Sidewalks
The individual property owners are responsible for the sidewalk repairs on their property.
Cost Assistance
The Public Works office offers a cost share for existing Sidewalk and Driveway Approach Program up to $1,000 for residential and commercial properties within City limits. The Sidewalk Program can also be used to fill in areas where sidewalks do not exist between existing sidewalks.
Qualifications
There are no income qualifications. However, the work must be completed by the property owner or a licensed contractor. The terms of the Sidewalk Program are as follows:
- All work shall conform to applicable City of Garden City Standards and Regulations (PDF).
- Sidewalks will be a minimum of five feet (5') wide (unless specified by inspector).
- A Building Permit is required by the Neighborhood and Development service center prior to construction. The permit will be at no cost to the owner.
- Pre-inspection of the job will be required by Public Works Inspector before any concrete is removed or placed. Schedule inspection below.
- Concrete will be 4000 psi.
- Property owner agrees to hold City of Garden City harmless for any damage to property due to work activity.
- Property owner is responsible for reseeding, re-sodding, repair/replacement of irrigation systems and/or other landscaping required due to the work.
- Property owner shall be responsible for prompt payment to contractor(s) and/or vendors.
- Curb and gutter construction, if needed, is the responsibility of the City. Preapproval is needed for the Public Works Inspector. The City may use the same contractor as the property owner, if such additional work is necessary.
- If a handicap (ADA) ramp is required, the same program benefits will apply covering 50% of the total cost up to a maximum of $1,000 for homes or commercial properties within City limits. Click here for ADA Specs (PDF).
- Within 30 days of receiving proof payment and/or lien waivers, the City shall pay its share to the property owner.
- Work must be completed within the calendar year.
Note: Some restrictions may apply. To see if your sidewalk qualifies, please contact the Public Works Inspector at 620-276-1291 or in person at 140 Harvest, Garden City, KS 67846.