Thank you for submitting your concern to the City of Topeka through the SEE CLICK FIX Program, and for your inquiry about sidewalk repairs at 2741 SW Burlingame Rd.

By City Code, public sidewalk repair is the responsibility of the abutting property owner. The City does have a 50/50 sidewalk repair program to help residential property owners remove and replace defective public sidewalks through a cost-sharing plan of 50% paid by the City and 50% paid by the property owner. To qualify for the sidewalk program, the sidewalk must be in violation of City standards. Funding assistance may be available for those who are income-qualified.

I conducted an on-site inspection and found the sidewalk location is a violation of City standards. A notice was left at the property to document the violation and to provide information about the 50/50 sidewalk program and contact information to contact the City.

Thank you for taking the time to submit your concern about this issue. We have added 2741 SW Burlingame Rd. to the list of sidewalk concerns and have submitted the information to the designated City personnel that will reach out to the constituent that needs to repair their sidewalk.

Sidewalk repair needs are often greater than the annual funding available so the waiting list for program funding may be several years long.

Sincerely,

Yvonne Howland