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1. Who is responsible for sidewalk repairs?

The City has a sidewalk repair and replacement program that targets designated areas of the City each year. Search the website for "sidewalk repair" for construction updates. Sidewalk repair requests that meet City replacement criteria, but are not in the repair/replacement area, can be requested by calling a City Engineering Technician at (616) 940-4817, Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The City's Public Works staff will replace sidewalks that have defects of 2" or more. Contact the Public Works Department at (616) 940-4870, Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

2. When does the City plow sidewalks?

Search the website for "sidewalk snow policy".

3. Does the City salt sidewalks?

No. Salt damages concrete, is harmful to the environment and is cost prohibitive for operations.