(a) The Village may grant property owners 50% of the cost for the repair and/or replacement of a public sidewalk.
(1) The Village will act as the project manager for sidewalk repair or replacement projects and will obtain quotes from approved contractors for any work to be done to ensure the highest quality at the best price.
(2) Landowners may have the option of paying the Village directly for their share of the project or it can be assessed on their individual property taxes.
(b) Property owners who wish to contract directly for sidewalk repair/replacement or complete the work themselves must adhere to Attachment A - Sidewalk Program Specifications. These projects are eligible to receive 25% of the total cost reimbursed by the Village, should reimbursement funds be available, upon satisfactory completion to be determined by the Village Administrator, or designee.
(1) Property owners requesting to be reimbursed for directly contracted work or work completed by the property owner must contact the Village Administrator prior to beginning any work. If reimbursement funds are available the Village Administrator will notify the property owner that, pending a satisfactory final inspection, they may eligible for reimbursement and may begin sidewalk work.
(2) Property owners must be able to provide original invoice and proof of payment or itemized receipts showing materials used in construction or repair of sidewalk. All information must be provided to the Village Administrator in advance of reimbursement by the Village. All sidewalks must receive a satisfactory final inspection before any funds are reimbursed to the property owner by the Village.
(Ord. G-9-18-1. Passed 9-10-18.)