> isn't the sidewalk the city's responsibility? There are plenty of cities where the homeowner is responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk and street trees.

> isn't the sidewalk the city's responsibility? There are plenty of cities where the homeowner is responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk and street trees. My city will cover 50% for city trees replacements and root damage to sidewalks. I last year replaced two old trees and it cost me just under $1k after splitting with the city. To make it worse, the contractors raised the prices when the city started offering the 50% cost sharing.