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�- 4. Plow Routes and Seauencin� There are City streets, public sidewalks and public parking lots under the City's jurisdiction which are affected by this policy. Sidewalks maintained by City crews and sidewalks servicing public facilities shall be cleared by City forces after street routes are completed. City parking lots shall also be cleared by City crews. However, they may be cleared in conjunction with street routes or after street routes have been completed. The Public Works Supervisor has the responsibility of determining plow routes and sequencing of operations. The Public Works Supervisor shall retain the latitude to adjust sequencing of route assignments based on storm conditions, equipment availability and/or other conditions warranting changes. 5. Priorities and schedule for which streets will be plowed The City has classified city streets based on the street function, traffic volume, and importance to the welfare of the community. Those streets classified as "Snow Plow Routes" will be plowed first. These are high volume which connect major sections of the city and provide access for emergency fire, police and medical services. The second priority streets are those streets providing access to schools and `.. commercial businesses. The third priority streets are low volume residential streets. The fourth priority areas are alleys and city parking lots. 6. Level of Service The intent of this policy is to provide safe winter driving conditions appropriate for the type of travel necessary on City streets. The level of service described herein shall be considered a guideline with the understanding that immediately after a storm the level of service provided may be less than described herein and may vary across the City depending on storm conditions and other circumstances. Streets shall be plowed and/or sanded to provide intersection approaches and curves to be as safe as conditions allow. Gravel and dirt road services shall be plowed to provide a hard packed surface with sand and/or abrasives spread as necessary for traction. A minimum of chemicals will be used to achieve the conditions stated. During light to normal snowfalls streets will be plowed full width as soon after the initial pass as possible. During heavier snowfalls the streets shall be plowed as wide as possible initially and widened as the storm intensity lessens. After the storm passes, clean up operations shall begin to clear intersections and snow storage areas along corners and boulevards. It is the City's intent to complete the initial plowing and � widening operations within twenty-four (24) HOURS OF CESSATION OF THE s/sandy doc/roads & streets/snowplowing/snowplowing policy 2