Independence Commons

Tell us your thoughts on the sidewalk repairs scheduled for Sharon Meadows.

The Council meets on tuesday regarding the resolution.

Good or Bad for the Homeowners?

understand the overall cost

I have walked this subdivision many times. The sidewalks are in disrepair. Kids ride their bikes in the street due to horrible sidewalk conditions. When my wife and I walk the Sub, we have to be careful not to get hurt because of bad sidewalks and in some cases no sidewalks. The cost of having these repairs without the city supplementing the cost? costly!

cost (i.e. $2500) divided by 120 months (10 years) = $21 a-month (inexpensive over the life of repair).

Original sidewalk paved = 1968

lifespan of concrete in use = 25 years

tree root damage along public way = severe

what are your thoughts?

sidewalk beautification

Hi
I am going to attend the Tuesday Council meeting to voice my opinion about the monetary hardship they are putting on Southfield residents regarding the sidewalk beautification program. Southfield already has one of the highest property taxes in Oakland county.

sidewalk beautification

Our subdivision (Sharon Meadows) has only 10-15% sidewalks. The sidewalk beautification program will not keep our children off the streets.

What I would prefer to do is take our sidewalk out and plant grass. This would cost $400-$500 vs. the $2500 the city wants to charge us.