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I <br /> /I <br /> o,~ irii <br /> i~ '~~ia <br /> Public Works <br /> I Administration <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5262 <br /> PROPER QWNERS REQUIRED TO KEEP SIDEWALKS IN GOOD REPAIR <br /> Loc 1 property owners can protect themselves and the general public by keeping <br /> sidewalks ' font of their property in good condition. The City of Eugene helps property <br /> owners me, t this important responsibility by identifying sidewalk hazards and by providing <br /> information and advice about sidewalk repairs. Property owners are responsible for making <br /> ',required re airs. <br /> <br /> ~ ' ' As art of the ongoing inspection and repair program, sidewalks in the area represent- <br /> ed by the est Drive Citizens Association (the area generally west of Willamette Street and <br /> north of 28 t~venue) are currernly being inspected. Problem areas will be marked with <br /> silver paint ar~d property owners will be notified in early February of the exact location and <br /> nature of th sidewalk problems adjacent to their properties. <br /> Eac year, the City works with property owners in different parts of town to make <br /> sine sidewa ks' are in good repair and safe condition as defined by the Eugene Code. <br /> Identifying idtwalk hazards helps property owners because they are liable for injuries or <br /> damages if e~'sidewalks adjacent to their property are in an unsafe condition. Safe, passable <br /> sidewalks n~;fit pedestrians, people in wheelchairs, joggers, and others who use sidewalks <br /> to travel ar and town. <br /> (more) <br /> ail <br /> <br />