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Voluntary Citywide Improvement Projects

Making our City More Walkable

About The Project

Crosby is bringing back the Voluntary Citywide Improvements project for a second year!
WHAT IS WALKABILITY?
A measure of how friendly a community is to walkers. This considers sidewalks, intersections, and all the places our feet will take us.
WHAT WILL THE COST BE?
The city can budget to pay for the work if interest is strong enough. Repayment by benefitting properties will be through special assessments.
WHY DOES WALKABILITY MATTER TO CROSBY?
Walkability provides an improved quality of life, including health, safety, economic, and environmental benefits.
WHAT IS THE TERM FOR REPAYMENT TO THE CITY?
Five years at 0% interest is standard for this project. Longer-terms can be requested from City Council
WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION TAKE PLACE?
Summer of 2023.
WHO CAN SIGN UP?
Any property owner can participate. It is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

How Do I Sign Up?

ONCE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP, INTERSTATE ENGINEERING WILL CONTACT YOU TO SET UP A MEETING AT YOUR PROPERTY. We expect to Reach Out In April. There are a few ways to book an appointment.

1. Fill Out The Form

2. Call The Engineers

Eligible Components

of a typical driveway, curb & Gutter, and sidewalk

Project Milestones

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Bid Package
February 6, 2023
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Bid Opening
March 3, 2023
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Public Information Meeting
March 23, 2023
Meet on site with property owners to finalize scope & cost.
May 2023

Signature needed on the petition for improvements & waiver of special assessments objection.
Construction
Summer 2023
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Close Out Project & Final Assessments to Auditor to File with the County
August 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

No – existing sidewalks and driveways do not need to meet City standards until the owner is ready to improve. This program allows payment in one lump sum or special assessments over five years.

It’s possible during construction that some minor unforeseen items could arise. However, by meeting on-site and taking measurements as a basis of the cost estimate after bids are received, we hope any quantity changes (cost) will be minor. We will do our best not to surprise anyone and contact you immediately if the costs are significantly more than the original estimate.

Only an area up to two feet wide by the length of the curbing to be replaced.

No. By participating in this program, the City is assured that the design and construction standards will be met; therefore, no permit will be necessary.

Yes. A brief agreement may be required between you and your neighbor to assure that payment will be made. Your neighbor’s property would likely require an upfront payment since an assessment could not be applied to that lot.

Yes. For example, owners are responsible for shoveling snow along their lot frontage.

No. Only the portion within the public right-of-way is eligible for the special assessment. Any private work shall be done privately. Owners can get details of the bid prices and use them to negotiate with the contractor. The Owner shall pay for all private work directly, and no special assessment shall be allowed.

Yes.

Summer of 2023

Project Team

Fleck, Lonni
Lonni Fleck
Principal Engineer
Teaguean Knudsen
Project Engineer

Sign Up Form

If you have already filled out this, you are already on the list. You will be contacted in May to schedule a property owner meeting.
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