| Name | Position | Phone | Fax |
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| Nick Jarrell | Right of Way Manager | (260) 427-2721 | (260 )427-1269 |
| Right-Of-Way Permit Office | (260) 427-6155 | (260 )427-1269 | |
| Indiana Underground Plant Protection Service | 1-(800) 382-5544 | ||
| Underground Plant Protection Service (Outside IN) | 1-(800) 382-5544 |
Before After
The 50/50 Barrett Law Cost Share Program for Concrete Repair
(Sidewalks, Yard-walks, Curbs, & Drive Approaches)
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS HAVE BEEN MAILED. FURTHER CORRESPONDANCE WILL BE MAILED AFTER THE BUDGET HAS BEEN ALLOCATED AND DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE NEXT STEPS THAT WILL OCCUR WHETHER YOUR PROPERTY HAS MADE IN ONTO THE LIST FOR 2024 CONSTRUCTION OR NOT. THANK YOU!
IF YOU ARE FILLING OUT A PETITION AFTER APRIL 10TH, RIGHT OF WAY WILL STILL ESTIMATE YOUR PROPERTY AND SEND YOU A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT IF THERE IS STILL ROOM LEFT IN THE BUDGET.
The City of Fort Wayne Cost Sharing program for concrete repair is a great option for homeowner(s) seeking to partner with the City in having improvements made in their neighborhood. Under this program, the City and the petitioning homeowner (or homeowners) will pay 50 percent of the cost of the repairs.
Important Information before filling out a petition:
Step 1 -- Decide if you want to fix concrete at an individual property or for an entire block.
Step 2 -- Go to the City of Fort Wayne website to fill out the appropriate petition –
Step 3 -- Submit the petition to the Board of Public Works - Right of Way Department for further processing.
The e-form will automatically send the information to a Right of Way Program Manager. If you are mailing in your petition, please mail it to:
Right of Way Department
Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St., Suite 210
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
*Note: Construction takes place in the summer months, if a petition is submitted in the summer, fall, or winter, it will most likely be on the list for next year’s estimation. If you are not sure, please contact the Right of Way office at 260-427-6155.
Step 4 -- The Right of Way Department will provide an estimate and by mutual agreement, the City will pay for 50 percent of the cost of the repair work and you will pay 50 percent for the cost of the work. You may notice pink paint marks near the area to be replaced, which indicates the estimate has been made.
In general, sidewalk repairs may cost approximately $550-600 per sidewalk slab (usually 5’x5’). In this case, the cost to the homeowner would be $275-300 per slab.
Curb costs $145 - $160 per linear foot. The cost to the homeowner would be $73 - $80 per linear feet.
Step 5 -- A Construction Agreement (CA) will be mailed to the homeowner(s) in the spring. If you agree to the terms indicating the amount of concrete being replaced and the 50/50 cost, please sign it and return it to the ROW office.
Step 6 -- Funds are limited, so it is a first-come-first serve basis.
If the CA is returned on time to get in the current year’s program, the house will be added to the construction list. Those who do not get to participate in the current year will have their information carried over to next year. An updated CA will be sent the next calendar year with updated pricing.
Step 7 -- Construction typically takes place in the summer/early fall months. The contractor will perform all necessary work and will restore any disturbed lawn with soil and grass seed. After that point, it is the responsibility of the homeowner(s) to maintain the concrete and grass. Should the concrete crack or fail due to no fault of the homeowner(s), the City will assess it and fix what is needed.
Step 8 -- The bill will be delivered by mail before the end of the year. Please see the section below for more details.
Financing Information
Assessments will be performed after construction is complete. The assessment will show as a lien against the property until the assessment is paid in full. Liens stay with the property. The assessment is to be paid in full at closing if the property transfers ownership. The lien is removed from the property once the total assessment is paid in full.
The City offers a low-interest loan to assist property owners in financing their portion of the repair. Payments can be made in full one time or homeowner(s) can take advantage of our low-interest loans (3%). Payments can be made over the course of 10 years on an annual or monthly basis.
The bill will be sent by mail after construction is complete. It will not exceed the amount stated on the Construction Agreement that was signed before construction began.
For further information about the Barrett Law Loan / Billing process, please call 260-427-5805.
Below are examples of what payments might be, if financed through this program.
General Construction Information
Loan of $500
Loan of $1,000
Loan of $2,000
Loan of $3,000
To share information about the 50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program with your friends and neighbors, have them go to www.cityoffortwayne.org/costshare or download a 2-sided flyer here.
Still have questions? Please contact us at 260-427-6155.
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The City also has cost sharing programs for Alley Improvements and Street Lighting Improvements.
STEP 1 -- If you are interested in having an alley repaired, please fill out an Alley Reconstruction Petition
STEP 2 -- Submit the petition to the Board of Public Works Office for further processing. The office is located in Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St., Suite 210.
Before After
Payments can be made in full one time or homeowners can take advantage of our low-interest loans (3%). Payments can be made over the course of 10 years on an annual or monthly basis. Below are examples of what payments might be, if financed through this program:
For more information on the Cost Sharing Program, call 311.
STEP 1 --If you are interested in having street light installed, please fill out a Street Light Petition
STEP 2 -- Submit the petition to the Board of Public Works Office for further processing. The office is located in Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St., Suite 210.
Payments can be made in full one time or homeowners can take advantage of our low-interest loans (3%). Payments can be made over the course of 10 years on an annual or monthly basis.
