Snow clearance stretched thinner as city crews lag
City crews face longer snow clearing times with 17 trucks and 35 drivers taking about 16 hours for salt and sand passes, up from 10 hours five years ago. Blading delays persist on residential streets until days after storms, prompting talk of adding three dump trucks and three workers costing about 320000 upfront and 150000 per year in wages. City officials weigh higher costs against mixed public expectations and upcoming street additions as budget talks begin.
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City sidewalks to be shoveled under new ordinance
Law requires sidewalks to be shoveled after snows with a 20 per day fine for landlords or property owners who fail to clear paths. James Dunn explains he shovels in front of his home and rentals but notices surrounding sidewalks left unshoveled. City officials say most sidewalks will soon be cleared and warn residents of a five day warning period before fines begin. Call 832-7700 to report unshoveled sidewalks.
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James Dunn
Barry Walthall
Neighborhood Resources Department
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