Winter Reminders Brochure Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 5.
ITEM TITLE: Winter Reminders Brochure
SUMMARY: City Manager submitting the Winter Reminders public
information brochure.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Winter Reminders Supporting Documentation
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Dubuque's odd/even snow progress with snow plowing ��►►iuu+�""'3 -
route parking policy affects and ice control operations
almost 34 miles of the city's using an online snow route 8698;
most heavily traveled streets. progress map. Progress
NO PARKING The policy was implemented can be followed during
WHEN DECLARED to prevent parked cars from
MOON TO5PM keeping City crews from plowing operations at www.
ONOO�OATES lin from "curb to curb." cityofdubuque.org/snow
AFTER 3"ACCUMULATION plowing
The snow route parking policy
allows crews to plow the streets more effectively,
improve driving conditions, and provide better
on-street parking. YOU
r CAN HELP!
After snowfalls of three or more inches and During a storm, the City's equipment operators work around the clock on
when the City's snow route policy is declared, alternating 12-hour shifts until all streets are plowed and safe for travel.
the program requires "odd/even" parking along
designated snow routes for two consecutive days. Crews can do a better job when cars are not parked on the streets. If
For the days the policy is in effect, parking is possible, the City asks that residents park their vehicles off the street
prohibited on the "even-numbered" side of the during snow-plowing operations.
streets on the even-numbered date and on the
"odd-numbered" side of the streets on the odd- The City's snow-plowing equipment will leave a ridge of snow across your
numbered date. Parking restrictions are in effect driveway. It is up to the property owner to remove the ridge left by the City's
from noon to 5:00 p.m. OR 1:00 a.m. to 6:00
a.m., depending on the street. snow-plowing equipment.
Enforcement of the snow route parking policy When shoveling or snowblowing your driveway and sidewalk, please DO
will be announced at least six hours in advance NOT shovel or blow snow into the street. Your cooperation reduces the time
on CityChannel Dubuque (channels 8 and 85.2 required to plow all streets, which in turn reduces overtime costs and your
on the Mediacom cable system), through email taxes. Blowing or shoveling snow into the streets is a violation of a City
and/or text notifications to subscribers of the ordinance. Violators are subject to a civil penalty of up to $750 and court
Odd/Even Snow Route Notify Me (subscribe at costs. Additionally, they are liable for the road hazards they have created.
www.cityofdubuque.org/notifyme), on the City of
Dubuque website (www.cityofdubuque.org), on
the City of Dubuque Facebook page and Twitter
account, and through local media. Snow route StayInformed!
parking restrictions are enforced during the entire
posted time period with no allowance for parking
prior to the end of the posted time period or after
the snow plow passes. Vehicles violating the NOTIFY ME CODE RED
restrictions will be ticketed and fined $30. Sign up to be notified (via email The City of Dubuque uses the
For additional information, contact the Public and/or text message) when the "CodeRED" Emergency Notification
Works Department at (563)-589-4250 or odd/even snow route policy System to notify residents who
publicworks@cityofdubuque.org, or visit www. is in effect, to receive timely live on the City's odd/even snow
cityofdubuque.org/snowandicecontrol. City news, and more at www. routes when the policy is in effect.
cityofdubuque.org/notifyme. Add your phone number at www.
cityofdubuque.org/codered.
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Sidewalk Snow Removal
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According to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Article IV �...
Sec. 41-86, it is the responsibility of property owners to keep their
sidewalks clear of snow and/or ice.
Snow and ice should be removed immediately after the snowfall ends TIPS
and no longer than 48 hours after the end of the snow event. Property 0 Do not dispose of snow and ice in City ,
owners who fail to do so will be given one notice per season to clear Dubuque -
and maintain the sidewalk in passable condition. If the snow and/or 0 Snow from sidewalks should be piled in the
ice is not removed and the City deems it necessary to immediately be front yard, or in the park lawn area between
removed, the City will hire a contractor for the work and assess the the sidewalk and curb of the abutting property.
abutting property owner for the cost of removal. Any further complaints
on that property will be immediately forwarded on to the contractor for 0 Property owners on corner lots are asked to
snow removal. At the end of the winter season, the contractor costs keep access ramps open so all citizens are
and an administrative fee per occurrence will be given to the County able to use the sidewalks.
Treasurer to be collected in the same manner as taxes. 0 Refrain from burying fire hydrants and remove
any existing snow blocking hydrants near your
For more information regarding snow and/or ice removal on sidewalks, home or business.
contact the Engineering Department at (563) 589-4270 or engineer@
cityofdubuque.org.
• _MM I WINTER SOLID WASTE SETOUT TIPS
0 Use high-quality solid waste containers that are
r� resistant to cracking in cold weather.
Use lids to keep rain, snow, and ice out of solid waste
' containers.
• Crews will not empty frozen-up or overweight cans or
containers.
Y0 Use dark-colored garbage bags, not white ones, so
collection crews can see your trash has been set out.
-- — • When recycling cardboard (no larger than 40" by 48"),
There are no refuse and recycling collections on please flatten and bundle, or stuff into a medium-size
Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Please call Public cardboard box; or, place flat under your recycling bin.
Works at (563) 589-4250 or visit www.cityofdubuque. • Foil-lined envelopes, greeting cards, giftwrap,
org/curbsidecollection for alternate collection dates. Styrofoam, and plastic bags are not recyclable. Set
Christmas trees, yard waste, and food scraps will be them out with trash.
picked up during the first two full weeks in January on • For best visibility and access to collection
regular collection days. Please attach a City brush tag crews, place containers, bags, bins, and bundles:
or yard waste sticker. For more information, contact - at the corner of your driveway,
Public Works at (563) 589-4250 or publicworks@ - in a shoveled-out street-side windrow notch, but
cityofdubuque.org. - not on the sidewalk or behind a snow pile or
windrow.
• Please remove empty containers from windrows and
sidewalks as soon as possible to aid walkers and snow
PREVENT WATER METERS plow crews.
FROM FREEZING
The City of Dubuque Water Department reminds you to properly installed and are working safely. If your water
make sure that the plumbing and water meter in your home meter freezes, you are responsible for the cost of repairs
or business are properly protected from freezing. Verify or replacement for a damaged water meter. Please take
that your basement/utility room windows are tightly sealed the time now, before winter arrives, to ensure that the
from summer use and that there is proper heating provided plumbing and water meter in your home or business is
to these areas. If you use heat tapes, make sure they are properly protected.