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Council reviews sidewalk repairs, bond and CIP funding; staff outlines prioritization and procurement issues
Summary
City staff described sidewalk prioritization arising from a 2021 survey and equity mapping, explained funding from bond and CIP sources for curb ramp upgrades and professional services, and detailed procurement reviews including a good‑faith effort appeal that led to selecting a lower bidder.
Council members pressed staff on three sidewalk contracts pulled from the consent agenda, seeking detail on prioritization, cost estimates, procurement and standards for accessibility.
Environmental and street services staff explained the city completed a 2021 sidewalk survey and created a GIS‑based defect score and a safety/equity prioritization map (FIP zones) used to rank repairs. Staff said the original survey informed a long‑term program and that the next full survey is scheduled for 2027 to assess progress and identify new defects.
On funding, staff said bond dollars are…
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