Item 8C
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
~„ CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #8C
APRIL 24, 200(
AGENDA ITEM: Possible Removal of Sidewalk in 1200 Block of Beach Avenue
SUBMITTED BY: Jim Hanso , '
DATE: April 18, 2006
BACKGROUND: Several weeks ago, the City Commission voted to remove the sidewalk on
the 1200 block of Beach Avenue because it was in poor condition and not
needed because there were no other sidewalks on the street that it
connected to and most people used Beach Avenue for pedestrian activities
instead of the sidewalk. Several weeks later, Ms. Kirkpatrick addressed
the City Commission asking that the sidewalk be retained. She stated that
most of the other people on the block wanted it also to stay. The
Commission then asked the city staff to check with the other property
owners to get their opinion on the possible removal.
'"" At the last commission meeting on April 10th, it was reported that Rick
Carper had spoken with each of the property owners and three of the four
of them wanted the sidewalk removed. Since that time, one of the owners
"' supporting the removal has called to say that she would now like the
sidewalk to remain.
"""' It would be appropriate for the City Commission to determine whether the
sidewalk should be left in place with minor repairs to correct some
dangerous spots, replaced entirely with a new sidewalk or removed.
BUDGET: The cost to replace the sidewalk with new concrete is estimated at $6,000.
The cost to remove the sidewalk and replace it with sod is estimated at
~"" $3,000 and the cost to patch the sidewalk is estimated at $2,000. The city
has a budget of $50,000 this year for repair of sidewalks.
RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor and Commission should determine what steps should be taken
next an tl~e sidzwaik.
ATTACHMENTS: None.