The document discusses the winter of 2012-2013 in Evanston, Illinois, which started with no snow but ended up with above average snowfall in February and March. It also discusses innovations used, such as a brine and beet juice mixture, to pre-treat roads before snowfall. Finally, it proposes increasing various parking ticket fees for snow-related parking bans and emergencies.

2. WINTER 2012/2013 RE-CAP
The winter of 2012/2013 started the way the previous winter ended with no
snow.
Chicago set a new record of 290 days of no measurable snow.

3. WINTER 2012/2013 RE-CAP
The second half of the winter was much different.
Starting in February Evanston began to see frequent snowfall. That actually
ended the month with 7” above normal snow
March continued the same way with 4.8” above normal snowfall
The total for the season was 26.5” of snow
Compared to 38” of snow for an average year.

4. WINTER 2012/2013 - INNOVATIONS
This past winter was the first full usage of liquid salt brine combined with
agricultural by products (beet juice)
With the liquids we pre-treated (anti-iced) roads before the snow began
falling. This was typically seen by lines on the road.
In certain minor accumulation events we dispatched our liquid trucks to
use the beet juice and salt brine combination only on the roads and the
results were positive The advantage of this action was to continue to
lower our salt usage.

5. HOW DO WE NOTIFY OUR RESIDENTS
Communication with the public is critical and here is how we currently do it;
Normal snow event – snow operations updates on our web site
Snow route parking ban and snow emergency –
Follow the signs
ESDA siren sounds
Cities web site
Snow line
Social media
Text alerts
SHOULD WE CHANGE ANYTHING?

6. ACCUMULATIONS AND ACTIONS
Evanston –
2 inches or more of snow Snow Route Parking Ban (3 to 4 per
year)
4 inches or more of snow Snow Emergency (1 to 2 per year)
Most other communities
2 inches or more of snow Automatic Parking Ban
SHOULD WE CHANGE ANYTHING?

7. SNOW ROUTE PARKING BAN TICKET FEES
The objective of a snow route parking ban is to remove the cars from
parking on the designated streets so street clearing can be
comprehensive.
Fines are a way to insure compliance with the regulation.
Evanston's’ snow route parking ban fee is currently $50.00
Other comparable communities have fines ranging from $60.00 to 100.00
for snow parking bans
STAFF RECOMMENDS INCREASING THE SNOW ROUTE PARKING FINE TO
$60.00
This would be an increase of $10.00
Staff recommends: additional
revenue go to police to sustain
ongoing police operations

8. SNOW EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL TICKET FEES
The objective of a snow emergency parking ban is to provide Public Works
the opportunity to clear streets in residential neighborhoods curb to
curb.
Fines are a way to insure compliance with regulations to achieve proper
service levels
Evanston's current residential snow emergency fine is $35.00
Other comparable communities have fines ranging from $60.00 to $100.00
for snow parking bans.
STAFF RECOMMENDS INCREASING THE SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING
FINE TO $60.
This is an increase of $25.00
Staff recommends: additional
revenue go to police to sustain
ongoing police operations

9. SNOW EMERGENCY CLEARING & RELOCATION
TICKET FEES
The objective of snow emergency clearing and relocation is to physically
move cars that have failed to comply with the required parking
restriction.
Fines are a way to insure compliance with regulations to achieve proper
service levels
Evanston’s current snow clearing and relocation fine is $100.00
Other comparable communities have fines ranging from $150.00 to $250.00
for snow clearing and relocation.
STAFF RECOMMENDS INCREASING THE SNOW CLEARING AND
RELOCATION FINE TO $200.00
This is an increase of $100.00
Staff recommends: additional
revenue go to police to sustain
ongoing police operations

10. WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE TO IMPROVE
SERVICE AFTER SNOW CLEANUP?
Last year Public Works requested voluntary even/odd parking restrictions
and dispatched cleanup crews to patrol the streets for open spots after
cars have moved. This technique was rather successful and allowed
more flexibility with residents.
Spot specific postings can be done for problem or trouble spots.
ANY ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGES?