HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-048 Adopt Snow and Ice PolicyMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
May 13, 2024
TB Resolution 2024–48 : Adoption of the Town of Ithaca’s Snow and Ice Policy
Whereas the need for a policy regarding the Town of Ithaca’s Department of Public Works snow and ice removal operations was identified by the Town Supervisor and the Town of Ithaca’s
Highway Superintendent, and
Whereasthe topic was subsequently discussed several times at the Town of Ithaca’s monthly Public Works Committee meetings, and
Whereas a draft policy defining the quantity of the roads and pedestrian facilities, goals, level of service, snow and ice monitoring methods, how equipment is utilized, materials, methods
of removal, and how the public can help was discussed in detail at the February and March Public Works Committee meetings, and
Whereas the goal of the policy is to inform the Town Board, Town Residents, Motoring Public, Public Transportation, Emergency Services, and Department of Public Works Staff with general
information on how the Public Works Department operates during snow and ice events, now therefor be it,
Resolved that the Town Board approves and adopts the Town of Ithaca’s Snow and Ice Policy
Moved: Margaret JohnsonSeconded: Rob Rosen
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen