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A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON ORONO PUBLIC CITY STREETS The City of Orono ordains that axle weight limits are restricted on the following streets in the City of Orono to protect these streets from damage when road and weather conditions warrant in accordance with regulations as provided in Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 6.11 Section 169.87 of the Orono Municipal Code. These weight restrictions are in effect during the spring thaw season between approximately March 1st to May 15th dependent on weather conditions. Streets may be posted for weight restrictions any time that road and weather conditions warrant weight limits to protect streets from damage. An exemption is provided for refuse collection vehicles to exceed the posted limits except no refuse collections vehicles shall be operated during restricted times where the gross weight on any single axle exceeds 14,000 lbs. The City also reserves the right to restrict refuse collection vehicles to the posted weight limits should conditions warrant. An exemption to {X)sted weight limits is allowed for utility company service vehicles namely Northern States Power Company, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative, Minnegasco, U.S. West Communication, Mediacom cable or other companies providing utility service within the City when responding to an emergency. An emergency response shall include power outages, gas leaks, emergency communication, line down or severed, etc. An exemption to posted weight limits is also allowed for septic tank service companies, well drilling and service companies, and companies delivering fuel for heating purposes. An emergency response is limited to septic or sewer system failures posing an imminent threat to public health and safety, well failure resulting in loss of water supply, or lack of heating fuel. All persons requesting an exemption to the posted weight limits for response to an emergency situation must notify the Orono Police Department ^Administrative Office. This notification must include a description and location of the emergency, the number and weight of vehicles responding to the emergency, and the route to be used to reach the emergency site. The City reserves the right to request supporting documentation of the nature and location of the emergency. All persons responding to emergency situations shall limit travel on seasonal weight restricted streets to the minimum distance required to reach the site from the closest road that is not subject to seasonal weight restrictions. 4 Page 1 of 4