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 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM  
   

[2008 Sidewalk Improvement Program Application]
 
 

INTRODUCTION

In early 2007, the City of Marysville implemented a Sidewalk Repair Program pilot project.  This pilot allowed a sensible and efficient approach to maintaining our City sidewalks.  By identifying areas needing improvement, prioritizing and tracking repairs, the City will be better able to provide for pedestrian safety and reduce property owner liability for trip and fall incidents.  Well maintained sidewalks also improve the appearance of neighborhoods and increase property values.  Based on the citizen response, a new pilot program will be introduced for 2008

By Codified Ordinance, property owners are completely responsible for maintaining the sidewalks adjacent to their property, which includes sidewalks that run along a public street.  However, as part of this pilot program, the City of Marysville is allocating 50/50 matching funds to help repair residential sidewalk sections deemed hazardous, as well as provide for installation of new sidewalks in areas currently without.  This pilot project is available to all residents and businesses located in the City of Marysville.  New construction in subdivisions where sidewalks are required are not eligible for funding.

FUNDS

For 2008, this project will be limited to $10,000 of City funds for a total pilot project amount of $20,000 matching funds work completed.  A maximum of $500 may be directed to each individual property owner's project request:
 
Example:
    1.  $1000.00 of work gets $500.00 match from the City and costs property owner $500.00.  
     
2.  $1500.00 of work gets $500.00 match from the City and costs property owner $1000.00.  
 
3.  $750.00 of work gets $375.00 match from the City and costs property owner $375.00.
 

It is a current estimate that a 4 ft. by 4 ft. section of sidewalk may cost $200.00 to replace.  Thus, each project may include a maximum of about 5 square section of concrete.

QUALIFICATION

To determine if you sidewalk qualifies for repair under the program, a sidewalk is rated on a scale 0 through 5 with 5 representing the most severe damage.  As part of the program, sidewalk sections will be scored 0 through 5 and the individual projects ranked according to the total score.  Sidewalk sections rated 5, 4, or 3 will qualify for repair as funds become available.  Sidewalks rated 0, 1, or 2 will not qualify for matching funds by the scoring will be included to determine rankings for funding.  Property owners whose sidewalks are not selected for repair due to the lack of funding are encouraged to proceed with the project on their own or wait for additional funding.  Reimbursement will not be issued for work completed without prior approval.  Driveway approaches and aprons are not eligible for matching funds.  To determine what priority your sidewalk damage rates, please complete and submit a Sidewalk Improvement Program Application Form.  The form is available in the City of Marysville Engineering Department, 2nd Floor of City Hall located at 125 E. 6th Street, requesting a form via e-mail to tpenhorwood@marysvilleohio.org, or clicking the link at the top of this page.
 
 

Participation

Single Family Residential properties and businesses located in the City of Marysville shall be eligible for participation in this pilot project.  A property owner should complete the following steps in order to gain consideration for matching funds.
   
    1.  Submit a completed Sidewalk Improvement Program Application along with an estimate from a licensed and approved contractor, as well as the required zoning permit application.
 		  
    2.  The City will rate and approve/disapprove the project.  If approved, the City will waive the Sidewalk Permit fee.  The City will assign a deadline for project completion and final payment submission.  If not approved, the project may be resubmitted based on future funding.  The City may waive the Sidewalk Permit fee for qualified projects that do not receive funding but that the property owner proceeds with the project.
 		  
    3.  Upon approval, work may commence.  Once completed, submission of a final invoice of completed work should be submitted to the City.  This invoice should show the completion of the project and the final project dollar amount.  This invoice shall be from the licensed and approved contractor.
 		  
    4.  The approved portion of the project shall be compensated in a 50/50 matching format up to $500.00 in City funds.  The approved amount will then be mailed to the property owner in a timely manner.  The property owner is responsible for payment of the contractor.
 		  
   

This simple process not only allows for reimbursement up to $500.00, but qualified projects also pay no permit fees.  a property owner may use this project annually if their projects are approved and future funding continues.