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ITHACA CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE ADDRESS
108 East Green Street PARCEL
Ithaca, NY 14850 INSPECTOR DATE
607-274-6530 FAX 607-272-7348
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Re: 104 Worth Street sidewalk
Page 2 of 2
Dear fellow citizens,
|nJanuary/February ofthis year, | protested mysidewalk bill for 1O4
Worth Street. Atquestion was why | was being charged for over 10Osquare
feet mfconcrete while the letter from the City said | was responsible for
on|yZS square feet. Unnecessary work was performed.
| received afew weeks ago astatement saying that the entire bill was
due. Having heard nothing regarding rnyappeal since that hearing in
February, | had hoped rnyrequest had been honored.
| request once again that this bill be cancelled, or at least adjusted to
only the 25 square feet of concrete.
255-3505koffice\
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104North Street
Ithaca, 0Y14858
Bruce A. Roebal
104 Worth Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 279-9821
bar2@cornell.edu
January 14, 2011
Board of Public Works
City of Ithaca
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dear Neighbors,
1 WI to protest the blii a received for sidewalk alk repair oi'i my pr oiler t`, at 1 0/1 �s''t orti'i
Street, Ithaca, NY, completed during the summer of 2010. Invoice # 00013987, in the
amount of $2,533.81, and due Monday, January 1.7, 2011.
The work crews singled out and spent half the summer of 201.0 parked on the 100-block
of Worth Street and ripped up sidewalks that were in far better condition than a great
many sidewalks in Ithaca. I was responsible for four blocks, but only fixed three since
the fourth was only slightly pitted. I expected that the city might charge me for that one
block, not for my entire sidewalk. But the city tore out an entire stretch of sidewalk that
someone had labeled "unsatisfactory," a stretch of sidewalk with extensive, city -owed
tree roots running underneath. This could be considered tree damage. (This section of
sidewalk was much like the existing sidewalk at 321 Ithaca Road. Should that sidewalk
be ripped up? Of course not.) I was billed in December, due in January.
The mission of the Department of public Works includes the phrase, "insuring the
integrity and reasonable use of municipal resources." Is it reasonable to pursue utopian
sidewalks, one block at a time, while ignoring sidewalks desperately in need of repair?
This is akin to feeding some residents seven -course meals while allowing others to go
hungry.
There are so many sidewalks in Ithaca that are in far worse condition than the previous
100-block of Worth Street, sidewalks which receive massive pedestrian traffic (unlike
Worth Street) such as Mitchell St., Elmwood Ave., Dryden Ave., Fairmount Ave., and
Harvard Place. That's just my neighborhood. Some of these sidewalks are dangerous.
For the past 3-4 years, I've specifically informed the city about two of these; 43 Dryden
Ave. and the sidewalk at 3 7-309 Elmwood. Ave` Take a look at 413 (corner Dryden and
Fairmount). You'll be stunned by its jagged "mountain peaks." 307-309 Elmwood'
always has either ice or wet and slippery sections. I hurt myself on that sidewalk several
years ago, hence the reason for my calls to the city. kook also at 106 Harvard Place. The
list goes on.
I did not realize I would receive a bill for the total work done, a bill which, includes a
25% surcharge. I thought the city might replace the one block, although it was in good
condition. The city replaced smirch more. I informed Lynne Yost of my concern that my
entire sidewalk was being ripped up on September 9, 2010. 1 received the bill just last
month and now Ms. Yost tells me I must protest this before the Board, a protest that
may take several months. 1 simply can't afford this unjust bill. If 1 could, I would pay it
under protest, but if I pay this, I can't afford my January city and county property taxes.
My hands are tied.
I always pay my taxes and am never late. I keep my property in great shape, shoveling
the entire 100-block of Worth St. each time it snows, including all curb cuts. I do this for
my neighbors and for school kids at the crosswalks at the corner of Ithaca Rd. and
Elmwood. I previously lived on Hancock Street and did likewise on that block. If more
people in the city treated their property and the properties of their neighbors as well as
I do, that would be utopian. I wish the city to treat me as I do my neighbors, with
integrity.
The city should not be creating financial hardships for homeowners whose sidewalks
are not in perfect condition while ignoring the sidewalks in need of immediate repair.
The city has misplaced priorities. It must prioritize what needs to be done; triage, so to
speak. My sidewalk was but a stubbed toe while other sidewalks need a foot
amputated. You should not treat the toe first.
Can the city charge rne the entire amount? Yes. Should the city charge me the entire
amount? No. Will the city charge me the entire amount% 1 hope not.
