With the drop in the temperature and on again/off again precipitation, some of the city's streets are icing up quickly, something which the City of Prince Rupert noted today is a project that the city's work crews have taken to since the early hours of the day.
In the Notice posted to the City of Prince Rupert Facebook page, the City outlined the work so far from city crews who have been ploughing, salting and sanding city streets since 3 AM, however as they note some areas may not have been addressed as of yet. Advising caution on the roads for motorists.
The City's approach towards roads maintenance during winter weather can be reviewed here.
With the Flurries and colder temperatures part of the forecast for much of this week, it's a timely moment for residents and business owners to review the City's guidelines towards snow removal on your property.
In their Holiday Notice related to City Hall Closures, the City outlined the nature of the requirements of all owners and occupants of buildings, vacant lots or businesses in the Downtown/Cow Bay Commercial areas.
Noting how the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property was the responsibility of the property owner.
Commercial owners/occupants have until 12 Noon on any day except Sunday or a statutory holiday to clear their sidewalks.
Failure to do so will result in a fine of $100.00 a day per occurrence. If it is necessary for City Staff to do the work in the Commercial areas, you will be billed a minimum of $150.00 each time.
More items of note from the City of Prince Rupert can be reviewed through our Council Discussion archive page here.
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The city is big on putting out notices but judging from previous years and inaction on enforcement they really don’t care about slippery sidewalks.
ReplyDeleteAll empty buildings and vacant lots will not have sidewalks cleared. Maybe Mayor Brain could start taking action in his fifth year. That would be a change.