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,. RESOLUTION N0.2008-26 INTRODUCED BY: Mayor Rinker and Council as a Whole A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY SERVICE DIRECTORS SENSIBLE SALTING PRACTICES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, there is a shortage of bulk rock salt in northeast Ohio causing a dramatic increase in its cost; and WHEREAS, the use of rock salt has a detrimental effect on the landscaping along roadways and increases long-term road maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, runoff from road salt enters our storm water system severely degrading water quality; and WHEREAS, Sensible Salting Practices have been developed by the Cuyahoga County Service Directors. The stated goal of the Sensible Salting Practices is an initial 30% reduction in salt usage during the 2008-2009 winter season, working toward additional salt reductions in the future. The Sensible Salting Practices provide: 1. No salting between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. During periods of snowfall between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m., it is not feasible to salt main roads. Due to low traffic volumes, the salt is not effective and in some instances can create even worse conditions. Typically, if crews begin plowing and salting main roads and school zones at 4:00 a.m., they will be ice free for rush hour. Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., the goal of service departments will be to provide a "passable roadway" which is defined as "a roadway surface that is free from drifts, snow ridges, and as much ice and snow pack as is practical and can be traveled safely at reasonable speeds." Only intersections, hills, curves and bridges will be salted on main roads between these hours. 2. Salting during snow events. During periods of snowfall of 1" or more per hour, main roads will be plowed as frequently as possible but will only be salted at intersections, hills, curves, bridges and school zones. "Spot salting," defined as "intermittent spreading of salt at 150 ft. intervals," will also be utilized when practicable. 3. Limited salting on secondary roads. Secondary roads will be plowed as often as possible, but will not be salted except for 200 ft. at each intersection, and at hills, curves, bridges and school zones. Spot salting will be utilized on secondary roads when practicable.