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Council approves $50,000 sidewalk repair agreement with Safe Step LLC
Summary
City staff outlined a prioritized sidewalk repair plan and the council approved contracting Safe Step LLC for work not to exceed $50,000; the program remains a 50/50 cost share with homeowners.
The council approved a Safe Step LLC proposal for 2026 sidewalk repairs with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $50,000. Public works staff (Ella) described this year’s priority areas and said the city establishes an internal $40,000 cap for the vendor so staff can evaluate grinding vs. remove‑and‑replace work as bids are finalized.
Ella told the council the program is a standard 50/50 cost‑share with homeowners and that letters to affected property owners identify the scope, estimated cost and an option to self‑perform or make alternate arrangements. “This is a fiftyfifty cost share,” Ella said.
Councilors asked about communication to residents and whether opening the program to general calls would exceed budget; staff said outreach and first‑come, first‑served handling would be used if additional owner requests arrive. The motion to approve the Safe Step proposal passed on a voice vote.
Staff said the work yields cost savings compared with full remove‑and‑replace and that the company’s survey work saves staff time on measuring and bidding.