Sincerely,
V_�47
Bruce A. Roebal
cc: Debra A. Parsons
attachment: Invoice # 00013987
CITY OF ITHACA
108 E GREEN STREET
ITHACA NY 14850
BRUCE A ROEBAL
MARSH MARIANNE R
104 WORTH St
ITHACA, NY 14850
Property -
104 Worth St
Invoice Fruin : City Eneineer
Invoice Date : 12/13/2010
invoice 4 : 00013987
Account 9 0 00005003
Due Date 01/17/2011
City Engineer
General Billing Information
(607) 274-6580
Information specific to bill
(607)274-6530
In
voice Ref. 2010 SIDEWALK A
Entry Date Item Category Item Description Qty Price Total
12/13/2010 SIDEWALK REPAIR- 4 IN SIDEWALK 4 " SIDEWALK 177.50 $11.42 $2,027.05
Sub -Total: S2,027.05
Surcharge: $506.7-6
Total: %2,533.I_
Additional Description: 2010 SIDEWALK REPAIR
BILLS NOT PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS ACCRUE A LATE PAYMENT PENALTY AT THE RATE OF TWELVE PERCENT PER ANNUM OR$3.00
PER NIONTH, WHICI-IEVER IS GREATER, PURSUANT TO CITY CODE. BILLS REMAINING UNPAID ON NOVEMBER I ST ARE ADDED 1.0
THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE NEXT CITY TAX BILLING; AND COLLECTED AS A PART THEREOF.
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Make check payable to:
CITY OF ITHACA
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CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE
108 E GREEN STREET
ITHACA NY 14850
BRUCE A ROEBAL
MARSH MARIANNE R
104 WORTH St
ITHACA, NY 148150
Return this portion with your payment
Invoice Date
Invoice 9 .
12/13/2010
00013987
Please Pay on or before S2,533.81
Arnount Paid
INVO0013987
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 East Green Street, lthaea, New York 14850—_`690
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6/24/2009
Bruce A. Roebal
104 Worth St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
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104 Worth St
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City of Ithaca has inspected the condition of the public sidewalk along the street at tfus
address. At this time of inspection, the following sidewalk was found to be defective,,
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TREE DAMAGED WALK:
150 square feet of 4" thick sidewalk
0 square feet of 6" thick sidewalk
0 grind locations
OTHF-R DAMAGED WALK:
50 square feet of 4" thick sidewalk
50 square feet of 6" thick sidewalk
0 grind locations
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This location is on the City's repair list and will remain on the list until the repair work is
completed by you or by the City. At the first opportunity, all defective sidewalk found at
this location at the time of the work will be replaced. City of Ithaca ,ode requires that
sidewalk repairs made by City of Ithaca be billed to the owner at cost plus 25%_
You are encouraged to hire a contractor to do your repairs. Obtain a sidewalk permit so
the location can be removed from City of Ithaca's repair list when work is completed.
Please read the attached document and if you still have questions, you may contact the
Office of the City Engineer at 607-274-6532.
City of _11thaca9 NY
Off -ice of the City Engineer
fls: l04Worth 8tsidewalk concern
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Lynne Yost - Re: 204Worth 0tsidewalk concern
From: Bruce AIloebal<baz2 .sdu>
To: Lynne Yost .org>`Bill Gray <BILLGfithuca.org>,El\en
2Y&c[ollimtec<emccollinter@citvofithooa.org>
Date- 1/11/2011 1I:05AM
Subject: Re: lO4Worth Stsidewalk concern
ccx Carolyn Peterson <can)lyop@oitvofithuoa.org>,Debra Parsons
<Z}BBRA9@ci1yofitbuou.or8>`Joel ZuzoVff <ja126Dcoruel}.sdn>
Dear Ms, Parsons,
The status of my bill is quite simple: it is due on Monday, January 17.
What I'm claiming is that the city spent half the summer on the 100 block of Worth Street and ripped up
sidewalks that were in far better condition than most sidewalks in the city of Ithaca. I was responsible for four
blocks, and I should have fixed all four, but I only fixed three. The fourth had a few small pock marks. The city
then ripped out an entire stretch of sidewalk that someone had determined were "unsatisfactory." So I was
billed for everything. |nDecember. Due January 17.
There are somany sidewalks inIthaca that are infar worse condition than the 18Oblock ofWorth Street,
sidewalks which have a great deal of pedestrian traffic. Some of these sidewalks are dangerous. Look at 413
Dryden Avenue (|'vetold the city about this one sidewalk and one onthe 3OOblock ofElmwood for the past
three or four years and nothing has been done). Walk up and down Mitchell Street. Elmwood Avenue, Harvard
Place. That's only myneighborhood.
I did not realize I would receive a bill for the total work done. I thought the city would replace the one block I did
not address. The city replaced much more. I received the bill just last month. Now Lynne talks of a protest that
can take several months. | have less than one week.
The city should not becreating financial hardships for homeowners whose sidewalks are not inperfect condition
while ignoring the many sidewalks which really doneed repairs. The city needs toprioritize what needs tobe
done; triage, sotospeak. &4ysidewalk was but astubbed toe while others need tohave their feet anooutated.
Treat the toe first?
Can the city charge methe entire amount? Yes. Should the city charge methe entire amount. Definitely not. Will
the city charge me the entire amount? That is up to you and others copied on this letter.
