Topeka hasn’t spent any money on sidewalk repairs in 2021. A much-debated policy change could change that.

Under the old program, the city would find rundown sidewalks and contact contractors to get it repaired. Now, property owners would contact public works to have an inspector decide whether the repairs qualify for the program. If so, the property owner will pay the contractor and work with public works for reimbursement. … “It is no longer going to be 50-50,” said council member Christina Valdivia-Alcalá at Tuesday’s city council meeting. “You are going to be in charge of the majority of getting your sidewalks fixed. You are going to be in charge of phone calling, you are going to be in charge of paying more, most likely.” Valdivia-Alcalá said this change was well-intentioned, but she is frustrated the changes put more of a burden on residents.
Source: CJonline.com.