City to continue sidewalk program for ‘08
NORWICH – At the suggestion of the finance and personnel committee, the City of Norwich Common Council decided Tuesday to continue the city’s sidewalk replacement program.
In October 2006, Senator Thomas Libous (R-Binghamton) announced that he would be giving the city $50,000 to go toward the program. “How the program is structured is up to the mayor and the city council,” he said in October.
The council had previously decided to operate the sidewalk program on a 50/50 basis. Aldermen in each ward approached residents whose sidewalks needed repair, and made a list of interested participants. City officials attempted to target groups of lineal properties in an attempt to maximize the number of sidewalks they could replace.
Although the city does not plan to receive any additional grant money, Finance Director William Roberts explained that continuing the 50/50 program next year using city laborers would not affect the 2008 budget.
“I think we should move forward with the continuation of the sidewalk program,” Sixth Ward Alderman Robert Jeffrey said at a previous finance and personnel meeting. Tuesday night, the council agreed to continue the program for 2008.
Sidewalk replacement has already begun, with some properties on Adelaide and Mitchell streets completed. According to Mayor Joseph Maiurano, the program is off to a good start.
“We might be able to do more properties than we thought this year,” he said. While the mayor was unable to make any guarantees, he said sidewalk replacement is moving quickly and the city may consider adding more properties if the program will allow. No decision has yet been made.
In October 2006, Senator Thomas Libous (R-Binghamton) announced that he would be giving the city $50,000 to go toward the program. “How the program is structured is up to the mayor and the city council,” he said in October.
The council had previously decided to operate the sidewalk program on a 50/50 basis. Aldermen in each ward approached residents whose sidewalks needed repair, and made a list of interested participants. City officials attempted to target groups of lineal properties in an attempt to maximize the number of sidewalks they could replace.
Although the city does not plan to receive any additional grant money, Finance Director William Roberts explained that continuing the 50/50 program next year using city laborers would not affect the 2008 budget.
“I think we should move forward with the continuation of the sidewalk program,” Sixth Ward Alderman Robert Jeffrey said at a previous finance and personnel meeting. Tuesday night, the council agreed to continue the program for 2008.
Sidewalk replacement has already begun, with some properties on Adelaide and Mitchell streets completed. According to Mayor Joseph Maiurano, the program is off to a good start.
“We might be able to do more properties than we thought this year,” he said. While the mayor was unable to make any guarantees, he said sidewalk replacement is moving quickly and the city may consider adding more properties if the program will allow. No decision has yet been made.
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