Amending Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners," by providing further specifications for sidewalk paving, in particular, requiring the use of Modular Pedestrian Pavement Systems when the City enters into contracts to pave sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§11-505. Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners.

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(3) Whenever under the provisions of this Section the Department of Streets is to have any work done, the Procurement Department is authorized to enter into a contract for such work, which shall be done in accordance with plans and specifications of the Department of Streets and pursuant to existing laws and ordinances.

All such contracts shall require the use of Modular Pedestrian Pavement Systems when installing, repairing, or replacing sidewalks. For purposes of this provision, a “Modular Pedestrian Pavement System” means composite, permeable pavers that are made from 100% recycled, non-concrete material such as rubber or plastic, and that comply with ADA specifications, OSHA guidelines, and ASTM standards for walking surfaces.

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