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A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE SIDEWALKS IN THE 2026 URBAN PAVING SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AREA FOR THE CITY OF GAHANNA
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WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna is committed to maintaining the public sidewalk network in a safe and functional condition to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering has recommended the establishment of the 2026 Urban Paving Sidewalk Maintenance Program Area to define the properties that will be part of Gahanna's Sidewalk Maintenance Program in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT) Urban Paving Program; and
WHEREAS, the recommended 2026 Urban Paving Sidewalk Maintenance Program Area includes approximately 32 parcels along the following streets:
Hamilton Road (corporate limit southern boundary to Granville Street)
Granville Street (Hamilton Road to Lincoln Circle East); and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Urban Paving Program Area is illustrated on the attached map and listing of affected parcels; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of the 2026 Urban Paving Sidewalk Maintenance Program Area, inspections will be conducted to identify sidewalk defects and ensure that sidewalks are maintained in a good and orderly state of repair; and
WHEREAS, property owners within the program area whose sidewalks are in need of repair or replacement will be notified in writing of the deficiencies found, the estimated cost to be assessed as part of the Sidewalk Maintenance Program, and information on how to opt out of the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council determines it to be necessary to repair and/or replace sidewalks of parcels identified in the 2026 Urban Paving Sidewalk Maintenance Program Area; said properties and associated estimated costs set forth in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the Director of E...
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