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CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID 1415-50, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-1415-79 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING OF OKLAHOMA, L.L.C, IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,300; PERFORMANCE BOND B-1415-85; STATUTORY BOND B-1415-86; MAINTENANCE BOND MB-1415-75; AND PROJECT AGENT RESOLUTION R-1415-93 FOR THE CORE AREA SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: Sidewalks are an important part of Norman's transportation system. Properly constructed and maintained sidewalks provide pedestrian access and recreational resources for members of the community and help promote healthy lifestyles. The City has a responsibility to ensure that sidewalks are maintained for safety of all users and to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There are several general items that need to be addressed to meet ADA accessibility guidelines. These factors include slope, curb ramps at intersections and being free from tripping hazards.
Many of the sidewalks in Norman were constructed years ago and over time have become damaged and no longer meet the ADA accessibility guidelines. These sidewalks require maintenance and repair. The responsibility of maintaining sidewalks is generally the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. The City participates in the routine maintenance of sidewalks by providing a matching fund program for the repair of damaged sidewalks. This program is a part of the yearly Capital Improvements Program budget approved by the City Council. The program requires application by the property owner and available funds. The funds are administered on a first come basis until funding is utilized for the fiscal year.
DISCUSSION: The Planning and Community Development Department has remaining Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds this year and requested that the funds be used to repair existing sidewalks in the core area of Norman. Public Works had previously investigated using horizontal concrete cu...
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