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Approval for 2026 Sidewalk Sawcutting Project in Districts 2 and 6

Original title: Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Annual Horizontal Sawcutting of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Work (Districts 2 and 6) - 2026.

Record date · February 27, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The city has approved the plans and authorized the to begin the bidding process for the 2026 annual sidewalk sawcutting and repair project in Districts 2 and 6.

Why it matters

This resolution initiates the procurement process for sidewalk maintenance in specific districts, determining which contractors will be hired to perform concrete repairs in 2026.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Residents of Districts 2 and 6

These residents will have sidewalk trip hazards addressed through the sawcutting project.

Directly affected

Construction Contractors

Eligible firms may submit bids to perform the sidewalk maintenance work.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the 2026 Annual Horizontal Sawcutting of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Work.
The project is specifically designated for Districts 2 and 6.
The Engineering Division introduced the resolution on February 4, 2026.
The resolution has officially passed.

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The scope of work includes horizontal sawcutting of concrete sidewalks and incidental related tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is horizontal sawcutting?

It is a maintenance technique used to remove trip hazards from uneven concrete sidewalks by cutting the concrete to create a smooth transition.

Which areas of the city are affected by this project?

This specific project covers Districts 2 and 6.

What happens next?

The will advertise the project to contractors, receive bids, and eventually select a contractor to perform the work.

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Annual Maintenance Cycle

The project is identified as an 'Annual' program, indicating a recurring city-wide maintenance schedule.

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