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Council confirms sidewalk grant offering up to $1,000 and discusses contractor list
Summary
Council members confirmed the city’s sidewalk grant program remains active and offers up to $1,000 (or 50% of the cost). A council member suggested creating an opt‑in list of licensed contractors to recommend to residents using the program.
A council member asked whether the sidewalk grant program remains in effect; the chair confirmed the program is still active and that the city has set aside funding. The chair explained the program "offers up to 1000 dollars" and clarified earlier in the exchange that the program provides either $1,000 or 50% of the cost, whichever applies.
Council members discussed whether the city could maintain and distribute a list of licensed contractors who opt in to be recommended to residents seeking sidewalk repairs. A council member suggested asking licensed contractors if they want to be placed on the list to encourage them to remain licensed and make it easier for residents to find vetted contractors. The chair said staff can provide such a list but noted caution in presenting any list as an "approved list" to avoid complaints from contractors who are omitted. No formal vote or policy adoption on creating the contractor list was recorded in the transcript.
