Sidewalk Program

The City funds annually a program of new sidewalk construction. The annual funding amounts to $680,000. The criteria considered for successful competition for these funds include:

• Proximity to a school
• Documented pedestrian activity
• Major roadways and thoroughfares
• Mass transit route
• Neighborhood interest

The City also funds approximately $600,000 annually for the repair and replacement of existing sidewalks. The criteria considered for successful competition for these funds include:

• The severity of the sidewalk damage or deflection
• Neighborhood interest
• Proximity to a large number of other sidewalks requiring repair

Requests for new sidewalks may be relayed by using the Customer Service Center or directly to the department at (813) 274-8333. Sidewalk repairs can also be requested through the Customer Service Center.