Sidewalk replacements in the city shall be made according to the following provisions.
(A) Replacement of a sidewalk across the entire front of a lot is at 50% city’s and 50% property owner’s expense. In the case of residents aged 65 and over, the split shall be 75% city’s and 25% property owner’s, provided that the owner shall also be the resident.
(B) All sidewalks to be so replaced must have the prior approval of the City Engineer in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
(C) Reimbursement shall be made on the basis of the unit cost to the city for sidewalk construction by the contractor annually selected for the work.
(D) Small dangerous sections of sidewalks are replaced at 100% city’s expense as determined by the City Engineer.
(E) The private sidewalk which provides the property owner access from the curbline to his or her house is at 100% of the property owner’s expense, including the maintenance.
(F) New public sidewalk is at 50% city’s and 50% property owner’s expense according to division (C) above.
(G) If a sidewalk, public or private, is disturbed during the course of street construction, it will be replaced at 100% city’s expense.
(H) A sidewalk repair list is kept by the City Engineer and the repair program is organized from this list. Effort is made to establish priority considering the location and condition of the walk.
(I) Sidewalks constructed in new subdivisions adjacent to major streets shall be constructed 100% by the developer.
(J) Special sidewalks for school traffic are installed at 100% city’s expense.
(K) All city participation is dependent upon the availability of city funds.
(1990 Code, § 25-17) (Res. 77-679, passed 8-15-1977)