(A) The cost of building sidewalks constructed hereunder, minus $1.00 per square foot, except the cost of construction of intersection corners and crosswalks, which shall be paid by the city by general taxation, shall be paid by special taxation of lots or parcels of land touching upon the sidewalk, in proportion to their frontage, and $1.00 per square foot shall be paid out funds of the city raised by general taxation upon the property and appropriated for streets, alley and sidewalks. The city shall rebate for the replacement of curbs the sum of $2.50 per linear foot to the landowner and shall rebate for the replacement of curb and gutter the sum of $3.50 per linear foot to the landowner.
(B) If the owner of any property in the 100 Block of E. Mason, the 100 Block of W. Mason, the 100 Block of N. Franklin and the 100 Block of S. Franklin, desires to repair or replace the sidewalk on the property, and a cavity exists underneath the present sidewalk, the city will reimburse the property owner up to $1.50 per ton for the necessary fill material.
(C) At intersecting corners where handicapped ramps are required, and removal of existing curb is necessary, the property owner shall be reimbursed $2.50 per linear foot for curb removal. If curb and gutter are removed, reimbursement will be $8 per linear foot.
(D) (1) From time to time, the city may, but shall not be obligated to, budget a sum certain to be used for rebates to property owners for the replacement of sidewalks and for curb cuts at street intersections which border the parkways in conformity with the provisions contained in this Code of Ordinances. Subject to availability of budgeted funds, any property owner desiring to participate in the sidewalk rebate program shall first apply for a permit as required herein and shall also obtain an inspection by the Superintendent of Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks or his or her designee of the proposed sidewalk to be replaced prior to the removal of the existing sidewalk. To assure that the city’s resources are properly allocated, the Superintendent shall have the authority to decide if the proposed sidewalk to be replaced is of such poor condition that replacement and reimbursement from the City Treasury is warranted. If the Superintendent decides that replacement of the sidewalk is warranted, then after completion of the replacement, if done in accordance with the specifications contained herein, the city will rebate to the property owner the sum of $2 per square foot of sidewalk which was replaced.
(2) When the property owner is required to make one or more curb cuts to allow the sidewalk(s) to be accessible to persons with disabilities, then subject to availability of budgeted funds and approval of the Superintendent of Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks or his or her designee, the city shall reimburse the property owner for the actual cost of the sidewalk panel(s) but not exceeding $100 per panel.
('72 Code, § 92.008) (Am. Ord. passed 9-17-79; Am. Ord. passed 8-6-84; Am. Ord. passed 11-3-86; Am. Ord. 95-8, passed 6-5-95; Am. Ord. 96-07, passed 5-6-95; Am. Ord. 99-03, passed 4-19-99; Am. Ord. 00-03, passed 5-1-00; Am. Ord. 09-07, passed 4-20-09; Am. Ord. 10-17, passed 8-16-10)