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Presentation: Sidewalk Gap Program Update
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Issue/Request:
Presentation: Sidewalk Gap Program Update
Key Points:
• Review the Sidewalk Gap Program
• Discuss Sidewalk Gap Program Prioritization (Project Location Priorities)
• Present Conceptual Sidewalk Gap Phase 3 Project
Background:
Sidewalk Gap Program discussions were held annually with the Public Works Committee (PWC) and City Council from 2020 to 2024. The discussions included a presentation of sidewalk inventory, past project prioritization guidance, and an updated methodology for project identification that was supported by staff and elected officials at that time. Additional annual presentations to the PWC were shared annually, including last year, to provide program project/phasing status, funding status of the program and reaffirm the updated gap project prioritization criteria and methodology.
The Sidewalk Gap Program is supported by Citizen Surveys, Ignite! Strategic Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Livable Streets Policy. Funding for the Sidewalk Gap Program was approved by voters in the 2017 CIP Sales Tax and 2023 No-Tax Increase Bond Issues.
Following the guidance of updated prioritization factors, the FY22-23 Sidewalk Gap Program was developed, bid and awarded in 2023. Construction of that work was completed. In preparation of the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and next the Sidewalk Gap Program bid package, City staff desires to discuss the program with the currently elected officials.
This presentation will again review program history, prioritization guidance, and construction completed in 2023. The presentation will also review recent public input, Council guidance, funding constraints, and the proposed areas of work for the upcoming Phase 3 of Sidewalk Gap design and construction.
Presenter
Erin Ralovo, PE, PTOE, Senior Staff Engineer