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(2). Anti -Icing (pre -treating)- Works like a de-icing solution by using a brine solution to lower the temperature at which water freezes. Anti-icers are applied prior to snowfall to prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement. 8. Training. It is important that personnel involved in snow and ice management receive appropriate training to inform their operational capacities and the judgment that they must exercise in performing their responsibilities. The city will document, or require documentation of, all training that it requires or conducts. 9. Damage to Personal Property. Occasionally, snow plowing will result in damage to private property. The City will consider for repair or replacement at City expense property that is properly installed, permitted by City ordinance to be located adjacent to the street, and damaged by contact with city equipment. Property damage complaints will be documented by the Streets Supervisor. A. Mailboxes. The City will repair the damage or replace a mailbox, only if damage is the result of actual contact by the snow plow. The City will not assume responsibility for damages that are caused by mailboxes that protrude into the street or are damaged simply by snow pressure or snow rolling off the plow or wing. Replacements will be a standard metal mailbox and a 4" x 4", decay resistance wood support post which will be installed by the city. B. Landscaping. The City will not be responsible for any damage to obstacles that are located in the right-of-way, such as sprinkler heads, fences, garden areas, etc. The City is also not responsible for repairing grass or sod that has been damaged in the right-of-way. The City will not repair or replace damaged trees, shrubs, or landscaping that is within the City Right of way. The city will restore damage to private lawns/ grass in the spring. C. Complaints Procedure. Complaints shall be directed to and reviewed by the Streets Supervisor. If remedy or repair is approved by the Streets Supervisor, a schedule of the necessary corrective work with the appropriate City personnel or contractor will be directed. 7. Coordination with Other Jurisdictions. The City does coordinate with neighboring or regional jurisdictions as warranted to realize better management outcomes, cost savings or environmental benefits 8. Personnel Management (Safety). Snowplow operators will be expected to work their assigned shifts. In severe snow emergencies, operators sometimes have to work longer shifts, but will be paid overtime for hours in excess of 40 per week in accordance with the Current Collective bargaining agreement. However, because of safety concerns, no operator shall work more than a sixteen -hour shift in any twenty-four hour period. While work breaks are not guaranteed, generally operators will take breaks in accordance with city policy, provided the breaks do not interfere with city services or operations. In addition, operators will be allowed sufficient time to eat a meal during any shift which is eight or more hours. After a twelve-hour shift, the operators will be replaced if additional qualified personnel are available. 9. Equipment Management. Snow and Ice management equipment will be inspected and calibrated annually prior to the winter season. Calibration is an essential procedure to measure the amount of material applied to the roadway at various auger settings in relation to truck speed. Prior to and after each use operators will inspect their equipment for safety and mechanical readiness. 10. No Rights Created. This policy is for internal use only in order to specify the policies and distribution of authority for snow and ice management. The policy is for the benefit of serving the general public and not for the benefit of any individual or specific group of individuals. It is not intended to and 51