Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair ProgramBotanic GardensAugust 11, 2018

Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair Program OverviewProgram is addressing sidewalks, citywide, that are damaged, uneven, or sloping excessively,

Authorizing lower-cost repair methods such as patching to fill cracks and grinding.

Goal is to ensure our City has a well-maintained sidewalk network and better conditions for travelling.

This program addresses existing sidewalks that present a hazard to members of the public. This program does not address missing sidewalks or gaps in sidewalks – that is being addressed by the City’s Sidewalk Gap Program.

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Inspections begin in Section 1 of Region 1 in mid-August

• Section 1 is roughly bounded by Broadway, 20th

Avenue, Downing Street, and Alameda Avenue• Includes North Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, and Speer

neighborhoods

City inspector will issue notices to property owners and mail a copy to the property owner.

Repair crews begin work 45 days after notices issued

An affordability program will be available to qualifying property owners.

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Process for Single Family Homes, Duplexes, and Individually-Owned Row Homes

DPW will perform formal inspections by 

region

DPW will contact property owners whose sidewalks need repair

Property owners can hire own contractor or 

may be able to complete repairs themselves*

DPW re‐inspects properties to 

determine if issues have been corrected

Property owners may choose DPW’s 

contactor to do repairs based on cost estimate 

provided

* Guide with allowable DIY repairs available

Process for Commercial & Multi-Family Properties

DPW will perform formal inspections by 

region

DPW will contact property owners whose sidewalks need repair

Property owners can hire own contractor or 

may be able to complete repairs themselves*

DPW re‐inspects properties to 

determine if issues have been corrected

* Guide with allowable DIY repairs available

Sidewalk Repair Options

Before                             After

Before                                     After

Mud jackingrepairs tiltedslabs by injectingslurry through adrilled hole to re‐level the grade ofthe walk.

Partial or full replacementre‐pours damagedsidewalk blocks orall sidewalkblocks.

Grinding/shavingrepairs unevensidewalks byremoving aportion of theelevated slab.

Patching to fill cracks: repairsgaps, cracks, &holes by fillingwith a patchingmaterial such asgrout or epoxy.

Flagstone

Flagstone sidewalks exist in varying amounts throughout the City

Work the City will perform includes:• Releveling: where appropriate, the ground beneath flagstone

may be releveled and the intact flagstone put back in place• Removing and replacing damaged flagstone with concrete

(colored concrete, when appropriate)

Note: All property owners have the option to replace damagedflagstone with new flagstone utilizing a private contractor orflagstone company/supplier. This is not a service the Citycan provide.

The City will be reaching out to licensed contractors to see who can help with flagstone and create a list to post on our website.

Trees

The goal of the sidewalk repair program is to find creative solutions wherever possible to address sidewalk safety when the roots of healthy trees are lifting sidewalks.

Options may include going around or over a tree root.

On-call arborist available to Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair Program staff

Region 1 cost estimations for residential and commercial properties

Initial estimate based on a random sample of 100 residential properties and 100 commercial properties

Cost related to tree services pendingResidential Commercial

NO Repairs Required 42% 38%

Less than $1,000 40% 22%

$1,000‐$2,000 11% 23%

$2,000‐$5,000 6% 12%

Greater than $5,000 1% 5%

Affordability Program• The affordability program is based on income levels and household size. It may

provide a discount on repairs and/or an extended repayment option over three (3) years.

• It is available to property owners who qualify and who are using the City to do the repair work (owner-occupied single family homes, duplexes, and individually-owned row homes)

• Once inspections begin, these property owners will be able to visit our website at www.denvergov.org/sidewalkrepair to see if they qualify.

Household Size Discount Extended Repayment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Total Household Income$0‐$29,399

$0‐$33,599

$0‐$37,799

$0‐$41,949

$0‐$45,349

$0‐$48,699

$0‐$52,049

$0‐$55,399

100% N/A

$29400‐$36464

$33600‐$41664

$37800‐$46864

$41950‐$52064

$45350‐$56289

$48700‐$60449

$52050‐$67664

$55400‐$72019

75% Up to 3 years

$36465‐$46999

$41665‐$53699

$46865‐$60399

$52065‐$67099

$56290‐$72499

$60450‐$77849

$67665‐$83279

$72020‐$88639

50% Up to 3 years

$47000‐$58799

$53700‐$67199

$60400‐$75599

$67100‐$83899

$72500‐$90699

$77850‐$97399

$83280‐$104099

$88640‐$110799

25% Up to 3 years

$58800‐$88199

$67200‐$100799

$75600‐$113399

$83900‐$125799

$90700‐$136049

$97400‐$146099

$104100‐$156149

$110800‐$166199

0% Up to 3 years

>$88200 >$100800 >$113400 >$125800 >$136050 >$146100 >$156150 >$166200 0% Not eligible

More Information

Website: www.denvergov.org/sidewalkrepair 311 Hardcopy material available for viewing: Central Library Ross-Broadway Library

Break Out Session

Hazardous Sidewalk

Repair Options

Affordability Program