Summary
Council adopted an emergency ordinance for sidewalk repairs paid through special assessments on benefiting properties.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affected property owners pay via special assessment.
Pedestrians and neighborhoods getting repaired sidewalks.
Property owners who bear the special assessments.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
Council adopted an emergency ordinance for sidewalk repairs paid through special assessments on benefiting properties.
Traffic Commission - Aug 26, 2026
A resident described drivers failing to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks on North Main and Ridge, faded crosswalk paint on East Wooster, and long waits for walk signals downtown. The commission agreed to discuss improvements further.
City Council (Regular) - Aug 3, 2026
Public Works completed sidewalk infill on Leroy Avenue and South Summit, and the 50-50 sidewalk program will grow from $75,000 to $125,000 next year.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 6, 2026
The Transportation & Safety Committee appointed Council Member Herald to the Sidewalk Commission, reviewed a list of sidewalk ramps from resident Debbie Thompson, and discussed BGSONG's walk audit of 63 intersections ahead of a Main Street pedestrian and bike study.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 2, 2026
Council adopted two emergency ordinances letting the city sign ODOT agreements and hire contractors for design, engineering, right-of-way and construction on the Wintergarden and Conneaut sidewalk projects. The emergency clause speeds things up to match ODOT's schedule.
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