All best,
Bruce Roebal
On 1/10/114:26 PM, "Lynne Yost" <LYNN EYocityofithaca.org> wrote:
Hi Ellen
Bruce Roeba|should contact Debra Parsons at274-658O(or bvemail)
Re: ]O4Worth S1sidewalk concern
regarding the status of his bill during a protest.
Protest review bystaff and BPVVmembers, placement onthe BPVVagenda,
and apassed resolution byBPVVregarding the protest typically takes
several months.
I've been working dnnoughn�essa�esrece�edduhn�varadonand miUdo
research and address Bruce Roeba|'squestions specific tohis property
in the next few days.
Lynne Yost, PE, Asst. Civil Engineer
City ofIthaca City Engineer's Office
1D8Green St. Room 282
Ithaca, NYl4Q5Q
(T)6O7'274'6527
(F)6U7'274'65Q7
(C)6U7'327'O72S
(E)|ynoey@cbyofi1hacaorg
vvvvvv.cityofithaca.org
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From: Ellen McCollister <emccn||ister@citvofthaceorg>
To: Bill Gray <biU8@cityofithaca.or0>,Lynne Yost
<LY0NEY@cityo5thaca.or8>
CC: <nnayor@cityofithaca.or8>,Joel Zunooff~jz12@corne||.edu>
Date: 1/10/28113:46PM
Subject: 104 Worth St sidewalk concern!
| just received ananxious inquiry from myconstituent Bruce Roeba|
regarding the status of his sidewalk issue. His bill is due in a
week, and he says he has not received a response from anyone regarding
his December letter.
Asanew Council member, |amstill familiarizing myself with
the
[itvssidewalk policy. | know there may bechanges but inthe
meantime the residual policy has been causing endless concern up here
inthe Third VVard—snnneofwhich could bealleviated through better
communication. Since Joel Z. is the BPVV liaison, | am copying him on
file:/*C: \Documents and Si SC348A— 10/24/2011
Re: 104 Worth St sidewalk concern
Page 3 of 6
this email aswell.
Could one of you please call Bruce asap and help him resolve the
status ofhis bill? His office number is25S'3E05orcell is
279-9821.
Thank you for the attention you can give to this.
Ellen McCollister, 4Jder9ersun
City ofIthaca, Third Ward
607.272.5996
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Bruce ARoebal <bar3@corneU.edu>
> Date: December Z3,3D1OI1:5O:4QAMEST
>To:Lynne Yost «LYN0EY@cityuMthaca.orQ>
>Cc: °].R. Rarnirez"^jrrannirez@dtyofithaca.org>, Ellen McCollister
<emnccn||ister@cityofithaca.ur8
> Subject: Re: Permit Info
> Dear Lynne,
> |]ust received a bill for the sidewalk repair/work done at 104
�
>Asyou may recall, when ! received, via registered certified mail,
> information concerning the condition ofnoysidewalk, there were 4
>"b|ucks"which were inneed ofrepair. | repaired three ofthem
and
> did not repair the fourth (since that one only had "pock marks"
and
> was byfar inbetter condition than most sidewalks inIthaca. The
> only work that remained still todowas the tree -damaged portion.
> That was done. Thank you.
�
> Have you recently walked the sidewalks upMitchell Street, Elmwood
> Avenue, Fairmont, orHarvard Place, toname only afew? What |find
> incredible isthat the work crews were parked on the 108 block of
» Worth Street, all summer itseemed, while streets which actually
> have foot traffic (see above) remain untouched with dangerous
> conditions, not mere "pock rnarkc"Should the city not prioritize
> its actions, especially in these hard financial times?
Re: l04Worth 5tsidewalk concern
�
> Back to my property The workers took out the whole stretch of
> my sidewalk, not the one block which I had not addressed (since the
• pink paint told them to do that). That stretch was not on the
•certified/registered letter | received. And atthe point when the
•^paint"went down, suthe workers said, | was unable tudoany
work
> myself.
» The segment that was taken out, again not nnthe original letter,
> had extensive root activity underneath. The city's trees throw out
> long roots, Pictures were taken.
• Lynne, | claim the following: First that this extra work was not
• necessary, as evidenced by the certified letter. Second, that if
• this worked was deemed necessary, that the tree -damaged provision
• should apply. That the condition ofmysidewalk was ingood
• condition, again asevidenced bythe "|etter."Further, that
since
•noprior warning had been made before the pink paint was applied,
• there should definitely not have been any "surcharge"added to
the
> bill since / never had anopportunity tmrespond tothis. |sthat
> not why you went through the expense ofthe original certified
> letter? The second letter, then, was composed ofpink spray paint.
> |sthis official?
�
> Lynne, | can not afford this "additional"work. |twas not
indicated
> atall. Iwas prepared tnpay for the one block that | did not
»gddness.
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> Again, | keep myproperty infine shape. And also the entire block.
• For n1yneighbors, for school kids crossing the streets. If more
• people inthe city treated their properties and the properties of
• their neighbors aswell as|do, vvewould all benefit.
�
>| further request that the city look atsidewalks which are in
> severe disrepair, unlike the sidewalks ufWorth Street.