For more information on the Cost Sharing Program, call 311.
Standard Residential Street Lighting
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One type of permit issued by the Right-Of-Way Department is called a Right-Of-Way Cut permit. This permit allows for the excavation of rights-of-way —streets, alleys, sidewalks and parkstrips — for infrastructure installation or for maintenance of existing infrastructure, both public and private. This permit process is used to avoid potential facility location conflicts, to insure that proper restoration of the cut is completed, and to protect the public from undue hazards arising as a result of excavations. Upon issuance of a permit, an inspector will visit the site where the excavation is occurring in order to insure that City engineering and safety standards and specifications are being followed by the applicant during the course of the work. After the work is completed and the rights of way restored to an original condition or better, the inspector will re-visit the site to determine the acceptability of the cut restoration. In 1998, the State of Indiana changed the law pertaining to utility use of the public rights of way and made it clear that cities could recover the direct costs inherent in managing this public resource. As a result, we have re-examined our costs and procedures that pertain to utility occupation of our rights of way in order to insure that our costs of running this department are fully recovered through permit fees, as authorized by Indiana Code. More specific information on Cut Permits can be found on the Chapter 99 page. Permit Costs: Excavation (non-roadway) $80 Excavation (roadway) $175
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Application for an access permit is made to the Right of Way Department. After collecting the necessary information asked on the application along with a plan detailing the geometrics and construction specifications, the permit is routed through the City Engineering and Planning Departments. These departments review the permit based on their areas of expertise, providing feedback, comments and requirements necessary for approval. Once the routing process has been completed, the applicant is contacted and informed of the status of the application. After a permit is approved, a Right of Way Inspector performs a pre-pour inspection, to ensure adequate form, grade and specifications, according to the approved plan and permit. NOTE: Per Access Standards Manual, only one Residential Driveway is permitted per lot along a street frontage. Corner Lots or Lots with 100' of Frontage or more may be considered for dual "horseshoe" driveways. Dual entrance driveways must be connected. For more specific application information, click here. Permit Costs: Residential $50 Commercial $250 new, $125 Reconstruct Commercial w/ taper lanes $500 TEMPORARY ACCESS PERMITS: |
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A Parking Lot Permit is required in order to construct, expand or substantially alter a parking lot, to insure compliance with the City of Fort Wayne Zoning Ordinance. The application is completed and submitted to the Right of Way Department along with a plan detailing the request. The Plan must address construction materials and specifications, drainage information and screening/landscaping information. After collecting the necessary information, the application is routed through the City Engineering and Planning Departments. These departments review the permit based on their areas of expertise, providing feedback, comments and requirements necessary for approval. Once the routing process has been completed, the applicant is contacted and informed of the status of the application.
Permit Costs: <100,000 Sqft $100 >100,000 Sqft $200 |
In order to construct or reconstruct a public sidewalk, a Sidewalk Permit is required, obtainable from the Right of Way Department. These permits insure that sidewalks are placed at the proper grade and line and that new construction adheres to accessibility requirements. Routing of the application typically is not necessary so approvals can usually be obtained fairly quickly. The permit fee to reconstruct existing sidewalk is $15.00. The permit fee is $30.00 for the installation of new sidewalk where none previously existed.
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These permits are used to insure that proper notice is sent to the public and that proper and safe signing occurs whenever an obstruction is present within the traveled way. The primary focus is on public safety. Permit pricing depends on the classification of the streets being blocked and the length of time obstruction will be present. These permits are also reviewed by the Traffic Engineering Department and the Police Department. Permits may also be obtained through the Right of Way office for the renting of parking meters. See the Chapter 99 page for more information.
Please call office for permit fee structure. Fees for closures, or lane restrictions vary per road classification. |
These permits are used to insure that special events occurring in the City of Fort Wayne – including block parties and parades – do not cause major obstructions for the public. Permits for both block parties & parades must be completed at a minimum of 10 working days in advance prior to the event. Please note that certain events which require significant impacts to sidewalks or roadways should be discussed with the ROW Department up to 3 months in advance of the event. Coordination with FWPD may be required, and the applicant may be responsible for providing additional barricades at their own cost depending on the impact, timeframe and roadways involved. Special considerations and coordination may be necessary on roads that are used for public transportation. Block parties will not be allowed on major corridors within the City. Please contact the office if you need clarification or assistance with planning the event.
Permit Fees: Block Party / Neighborhood Association Parade $15.00 Application must also include signatures from residents affected. Public Assemblies (over 25 people) and Parades or Walk/Run Events $50.00 ** If Meters are required for event, Applicant must provide meter numbers. ** |
WHAT WE DO
This department includes the Right-of-Way Permit Office, where barricade and other construction-related permits are obtained for using or building in City-owned right-of-way property.
The City of Fort Wayne Right-of-Way Department is committed to providing efficient, superior service, at the lowest possible cost to our fellow neighbors.
The department is comprised of the permit office which is responsible for the processing and issuance of over 3,000 permit applications annually, as well as the ROW Enforcement Inspectors who address neighborhood right-of-way concerns to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists alike.
The office issues permits for construction activity (such as new and/or reconstruction of sidewalks, drive approaches and parking lots) that will occur in the right-of-way as well as providing approval for block parties, parades and events that will take place on City property.
In general, all departmental expenses are off-set by permit revenues.
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