FARMINGTON, CT — Bringing all of Farmington's existing sidewalks up to current town standards could cost about $18 million, according to a committee studying whether the town should change how it handles sidewalk repairs.
Farmington Town Manager Kathy Blonski presented the Ad Hoc Sidewalk Committee's findings to the Farmington Town Council during its Sept. 8 meeting.
The committee reviewed Farmington's sidewalk ordinance, existing practices, sidewalk conditions, policies in surrounding municipalities, costs, and potential funding sources.
Under Farmington's existing ordinance, adjoining property owners are responsible for sidewalk maintenance and repairs, as well as snow and ice removal.
The committee found that approach is generally consistent with surrounding municipalities.