10.C.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 05/05/2020
- From:
- Scott Overton, Streets Section Director
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-12: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, temporarily suspending Section 8-01-001-0002 of the City Code pertaining to sidewalks; providing for severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
At the May 5, 2020 Council Meeting:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2020-12 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2020-12 by title only (if approved above)
At the May 19,2020 Council Meeting:
3) Read Ordinance No. 2020-12 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2020-12 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-12
1) Read Ordinance No. 2020-12 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2020-12 by title only (if approved above)
At the May 19,2020 Council Meeting:
3) Read Ordinance No. 2020-12 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2020-12 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-12
Executive Summary:
The recently adopted Ordinance 2020-02 ("Sidewalk Ordinance") outlines the procedures to replace damaged sidewalks adjacent to private property. The Sidewalk Ordinance provides guidance and articulates the financial requirements of adjacent property owners. Commercial property owners are responsible for 100% of the cost to repair/replace damaged sidewalks, while residential property owners can request that the City contribute up to 50% of the cost of repair/replacement. The City contribution is contingent on funding being allocated in the annual City budget.
The Streets Section is preparing to implement the annual Overlay and Chip Seal program, which is set to begin this Summer. Staff has identified portions of adjacent sidewalks in need of repair. Pursuant to the Sidewalk Ordinance, staff is to notify the estimated 250 adjacent property owners of their respective share of the cost to repair/replace the adjacent sidewalks. However, staff also understands that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some Flagstaff residents to experience unexpected economic hardship, which may impact their ability to cover the cost of sidewalk repair/replacement.
This issue was presented to the City Council on April 21, 2020, at which time Council directed staff to come back to Council at a later date with an ordinance that will temporarily suspend the assessment provisions for adjacent property owners for 120 days. The attached ordinance will temporarily suspend Section 8-01-001-0002 of the City Code.
The Streets Section is preparing to implement the annual Overlay and Chip Seal program, which is set to begin this Summer. Staff has identified portions of adjacent sidewalks in need of repair. Pursuant to the Sidewalk Ordinance, staff is to notify the estimated 250 adjacent property owners of their respective share of the cost to repair/replace the adjacent sidewalks. However, staff also understands that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some Flagstaff residents to experience unexpected economic hardship, which may impact their ability to cover the cost of sidewalk repair/replacement.
This issue was presented to the City Council on April 21, 2020, at which time Council directed staff to come back to Council at a later date with an ordinance that will temporarily suspend the assessment provisions for adjacent property owners for 120 days. The attached ordinance will temporarily suspend Section 8-01-001-0002 of the City Code.
Financial Impact:
The Streets Maintenance program is funded with Road Repair Street Safety (RRSS) and Highway User Revenue Funds (HURF) and are currently programmed for the improvement project in the 2019-2020 adopted budget. The sidewalk replacements are to be completed adjacent to the overlay sections and are estimated to impact approximately 250 properties. The entire cost to complete the replacements will be absorbed by the funding budgeted, as has been done historically using RRSS funds to complete the necessary work and deliver the 2020 maintenance program.
Policy Impact:
The City will bear the costs of the sidewalk replacement costs identified in the Streets Maintenance Program for a temporary time period of 120 days.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan, CAAP, and/or Strategic Plan:
Complete infrastructure maintenance and provide for safe pedestrian facilities.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes, it was presented and discussed at the April 21, 2020 work session.
Options and Alternatives:
1. Approve Ordinance 2020-12 as presented.
2. Amend Ordinance 2020-12 to best suit the community needs or desires.
3. Do not Approve Ordinance 2020-12 and continue with the assessment provisions as originally adopted in Ordinance 2020-02.
2. Amend Ordinance 2020-12 to best suit the community needs or desires.
3. Do not Approve Ordinance 2020-12 and continue with the assessment provisions as originally adopted in Ordinance 2020-02.