11-17-2019, 07:15 AM
I'm not sure if there are terms for the City's pilot program. In the past, though, any statistics presented by City staff were concerning the number of sidewalks given notices. But there was not even a clear definition as to when properties would be given notices. One staff report said "2,350 sidewalks were inspected and a total of 480 [about 20%] notices were issued. Out of 480 notices, only three addresses were sent for clearing, which is 0.6% of notices issued and 0.1% of the total properties inspected."
All that to say is, we're pretty far from honest statistics being collected and reported. But I agree with you: the nature of the problem is such that, one property along someone's route can mean that person can't get somewhere, so a 30 to 50 foot frontage is not the right level at which to present results.
Re: commercial properties. Some are a problem. There are sidewalks on King Street on both sides of downtown that were not passable by the end of last work week.
All that to say is, we're pretty far from honest statistics being collected and reported. But I agree with you: the nature of the problem is such that, one property along someone's route can mean that person can't get somewhere, so a 30 to 50 foot frontage is not the right level at which to present results.
Re: commercial properties. Some are a problem. There are sidewalks on King Street on both sides of downtown that were not passable by the end of last work week.