[WIA-Info] Curb Repairs on Sussex
- From: Info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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- Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:51:50 -0400
We have obtained some clarification regarding the curb work that is being
done on Sussex for those interested. Hopefully, the bullets below will
answer all or most of the questions that residents have asked.
* This work was initiated because the county, through routine road
inspections, determined that portions of curbs in the 600 block of Sussex
had deteriorated to the point that they met their criteria for replacement.
* Even though there might have been some areas of Sussex where the
curbs were fine, in certain cases, it is more economical for the county to
replace all curbs at the same time which is why the entire street is being
done.
* There are no other streets in Wiltondale planned for this same
type of work at this time
* The Wiltondale Improvement Association was not informed ahead of
time by the county that this work was going to take place so we were not
able to provide residents with advanced notice.
* Regarding the solicitation of sidewalk and driveway repairs. If
there is no grass strip between the curb and the sidewalk, the contractor is
supposed to repair any sidewalk sections that need it without cost to the
homeowner. The same is true for any deteriorating concrete driveway aprons
that tie into the curbs. If there is a grass strip between the curb and the
sidewalk, then the cost of repairs to the sidewalk lies with the homeowner
and it has been Baltimore County's practice in the past to allow their
contractors to ask homeowners if they want this work done for a fee. Due to
the confusion in our case, the contractors have been instructed to no longer
offer this option to residents on Sussex. If your sidewalk requires
repairs, you may still ask the contractor for an estimate to make the
repairs, but understand that he is now not permitted to make the repairs in
conjunction with the curb repairs. He will have to return and perform the
work at a later date.
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Subject: [WIA-Info] DO NOT PAY CONTRACTORS ON SUSSEX SEEKING CASH FROM
RESIDENTS FOR REPAIRS
Some of the construction contractors working on Sussex have been demanding
that residents pay them in cash for repairs to sidewalks, driveways, etc.
A neighbor spoke this morning to Tom Hargis from the Baltimore County Bureau
of Highways, who stated unequivocally that residents should not pay any
workers for any repairs. He said that he has directed the contractor to
tell his workers to stop soliciting, but it appears that this practice is
continuing. If a worker persists in seeking payment for repairs, residents
may want to call Tom Hargis directly at (410) 887-3560.
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