> Any assistance you can provide orlobby for tolower mybill will be
> much appreciated.
> Yours sincerely,
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> Bill Gray, the Superintendent of Public Works, has just changed the
> tree damage policy. You will not becharged for tree damage work
> performed byCity ofIthaca this year.
>Lynne
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> City ofIthaca City Engineer's Office
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>To: Lynne Yost <LYNNEY@citvofthaca.org>
> Date: 9/8/20109:04AK4
>Suhiect: Re: Permit Info
> Dear Lynne,
�
> The workers are inthe process oftearing upularge section ofrny
> sidewalk, "on rnydinne,"asthe workers just said. Inthe letters
' your offices have sent noeinthe past two years, there were four
> sections for which | was responsible. | paid for the repair ofthree
> and felt the fourth was in, bvfar, better shape compared with the
> vast majority of sidewalks in Ithaca.
Re: I04Worth Stsidewalk concern
>Atthe most, | should be responsible for that one block. Not the
> nest. | can not afford to pay for this as | had planned my expenses
> according toyour official, and registered, letter.
• Lynne, | personally shovel snow for the entire 10Q-b|ockofWorth
• Street every time it snows. From curb cut to curb cut, then all
• sides ofthe four -corners ofElmwood and Ithaca Road for the school
> kids. Ask the crossing guard. | take care ofmyproperty and my
> neighbors and for people ( never see.
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>|dosomuch good for our city. | wish mycity todogood bvme.
> All best,
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* BruceRoeba|
*2S5-35O5(of5ce)
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 East Greern. Street Ithaca, New York 14850-5690
OFFICE OF THE CITY FNGINEER
Telephone: 607/274-6530 Fax: 607/274-6587
July 6, 2007
Bruce A. Roebal
104 Worth St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dear Bruce A. Roebal:
You have probably observed that Ithaca's sidewalks are rebuilt on an ongoing basis. One reason
for this is Ithaca's sidewalk repair and inspection program. At the time of inspection, the
deteriorated sidewalk at 104 Worth St. consisted of the following:
TREE DAMAGED WALK (by current policy, the city assumes expense for this repair):
150 square feet of 4" thick sidewalk
0 square feet of 6" thick sidewalk
OTHER DAMAGED WALK (for which you are responsible):
50 square feet of 4" thick sidewalk
50 square feet of 6" thick sidewalk
The City is exercising its option to complete the necessary repairs and has tentatively scheduled
your property for work this year. You will be billed for your portion of the expense plus an
additional 25% administration fee required by the City Engineer. Please note that some
inspections were done several years ago and sidewalk condition will be reevaluated based on
current conditions at the time of construction. It is possible more sidewalk will be replaced than
the quantities listed above.
You may wish to review the enclosed excerpts from the City Charter and City Code. The
complete City Code is available online at www.cliyofithaca.org by clicking on "City Code".
Please be aware that this obligation transfers with the sale,of your property. It is your
responsibility to notify any new owner of this outstanding sidewalk notice.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ryan Adams at 607-274-6536 or
radamsa,citvofithaea.ora
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Lynne Yost ® Re. 104 Worth St®
From: Wade Wykstra <wwlao@lightlink.com>
To: Govind Acharya <govind73@gmail.com>
Date: 3/1/2011 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: 104 Worth St.
CC: Kathrin Gehring <kgehring@cityofithaca.org>, Lynne Yost <LYNNEY@cityofithaca.org>,
William W Goldsmith <wwgl@comell.edu>
My understanding is that it was to be Govind and Bill; I am to attend also in case I may be useful
passing on stuff we have learned re walks. A couple days notice is all I need.
Wade 227-0683
III 111111 P, III;I111111
I thought it was both Bill and I?
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:3 9, Kathr-In Gehring <k' -:getr 'jy�2��> wrote:
ijig qj
Hello,
I'm finalizing the BPW minutes from January 26th and noticed that the sidewalk sub -committee
was asked to meet to discuss the property owner's protest of the sidewalk assessment at 104
Worth St. Also, since Cynthia is not available anymore, Govind agreed to participate on the
sub -committee,
Thanks,
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Lynne Yost - Re: 104 Worth St.
From: Govind Acharya <govind73Cq)gmail.com>
To: Kathrin Gehring <kgehring@cityofithaca,org>
Date: 2/28/2011 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: 104 Worth St.
CC: Lynne Yost <LYNNEY@cityofithaca.org>, Wade Wykstra <wwlao@lightlink.com>,
William W Goldsmith <wwg I Cacomell.edu>
I thought it was both Bill and I?
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:39, Kathrin Gehring > wrote:
Hello,
I'm finalizing the 8PW minutes from January 26th and noticed that the sidewalk sub -committee was asked to
meet to discuss the property owner's protest of the sidewalk assessment at 104 Worth St. Also, since Cynthia
is not available anymore, Govind agreed to participate on the sub -committee.
Thanks,
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Lynne Yost - 104 Worth St.
