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and de-icing chemicals will be permitted in quantities appropriate for ice and snow control on streets, and staff will be able to move ahead with the purchase of application equipment. 2. Adopt the proposed new resolution but amend Section 3 to allow for the use of anti-icers and de- icers through April 1, 2006. Amending Section 3 would allow for the use of anti-icing and de-icing agents for an additional year. This option would result in operating inefficiencies as staff will be unable to purchase equipment for liquid de-icer application and, further, would not realize the economy of scale in purchasing liquid de-icer due to limited storage capacity. Annual rental rates are approximately 15 percent of the cost of a new liquid applicator. With this option the City will have spent $3,500 on rental fees over the two-year trial period. 3. Allow Resolution 4784 to sunset, at which time Resolution No. 4278 will go back into effect. This resolution states that the City will not use anti-icing or de-icing chemicals in quantities required for ice and snow control on streets. De-icing chemicals with corrosion inhibitors may be used in quantities necessary to keep sand stockpiles and sanding equipment workable. With this option, maintenance staff is limited to using only plows and sanding rock for providing safe road conditions for the traveling public during winter storms. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City's Ice and Snow Removal Policy be amended by adopting the proposed resolution (Option 1). SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt Resolution 4826 adopting ice and snow removal policies and repealing Resolution No. 4278. ATTACHMENTS A. Proposed resolution (Resolution No. 4826) B. Studies of Environmental Effects of Magnesium Chloride Deicer in Colorado Prof. William M. Lewis Western Environmental Analysts www. dot. state, co.us/publications/PDFFiles/magchlorideenveffects.pdf C. Report on the Effects of Calcium Magnesium Acetate De-icing Materials on the Water Quality of Bear Creek, Clackamas County, Oregon, 1999 http ://or.water.usgs.gov/pubs_dir/Pdf/00-4092.pdf D. City of Boulder/Weekly Information Packet, January 24, 2002 E. Guidelines for Anti-icing/Deicing Note: Complete copy of attachments B and C can be found in the Council Office. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Jeff Lankston, Public Works Maintenance Director Telephone: 682-4813 Staff E-Mail: jeff. lankston~ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2005 Council Agendas\M050228\S050228B.doc