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Council directs sidewalk repairs be prioritized by public safety; LMI-funded work to follow procedures
Summary
City staff asked how to handle Region 12 LMI dollars for sidewalk repairs. Council prioritized public‑safety repairs first and directed staff to either bid city work or allow qualifying homeowners to submit contractor bids for reimbursement ($3/sq ft), with a 25% administration fee if the city performs the work.
Denison City staff sought direction on using Region 12 LMI funds for sidewalk repairs and how to handle city‑responsible segments. Staff reported two of three applications were approved to use LMI dollars and asked whether the council wanted the city to bid and perform the LMI and city sidewalk work or require property owners to obtain bids for reimbursement.
Council members prioritized repairs that are public‑safety hazards over those motivated only by compliance or convenience. “I want our funds to go focus toward public safety first,” a council member said. Under the existing policy discussed, qualifying low‑to‑moderate‑income property owners who do the work themselves can be reimbursed $3 per square foot; if the city hires contractors and replaces sidewalks using LMI funds, the policy calls for a 25% administrative fee to cover billing and administration and a 30‑day payment window for property owners (with unpaid amounts certified to property tax rolls after that period).
Council directed staff to proceed with a safety‑first prioritization and clarified that city staff would file nuisance notices for noncompliant owners before placing work on the city’s program. Staff will return with a schedule of prioritized work and a recommendation on whether to bid city work or process owner bids for reimbursement.
