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Council approves special charge for new Silvernail Road sidewalk after resident debate
Summary
The Waukesha Common Council approved a resolution to apply a special charge to abutting properties to install sidewalk on a segment of Silvernail Road—from just east of Sussex Lane to the existing sidewalk at University Drive—after public comment and debate over safety, cost and snow removal responsibilities.
The Waukesha Common Council on April 15 approved a resolution to levy a special charge on abutting property owners to install a sidewalk along Silvernail Road from just east of Sussex Lane to where the current sidewalk ends near University Drive.
Why it matters: The city is rebuilding Silvernail Road as part of its 2025 capital improvement plan and is using the occasion to fill key sidewalk gaps. Council members and staff said installing the sidewalk as part of the larger road project saves money compared with building it later, while some nearby residents warned about upkeep and winter hazards.
Brandon (City of Waukesha public works staff) told the council the approved section (shown in staff exhibits as the blue segment) would connect existing sidewalks and…
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