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Committee hears widespread complaints over sidewalk repairs; board approves assessment list with amendment
Summary
At a Committee of the Whole hearing on sidewalk inspection and repair assessments, residents raised quality and billing problems. Public Works said it would follow up on disputed invoices; the Board approved the department's assessment list after amendments, by a 10— 1 vote.
The Board of Supervisors convened as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday to hear objections to a Department of Public Works report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs. The hearing drew multiple residents who alleged poor workmanship, incorrect measurements on invoices, and billing errors. Many speakers said they had tried to resolve disputes with Public Works but felt their cases were not addressed.
Kristen Lowe, who represented Public Works' Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program, described the program's process: the city inspects sidewalks, notifies fronting property owners of defects, and, if owners do not make repairs, the city performs the work and…
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