Sidewalk and repaving programs
Summary
A commenter demanded the sidewalks promised 30 years ago with an earlier half-cent sales tax hike. Staff reported 13.7 miles of sidewalks and 104 miles of road paving from sales tax since 2018, and explained the resident-petition street light program.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Street lights cost participating property owners $26 annually through property tax; sidewalks come from sales tax and gas tax funds.
Residents wanting safer walking routes and lit streets.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — July 27, 2026
A commenter demanded the sidewalks promised 30 years ago with an earlier half-cent sales tax hike. Staff reported 13.7 miles of sidewalks and 104 miles of road paving from sales tax since 2018, and explained the resident-petition street light program.
City Council Workshop — July 22, 2026
The half-cent sales tax has funded 104+ miles of repaving and about 14 miles of sidewalks since 2019. Council wants remaining funds to consider the sidewalk deficit and raised concerns about road deterioration, frost-damaged landscaping and the South Bend Boulevard corridor.
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