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D. Storm Water Quality areas will be swept on a priority basis throughout the year. E. Environmental /general sweeping will be performed on a routine /as needed basis. F. Bituminous milling recovery sweeping will be performed within one day of a grinding, milling, or cracksealing operation. G. Erosion /siltation dirt & debris cleanup from construction projects is the responsibility of the developer, contractor, or property owner. Except in cases of emergency the streets shall be cleaned and swept within three days of notification. If the streets are not swept within the specified time 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. H. Tree trimming and pruning areas will be swept within one day of the operation if more than hand sweeping is necessary. Contracted tree operations will be held to the same standard. I. Citizen requests for sweeping will be evaluated and the Public Works Superintendent will determine the priority. 3. How will streets be swept? Sweeping is a slow process with average gutter line speeds 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 centerlines are swept after gutter lines are cleaned. Equipment may include mechanical, vacuum, or regenerative air sweepers. The City predominately uses a regenerative air sweeper for sweeping operations. Seal coating contractors typically use mechanical sweepers when sweeping up loose seal coat rock. 4. 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 higher volume and water quality sensitive areas. See attached maps or routes. 2 3