WHAT IS THE SIDEWALK PROGRAM?
Voters in the City of Shelby passed an income tax in May of 2006. Parts of the funds collected by the tax are earmarked for sidewalk repair. Shelby City Council passed Resolution # 12-2010 on April 5, 2010 which established the criteria for the program. Residents must fill out an application with the City to participate in the program. Costs of replacing sidewalks will be shared based upon the following schedule:
Household size |
100% City 0% Owner |
90% City 10% Owner |
80% City 20% Owner |
70% City 30% Owner |
60% City 40% Owner |
50% City 50% Owner |
1-4 |
Up to $22,050 |
$22,051 to 26,460 |
$26,461 to 29,768 |
$29,769 to 33,075 |
$33,076 to 40,793 |
$40,794 and above |
5 |
Up to 25,790 |
25,791 to 30,948 |
30,949 to 34,817 |
34,818 to 38,685 |
38,686 to 47,712 |
47,713 and above |
6 |
Up to 29,530 |
29,531 to 35,436 |
35,437 to 39,866 |
39,867 to 44,295 |
44,296 to 54,631 |
54,632 and above |
7 |
Up to 33,270 |
33,271 to 39,924 |
39,925 to 44,915 |
44,916 to 49,905 |
49,906 to 61,550 |
61,551 and above |
8 |
Up to 37,010 |
37,011 to 44,412 |
44,413 to 49,915 |
49,916 to 55,515 |
55,516 to 68,469 |
68,470 and above |
For each additional person, add $3,740. |
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WHO IS ELGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM?
Residential properties only are eligible for this program. Rental properties in which the owner resides are eligible; however, costs sharing by the City will be prorated to that fraction representing the owner-occupied dwelling divided by the number of dwellings on that particular property. For example, with an owner-occupied duplex, half the total cost will be borne by the owner, while the other half will be shared by the owner and the City based upon income eligibility standards shown above. New sidewalk construction is not allowed.
WHEN WILL APPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED?
Applications are now being accepted and can be turned in or mailed to Shelby City Hall, 43 West Main Street, Shelby, OH 44875.
WHERE CAN I GET AN APPLICATION?
Applications are available at the following locations:
| Shelby City Hall | Shelby Utilities Office |
| 43 West Main Street | 23 East Main Street |
| Shelby, OH 44875 | Shelby, OH 44875 |
Applications are also available on the City’s Website: www.shelbyohio.org/sidewalkap.pdf
WHAT INFORMATION IS NEEDED ON THE APPLICATION?
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Name
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Address
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Telephone Number
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Length and width of sidewalk to be repaired or replaced
- Number of people living in house
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Number of dwellings on
property
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Copy of 2009 Income Tax Form showing Adjusted Gross Income
WHEN IS PAYMENT EXPECTED?
After all applications are received, the City will obtain a contractor through its regular bidding process. The applicant will be notified of its share of the cost of the improvements and payment will be required before work proceeds.
AM I GUARANTEED TO GET INTO THE PROGRAM?
This is the third year of a 5 year program and there are limited funds. When all applications are received, the city administration will rank the sidewalks based on their condition. A project will be determined based upon the amount of money in the sidewalk fund. Applications of residents who are not in this year’s program, will be saved for priority in next year’s program.
For more information, please call the City of Shelby Engineering Department at 419-342-3600
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