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PBOT Sidewalk Repair Program Code Changes 1 -22 -20 City Council Hearing Portlandoregon. gov/transportation 1

Sidewalk Repair Program • The City of Portland is committed to providing safe sidewalks for all • PBOT Sidewalk Repair Program staff are responsible for: • Investigating possible sidewalk hazards • Directing City contractors to make sidewalk repairs (if necessary) • Processing and investigating remonstrances • If sidewalk repairs are completed by a City contractor, any work done is guaranteed for 3 years • Financing options available through the City Revenue Liens Section Portlandoregon. gov/transportation 2

Percentage of Assessments Remonstrated • FY 2014 -15 334 total Assessments 16 Remonstrances 4. 8% • FY 2015 -16 162 total Assessments 11 Remonstrances 6. 8% • FY 2016 -17 173 total Assessments 7 Remonstrances 4. 0% • FY 2017 -18 423 total Assessments 8 Remonstrances 2. 1% • FY 2018 -19 336 total Assessments 5 Remonstrances 1. 5% • FY 2019 -20 (YTD) 182 total Assessments 4 Remonstrances 2. 2% • Overall 3. 2% Sidewalk Repair Notices • Northeast • Southeast • Northwest • Southwest Portlandoregon. gov/transportation by location 42% 32% 13% 7% 6% 3

Proposed Code Changes • Code changes to sections of Title 17 regarding the Sidewalk Repair Program • Updating code allows for City-wide consistency as most similar appeals are heard by the City Hearings Officer • This new process will be less onerous for all those involved Portlandoregon. gov/transportation 4

Remonstrance Appeals Process Old Process Sidewalk repair work completed by City contractor “Notice of Proposed Assessment” sent to property owner Property owner sends remonstrance to PBOT staff investigate case to determine any changes to the assessment Property owner notified of PBOT decision Property owner may appeal this determination to City Council Property owner notified of PBOT decision Property owner may appeal this determination to the City Hearings Officer New Process Sidewalk repair work completed by City contractor “Notice of Proposed Assessment” sent to property owner Portlandoregon. gov/transportation 5