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1. Who will own and maintain sidewalks?

The Town of Manlius will own and maintain sidewalks. 

2. Who will plow the sidewalks?

The Town of Manlius will arrange for snow removal. 

3. How to apply for the NSP?

You will need to fill out the Neighborhood Sidewalk Program Application with a petition from 65% of property owners in support of forming the district to start the process. 

4. Who decides who is included in a sidewalk special district?

The Town Board decides who benefits from the specific project and what parcels would be included. 

5. What is a permissive referendum?

A permissive referendum is a petition that requests a vote to be held. The referendum petition must be signed by at least 5% of the owners in the proposed district or by 100 property owners, whichever is less. Property owners would have 30 days to pass this petition after the Town Board voted to create the sidewalk district. Then the district would be subject to a vote.

6. Will sidewalks increase your assessment?

Adding sidewalks to your neighborhood has no impact to your assessment because a sidewalk is for public use.