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II <br /> i <br /> y ' <br /> Sidewalk S fet~ Newsletter Article <br /> Page 2 <br /> December , 1',994 <br /> t <br /> I The ost common problems with existing sidewalks are tripping hazards caused by <br /> sunken, cra ked, or heaved pavement blocks, missing sections, or exposed rough aggregate <br /> due to dis' gration of the surface cement. Sometimes there aze underlying problems that <br /> I4 need to be ~n caze of, such as tree roots pushing up the sidewalk or a leaking water line <br /> i <br /> washing a y',the ground under the sidewalk. <br /> Afte property owners are notified by the City, they have 20 days to correct the <br /> problems. here are several options for fixing deficient sidewalks: property owners can <br /> 'mike their wh repairs; they can hire a private contractor to do the repairs; or they can have <br /> 'thy City do the work. It may be less expensive far property owners to hire a contractor or <br /> 'da the wor themselves. The City's minimum charge for sidewalk construction is $275. The <br /> City's char a for grinding down high spots is $60 per grind. <br /> H 1~1eet, the City's sidewalk inspector, can offer advice on how to make repairs. <br /> He has a li t of repair requirements as well as a list of private contractors available to do <br /> concrete re alt's. The best time to reach Harry is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and 3 to 4:15 p.m., <br /> Monday ough Friday, at 687-5384. <br /> <br /> I <br /> <br /> f <br /> <br /> ~ II <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> ~ i, <br /> <br />