From, Kathrin Gehring
To, Yost, Lynne
Date: 2/28/20113:39PM
1O4Worth St.
I'm finalizing the BPVV minutes from January 26th and noticed that the sidewalk sub -committee was asked to
meet to discuss the property owner's protest of the sidewalk assessment at 104 Worth St. Also, since Cynthia is
not available anymore, Govind agreed to participate on the sub -committee.
file: //C:\Joourneutsand S0 Cl[F— 10/24/201I
Re: 104 Worth Street sidewalk
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Lynne Yost ® Re: 104 Worth Street sidewalk
From:
Ray Benjamin
To,
Acharya, Govind; Goldsmith, Bill;
Wykstra, Wade; Zumoff, Joel
Date.
8/24/2011 12:52 PM
Subject:
Re: 104 Worth Street sidewalk
CC.,
Yost, Lynne
Gray, Bill; Jenkins, Claudia; Morache, Rob; Warden, David;
I seem to remember that he had an issue about a snow removal bill that was upheld by the board.
Ray
>>> Bill Gray Wednesday, August 24, 2011 >>>
I will have Kathy pull up the history here. Like Bill, I thought we had resolved this in front of the BPW. I doubt
that I will h ave anything by this afternoon.
9H
>>> William W Goldsmith <wwgl@cornell.edu> 8/24/2011 12:18 PM >>>
Dear BPW members -
I recall discussing (and voting?) on this matter, but I cannot remember when. Mr. Roebal brought his complaint
to the discussion meeting. I assume we voted long, long ago, and if that is true, I am curious why it may have
taken months for Roebal to be informed. Can we be brought up to date.
On 8/24/11 11:34 AM, "Joel Zurnoff" <_�4.12@ ell,ed wrote:
Perhaps you could discuss this issue at this afternoon's meeting.
I will not be attending the meeting today.
216 Valley Rd.
Ithaca, NY
Begin forwarded message:
email: i z -12 10D co rn e 1. edu <Majlt20Lz.12gLqqrneH.edu>
phone: (607-) 273-8794
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Lynne Yost -Sidewalk Repair at 104 Worth Street
From: ]3nzce ARoebal<bez2 .sdo>
To: Lynne Yost <LYNNEYCqoihmfithaco.org>
Date: 1/3/2011 11:2I AM
Subject. Sidewalk Repair at 104 Worth Street
Hi Lynne,
I'm resencling this in hopes you can advocate for me in lowering the amount of my invoice, due January 17th.
Please let meknow whom tocontact inthis regard,
All best,
���TOM��
—'--FormsardedMessage
From: bar2<barI@corneUedu>
Date: Thu, 23Dec IU1O11:5O:49'050O
To, Lynne Yost <LYNNEY@citynfithaca.org>
Cc. "J.R. Ramirez" <jrramirez@cityofithaca.org>, Ellen McCollister <emccollister@cityofithaca.org>
Conversation: Permit Info
I just received a bill for the sidewalk repair/work done at 104 Worth Street. $2,533.81. Invoice # 00013987.
As you may recall, when I received, via registered certified mail, information concerning the condition ofmy
sidewalk, there were 4 "blocks" which were in need of repair. I repaired three of them and did not repair the
fourth (since that one only had "pock marks" and was by far in better condition than most sidewalks in Ithaca.
The only work that remained still to do was the tree -damaged portion. That was done. Thank you.
Have you recently walked the sidewalks up Mitchell Street, Elmwood Avenue, Fairmont, or Harvard Place, to
name only a few? What I find incredible is that the work crews were parked on the 100 block of Worth Street,
all summer it seemed, while streets which actually have foot traffic (see above) remain untouched with
dangerous conditions, not mere "pock marks." Should the city not prioritize its actions, especially in these hard
financial times?
Back to my property . . . The workers took out the whole stretch ofmysidewalk, not the one block which | had
not addressed (since the pink paint told them to do that). That stretch was not onthe certified/registered letter
received. And at the point when the "paint" went down, so the workers said, I was unable to do any work
myself.
fiDe:/8C:{0ocnmentuand 8 i IBl38c— I0/24/201I
Sidewalk Repair u1l04Worth Street
Page 2 of 3
The segment that was taken out, again not on the original letter, had extensive root activity underneath. The
city's trees throw out long roots. Pictures were taken.
Lynne, | claim the following: First that this extra work was not necessary, as evidenced by the certified letter.
Second, that if this worked was deemed necessary, that the tree -damaged provision should apply. That the
conditionofnnysidewa|kvvasin800dconditiun,a0ainasevidencedbvthe"|etter."Further,dhatsincenoprior
warning had been made before the pink paint was applied, there should definitely not have been any
"surcharge" added to the bill since I never had an opportunity to respond to this. Is that not why you went
through the expense of the original certified letter? The second letter, then, was composed of pink spray paint.
|sthis official?
Lynne, I can not afford this " additional" work. It was not indicated at all. I was prepared to pay for the one block
that | did not address.
