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Fees Related to O-24-26, Clearing Sidewalks of Snow, Sleet, and Ice
For the purpose of amending the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule to establish a snow clearing fee, based on the length of sidewalk cleared, for City clearing of sidewalks of snow, sleet, and ice under § 14.04.060 of the City Code; and generally relating to snow clearing fees.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Resolution 30-26
Introduced by: Alderman Huntley
Co-sponsored by:
Referred to: Finance Committee
A RESOLUTION concerning
Fees Related to O-24-26, Clearing Sidewalks of Snow, Sleet, and Ice
FOR the purpose of amending the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule to establish a snow clearing fee, based on the length of sidewalk cleared, for City clearing of sidewalks of snow, sleet, and ice under § 14.04.060 of the City Code; and generally relating to snow clearing fees.
WHEREAS, The accumulation of snow, sleet, and ice on sidewalks poses a risk to pedestrian safety, and it is in the interest of the City that owners of property abutting a sidewalk keep a clear pathway on the sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, O-24-26 requires the owner or occupant of property to clear snow, sleet, and ice from the sidewalk abutting the property within the times it establishes after a weather event; and
WHEREAS, O-24-26 authorizes the Director of Public Works, after a notice of violation is posted and the sidewalk is not cleared by the deadline stated in the notice, to arrange for City clearing of the sidewalk and requires that the owner of the abutting property be billed a snow clearing fee in the amount established annually by resolution of the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the Fiscal Year 2027 Fees Schedule shall be amended as follows:
Code Reference
Length of Sidewalk Cleared by the City
Snow Clearing Fee for Each City Clearing
14.04.060(D)(2)(a)
Tier 1: up to 30
$250.00
14.04.060(D)(2)(a)
Tier 2: 30 feet and up to 50 feet
$350.00
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