The inability to secure a way to maintain sidewalks in Kyle led city leaders to consider different options.

But with the possibility of having to raise taxes to foot the bill for sidewalk repairs, city leaders are now trying to find the most cost effective way to accomplish that goal.

According a 1964 city ordinance, maintenance and repair of sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner.

While homeowners have the responsibility, however, sidewalks are not being maintained.

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