WS - E - Sidewalk Inspection Program - Draft

Repair Process 1. Sidewalks in the inspection zone are inspected in the spring. 2. If sidewalk repairs are needed or a sidewalk is missing, property owners are notified by certified mail, sent a repair permit and given a deadline to construct or repair the sidewalk. There is no permit fee. 3. The City reinspects the sidewalk upon completion of the repair. 4. All construction or repairs of sidewalks should follow the City’s specification listed on the Sidewalk Construction Repair Permit that was mailed to them. All property owners should view the specifications. Repair Process if not completed by the deadline  The property is placed on an assessment project list.  The sidewalks are repaired the following spring by a contractor hired by the City  The property owner still has to pay for the repair. The cost of the repair is based on the bid price and will be applied to their property taxes. Property owner will have a final opportunity to pay for the repair before it is applied to their property taxes.