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Borough outlines phased sidewalk program with ADA ramps, bids and reimbursement limits
Summary
Indiana Borough staff told council letters are ready and the first sidewalk bid round will include about 12 ADA ramps; members discussed gaps near railroad right-of-way, reimbursement limits tied to CDBG rules and a three-year funding timeline.
Borough staff reported to Indiana Borough Council that the sidewalk replacement program will begin as a phased pilot, with letters to affected property owners prepared and the first bid package including approximately 12 ADA ramps in designated areas.
Staff said the project will be put out to bid and that the initial round is intended as a test: contractors will submit unit-price bids and the borough will evaluate how many properties qualify for full reimbursement versus a 50% reimbursement through the funding program. Members noted a three-year limit on using the allocated funds and discussed breaking work into “digestible” phases rather than dozens of tiny bids so the borough can track eligibility and maximize the grant benefit.
Council members raised accessibility concerns where sidewalks stop near railroad-owned parcels in areas such as Water Street and parts of the fourth ward; staff noted that railroad ownership (Norfolk Southern) and right-of-way regulations may limit immediate sidewalk placement and that the borough will research ownership and maintenance responsibilities.
What’s next: staff will finalize bid specifications, consult the borough engineer on realistic construction timelines, and send letters to property owners prior to advertising the first bid package.
