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allowed or in the case of an emergency the City may sweep the street and the responsible party will reimburse the city for all associated costs. Tree trimming and pruning areas will be swept within three days of the operation. Citizen requests for sweeping will be evaluated and the Street Superintendent will determine the priority. How Will Streets Be Swept? Sweeping is a slow process with average gutter line spee~ds for the first sweeping in spring that can be as slow as 2 to 3 miles per hour. The City will sweep with its own equipment and manpower, or contract services. Normally center lines are swept after' gutter lines are cleaned. Equipment may include mechanical, vacuum or regenerative air sweepers. Priorities ., The City has classified City streets based on the street function, traffic volume, impact on water quality and the environment, and the importance to the welfare of the Community. Accordingly, sweeping routes will be designed to provide the maximum possible.benefit to kigher volume and water quality sensitive areas. Weather Conditions Sweeping operations will be conducted when weather conditions permit. Factors that may delay sweeping operations include: temperaturesbelow 32°, wind, rain, snow, and frozen gutter lines. Work Schedule Sweeping operations are performed in conjunction with and can be impacted by other maintenance operations. Sweeping operations wilt normally be conducted Monday - Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Extended workdays and shift changes may be utilized for spring cleanup or emergency sweeping to provide maximum efficiency. For safety reasons, no operator shall work more than a twelve-hour shift in any twenty-four hour period. Sidewalks and Trails The City will sweep trails and sidewalks on collector and arterial streets once in the spring after the risk of snow has passed and are clear of snow and ice or on an as-needed basis. ' -251-