03/10/2020 Ordinances 9764I '
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ORDINANCE NO. 9764
An ordinance to amend Chapter 32 of Grand Island City Code; to add Sections
32-86 thru 32-92; to clarify and/or make general corrections to various code sections, to repeal
any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY� OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
Article X. Sidewalk Assistance Program
§32-86. Purpose.
The Sidewalk Assistance Program is established to repair displaced, broken, and/or ADA
deficient sidewalks in the public right of way and to construct segrnents of sidewalks to fill in the
network along streets within the City of Crrand Island. The City shall be responsible for
installation and repair of ADA-compliant corner ramps.
§32-87. Eligible Properties.
Eligible properties for assistance are limited to existing owner-occupied single family
dwellings. Sites located upon or adjacent to new developments and/or new construction shall not
be eligible for this program.
§32-88. Reimbursement Rate.
Owners of eligible properties may be eligible for reimbursement funds at a rate equa.l to
fifty percent (50%) of the amount the City would pay for the same or similar work based upon
recent bids obtained by the City. The rate will be published yearly by the City Public Works
Director.
§32-89. Reimbursement Fund.
The yearly funding for the Sidewalk Assistance Program shall be set by the Grand Island
City Council as part of the yearly budget. Reimbursement for eligible properties shall only be
available up to the amount budgeted for the fiscal year. No reimbursements will be made after
the budgeted amount has been expended for the fiscal year.
§32-90. Homestead Ezemptions.
Properties with a valid Homestead Exemption approved by the Nebraska Department of
Revenue may be eligible for up to one hundred percent (100%) reimbursement.
Approved as to FormA
March 9, 2020 � City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 9764 (Cont.)
§32-91. Reimbursement Request.
Property owners shall request reimbursement under this program prior to any work being
done. Requests shall be made to the Public Works Department for the City of Grand Island on a
form provided by the City.
After submittal of the request, the Public Works Director, or designee, will inspect the
site and determine what work is needed. Only work deemed needed by the City will be eligible
for reimbursement. The Public Works Director, or designee, will inspect the work as it
progresses and assess the work upon completion. Only work completed and approved by the
Public Works Director shall be eligible for reimbursement.
§32-92. Prioritization of Work.
The Public Works Director shall have sole discretion for prioritization of work under this
program so as to optimize the effectiveness of this program. Work shall be handled in the order
it is identified except that the Public Works Director may give higher priority to sidewalks based
upon condition and/or pedestrian traffic volume or character.
SECTION 2. Any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: March 10, 2020.
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Ordinance No. 9764 was approved on first reading only at the Ma.rch 10, 2020
City Council meeting.
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