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City of Rossland

ā„ļø Which Streets Get Plowed First?

Council is updating Rossland's snow removal priorities - deciding which streets get cleared first when the snow starts falling. Some neighborhoods will gain service, others might lose it.

šŸ›£ļø Your street's priority level determines when (or if) you'll see a snowplow during winter storms.

  • šŸšØ Priority 1: Emergency routes, transit routes, downtown core - cleared first to stay passable

  • šŸ« Priority 2: Hills, school zones, bus stops, main residential routes - cleared once Priority 1 is maintained

  • šŸ˜ļø Priority 3 & 4: Secondary residential, dead ends, alleys - only get compacted snow surface when higher priorities are done

  • āš ļø Reality check: Lower priority streets might not see plows during heavy snow events

šŸ“‹ What's Actually Changing

  • āœ… GAINING SERVICE: Centennial Place, Ridge Road (Priority 3), Topping Terrace, Small Alley of Butte (Priority 4)

  • āŒ LOSING SERVICE: Red Mountain Road section between parking lot and Caldera - no longer city-plowed

  • šŸ”„ Policy clarifies: Which areas are city-maintained vs. private responsibility

  • šŸ’° Budget consideration: Resource allocation must balance personnel, equipment and other city priorities

šŸ  What This Means for You

  • šŸš— "Plowed" doesn't mean bare pavement - just passable for vehicles with proper winter tires

  • šŸš¶ Sidewalks: Your responsibility to clear (except city property) - Priority 1 sidewalks cleared in 48hrs, Priority 2 in 72hrs

  • šŸ  Don't park on streets during snow clearing - helps crews work efficiently

  • ā›” Can't dump private snow on cleared public areas without approval

Are these snow removal priorities fair for your neighborhood? Should some streets be moved to higher or lower priority levels?

šŸ“… Council Meeting: September 15, 2025

Council will vote to approve the amended Road, Sidewalk and Stair Snow Removal Policy (AD-22).

šŸ¢ Have your say: Attend the meeting or contact Council before the vote

ā„ļø Winter's coming - these priorities will affect your daily commute and neighborhood access during snow events

#snow#roads#winter#policy#municipal#transportation
Sep 15, 2025
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City of Rossland

šŸš› Pay More for Rule-Following?

Council faces a dilemma: Should Rossland pay $345,142 for a compliant truck bid when 4 cheaper options existed but didn't follow the rules?

ā„ļø The city needs a new winter plow/summer transport truck to replace their 2009 Sterling

šŸ’° Only 1 out of 5 companies submitted a proper bid - but it costs $14,000+ more than some non-compliant ones

šŸ¤” Your tax dollars, your call

The Bid Breakdown

  • šŸ† New West Truck: $345,142 (COMPLIANT - only one following RFP rules)

  • āŒ R James Group: $331,053 (non-compliant - $14k cheaper)

  • āŒ Inland Truck: $286,760 (non-compliant - $58k cheaper)

The Bid Breakdown

  • āŒ Two Peterbilt bids: Also non-compliant

  • šŸ“‹ City policy requires following procurement rules, not just lowest price

  • šŸ¤· Staff don't specify what made 4 bids non-compliant

What You're Getting

  • ā„ļø Winter mode: Snow plow and sander for city streets

  • ā˜€ļø Summer mode: Equipment transport truck for public works

  • šŸ”„ Replaces aging 2009 Sterling dump truck (trade-in included)

What You're Getting

  • šŸ’° Budget reality: $335,000 budgeted vs $345,142 actual cost

  • šŸ’µ Funding covered by savings from previous equipment purchase

  • šŸšš Freightliner M2 106 - proven municipal fleet choice

When bidding rules eliminate cheaper options, should the city prioritize strict compliance or seek better value for taxpayers?

šŸ“… Council meets September 15, 2025 to decide on this $345,142 truck purchase

Have your say: ā€¢ Email council before the meeting ā€¢ Attend and speak during public input ā€¢ Watch the livestream

šŸ“ Your input matters - this sets precedent for how Rossland handles procurement compliance vs. cost savings

#municipal#transportation#procurement
Sep 15, 2025