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Receive and File Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Update <br />April 20, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />6 <br />4 <br />8 <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 Repairs: Fiscal Year 2020/21 <br />Locations <br />(Sidewalk Square Feet) <br />Curb/Gutter <br />(Linear Feet) <br />Curb Ramp <br />(Square Feet) <br />1,061 <br />(88,391)2,957 2,430 <br />Concrete Sidewalk Repairs - Funding: Fiscal Year 2020/21 <br />Project General Fund Special Gas <br />Tax <br />Total <br />July – August 2020 $0 $200,000 200,000 <br />October – December 2020 $500,000 $100,000 600,000 <br />January – March 2021 $500,000 $100,000 600,000 <br />2020/21 Total $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.