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Plain City Council hears sidewalk maintenance update; staff recommends shifting funds to heavily trafficked South Chillicothe

Plain City Council · January 13, 2026
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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…

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