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The Street Maintenance activities preserve the structural integrity of improved streets, minimizing hazards to motorists and pedestrians, maintaining 166 linear miles of improved and 23.5 linear miles of
unimproved streets.
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Activities performed include: sweeping, grading, flushing,
pothole patching, annual crack sealing, slurry sealing, ice
and snow control, removal of road hazards and debris from public right-of-ways
(including dead animals), encroachment permit compliance inspections, sidewalk
and curb repair.
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The Street Sweeping service is provided in order to meet air quality control standards and water quality standards for stormwater into the area waterways. Sweeping of arterials and collectors are provided on a sliding scale routine based upon traffic flows, usually on a weekly basis. Residential streets are swept 5-7 times a year.
Ice & Snow removal services provide a safer environment during the winter months for the City. The application of magnesium chloride is used to prevent icing of the street surfaces in specified areas, usually on slope. |
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Sidewalk Repair service is provided according to Municipal Code 3.304. The City has a responsibility to ensure that sidewalks are maintained for the city as a whole, including upgrading corners to provide wheelchair ramps, maintaining new public alley approaches, and repairing sidewalks adjacent to City-owned property. The effort to ensure sidewalks are maintained in safe condition is shared by property owners. Property owners are responsible for the construction and maintenance of sidewalk and driveway approaches next to their property's frontage.
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Chapter 3.308 of the City's Municipal Code establishes the property owner's responsibility for repair and their liability in case of an accident. Any time sidewalk's condition is noted as presenting a safety hazard to pedestrians, the City notifies the property owner in writing that repairs are required and then follows up to ensure the repairs are completed. The repairs are to be done within 10 days of the notice date. If the property owner fails to repair such property within ten days, then the City will repair the sidewalk and bill the property owner/s.
The City's FIRST Response truck, Leaf Pick-Up and Spring Clean-Up are managed in
this program, along with providing capital
improvement assistance for design, inspection and construction of street
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Customer Request Email: publicworksmail@springfield-or.gov
Telephone:
(541)726-3761
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