(A) There is established the Sidewalk Matching Funds Partnership Program and Fund.
(B) The Clerk-Treasurer is directed to deposit general tax revenues which have been received and appropriated into this fund, which shall be known as the City of Berne Residential Sidewalk Matching Funds Partnership Fund.
(C) Moneys appropriated into the fund shall be used and expended as matching funds for the reconstruction of sidewalks and curbs abutting city streets in the city, pursuant to the program requirements as hereafter set out. The matching fund grant of the city shall not exceed 50% of the total material and labor costs for the removal, excavation and reconstruction of the sidewalk, curb and driveway. This matching fund limitation shall not, however, be applicable for any additional improvements beyond the lot lines of the property owner and located on city rights-of-way. No sidewalks, curbs or driveways shall qualify for this program, and matching funds that are used primarily for commercial, business or industrial purposes. Property owners shall be eligible for this program only to replace, repair and reconstruct existing sidewalks, benefitting residential real estate.
(D) To qualify for a matching fund award, a property owner of residential real estate shall apply to the Street Department on forms made available by the Street Department. All work done and materials furnished under the Sidewalk Matching Funds Partnership Program shall be done and furnished by the Street Department and/or the winning bidder on the city's annual curb and sidewalk replacement bid.
(Ord. 483, passed 2-28-00)