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Council reviews proposed FY2025 sidewalk removal and replacement program, staff to seek RDC funding for downtown segments
Summary
Public works proposed a FY2025 sidewalk removal and replacement scope that targets several downtown blocks—7th Street, 6th Street, Avenue J and Third Street sections—and recommended asking the Rosenberg Downtown Corporation (RDC) to fund an expensive downtown segment on Third Street (K–M). Councilmembers suggested adding a problematic block by a—
City staff presented a proposed fiscal-year-2025 sidewalk removal and replacement program that prioritizes pedestrian safety and connectivity in older downtown and residential areas.
Rico, public-works staff, said the FY2025 budget includes $200,000 for sidewalk removal and replacement. Staff recommended work on sections that include 7th Street (Avenue J to M), 6th Street (I to M), Avenue J (Western Alley toward Ward), Ward Street (J to K), Third Street (K to M), Alamo (F to G) and A Street to Old Richmond connections. Staff identified the Third Street segment between K and M as a particularly problematic downtown block with wide, aged sidewalks that require curb and gutter work and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps; staff recommended the Rosenberg Downtown Corporation (RDC) consider funding that downtown segment from leftover RDC funds.
Councilmembers raised additional trouble spots, including a block near the gas station on 5th Street between Avenue G and 90, and asked staff to provide price estimates and to present the sidewalk scope to RDC. Staff noted some sidewalk work downtown will require additional curb and gutter and ADA ramp construction that may reduce parking spaces.
Council direction and next steps: Councilmembers expressed support for the proposed scope and for staff asking RDC to fund the expensive Third Street downtown segment. Staff will pursue RDC funding for the downtown block, obtain estimates for other requested areas, and return with a formal agenda item once funding and scope are finalized.
