Barlow Proposes $80,000 for Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program

by Contributor | July 9, 2019 5:10 pm

OSWEGO – Mayor Billy Barlow is requesting $80,000 in additional funding to replace and repair more residential sidewalks in neighborhoods this summer.

In 2016, the city, under Mayor Barlow’s direction, accepted the responsibility to repair and replace sidewalks in front of residential properties, a task previously left to property owners, and have since been allocating additional resources annually to conduct as many repairs as possible to process the large backlog of requests generated over the last several years.

“Reclaiming our infrastructure has remained a top priority for city government and that includes repairing and replacing our sidewalks for our residential property owners,” said Barlow. “Improving our infrastructure in our residential neighborhoods is a key component to revitalizing our neighborhoods and improving our community. By allocating additional funding to replace and repair our sidewalks, we continue our record level of investment in our neighborhoods and do not financially burden our homeowners with the responsibility of having to repair sidewalks in front of their homes.”

Robert Corradino, President of the Common Council, fully supports the additional funding.

“Fixing and maintaining our sidewalks is one of the most important issues that we must address. With our current backlog of sidewalks waiting to be repaired, this request will go a long way towards getting the work completed for our residents and I fully support allocating this funding,” he said.

Home owners are asked to contact their councilor to generate a work order request if they wish to have a sidewalk in front of their home repaired or replaced.

Selected sidewalks are usually prioritized based on volume of pedestrian traffic in the area and safety.

The repairs will be conducted in late summer and early fall by the Oswego Department of Public Works.

The Administrative Services Committee will consider the additional funding request July 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Oswego City Hall, 13 W. Oneida St.

Source URL: https://oswegocountytoday.com/news/oswego/barlow-proposes-80000-for-residential-sidewalk-replacement-program/

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