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Receive and File Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Update <br />April 20, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />Artesia Pilar, Pacific Park, and Santa Ana Memorial Park neighborhoods, with project <br />completion in March 2021. <br />In summary, since July 2020, staff has successfully expedited repairs at over 1,060 <br />locations while maximizing the funds available by capitalizing on favorable pricing of <br />existing contracts. Staff utilized cost -saving methods by performing in-house tree root <br />shaving that produced savings of nearly $200,000 and contributed to the repair of over <br />175 additional locations. A long-term dedicated funding source is required to address the <br />large backlog of needed services. Staff will continue to pursue alternative funding sources <br />for concrete sidewalk replacement and has submitted a supplemental budget request for <br />$1 million of General Fund monies for the 2021-22 fiscal year. <br />Concrete Sidewalk Renaim: Fiscal Year 2020121 <br />Locations <br />Curb/Gutter <br />Curb Ramp <br />(Sidewalk Square Feet) <br />(Linear Feet) <br />(Square Feet) <br />1,061 <br />(88,391) <br />2,957 <br />2,430 <br />Concrete Sidewalk Repairs - Fundina: Fiscal Year 2020/21 <br />Project <br />General Fund <br />Special Gas <br />Tax <br />Total <br />July — August 2020 <br />$0 <br />$200,000 <br />200,000 <br />October— December 2020 <br />$500,000 <br />$100,000 <br />600,000 <br />January— March 2021 <br />$500,000 <br />$100,000 <br />600,000 <br />2020/21 Total <br />$1,400,000 <br />When sidewalks are in need of replacement and a funding source is not available, <br />sidewalk offset grinding or temporary asphalt ramping is used to immediately improve <br />conditions. Historically, the lack of a dedicated long-term funding source has created <br />challenges and a backlog of deferred sidewalk replacements nearing 10 years. The <br />current estimated amount to replace all reported damaged sidewalks is over $8 million. <br />As such, when balance is available, staff utilizes the limited amount of Special Gas Tax <br />funds from other roadway maintenance programs to complete small-scale projects. <br />Prioritization of work is focused on areas with the highest concentration of needed repairs, <br />with the future intent of providing proportionate levels of service in each of the City's six <br />Council wards. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />City Council 11 — 2 4/20/2021 <br />