Item 4EItem 4E: Resolution No. 09-071 Authorizing the creation of a Sidewalk Partnership Program
December 1, 2009
Presentation Outline
Program Details
Purpose
Eligibility
Notification
Benefits
Community Outreach
Program Procedure
Program Purpose
To provide guidelines for a program to encourage residential and non-residential property owners to donate the property required to implement
the City of Southlake’s Pathways Plan.
City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value and unrivaled
quality in everything that we do.
Fulfill Our
Mission
Eligibility
Eligible:
Pathway Construction Priority Plan Project
Capital Improvement Program Project
Not Eligible:
Unfunded segments
Owners required to convey per development regulations
Notification
Standard Information Packet
Letter from Mayor and Council
Program description and benefits
Description of easement
Conveyance paperwork
Contact name at City
Property Owners Bill of Rights
Benefits
Public recognition
Based on square feet of property donated
Legacy recognition
Pavers
Signage
“Advertising” recognition
Website
Newsletter
Ads in local papers
Tax deductible donation
Community Outreach
Citizen volunteer component
Procedure:
Sidewalk Partnership Program
Council establishes sidewalk priorities
Needed easements identified
Info packets sent to residents
30 Days = No response
Citizen volunteer follow-up
City handles paperwork / cost
Participation
Participation
RECOGNITION & TAX BENEFITS
Questions? Alison Ortowski 817-748-8261