CITY OF SHELBY SIDEWALK PROGRAM 2009
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 # 12-2009 on March 16, 2009 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:
| INCOME | OWNER'S SHARE |
CITY'S SHARE |
|
Up to $15,000 |
0% |
100% |
|
$15,00.01 to $20,000 |
10% |
90% |
|
$20,00.01 to $25,000 |
20% |
80% |
|
$25,000.01 to $30,000 |
30% |
70% |
|
| $30,000.01 to $35,000 |
40% |
60% |
|
$35,000.01 to $40,000 |
50% |
50% |
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 will be accepted from Monday May 4 to Friday may 29, 2009. Applications shall be turned in or mailed to Shelby City Hall, 43 West Main Street, Shelby, OH 44875. Mailed applications must be postmarked by May 29, 2009.
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
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Number of dwellings on
property
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Copy of 2008 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 second 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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