Will the City remove a street tree whose roots are buckling my sidewalk?

The City does not remove healthy trees due to conflict with the sidewalk.  We realize this is a common problem, however, removing the tree will not fix the issue.  Per city ordinances, it is the duty of the adjoining property owner to keep the sidewalk in repair at all times.  It is recommended that the owner contract a concrete service who will cut away roots from beneath the sidewalk prior to replacing or repouring the slabs to a level condition.