Board adopts public‑works sidewalk assessment report; three properties continued for review

The Board of Supervisors adopted the Department of Public Works’ report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs completed under the city’s sidewalk inspection and repair program, and approved placing outstanding unpaid invoices on property tax rolls, while agreeing to continue three properties for further review.

Public Works reported inspections and notices issued across 90 city blocks between March 2007 and May 2008: 1,083 notices were issued, city repaired 697 properties and recovered approximately $441,000 from owners who paid invoices. A remaining set of 40 properties had unpaid invoices totaling $39,163.30, which the department asked the board to place as assessments on property tax bills.

A representative for one property at 969 Hyde Street objected to a tree‑trimming charge billed at $1,100 per tree and said the trees had been trimmed previously; he asked the board to remove that cost. A separate inquiry was raised about 250 Clement Street where a property owner said a tree well had been filled with concrete before the owner could plant a replacement tree.

The board adopted the bulk report but agreed to continue (defer) the three properties (969 Hyde, 242 Fifth Avenue and 250 Clement Street) for further inquiry and directed Public Works staff to meet with the property owners to resolve billing questions. The remaining assessments were ordered placed on property tax rolls per the department’s request.