tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568703392804930748.post4560765996612296167..comments2022-03-27T21:50:44.361-07:00Comments on Rory's Two Cents: The Lowdown on Snow, YoRoryTaranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06375540311649031465noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568703392804930748.post-76939150910086715932013-12-22T22:02:28.305-08:002013-12-22T22:02:28.305-08:00I had a chat with Legislative Services and they po...I had a chat with Legislative Services and they pointed me in this direction: Part 13 of the Municipal Government Act deals with liability of municipalities. In particular, the section on snow says: <br /><br />Snow on roads<br />531(1) A municipality is only liable for an injury to a person or<br />damage to property caused by snow, ice or slush on roads or<br />sidewalks in the municipality if the municipality is grossly<br />negligent.<br />(2) A person who brings an action claiming gross negligence<br />described in subsection (1) must notify the municipality of the<br />event that gives rise to the action within 21 days after the<br />occurrence of the event.<br /><br />If someone believes the City has been "grossly negligent" with an issue they can make a claim against the City here: http://www.cityofgp.com/index.aspx?page=1253&recordid=134 <br /><br />Audrey or Terri with Legislative Services are more than willing to answer any questions you have: (780) 538-0338.RoryTaranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375540311649031465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568703392804930748.post-11647554660885130772013-12-19T05:47:36.959-08:002013-12-19T05:47:36.959-08:00Has the issue of blocking driveways and sidewalks ...Has the issue of blocking driveways and sidewalks that belong to the elderly or disabled been addressed? My wife manages disabled homes and the people who live in these homes are responsible for their expenses and would be unable to hire people to do it for them. They are on small fixed incomes, and need emergency vehicles to be able to access them?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967280257750416353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568703392804930748.post-34670009223696733532013-12-18T17:22:13.517-08:002013-12-18T17:22:13.517-08:00#2, No thanks! I do not have the capacity to move...#2, No thanks! I do not have the capacity to move that snow out of the driveway entrance.<br />#3, Yes, come along anytime, your always welcome to plow the snow off our street!YEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492917390463344689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568703392804930748.post-80571523696494052212013-12-18T09:16:16.266-08:002013-12-18T09:16:16.266-08:00What about throwing a little more money at enforce...What about throwing a little more money at enforcement services to keep vehicles off the streets? Or increasing fines? It just seems like so many people are ignoring the parking bans repeatedly, one has to wonder if they have ever been penalized for it.<br /><br />I really appreciate how hard the crews are working and I would be OK with residential clearing at night. I'm not sure how I feel about plows pushing snow to the sides, as there are many residents who already have trouble getting their driveways and sidewalks clear and this would add to the problem. My lawn already has a six-foot mountain, so I don't even know where I would put more snow.<br /><br />Good luck! I don't envy Council for having to deal with this problem every year.SuziScreendoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829785963255125772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568703392804930748.post-31486545655972397792013-12-18T07:09:47.645-08:002013-12-18T07:09:47.645-08:00I just have to give my 2 penn'th in - while I ...I just have to give my 2 penn'th in - while I don't expect the city to clean every snowflake from the streets, I do feel that we have the right to expect driveable roads. I agree with the person who suggested that the crews plow to each side of a street and the homeowners then clear there own driveways. I also don't mind if they do this in the middle of the night. My neighborhood is low priority, so we won't see a plow before the new year. Thanks for the chance to vent!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14466573610104220044noreply@blogger.com