Board approves $5,000 Safe Step sidewalk contract and schedules additional repairs

Oct 6, 2025

Trustees agreed to commit $5,000 to Safe Step Safe Sidewalk Solutions for grinding repairs in 2026, approved a $1,500 repair near the Legion building, and asked the public-works director to propose sidewalk removal options and cost estimates.

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The Village Board voted to hire Safe Step Safe Sidewalk Solutions for $5,000 to grind and repair selected hazardous sidewalks in 2026, prioritizing the most dangerous sections. Director of Public Works Leitzinger said surrounding communities use the program and recommended starting with a $5,000 commitment; trustees approved the contract on a motion by President McLimans and a second by Trustee Chasity Allen.

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