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Plain City Council hears sidewalk maintenance update; staff recommends shifting funds to heavily trafficked South Chillicothe
Summary
Council was told Zone 1 sidewalk shaving fixed 99 hazards restoring about 2,500 sq ft and that replacement would have cost roughly $30,000. Staff proposed diverting part of the $25,000 annual budget to begin Zone 3 work on South Chillicothe Street instead of resurfacing in front of the library.
Plain City Council on Jan. 14 heard an update on the village’s sidewalk maintenance program and a staff recommendation to reallocate this year’s maintenance funds toward more heavily used blocks.
Presenter Miss Lofton told council the Zone 1 maintenance program completed "99 sidewalk shaving repairs" that restored about 2,500 square feet; she said replacing those panels would have cost "in the $30,000 range." Lofton outlined two alternatives for the $25,000 annual program: complete Zone 2 resurfacing, which includes panels in front of the Plain City Library, or divert some funds to start Zone 3 work on South Chillicothe Street and portions of West Avenue because those sidewalks are in worse condition and see heavier traffic.
Lofton said the sidewalk shaving line item for the current work is $8,200 and that precision-safe sidewalks (the contractor) will assess Zone 3 while completing Zone 2, allowing the village to act quickly in early spring. "This area on South Chillicothe is in really, really pretty bad shape, and it's heavily trafficked," Lofton said, arguing for the upfront investment rather than resurfacing the library area now if a streetscape project there is likely in the next three to five years.
Council members discussed mobilization efficiencies if nearby stretches are evaluated together and whether to increase the yearly allocation. One council member said they would be open to drawing additional funds if needed to address older neighborhoods faster.
The presenter said staff will evaluate the identified hazard locations (including roughly 106 hazards through the Willow Bend area, Main Street and Jefferson Avenue), return with a final budget recommendation if additional funds are required, and coordinate outreach with property owners about options for brick sidewalks where present.
The council did not take a formal vote on changing the appropriations at this meeting; staff will follow up with a budget proposal if they recommend increased spending.
