Thank you for reporting the site to the Town. We will be dispatching our inspector to the site to evaluate the sidewalk. Please allow us up to two weeks to conduct the inspection.

We are on the next street (North), and also requested sidewalk repair. While walking the dog, I’ve noticed quite a few sidewalk repairs needed in this neighborhood. I understand that the city has an approximate 12 years backlog. Someone is going to trip and get injured soon if the sidewalks aren’t repaired soon. Since there are many reports, is there any way to move up these requests?

I am on Fourth Street, and recently submitted a similar request. I cannot even begin to comprehend a 12 year backlog?? Honestly, it’s ridiculous!

We have determined that the sidewalk, walkout, and driveway apron do need to be repaired. The site has been added to our master list for repairs.

Looks like the town has money for lawsuits.🤭

Please allow me to provide you with some additional information that may assist in addressing your concerns:

1. Funding for sidewalk repair and/or replacement is determined by Hamden’s elected officials in coordination with various town department heads (i.e. budget allocation).
2. Currently, the budget for FY 2021-2022 for sidewalk repairs is $700K, up from the original $300K.
3. The total value of Hamden’s Town Aprons + Town Ramps + Town Sidewalks = approx. $10,306,188. The estimated dollar amount of sidewalks needing repair and/or replacement = $4,324,000 .
4. While something as simple and basic as repairing/replacing sidewalks appears simple and basic, you can see the delta difference of budget available verses cost needed, i.e. $700K vs. $4.324M.
5. Due to the above delta difference, a high level of “triage” must be performed, especially in light of the fact that some open SeeClickFix complaints are recorded as being submitted in the 2008/2009 timeframe.
6. In the 109 calendar days that I have been the Engineering Inspector, I have inspected these sidewalks in the Town of Hamden - please see attachments.
7. Therefore, please be assured and confident that your taxpayer money is being spent wisely, prudently, and with great care and consideration to insure the sidewalks in the Town of Hamden are safe and reliable for all residents.