Again, I keep my property in fine shape. And also the entire block. For my neighbors, for school kids crossing the
streets. If more people in the city treated their properties and the properties of their neighbors as well as I do,
we would all benefit.
I further request that the city look at sidewalks which are in severe disrepair, unlike the sidewalks of Worth
Any assistance you can provide or lobby for to lower my bill will be much appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Bill Gray, the Superintendent ofPublic Works, has just changed the tree damage policy. You will
not be charged for tree damage work performed by City of Ithaca this year.
Lynne Yost, PE, Asst. Civil Engineer
City ofIthaca City Engineer's Office
1O8Green St. Room 2O2
Ithaca, 0Y1485U
(T)6U7-274'6537
(f)6U7'274-65O7
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Sidewalk Repair at 104 Worth Street
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([)607'327-0725
(E)|ynney@cbvofthaca.orB
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From: Bruce 4Roeba|<bar3@corneU.edu>
To: Lynne Yost <LYNNEY@cityohthaca.org>
Date: 9/8/20109:04AK4
Subject: Re: Permit Info
The workers are in the process of tearing up a large section of my sidewalk, "on my dime," as the
workers just said. In the letters your offices have sent me in the past two years, there were four
sections for which ! was responsible. i paid for the repair ofthree and fe|tthe fnurthwas in, by far,
better shape compared with the vast majority ufsidewalks inIthaca.
At the most, I should be responsible for that one block. Not the rest. I can not afford to pay for this
as I had planned my expenses according to your official, and registered, letter.
Lynne, I personally shovel snow for the entire 100-block of Worth Street every time it snows. From
curb cut to curb cut, then all sides of the four -corners of Elmwood and Ithaca Road for the school
kids. Ask the crossing guard. ( take care ofnnyproperty and nnyneighbors and for people |never
see.
BruceRueba|
255'3505(office)
279-9021'ceU\
104 Worth Street
-- End of Forwarded Message
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Lynne Y\omt-Re: Permit Info
From: Bruce /\Roeba]<burZ l.edu>
To: Lynne Yost org>
Date: 12/23/201011:49AM
Subject: Re: Permit Info
CC: "lfl. Ramirez" jrrozoizez fithaca.org>, Ellen McCollister
I just received a bill for the sidewalk repair/work done at 104 Worth Street. $2,533.81. Invoice # 00013987.
As you may recall, when I received, via registered certified mail, information concerning the condition of my
sidewalk, there were 4 "blocks" which were in need of repair. I repaired three of them and did not repair the
fourth (since that one only had "pock marks" and was by far in better condition than most sidewalks in Ithaca.
The only work that remained still to do was the tree -damaged portion. That was done. Thank you.
Have you recently walked the sidewalks up Mitchell Street, EImwood Avenue, Fairmont, or Harvard Place, to
name only a few? What I find incredible is that the work crews were parked on the 100 block of Worth Street,
all summer it seemed, while streets which actually have foot traffic (see above) remain untouched with
dangerous conditions, not mere "pock marks." Should the city not prioritize its actions, especially in these hard
financial times?
Back to my property . . . The workers took out the whole stretch ofmysidewalk, not the one block which | had
not addressed (since the pink paint told them to do that). That stretch was not on the certified/registered letter I
received. And at the point when the "paint" went down, so the workers said, I was unable to do any work
myself.
The segment that was taken out, again not onthe original letter, had extensive root activity underneath. The
city's trees throw out long roots. Pictures were taken.
Lynne, | claim the following: First, that this extra work was not necessary, asevidenced by the certified letter.
Second, that if this worked was deemed necessary, that the tree -damaged provision should apply. That the
condition of my sidewalk was in good condition, again as evidenced by the "letter." Further, that since no prior
warning had been made before the pink paint was applied, there should definitely not have been any
"surcharge" added to the bill since I never had an opportunity to respond to this. Is that not why you went
through the expense of the original certified letter? The second letter, then, was composed of pink spray paint.
Is this official?
Lynne, | can not afford this "additional" work. It was not indicated at all. | was prepared to pay for the one block
that | did not address.
Again, I keep my property in fine shape. And also the entire block. For my neighbors, for school kids crossing the
streets. If more people in the city treated their properties and the properties of their neighbors as well as I do,
wewould all benefit.
| further request that the city look at sidewalks which are in severe disrepair, unlike the sidewalks of Worth
Street.
fle://C:\Qocuzocotmomd Soa]Sime\4Dl-'13762c— 10/24/20I1
Re: Pcrod1Iofo
Page 2 of 3
Any assistance you can provide or lobby for to lower my bill will be much appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
8ruceRoeba|
104Worth Street
Ithaca, NYI4850
Dn9/9/103:12PM, "Lynne Yost" <UN0EY@cityofithaca.org> wrote:
Bill Gray, the Superintendent of Public Works, has just changed the tree damage policy. You will
not be charged for tree damage work performed by City of Ithaca this year.
