City of SherwoodSidewalk Repair Assistance Program

CPAWC MeetingNov. 12th, 2015

Some sidewalk tripping hazards are obvious and dangerous!

But even a small uplift can create the same degree of peril.

Injuries can happen and the victim might seek restitution from someone.

Our residents wanted to blame the city & turned to the city leaders.

Assist property owners with logistics & costs◦ City fund pays 50% and

homeowner is billed for 50% Prevent & repair tripping

hazards for public safety Reduce possible litigation Reinforce understanding

of property owners’ responsibilities

Ensure repairs & replacements meet current design standards

The City Council approves the 50-50 cost sharing Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program.

Step 1: Identify the hazards

Over 1700 points of interest evaluated

Trip hazards that measure less than 2” are scheduled for a concrete grinding or shave

Temporary fix Very low cost No tree or root

extraction

Step 2: Measure & prescribe

Trip hazards that measure greater than 2” are scheduled for a remove & replace

More permanent fix More expensive Trees & roots that are

causing the uplift are addressed

Step 2: Measure & prescribe

Step 3: Notify & inform Letters of Notification

sent by Certified Mail to track receipt

Owners given 21 days to return signed agreement opting into the program

Site visits from inspector available upon request

Estimated costs for repairs offeredMost residents are shocked at first, but with clear explanation

of the cost sharing with very reasonable estimated costs, over 95% join the program.

Step 4: Dispatch the contractors

Step 4: Dispatch the contractors

Step 5: Final inspection

A good, clean grinding with no crumbling.

A smooth, broomed finish with no graffiti.

Bills are generated showing the total cost of repairs, the 50% of charges covered by the city & and the remaining balance to be paid

Homeowners have 12 months interest free to pay down the balance

Step 6: Billing

To date only 2 residents in the 3 years of the program have had a lien placed on their property as a result of non-payment

Arborist Inspections at 150 addresses

Over 70 Street Tree Removal Permits pulled

Over 1030 Shaves Nearly 200 addresses

with 1 or more R&R’s Average costs for past 3

years to contractors: $46,803

On schedule to complete final area by June 2016

Statistics to date

City of SherwoodSidewalk Repair Assistance Program

CPAWC MeetingNov. 12th, 2015