Windrow Clearing Program for Persons with Disabilities
A windrow is the snow pushed back into a driveway by a passing snowplow. The City of Burlington is now offering a Windrow Clearing Program for Persons with Disabilities.
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Within 16 hours of the road being plowed, a contractor working on behalf of the city will plow the windrow at the bottom of the driveway
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The snow will be plowed to the side of the driveway
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Plowing services will run from November 15, 2011 until March 31, 2012
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This service does not include windrows left by sidewalk plows
Registration
This program limited to the first 150 registrants
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Registration period will run from October 6, 2011 to October 28, 2011.
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Register at City Hall (Parks & Recreation counter), 426 Brant Street,
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$50 (non-refundable) fee per driveway entrance for the entire 2011/2012 season that must be paid in cash or by cheque, debit or credit card (Visa, Master Card or American Express) at time of registration.
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Proof of disability must be shown (Taxable Benefit Slip or Parking Placard) or a Doctor’s note declaring the registrant unfit for windrow shoveling at time of registration
Who is Eligible?
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People with disabilities living at a property that fronts onto a municipal road
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An affidavit must be signed declaring that there are no able-bodied persons living at the same address
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Urban residents living south of Dundas Street and within the Alton Community only
For more information contact:
Roads & Parks Maintenance
905-333-6166
