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extreme snowfall, streets will not always immediately be able to be completely cleared of snow. 4. Snow Hauling The Public Works Director will determine when snow will be removed from the area by truck. Such snow removal will occur in areas where there is no room on the boulevard for snow storage and in areas where accumulated piles of snow create a hazardous condition. Snow removal operations will not commence until other snowplowing operations have been completed. Snow removal operations may also be delayed depending on weather conditions, personnel, and budget availability. The snow will be removed and hauled to a snow storage area. The snow storage area will be located so as to minimize environmental problems. 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 Collector Routes" will be plowed first. These are high volume routes, which connect major sections of the city and provide access for emergency fire, police, and medical services. Snow Plow Collector Routes will be monitored and may be replowed as necessary. The second priority will be drives and parking areas for the Fire Station and those streets providing access to schools and commercial businesses. The third priority streets are low volume residential streets. The fourth priority areas are alleys, cul -de -sacs and city parking lots. 6. Work schedule for snowplow operators Snowplow operators will be expected to work eight -hour shifts. When conditions and service requirements to the public warrant, the Public Works Director may start shifts at a different time than normal and may conclude work after eight hours. In severe snow emergencies, operators sometimes have to work in excess of eight -hour shifts. However, because of budget and safety concerns, no operator shall work more than a twelve -hour shift in any twenty -four hour period. Operators will take a fifteen - minute break every two hours with a half -hour meal break after four hours. After a twelve -hour day, the operators will be replaced if additional qualified personnel are available. All work schedules shall be subject to the collective bargaining agreement then in effect. 7. Weather conditions Snow and ice control operations will be conducted only when weather conditions do not endanger the safety of city employees and equipment. Factors that may delay snow and ice control operations include: severe cold, significant winds, and limited visibility. C:\Documents and Settings \tbender\Desktop \Snowplowing Policy 2012 v3.doc 2 28