ANNUAL CONCRETE REPAIR DESCRIPTION: The annual concrete sidewalk and curb/gutter repair project is intended to address the highest priority repair locations. The primary focus is on the replacement of damaged sidewalks that represent hazards to pedestrians. Staff continually receives complaints from residents regarding cracks or uplifted sidewalks that could cause a trip and fall type accident. This project provides for replacement of cracked or uplifted sidewalks throughout the City that cannot be patched or ground down. It should be noted that the City has accepted responsibility for the repair of concrete sidewalks in the public right of way due primarily to the limited amount of sidewalks in the City. Other cities require property owners repair sidewalks at their expense. COST SUMMARY: Design and Construction $ 150,000 POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES: Capital Projects Fund $ 150,000 IMPACT ON ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION COSTS: Negligible ALTERNATIVES: An alternative would be to allocate a higher or lower amount of funding for this work, however, decreasing the amount would increase the city’s exposure to “trip & fall” claims and require city crews to spend more time making temporary repairs.