Fort Wayne wants to pay 50% of your sidewalk repairs

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne City Council approved two of their “favorite” ordinances that they see each year.

“These are my favorite ordinances,” said 5th District Councilman (D) Geoff Paddock with a smile.

The city has been running both the Barrett Law 50/50 Cost Share Program and the Trip Hazard Elimination Program for more than a decade. The packages allow the city to stretch its dollar across miles of sidewalk, instead of mere feet, by teaming up with residents and making the most of heaved sidewalks…

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