City of Kimball to help residents repair sidewalks

Residents of the City of Kimball can seek assistance from the city if they are looking to improve the sidewalks in front of their house.

Mayor John Morrison and city employees are trying to get the word out about a program that was first funded two years ago, but has had a slow start. The City of Kimball Sidewalk Improvement Project will match the money each resident spends replacing their sidewalk up to $2000.

Your sidewalks do need to be damaged or not level from square to square if you hope to qualify for the program. There needs to be a 3/4 inch gap in the vertical between squares or a 3/4 inch gap between squares. If cracking in the sidewalk means there are not any spots that are at least one square foot of solid concrete, you will also qualify for replacement.

It will be your responsibility to hire a contractor and get the quote approved by the city. After completion of the work, the city will inspect the new sidewalk and pay half of the total cost directly to the contractor.

There is an information pamphlet being sent out in this months City of Kimball utility bills for residents that would like details on if their sidewalks qualify.