HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 04 2025 Item 8.1 - Sidewalk repairFrom:John Doughty
To:Mayor Greg Bozzo
Cc:Brad Kilger; Kim Mancera
Subject:Sidewalk Replacement Item
Date:Monday, August 4, 2025 8:43:42 AM
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Mayor (Council members via BCC):
I received an email over the weekend with questions on the Sidewalk Replacement item
on tonight’s agenda. Brad asked that I share response with each of you as it is likely that
you or constituents may have posed the same questions. Response follows:
Question 1: I can't readily identify the proposed modifications and clarifications on the
updated Annual Sidewalk Replacement Project being presented at Monday's meeting.
Can you please point me in the right direction?
Response: I do apologize for policy document challenge. I started with the revision
marks, but once I started moving things around, it was just impossible to follow. The
most significant change is allowing someone to do the work themselves. The rest is truly
just clarifying and more specificity in the process. We plan to walk through the revisions
at the meeting.
Question 2: On average, what is out of pocket cost for homeowners on large projects?
In the outline provided in the packet, the amount is listed as $2,800.00 but the
presentation also indicates that the city covers gutter and curb (and possibly tree
replacement if tree is city owned). Factoring that in, is it still $2,800.00?
Response: The average cost share for the 87 locations is just short of $3,200. Very few
of the sites include driveway work which keeps the cost share relatively minimal. I
realize $3200 is not a small amount, but compared to $15-$17k overall cost…
Question 3: In the past year, have there been homeowners who have said they are
unable to pay (not those on the lower income PG&E program).
Response: You point out an issue which was not addressed in 2024 regarding “opt out”
option. Staff has proceeded on the basis that opt out was not a choice given that the
program focuses on correcting significant trip/fall hazards and ADA issues. It is a policy
issue which Council may (or may not) wish to discuss on Monday.
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
John
John Doughty | Director
Department of Public Works
7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
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