CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Bid 21-006, 2021 Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance Program, to Schroeder & Schroeder Inc for an amount not to exceed $908,244, plus a 3% contingency (Item 1 of 2)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: William J. Novack, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The other related item on the City Council agenda is:
* 21-0325 Pass an ordinance for the 2021 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program Property Owner's Cost Sharing Program (Item 2 of 2)
The Transportation, Engineering, and Development (TED) Business Group is responsible for the maintenance of the City's sidewalk system. The Roadway Maintenance Improvement Program (MIP) includes projects to maintain roadways and the adjacent pedestrian network. These projects offer a programmatic approach to ensure the City is improving safety concerns and in compliance with ADA standards. Repairs are performed to reduce long term maintenance costs and limit exposure to claims against the City.
Due to ongoing concerns and financial impacts as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, staff is again recommending an extension be granted for due dates for property owner bills generated from this program. The City's typical process is to send bills out to the residents after the work is completed with a 30-day due date. Staff is recommending that the bills go out at the same time but with a 90-day due date. Additionally, the City has again budgeted money in the Social Services Grant (SSG) fund to assist residents in the low-moderate income range with their portion of the sidewalk repair bills.
2020 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program - Cost Sharing Program
The Municipal Code provides a cost sharing policy by which the property owner and the City share the cost for the repair or replacement of sidewalk and curb that meets established criteria. An enabling ordinance is the official mechanism that will provide...
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