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City staff outlines sidewalk selection process and $2.7M grant constraints
Summary
City staff described how sidewalk projects are chosen — from citizen requests, planning studies and ADA priorities — and explained a $2.7 million 80/20 grant covers hard construction costs only; design, right‑of‑way and utility relocation are not reimbursed.
Jeff, the city’s sidewalks presenter, told the Boerne City Council on April 28 that sidewalk project selection draws from planning studies, citizen requests, staff concerns and the ADA transition plan. He said feasibility screens — right‑of‑way availability, utility conflicts and topography — drive which potential projects are practical to pursue.
Jeff explained the city bundled several shovel‑ready designs and secured a $2.7 million grant for a citywide…
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