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City of SherwoodSidewalk Repair Assistance Program
CPAWC MeetingNov. 12th, 2015
Some sidewalk tripping hazards are obvious and dangerous!
But even a small uplift can create the same degree of peril.
Injuries can happen and the victim might seek restitution from someone.
Our residents wanted to blame the city & turned to the city leaders.
Assist property owners with logistics & costs◦ City fund pays 50% and
homeowner is billed for 50% Prevent & repair tripping
hazards for public safety Reduce possible litigation Reinforce understanding
of property owners’ responsibilities
Ensure repairs & replacements meet current design standards
The City Council approves the 50-50 cost sharing Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program.
Step 1: Identify the hazards
Over 1700 points of interest evaluated
Trip hazards that measure less than 2” are scheduled for a concrete grinding or shave
Temporary fix Very low cost No tree or root
extraction
Step 2: Measure & prescribe
Trip hazards that measure greater than 2” are scheduled for a remove & replace
More permanent fix More expensive Trees & roots that are
causing the uplift are addressed
Step 2: Measure & prescribe
Step 3: Notify & inform Letters of Notification
sent by Certified Mail to track receipt
Owners given 21 days to return signed agreement opting into the program
Site visits from inspector available upon request
Estimated costs for repairs offeredMost residents are shocked at first, but with clear explanation
of the cost sharing with very reasonable estimated costs, over 95% join the program.
Step 4: Dispatch the contractors
Step 4: Dispatch the contractors
Step 5: Final inspection
A good, clean grinding with no crumbling.
A smooth, broomed finish with no graffiti.
Bills are generated showing the total cost of repairs, the 50% of charges covered by the city & and the remaining balance to be paid
Homeowners have 12 months interest free to pay down the balance
Step 6: Billing
To date only 2 residents in the 3 years of the program have had a lien placed on their property as a result of non-payment
Arborist Inspections at 150 addresses
Over 70 Street Tree Removal Permits pulled
Over 1030 Shaves Nearly 200 addresses
with 1 or more R&R’s Average costs for past 3
years to contractors: $46,803
On schedule to complete final area by June 2016
Statistics to date
City of SherwoodSidewalk Repair Assistance Program
CPAWC MeetingNov. 12th, 2015