(A) Between April 1 and June 1 of each year, an inspection will be made of all existing public sidewalks. This will include the downtown business district as well as the residential areas. This inspection will be completed by the Sidewalk Committee which is established by action of the City Council at the first Council meeting of each year. The purpose of the inspection will be to determine the need to repair or replace any deteriorated sidewalks shown on the master sidewalk plan as well as to determine which sections, if any, of existing sidewalk not shown on the master plan would be scheduled for removal that year.
(B) In inspecting the city public sidewalks, the Sidewalk Committee will follow sidewalk standards set by Council resolution. The list of sidewalks needing replacement or repair shall be presented to the City Council for approval and procedures for repair or replacement will be commenced as ordered by the City Council. A list of public sidewalks which the Sidewalk Committee feels should be removed will also be presented to the City Council for approval and procedures for removal will be commenced as ordered by the City Council.
(C) Once the inspections and determinations are complete, the repair and replacement work, as well as removal work, will be scheduled for completion during the next 3 to 4 summer months as time permits. All lips will be painted to serve as a warning until repair or replacement occurs. In addition, sidewalk that is scheduled for replacement or removal will be marked with a large “X” across the sidewalk panels that will be replaced or removed.
(D) In addition to the annual spring inspections, the city will investigate any complaints of bad or dangerous sidewalk, and accidents that are reported to the City Administrative Clerk/Treasurer during normal business hours.
(Ord. 105, passed 9-8-1993)