Lynne Yost, PE, Asst. Civil Engineer
City ofIthaca City Engineer's Office
188Green St. Room 2U2
Ithaca, NY 14850
From: Bruce ARoeba|<bar2@corneUedu»
To: Lynne Yost <LYNNEY@dtyofithaca.oqJ>
Date: 9/8/20109:04AM
Subject: Re: Permit Info
The workers are in the process of tearing up a large section of my sidewalk, "on my dime," as the
workers just said. In the letters your offices have sent me in the past two years, there were four
sections for which | was responsible. | paid for the repair ofthree and felt the fourth was in, by far,
better shape compared with the vast majority ofsidewalks inIthaca.
Re: Permit Info
Page 3 of 3
A1the most, | should beresponsible for that one block. Not the rest. | can not afford topay for this
as I had planned,my expenses according to your official, and registered, letter.
Lynne I personally shovel snow for the entire 100-block of Worth Street every time it snows. From
curb cut to curb cut, then all sides of the four -corners of Elmwood and Ithaca Road for the school
kids. Ask the crossing guard. | take care ofmyproperty and rnyneighbors and for people |never
see.
I do so much good for our city. I wish my city to do good by me.
all
BnuceRoeba|
255-3505(office)
279-9821(ceU)
104Worth Street
Re: lU4Worth Street sidewalk
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J.R.Ramirez- Re:104 Worth Street sidewalk
From- Bruce /\Roeba]<bor2 .odu>
7Fa: Lynne Yoat<LYNNEY@cityofitbaca.org>
Date: 9/9/20104:07PM
Subject: Re: l04Worth Street sidewalk
CC: "].Bi. Ramirez" /jrrouoirsz��cityofi[haco.org>
Hi Lynne,
I know the tree damage work will be at the City's cost. Thank you kindly.
What I annconcerned about is the rest of the work being done, namely the entire section of my sidewalk from
my driveway to the end of my sidewalk (next to the 106 Worth Street line). The last block there was determined
to be in disrepair (my expense), along with the three blocks (driveway plus contiguous block) which I have
already had repaired. 1 did not repair that fourth block as I felt the "disrepair" was so minor compared with
other sidewalks inIthaca that are somuch worse (yet untouched).
What has been torn out are all the blocks inthat stretch (if this isnot nlyexpense, please say so, | will bevery
8rutefu|).None ofthese (other than tree damaged) were listed asneeding tobereplaced inthe letters |received
from the City. /tisthis potential expense that |anncontesting. Itiothis potential expense that | can not afford. it
isthis potential expense that was not part ufthe certified letters | received. Did the work crew tear mpmore
than they were supposed to? Looks that way tome.
BruceRoeba|
1O4Worth Street, Ithaca, NY14050
(607)279-9821
Bill Gray, the Superintendent ofPublic Works, has just changed the tree damage policy. You will
not be charged for tree damage work performed by City of Ithaca this year.
Lynne Yost, PE, Asst. Civil Engineer
City ofIthaca City Engineer's Office
1O8Green St. Room 2O2
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Re: l04Worth Street sidewalk
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From: Bruce ARoeba|«bar2@cnrneU.edu>
To: Lynne Yost <LYNNEY@dtyofithaca.nrg>
Date: 9/8/20109:04AM
Subject: Re: Permit Info
The workers are in the process of tearing up a large section of my sidewalk, "on my dime," as the
workers just said. in the letters your offices have sent me in the past two years, there were four
sections for which I was responsible. I paid for the repair of three and felt the fourth was in, by far,
better shape compared with the vast majority nfsidewalks inIthaca.
Atthe most, | should beresponsible for that one block. Not the rest. | can not afford Vopay for this
as I had planned my expenses according to your official, and registered, letter.
Lynne, | personally shovel snow for the entire 00-blockofWorth Street every time bsnows. From
curb cut tucurb cut, then all sides ofthe four -corners ofElmwood and Ithaca Road for the school
kids. Ask the crossing guard. I take care of my property and my neighbors and for people I never
see.
I do so much good for our city. I wish my city to do good by me.
All best,
BruceRoeba|
255-3505(office`
279'9821(ce0)
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Lynne Yost - Re: Sidewalk crew
From,
Ray Benjamin
To,
Yost, Lynne
Date:
9/7/2010 3:57 PM
Subject,
Re: Sidewalk crew
Good, sounds like a plan
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> > > Lynne Yost 9/7/2010 3:05 PM > > >
Hi Ray,
JR & I prepared billing information for all sidewalk work completed this year, however tree damage wasn't
measured out separately. I guess we'll need to redo everything to reflect last week's change in policy, We can
start on that tomorrow.
EM
Lynne Yost, PE, Asst. Civil Engineer
City of Ithaca City Engineer's Office
108 Green St. Room 202
Ithaca, NY 14850
(T) 607-274-6527
(F) 607-274-6587
(C) 607-327-0725
(E) lynney@cityofithaca.org
www.cityofithaca.org
www.ithacamaps.org
From: Ray Benjamin
To:Yost, Lynne
Date: 9/7/2010 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: Sidewalk crel
Lynne,
Have we started billing for the work we have completed this year, even if we only bill for the estimated amount,
its better than no revenue at all,
Ray
> > > Lynne Yost 9/7/2010 2:42 PM > > >
Hi Ray,
file://C:\Docurnents and Settings\LYNNEY\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4C866103c... 10/24/2011
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JR talked with the crew and made sure they're set for now.
