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at the time of inspection. 3. Sidewalk/trail replacement and repair policy Upon completion of the initial sidewalk/trail survey, the Director of Public Works shall establish a replacement and repair schedule. 1bis schedule is subject to modification based both on sidewalk/trail conditions and the availability of resources for sidewalk/trail replacement and repair. The sidewalk/trail replacement and repair schedule will: A. Divide the City into sections or otherwise prioritize replacement of the sidewalks/trails identified as needing replacement or repair so all sidewalks/trails identified in the initial sidewalk/trail survey as needing replacement or repair are replaced or repaired by (date). B. Take into consideration and weigh the following factors: I. Sidewalk/trail location and amount of pedestrian traffic 2. Proximity of sidewalk/trail identified as needing replacement or repair to other sidewalk/trails also needing replacement or repair 3. The nature and severity of the condition needing replacement or repair 4. The City's budget for replacement or repair of sidewalks/trails 5. Whether or to what extent the cost of repair can be recovered from adjacent property owners, and when it is determined that the adjacent property owner is responsible, the responsible owner shall be notified to correct the problem as required in the City Code section 93.01 subsection I(C) and/or relating to nuisances. When complete replacement is indicated, the City should follow the procedure for special assessment of improvements. 6. Availability of employees, equipment, and other resources for sidewalks/trail replacement or repair 7. Public safety 8. History of prior accidents or complaints 9. Schedules of independent contractors and work necessary to prepare bids and bid specifications if work is to be performed by independent contractors 4. Sidewalks/trail maintenance policy City employees will be responsible for removing snow from sidewalks/trails that abut City- owned buildings or parking lots. Adjacent property owners, including other public entities, are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks/trails that abut their property (see City code, Section 93.01). The City may, as a public service and for reasons of public safety, remove snow and ice from sidewalks/trails at its sole discretion without invoking the provisions of Section 93.01. The Director of Public Works will identify sidewalks/trails from which the City will remove ice and snow. C:\Documents and Settings\TBender.CENTERVILLEMN\Desktop\Sidewalk Inspection 2006v2.doc 2 ~