Transportation committee to recommend $81,678 contract for sidewalk replacements; program continues with tree‑management measures

The City of Green’s Transportation, Connectivity and Stormwater Committee on Tuesday reviewed the proposed 2025 sidewalk replacement program and said it will recommend awarding the contract to TNT Landscaping Contractors, the low bidder at $81,678.53, below an engineer estimate of $92,000.

Committee members said the program is a continuation of a pilot passed last year and will target sidewalks with elevation differences of about 1.75 inches (the program threshold was discussed in committee). Staff reported three bids were received and that the low bid came in under the engineer estimate.

City staff described payment options for property owners: participation in the city’s aggregation program, direct payment to the city, or using a private contractor (which requires permitting). Staff said only eight property owners opted to be assessed last year; the total billed to residents for the prior year’s program was $33,698.02, of which $27,607.27 was paid directly by owners and $6,090.75 was assessed and added to property taxes where not paid.

Staff also discussed tree management. Where a tree in the tree lawn caused sidewalk damage, the city maintains a 50/50 cost split for the sidewalk portion and will handle tree removal; staff said root pruning will be used in some cases to preserve trees and that the city’s arborist (Bryce) will be involved in decisions. Councilmembers asked about per‑square‑foot comparisons; staff said this year’s per‑square‑foot contract is about $49 versus $43 last year.

Because the item is on third reading, the committee expects to take a final vote at the regular council meeting; staff noted there is still some related paving work to finish.

What’s next: The committee will forward its recommendation to the full council for final action on R‑38 at the next regular meeting.