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SECTION 8 <br /> SIDEWALKS <br /> CONSTRUCTION Definition: Sidewalks are defined as a <br /> path or area parallel to the street for <br /> use by pedestrians. <br /> Policy: The City Council shall determine <br /> where sidewalks will be constructed. New <br /> sidewalks must be constructed to meet <br /> city standards = width - 4 ft., <br /> thickness - 4 in., and <br /> strength capacity - 4,000 lbs. per square <br /> inch. It shall be the responsibility of <br /> property owner to keep sidewalks in good <br /> condition as described in the City Code. <br /> Assessable Cost: The assessable cost <br /> equals the entire cost of sidewalk con- <br /> struction, except that the City will pay <br /> for that portion of the sidewalk attrib- <br /> utable to intersections and alley cross- <br /> ings. - <br /> Distribution of Assessments: The total <br /> cost for initial installation of new side- <br /> walks shall be assessed on a front foot <br /> basis. The assessment will be levied on <br /> the property which abuts the sidewalk on <br /> a cost per square foot of sidewalk con- <br /> struction. No credit will be given to <br /> cul -de -sac or irregularly shaped lots. <br /> REPLACEMENT Policy: If a sidewalk is in need of re- <br /> placement, the replacement cost will be <br /> borne by the property owner. <br /> 12 <br />