to try to resolve remaining disputes; following hallway discussions the department returned with the revised lists.
Board action: The Board accepted the department’s last-minute redactions and approved the two amended reports by roll call (10–0). The department will continue to work with property owners on outstanding issues and, where appropriate, return with further revisions.
Ending: Residents with outstanding invoices were urged to meet with Public Works staff immediately; the department said it will continue issuing updated reports as items are resolved.
