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CITY OF PORTLAND- Property owners’ responsibilities to repair sidewalks: As in many other cities, the Portland City Code states that property owners must keep sidewalks in good repair so that they are free of tripping hazards and other safety hazards for pedestrians and people in wheelchairs. Transportation Bureau inspectors assess sidewalks and notify the property owner of needed repairs. In the event timely repairs are not made by the property owner, the Transportation Bureau hires a private contractor to make the repairs and bills the property owner for the costs. - Every 2 years contractors bid for a price on sidewalk repair. This price is usually extremely high and is a “worst case scenario for property owner attached to enforcement letter.” Contractors are aware of inspection schedule and submit lower bids to property owner. 12% of property owners have City of Portland repair. Spoke with Ryan Hoyt March 2019 CITY OF GRESHAM- City of Gresham – Property owners responsible for maintenance. No inspection schedule (complaint driven for sidewalk.) Gresham Just started a full time concrete crew 8 months ago and have been focused on ADA ramps. They will transition to sidewalk once they get the program running. Property owner are using contractors currently. They are in process of figuring out program cost. Spoke with Don April 2, 2019. CITY OF HILLSBORO- If the repairs are not complete within 60 days after the notice is mailed or posted under HMC 9.16.010(C)(2), the city may perform the necessary work and assess the property owner(s) for the cost including administrative, legal, and engineering expenses not to exceed 15 percent of construction costs. (Ord. 6068 § 1, 2013) Spoke with Brad. No in house repair. Possible in future. Owner maintained. 3 compliance letters. They do have on call contractor for emergency situation that will back bill or lien property. He thought that price is $20 sq.ft. CITY OF BEAVERTON- City of Beaverton- 3.06.015 Duty to Construct, Repair and Clear Sidewalks, Curbs and Monolithic Curbs and Gutters; Liability for Damage or Injury. A. A person owning land abutting any public right-of-way has the duty to construct, reconstruct, repair and maintain abutting sidewalks, curbs and monolithic curbs and gutters so as not to present an unreasonable risk of danger to person or property, except as provided in subsection C of this section. B. A person owning land abutting any public right-of-way hereby is declared liable for any and all claims of personal injury or property damage that may arise from the person’s negligence in failing to keep a