The Cheney City Council approved the Sidewalk Installation/Replacement Program for 2015.
The purpose of this policy is to assist homeowners with the installation of new sidewalks that connect to existing sidewalks as well as replacing sidewalks in disrepair.
Criteria for consideration of
a sidewalk grant:
Click here for a sidewalk grant application
form.
The City of Cheney will reimburse
property owners for half (1/2) the cost of public sidewalk, located in the
street easement, installation/replacement up to $500.00 per building lot
frontage.
Reimbursement
will occur based measurements determined by the City at a cost of $2.50 per square foot. Measurements will be rounded to the nearest
foot.
Landowners may
receive only one grant in 2015 Sidewalk
replacements will receive priority and awarded funds first.
Grants will be
awarded on a first come basis. The City
reserves the right to prioritize some replacements based on severity and need
for replacement.
Requests in 2014
not funded may receive priority for 2015 if the program continues.
If funds are
available after all replacement requests have been filled, new sidewalks will
be considered on a first come basis.
New sidewalks
must link to existing sidewalks.
Sidewalk
construction must comply with Cheney city codes regarding specifications for 5’
sidewalks.
The City will pay
for the installation of ADA
approaches on corner lots and make those arrangements.
A permit is
required for sidewalk installations and must be approved by the City building
inspector.
Applications must
be received at City Hall by October 1, 2015 for consideration.
Construction must
be completed by December 15th, 2015 to receive payment.
Payment will be
made by check on the regular payment schedule for the City.
The City of Cheney reserves the right
to refuse projects based on condition of the sidewalk.
All bad sections
or the entire sidewalk must be included in the application.
