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Street Improvement Petition Program
Property owners may petition the city to make improvements to residential streets within the city limits. Such improvements may include paving of gravel streets, addition of curbs and gutters or resurfacing of streets that do not have curbs and gutters. Upon completion, a portion of the project cost is passed to the abutting property owners in the form of a paving assessment for the completed street improvements.
Sidewalk Petition Program
Property owners may petition the city to complete small gaps in the sidewalk network or install new sidewalks along residential streets that are located inside of the city limits. To qualify for the program, a street must have curbs and gutters and be accepted for maintenance by the city. In most cases, there are no costs for residential property owners.
Improvements Initiated By City Council
If a petition fails to receive enough signatures and support from property owners, the Petitioner or property owners may request that City Council initiate street and sidewalk improvements. When a project is initiated by the City Council, a formal public hearing is held to allow council members to receive comments from interested parties before deciding whether to proceed with a project. City Council has the authority to direct a project and if approved the petition becomes a City Council Initiated Project.