Kansas City Sidewalks Saves Lives But Homeowners Hit With Costs For Repair

Here's an upbeat follow-up to previous KICK-ASS TKC REPORTING . . . Homeowners are liable for the sidewalks in front and adjacent to their homes and today's GO Bonds won't change this fact of life or municipal code legislation:

Ever Thought of It? Sidewalks Play Big Role in Community Health

Let's say you buy a new home in Kansas City, and several months later, the city blindsides you with a $4,000 bill for sidewalk repairs you knew nothing about. Seriously? City Councilman Scott Wagner encountered just that scenario the other day. "This isn't fair," the man complained to Wagner.