Summary
Sidewalks on the north side of Northern Avenue near Fountain Dale Elementary and Northern Middle School have been deteriorating for years. Council wants a summer replacement project using highway user revenue and asked about county cost-sharing, since the fronting properties are outside city limits.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding would come from uncommitted highway user revenue the city already holds.
Students walking to two schools and pedestrians using the route, including families outside city limits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Mayor and City Council (Work) — April 14, 2026
Roughly $165,000 in sidewalk replacement along a school walking route, done as a change order this summer to avoid disrupting school traffic; the county chips in on ADA ramps.
Mayor and City Council (Work) — February 3, 2026
Sidewalks on the north side of Northern Avenue near Fountain Dale Elementary and Northern Middle School have been deteriorating for years. Council wants a summer replacement project using highway user revenue and asked about county cost-sharing, since the fronting properties are outside city limits.
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