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^~/ <br />Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION <br />River <br />To Item Number <br />Ci Council 6.6. <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Communi Develo ment December 21, 2009 erem Barnhart, AICP <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />osal fox Snow Removal Abatement Services <br />Consider Pro <br />p <br /> Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />Accept snow abatement proposal for winter 2009-2010. <br />Background/Discussion <br />The City Code, section 46-34 (a)(8) requires that sidewalks be kept free of snow and ice during regular <br />business hours in commercial/ industrial, and within 24 hours after a snowfall within residentially zoned <br />districts. <br />Anticipating increased complaints and a desire to not perform the task with City resources, staff <br />requested proposals for a snow abatement contractor, much the same way a City contractor mowed yards <br />that are in violation of the City's weed/ tall grass ordinances. The snow process will follow the grass <br />process: notification, allow for a reasonable time (for the first instance), then the City will abate. <br />Proposals were requested by December 15, 2009. <br />Staff received one proposal for snow removal abatement including proof of insurance and worker's <br />compensation insurance. After review of the costs proposed, insurance, and the contractor's ability to <br />complete the work, staff is recommending Larson Companies. Staff believes that they will satisfactorily <br />meet the requirements at a reasonable cost to the property owner. Larson proposes a rate of $23 per <br />hour, a minimum of 2 hours. <br />Financial Impact <br />None. Fees incurred will be billed to the property owner, and if unpaid, will be assessed to the taxes. <br />C:\Documents and Settings\jmiller\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3E\Memo to CC RE recommendation.doc <br />