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CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 5276 to repeal Study Session Date: 5/13/15
Chapters 11.08 and .11.10 of the Bremerton COUNCIL MEETING Date: 5/20/15
Municipal Code, and Adopt a New Chapter Department: PW&U
11.08 Presenter: Chal Martin
Phone: (360) 473-5758
SUMMARY: To further define the requirements and procedures to maintain sidewalks and other
street frontage improvements as outlined in Chapter 35.69 of the Revised Code of Washington, Staff
is proposing updated code provisions that relate to sidewalk and street frontage maintenance and
improvements by repealing Chapter 11.08 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalks —
Construction, Reconstruction and Repair;" repealing Chapter 11.10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code
entitled "Sidewalks — Duties of Abutting Property Owners;" and adopting a new Chapter 11.08
entitled "Sidewalk and Street Frontage." The new ordinance envisions the City establishing a
system to notify owners that repairs are needed, then providing a mechanism for the repairs to be
completed. Property owners can make the repairs themselves with a City permit, or request the City
make the repairs. The City mechanism to make the repairs is proposed to be an indefinite delivery
contract with standard bid prices for sidewalk and driveway repair. If the City makes the repairs
through its contractor, property owners would pay the City directly, and the funds would be deposited
into the Sidewalk Abatement Fund (see below). If the property owner does not perform the repairs
(or pay the City for the repairs), then the City Council may assess a lien on the property for the
expense. �
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 5276
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): This ordinance proposes to initiate a Sidewalk
Abatement Fund which will receive funds from property liens, and property owners who reimburse
the City for sidewalk/driveway repairs. However, we anticipate this fund will need to be
supplemented with Street funding. $25,000 is recommended as a budget target for 2016.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑ No Presentation 0 Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda � General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve the Ordinance No. 5276 to repeal Chapter 11.08 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalks —Construction and Repair;" repeal BMC Chapter
11.10 entitled "Sidewalks — Duties of Abutting Property Owners," and adopt a new chapter, Chapter
11.08 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalk and Street Frontage."
COUNCIL ACTION: �Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15