Knowledge Base

The City performs maintenance to the concrete curb and gutter, primarily in the year prior to a mill and overlay. Repairs usually consist of removing defective sections of the concrete curb and pouring new curb back. Defects that warrant replacement typically include settled areas holding a moderate amount of water (usually in excess of 2”), a cracked curb that has caused a spall, a curb that has heaved at a joint, and a curb that is rotten along the front face touching the blacktop. This work is necessary to keep the streets in good condition.

Not all curb is replaced during these projects, nor will curb be added in places it doesn't exist already. Approximate sections of impacted curb are marked with white paint.

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Who Performs the Work?

Curb maintenance is performed by either the City crew or contractors. Work occurs between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Cost

This maintenance work is being done at no direct cost to the property owner.

Replacement Due to Sewer and Trench Settlement

Please note that one possible reason for the curb and gutter replacement is the settlement of the private sewer and water trenches. The City will reinstall the curb at the original elevation (in a straight line) to ensure that water can flow freely down the street.  In many cases, the driveway approach behind the curb may also have settled, resulting in the newly replaced curb being higher than the driveway approach and creating a bump. Upon the property owner’s request, the City will install a temporary asphalt wedge; the driveway approach is the property owner's responsibility to maintain. The City will not provide maintenance to this temporary wedge if it degrades in the future. Two options residents typically use to permanently address this condition are mud/foam jacking or replacing the approach panel(s). If the City were to include the private concrete approach work as a part of this maintenance project, assessments would be required.

Information for Impacted Residents

In advance of this work, underground utility lines in the boulevard will be marked and "No Parking" signs will be posted. Follow the posted signs or risk being towed. 

Please mark any sprinklers or pet fencing in the boulevard. These items are generally not allowed in the boulevard; if damage occurs it is the property owner's responsibility to repair. 

Any disturbed boulevard areas will be restored with dirt/grass seed. If able, property owners are encouraged to help establish the new grass.