Bloomington board commits $5,000 to Safe Step sidewalk repairs and orders local fixes
Trustees approved a $5,000 pilot with Safe Step Safe Sidewalk Solutions to grind and repair dangerous sidewalks in 2026, approved a $1,500 repair at the Legion building, and asked public works to produce a plan and cost estimates for possible sidewalk removal.
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Director of Public Works Leitzinger told trustees the Safe Step sidewalk repair model—focused on grinding hazardous lips first—is used by nearby towns and typically begins with a $5,000 commitment. President Robert McLimans proposed committing $5,000 from the 2026 budget to try the program; trustees voted to hire Safe Step for that amount.
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