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AMENDED
ORDINANCE NO.36-1997
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 96 OF THE CITY OF
RICHMOND CODE
WHEREAS, Chapter 96 of the City of Richmond Code regulates streets and sidewalks
in the City of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, a current program of the Street Division of the Department of Public
Works and Engineering of the City of Richmond regarding sidewalks is to
provide the materials for curb and sidewalk construction and/or repair
when a resident provides the labor; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to formalize this procedure in order to ensure its continued
and consistent availability by the residents of the City of Richmond.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of
Richmond, Indiana that a Chapter 96 of the City of Richmond Code is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Anew Section 96.10(i) shall be added to the Code to read as follows:
"No permit shall be necessary for any curb and sidewalk repair or
construction performed pursuant to Section 96.35.
2. A new subchapter heading entitled "Curb and Sidewalk Construction and
Repair" is added to Chapter 96 after the subchapter heading entitled "Building
Numbering."
3. A new Section 96.35 entitled "Voluntary Curb and Sidewalk Partnership
Program" is hereby added to Chapter 96 of the City of Richmond Code under the
subchapter heading "Curb and Sidewalk Construction and Repair."
4. Section 96.35 shall read as follows:
96.35 VOLUNTARY CURB AND SIDEWALK PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(a) NAME/PURPOSE OF PRO RAM
The program established by this chapter shall be referred to as the
Voluntary Curb and Sidewalk Partnership Program. The intent of this program is
to encourage adjoining property owners to repair and upgrade existing curbs and
sidewalks at locations where the city agrees such repair is needed. The intent is
not to provide materials for curb and sidewalk construction in newly constructed
neighborhoods or subdivisions.
(b) PROVISION OF MATERIALS
As one method in assuring continued upkeep of public curbs and
sidewalks, the City of Richmond shall offer a program whereby the City shall
attempt to provide the materials for any curb or sidewalk construction or repair
when the adjoining resident or business provides the necessary labor pursuant to
this chapter. This program and provision of materials shall be subject to
budgetary restraints and any priorities established by the City Administration.
(c) PROVISION OF LABOR
Any resident or business who desires to participate in the program outlined
herein and have curb or sidewalk repairs or construction performed in a specific
location shall provide all necessary labor as required by the Street Division. The
adjoining resident or business may perform the labor themselves or hire a
contractor to perform the labor. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit another
person or entity from performing or paying for the necessary labor on behalf of
any resident or business. All labor performed must conform to City standards
available at the Street Division.
(d) ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM
This program shall be administered by the Street Division of the
Department of Public Works and Engineering. The Street Division will adopt
reasonable procedures for the orderly administration of this program.
(e) FUNDING OF PROGRAM
This program shall be funded from the non -reverting infrastructure fund
established by Ordinance No. 134-1996, which contains donations from property
owners receiving tax abatements. Nothing in this section shall prevent other
funds from being used for this program as needed.
(f) NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
Neighborhood Associations, Civic Organizations, and others are
encouraged to utilize this program to assist those who are financially or physically
incapable of providing the necessary labor for curb or sidewalk repair or
construction.
Passed and adopted this day of 1997, by the Common Council of
the City of Richmond, Indiana. �' �-
President
(Robert-Diekman)
ATTE`ST:,) �� �� �� �., City Clerk
(Norma Schroeder)
`PR�SENTED to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this ' day of
1997, at 9:00 a.m.
-City Clerk
(Norma Schroeder)
A I VED,,by m , Dennis Andrews, Mayor of the City of Ri<
' - day of \ �.� , 1997, at 9:05 a.m.
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ATTE T: �_ City Clerk
(Norma S hroeder)
this
Mayor