The document summarizes a Public Works snow removal operations report for March 31, 2014. It details four major snow events between December 31st and February 7th that dropped over 90 inches of snow, breaking the previous record. It discusses budget implications, including overtime, materials, towing, and equipment rental costs exceeding budget amounts. Charts compare the 2013 blizzard to the 2014 "Polar Vortex" snow events and accumulation amounts. It requests community feedback on a snow survey available on the city's website.

1. Public Works
Snow Removal Operations Report
March 31, 2014

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STORM CHARACTERISTICS
• Major Snow Events
– Dec.31st to January 2nd
• 14 inches of snow with minor drifting
• Snow Emergency and Route Ban January 2nd and 3rd
– January 4th and 5th
• 12.5 inches of snow with major drifting followed by sub-zero temperatures
– January 21st to January 23rd
• Over 10 inches of accumulated snow with limited melting
• Snow Emergency and Route Ban January 22nd and 23rd
– February 5th to February 7th
• Over 11 inches of accumulated snow with limited melting
• Snow Emergency and Route Ban February 6th and 7th

3. WE BROKE THE RECORD !
3
90.9
inches
3-25-14
Previous record was 89 inches in 1978-79
SNOWIEST WINTER ON RECORD

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2014 BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
Account
2014 Budgeted
Amount Spent to Date
Remaining
Balance
Snow Overtime $275,000 $659,147 $384,147.33
Materials $350,000 $318,156 $31,843.85
Towing $60,000 $114,660 $54,660.00
Equipment Rental $95,719 $95,718.75
Misc. Costs* $110,036 $110,036.00
Total $685,000 $1,297,718 $612,718.23
Miscellaneous costs include overtime and materials for tree removals,
pothole repairs and fuel

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Blizzard vs. Polar Vortex
Blizzard 10/11 Polar Vortex 13/14
Overtime $423,923 $722,722
Material (salt) $254,518 $456,470
Equip. Rental $113,098 $95,719
Towing $75,120 $114,660
Misc. Costs $59,086 $90,336
Total $925,745 $1,479,907
Accumulation 58.2 90.9
Cost per inch $15,906.27 $16,280.61
Production of our own salt brine coupled with
two brine trucks resulted in less salt usage
and overtime to battle the 90 inches of snow.

6. Community Snow Talk 2014
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Help Public Works Work Better….
Snow parking notifications
Snow parking restrictions
Snow removal operations
Additional services
Log on to the city’s website at
www.cityofevanston.org/snowsurvey
complete the survey from now until April 30,
2014