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2024 Sidewalk Improvements

(includes Downtown Brick Replacement - Stage 1)

Project Description: This annual project involves primarily the replacement of defective and deteriorated sidewalk and the upgrading of sidewalk ramps to current ADA standards.  Deteriorated curb and gutter may also be replaced as part of this project.  The locations vary and are generally selected by City staff based resident feedback, overall condition, and level of use.  The ADA sidewalk ramp upgrades typically coincide with the locations of upcoming Street Enhancements.

This year, in addition to various spot sidewalk and curb and gutter repairs throughout the City, the sidewalk ramps on 5th Street SW at 7th Ave SW and at Johnson Ave will be upgraded to current ADA standards ahead of planned Street Enhancements. 

Also included with these sidewalk improvements will be Stage 1 of the Downtown Brick Replacement Project.  This project involves the removal of the deteriorating brick pavers in the downtown sidewalk along State Hwy 13 and replacing them with standard concrete.  Work on Stage 1 will be limited to the east side of State Hwy 13 between Elm Ave and just north of the RR tracks.  Please click on the map below to view the expected locations of all 4 Stages (2024 - 2027) of this project:

Downtown Brick Paver Replacement Project Stages

In order to limit overall disruption, the brick paver replacement work will also be phased as shown in the project plans link below:    

2024 Sidewalk Improvements Project Plans

Project Status: On April 11th two (2) bids were received with the lowest bid received from Steve James Excavating Inc. in the amount of $137,894.05.  On April 16th the project was awarded and construction is expected to take place between May and August.  The work on 5th Street SW is to be substantially completed by July 12th with the rest of the work to be substantially completed by August 30th.  Final completion (restoration and seeding) is to be completed by September 13th.

Project Costs & Funding: A total of $150,000 in Streets Capital has been budgeted for this project ($75,000 for the sidewalk improvements and another $75,000 for the downtown brick replacement).  City staff completed project design and will perform project inspection.  This project will not be assessed to adjacent properties.