Resolution 7451 Weight Restrictions

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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL G� NO. 7451 4kEsHoc!' ESTABLISHING SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON ORONO PUBLIC CITY STREETS WHEREAS, 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 169.87. WHEREAS,weight restrictions are in effect during the spring thaw season. Streets may be posted for weight restrictions any time that road and weather conditions warrant weight limits to protect streets from damage. WHEREAS, impacted streets will be signposted. The city follows MnDOT scheduling from imposing and removing spring road weight limit restrictions Dates are posted at http://dotapp7.dot.state.mn.us/research/seasonal_load_limits/sllindex.asp or by calling(651) 366- 5400 or toll free at 1-800-723-6543. These dates generally fall between March 1st and May 15th dependent on weather conditions. WHEREAS, exceptions to the seasonal load limits in Orono are made for emergency response vehicles, school buses and emergency utility repair vehicles/equipment: WHEREAS, 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 seven(7)tons. WHEREAS, an exemption is allowed for utility 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. WHEREAS, 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. WHEREAS, 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 Page 1 of 3