REPORT ON THE COST OF REPAIRS
On August 8, 2023, the owner of 800 Regulus Street, Foster City, CA (APN 094-422-080) was advised that the sidewalk on Regulus Street and Polaris Avenue located adjacent to his/her property was out of repair and in condition to endanger persons or property, that property owners are required to maintain sidewalks adjacent to their property pursuant to Streets & Highways Code Sections §5600-5630, Foster City Municipal Code Section and the City of Foster City Standards for Sidewalk Repair that the sidewalk on Regulus Street and Polaris Avenue required a reconstruction of the damaged area, including but not limited to, saw cut, removal of sidewalk, removal of tree roots, if any, installation of root barrier, and reconstruction of the sidewalk with class "A" concrete per the City of Foster City Standards for Sidewalk Repair.
As required by law, the property owner was given until June 5, 2024, to commence repairs and was notified that if he/she did not commence repairs by that date, or if he/she commenced repairs but did not diligently and without interruption prosecute such repair work to completion, the Public Works Director for the City of Foster City would make the required repairs to the sidewalk and that the costs incurred by the City in making the repairs to the sidewalk would become a lien against the property.
The property owner did not commence repairs by the date specified, did not prosecute such repairs to completion, or requested that the City perform the repairs. As authorized by California Streets and Highways Code Sections §5600-5630, Foster City Municipal Code Section and the City of Foster City Standards for Sidewalk Repair, the Public Works Director for the City of Foster City undertook the required repairs. Repairs to the sidewalk on Regulus Street and Polaris Avenue adjacent to the property located at 800 Regulus Street, Foster City, CA were completed on June 19, 2024. The following repairs were made and the costs of the repairs are as follows:
• Removal and replacement of 55 square feet of driveway apron at $30.00 per square foot (subtotal $1,650.00);
• Removal and replacement of 310 square feet of sidewalk in driveway area at $25.00 per square foot (subtotal $7,750.00);
• Tier 2 Administrative Fee of $419.00 per the FY 2023-2024 City of Foster City Master Fee and Service Charges Schedule.
• Late fee accrued after the due date of August 28, 2024, of $981.90 Cost of repairs: $9,400.00
Administrative Fee $419.00
Late penalty (10%): $981.90
Total Amount Due: $10,800.90
Report Dated: June 16, 2025
Prepared by: Andrew Brozyna, Public Works Director, City of Foster City