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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: November 2, 2009 Stephen L. Hollister, City Manager Uchenna Udemezue, Director.-~ Engineering and Transportation Keith Cooke, Principal SUBJECT PROJECT/PROJECT DESCRI APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL Stephen L. Hollister City Manager LION: RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS -SIDEWALK 09-10, PROJECT NO.09-150-36-289. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION This project provides for the removal of concrete sidewalk and curb tripping hazards at various locations throughout the city. Staff recommends approval of the specifications and call for bids for the subject project. BACKGROUND Property owners are required by both the State Highway Code and San Leandro Municipal Code to maintain the sidewalks along their frontage. The City operates a sidewalk repair program, described in Title 8 of the San Leandro Administrative Code, which provides for the repair of sidewalk damage. Minor defects are ground or patched at no (direct) charge to property owners. Larger defects that require removal and replacement of concrete are the responsibility of the property owner. This contract is for the repair of minor defects. ANALYSIS The City issues an annual construction contract for repair of sidewalks and installation of ramps. The City also identifies potential tripping hazards city-wide. Historically, minor repairs to correct uplifted sidewalk and potential tripping hazards have been made by the City's Public Works Department. Due to time and workforce constraints, Public Works is not able to address the current backlog of tripping hazards. Staff recommends using Transportation Development Act (TDA) Pedestrian Accessibility Improvement Funding to complete a project, which will significantly reduce the number of tripping hazards city-wide.