104 &106 Worth Stare the next stops.104 Worth has alarge tree fairly close to the sidewalk, so the new
sidewalk will narrow tn4'wide atthe tree.
The crew said you have plans to change street grades and fix storm sewer at 105VVorth. Please tell the crew
approximate limits of work for your project so they replace the sidewalk outside the limits at that address, (Or if
you prefer, tell them to skip that address completely.)
Thanks,
Lynne
Lynne Yost, PE, Asst. Civil Engineer
City ofIthaca City Engineer's Office
1U8Green St. Room 202
Ithaca, NY1485O
(T)6O7-274'6527
(F)6Q7-274-6587
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(10/24/2011) Lynne -Yost - RE: Permit Info
From: John JohnAHoffmann «jaiedu>
To: Lynne Yost <LYNNEY@oityofdhaca.org>.Bruce ARooba|<bar2@bonnoU.ndu>
CC: "J.R. Ramirez"<jrramiraz@oih/nfthama.org>
Date: 8/25/20104:32 PM
Subject: RE: Permit Info
It looks as if the crew will beatBmce'ahouse tomorrow and myhouse the next day not elot of time to
actually complete the work. Bruce said that you had some info onthe acceptable method for this. |have
a15|bcontainer of^T{}P'nBOND" 'iathat acceptable toyour oiendando?
Thanks for your help.
John
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From: Lynne Yost [naiko:LYNNEf@oih/ofthauaurg]
Sent: Wednesday, August 25.20184:23PM
To: Bruce ARoeba|;John AHoffmann
Co: J.R. Ramirez
Subject: Permit Info
Dear Bruce and Johnn.
After I spoke with Bruce, I was directed by my superior to avoid delaying the sidewalk crew's original
schedule hoaccommodate owner work. Ifyou want hopatch your sidewalk, you'll need howork very
quickly.
Toobtain apermit, you need tosubmit:
1. the attached application
2. a notarized copy of the attached worker's compensation form 3. some proof of homeowner's insurance
and then either JR Ramirez or I will issue a permit. Our office is on the second floor of City Hall.
The work will need to be complete before the crew is ready to begin demolition at your property.
Thankm,
Lynne
Lynne Yost, PE, Asst. Civil Engineer
City ofIthaca City Engineer's Office
1O8Green St. Room 2O2
Ithaca, WY14850
(T)6O7-274-G527
(F)0U7-274-0587
(C)087-327'U73S
(E)|ynney@citvufithaoaorg
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From-
Lynne Yost
To.
J.R. Ramirez
Date-
8/25/2010 11:59 AM
Subject.
104 & 106 Worth St.
I SIPUZ
The owner of 104 called and said he wants to patch the "pockmarked" sidewalk, which he thinks is one stab. His neighbor at
106 wants to do the same, and has more slabs.
I told Donnie and he asked that you paint out which slabs to leave in place at both properties. (White paint might be good for
that.)
Let me know if you have questions.
Lynne
Lynne Yost, PE, Asst. Civil Engineer
City of Ithaca City Engineer's Office
108 Green St. Room 202
Ithaca, NY 14850
M 607-274-6527
(F) 607-274-6587
(C) 607-327-0725
(E) lynney@cityofithaca.org
www.cityofitnaca.org
www.ithacamaps.org
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Bruce A. Roebal
104 Worth St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
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the location can be removed from City of Ithaca's repair list when work is completed.
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Office of the City Engineer at 607-274-6532.
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William J. Gray P.E.
Superintendent of Public Works
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dear Mr. Gray:
104 Worth Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
August 25, 2010
I am writing to you to protest the City's intention to bill me for the entire cost of repairing
and replacing the sidewalk in front of my home.
I received a Sidewalk Notice of Defect, as did my neighbors, ce'd below. I am sorry to
say I cannot locate my copy of the letter I received. The notice informed me that a certain
amount of square footage of sidewalk was tree damaged and therefore the City's
responsibility, and that four blocks of sidewalk was my responsibility. I had three of these
blocks replaced. The fourth had, what I considered, small pock marks and unworthy of
replacement, especially while severely damaged sidewalks in this city remain untouched.
I request that the City stand by its word and take responsibility for the cost of replacing
and repairing the sidewalk blocks that have been damaged by city -owned trees.
Homeowners should not be financially responsible for the damage caused by city -owned
trees, especially after the City told the homeowners that this work was the responsibility
of the City. I understand the financial times in which we all live, but a promise is a
promise, is it not?
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely.
—' Bruce A. Roeb/al
CC: Mayor Carolyn Peterson
Carol S. Palmer, 102 Worth Street
John Hoffman & Randi Beckman, 106 Worth Street