<ouncilwoman Gerrie Schipske and her staff are processing 133 service requests generated when Fifth District residents took a walk around the Rancho Estates area June 25, in search of infrastructure issues.
"If these residents can spot 133 problems, just think of what an entire neighborhood could do," said Schipske. "It's a great way to keep your body and your neighborhood in shape."
The most common problems: raised sidewalks, cracked curbs, "alligatored" (multiple cracks and cratering) streets, faded street signs and trash cans left out after pick-up day. Some street signs were missing; and some homes had dry and overgrown foliage, presenting a fire hazard.
"We don't just walk the walk, " the councilwoman said. "The service requests are sorted out and forwarded to the city Public Works Department or whichever department applies. ... We'll keep tabs on them to see that some action is taken. Many repairs made now will save the city a lot of money in the future."
The next "Shaping Up the Fifth" is July 30, 8 to 10 a.m., covering the area east of Studebaker Road and north of Wardlow Road. All residents are invited to wear their comfortable shoes and meet in front of Keller Elementary School, 7020 Brittain St.
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"If these residents can spot 133 problems, just think of what an entire neighborhood could do," said Schipske. "It's a great way to keep your body and your neighborhood in shape."
The most common problems: raised sidewalks, cracked curbs, "alligatored" (multiple cracks and cratering) streets, faded street signs and trash cans left out after pick-up day. Some street signs were missing; and some homes had dry and overgrown foliage, presenting a fire hazard.
"We don't just walk the walk, " the councilwoman said. "The service requests are sorted out and forwarded to the city Public Works Department or whichever department applies. ... We'll keep tabs on them to see that some action is taken. Many repairs made now will save the city a lot of money in the future."
The next "Shaping Up the Fifth" is July 30, 8 to 10 a.m., covering the area east of Studebaker Road and north of Wardlow Road. All residents are invited to wear their comfortable shoes and meet in front of Keller Elementary School, 7020 Brittain St.
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