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4 <br /> <br />hazard warnings, consistent with the policies and directives set by the Gem Lake City Engineer or <br />delegated authority. Operators are to use professional judgment and discretion to determine the best course <br />of action to complete snow and ice management responsibilities under the circumstances, considering <br />public and driver safety. <br /> <br />E. Operational Framework <br /> <br />1. Documentation. The City of Gem Lake and/or its contracted operators will document control practices and <br />decisions and keep written or printed records of application and other decisions in carrying out this Policy. <br />A storm record will be completed by the City of Gem Lake contracted personnel for each storm event and <br />should include operating times, weather conditions, material used, and personnel and equipment resources <br />committed. <br /> <br />2. Emergency Situations. The City will dispatch operators and equipment as soon as possible to the routes <br />required by emergency vehicles—fire, medical, police—responding to an emergency situation within the <br />jurisdiction of the City of Gem Lake for the local Fire Department, or Police Department. <br />The City will authorize the plowing of private property only if emergency vehicles require access. <br />3. Damage to Personal Property. The City of Gem Lake will consider for repair or replacement at <br />[City/County] expense property that is (1) properly installed, (2) permitted by [City/County] <br />ordinance to be located adjacent to the street, and (3) damaged by contact with city equipment. The <br />City of Gem Lake will not repair or replace damaged trees, shrubs, or landscaping.] <br /> <br />4. Deviation from Policy. If a person with delegated authority determines deviation from this Policy to be in <br />the best interest of the City of Gem Lake, or that a change is needed, the deviation will be documented. <br />Documentation includes identifying: the cause, why the response was necessary, and how long the <br />deviation will be in effect. <br /> <br />5. Review and Modification of Policy. This policy will be reviewed by the City Engineer annually to assure <br />its continued effectiveness, and/or compliance with governing statutes. <br /> <br />F. Assuming Responsibility for Private Roadways, Parking Areas, Sidewalks, and Trails <br />The City of Gem Lake is not responsible for snow and ice management on any roadway or parking area not owned <br />by or dedicated to the City, except as may be provided in a legally binding, written acceptance of that responsibility <br />in the context of a development approval or otherwise. <br />G. Coordination with Other Jurisdictions <br />The City of Gem Lake will coordinate with neighboring or regional jurisdictions as warranted to realize better <br />management outcomes, cost savings or environmental benefits. <br /> <br />No Rights Created <br />This policy is for internal use only in order to specify the policies and distribution of authority for snow and ice <br />management. The policy is for the benefit of serving the general public and not for the benefit of any individual or <br />specific group of individuals. It is not intended to and does not create any right or expectation in any third party. The <br />Gem Lake City Council may amend this policy or make exceptions to it as it deems appropriate. <br /> <br />Disclaimer <br /> <br />The City of Gem Lake will begin snow and ice management as soon as reasonably possible. Cold, wind, visibility, <br />equipment failure or disability, rapid snow and ice accumulation, and/or other unforeseen conditions or emergencies <br />may prevent safe or effective management and cause delays in management operations. <br /> <br />