Council postpones change to sidewalk rebate program after wording and cap concerns

Council members discussed PL 309-26, a proposal to change the sidewalk-rebate policy from a fixed dollar amount to a reimbursement equal to 50% of an approved contractor’s cost per eligible square foot, with a $1,500 per-property cap. The discussion focused on whether the resolution should reference a 'city-approved contractor,' how to avoid double-counting or locking in a city contract rate, and whether homeowners acting as licensed contractors should be eligible.