Our Goal

The first goal is to have priorities one routes, plowed and deiced and/or sanded by 7:30 am. This goal is contingent upon the magnitude and duration of any snow event.

The secondary goal is to have all remaining priority streets plowed within three working days. Non-priority streets are typically low-volume residential streets, which are only plowed if four inches of snow accumulation is present upon completion of priority streets.

Snow
Control Operations

STATEMENT
OF OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES

One of the primary objectives of the City’s Public Works Department is to provide a plan for the safe and orderly movement of emergency equipment, vehicular traffic, and pedestrians in Central City. A snow control plan has been developed to facilitate this objective as it relates to street maintenance during adverse
weather conditions. The procedures presented in this plan serve to outline the manner in which the Public Works Department directs City crews to solve problems of snow accumulation during both ordinary and emergency situations.

Average snowfall in Central City is about 61 inches per year. Because of the high cost of equipment and labor, the City cannot economically justify removal of all accumulations of snowfall from every street in the City. The City’s policy is to provide maximum service on major arterial streets and other selected streets
comprising a network too safely and orderly move the majority of the City’s traffic, and to provide access for emergency vehicles, and school buses.

The following priorities outline the established level of snow removal to be expected for streets in that priority level.
#1: All main arterials considered to be the minimum network, which must be kept open to provide a transportation system connecting the fire stations, police station, and other essential emergency services. The remaining arterials, selected collectors and bus routes including the Central City Parkway.

#2: All other selected collectors completing the network covering major traffic volume streets and selected “hot spots” such as intersections, hills, and streets that typically drift shut under windy conditions. The remaining streets, such as residential and local streets.

Central City has approximately 30 miles of streets including the Central City Parkway. For snow removal, they are divided into the above-described categories. Except for very unusual conditions or emergencies, streets or segments of streets are assigned to one of the prioritized categories. Under most conditions, priority 1 and 2 streets will be kept open and maintained. When that is not possible, they will be dropped from the maintenance list in reverse order (Priority 2 streets will be dropped before priority 1 streets). When plowed snow either restricts or interferes with traffic, snow will be loaded and hauled to pre-determined storage sites. When possible, the majority of hauling will be done during off-peak traffic times.

Parking on streets may be temporarily restricted if parked vehicles interfere with through traffic, plowing, sanding, or snow removal operations.

It is illegal for private persons to place, dump, or push snow into city streets or rights-of-way from adjacent properties.

 SNOW EMERGENCY:

What is it?

The City Manager has the authority to declare a snow emergency when snow conditions are such that normal snow operations are not able to keep the streets clear. During snow emergencies, a special “No Parking” ban goes into effect on selected City streets. This is the most effective way to provide access for
effective snow control operations.

The priority streets are the first plowed for the entire city. The Snow Route System was planned so very few residents have to go more than a few blocks to get to a plowed street. It also allows emergency vehicles to get within a few blocks of every residence. These are truly “emergency” routes to keep essential services functioning after a major snowfall or heavy drifting that could otherwise paralyze our city.

Other main streets and School routes are plowed immediately after Emergency Snow Routes are completed. Vehicles parked on a snow route during emergency conditions may be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. In addition, plows may continue to work the area around parked vehicles, blocking them with piles of snow.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Goals:

The City’s principal goal during any snowstorm is to keep primary and collector streets open and safe for the motoring public. In addition to primary and collector streets, priority is given to: streets adjacent to schools, bus routes, police and fire stations; intersections with stop signs, hills, curves, and dangerous intersections on residential streets. All remaining residential streets will receive service only after the above priorities are treated and only when conditions warrant.

Procedures:

When plowing is required, snow can only be piled in the center of the street or toward the curbs. Street width, parking, and other considerations determine which will be used in a given area. Opening of driveways is the responsibility of the property owner. The Department tries to keep this problem to a minimum. We ask the citizens of Central City to be patient and recognize that during blizzards, there is bound to be some temporary inconvenience.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Exercise extreme care when driving in inclement weather. Driving on snow-packed and icy roads requires your full attention and driving skills. A few basic guidelines to remember during winter driving are:

During a snowstorm, you can help City crews by not parking along Snow Routes (refer to the map for some of the specific locations).

Equip your vehicle with snow tires or chains to improve traction. Remember to brake slowly.

During times of poor road conditions, allow extra room between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you.

During times of reduced visibility, watch for bicycles, disabled or elderly, and other pedestrians.

Be patient. Drive at reduced speed and allow more travel time to reach your destination.

Be considerate of your friends and neighbors. Remove snow from your sidewalks.

Give snow removal personnel and equipment time and room to do their job.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

It seems like we’re always plowed last. Why can’t we be first sometimes?

That is a good question. First, we follow the snow removal priority plan. We do start and stop at the same location. We ask our drivers to alter their routes if conditions permit.

When is it OK to park on my street again after it has been plowed?

You can park in any permitted parking area as soon as the snow has been plowed to the curb or its full operation width. Be careful, however, it may take more than one pass of the plows to complete the job.

I’m very concerned about our environment. Why don’t you do more plowing and eliminate the use of sand or salt?

Plowing and sanding serve different purposes. Both need to be done for large snowfalls. Sanding and salting are more effective for small accumulations of snow and ice. We use a low salt/sand ratio.

Who can I call if I’ve got a complaint or request?

For the quickest response on your snow plowing or sanding questions, call 303-582-5251. After normal business hours, call the Police Department at 303-582-5519 and they will contact our “on call” personnel who are available at all times from October through April.

Can’t the City remove the snow they put in my driveway?

Given the large number of driveways in the City, it is just too costly and time consuming to use additional personnel and equipment to perform this service. Our primary duty is to keep the main roadways open. Our crews try to keep blocked driveways to a minimum.

What can you do to get the public to shovel their sidewalks?

With the Winter Season in full force, the City would like to take a moment and remind both residents and business owners of their responsibility to keep sidewalks and walkways free and clear of snow for everyone’s safety.

Section 11-1 of the Municipal Code states “No person who is an owner or manager of any property, lessee leasing the entire premises or adult occupant of a single-family dwelling shall fail to keep all public sidewalks and walkways abutting the premises such person owns, leases or occupied clear of snow, ice,
sleet and hail, as provided in this Section.  Such person shall remove any accumulation of snow, ice, sleet, hail, sand and mud as promptly as reasonably possible after accumulation and no later than 9:00 a.m. of the day following the accumulation.  Such person shall remove the accumulation of snow, ice, sleet, hail, sand and mud from the full width of all sidewalks and walkways, except those with a width exceeding five (5) feet, which must be cleared to a width of at least five (5) feet.  Person, for the purpose of this Article,
may include a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity as well as a managing agent thereof.”  (Ord. 93-2 § 1, 1993)

I’d like to make a suggestion on snow removal. To whom can I send it?

We’ll be happy to take your suggestions. Send them to the Central City Public Works, PO Box 249, Central City, CO 80427 or e-mail them to: opdirector@cityofcentral.co

Central City is accepting applications for a Municipal Service Worker II.  Must have the ability to do semi-skilled and skilled manual labor, lift and carry up to 75-100 lbs., work outdoors for extended periods of time and work snow plow shifts as needed.  CDL preferred.  Hourly wage range from $15.69 to $21.33 DOQ
plus benefits.  Applications can be picked up at the City Hall or below.  Please make sure to include work history and references.  Applications must be turned in to City Hall no later than is 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012.  Send or deliver application and references to: Central City, Operations Director Office, PO Box 249, Central City, CO  80427.  The City reserves the right to accept and/or
reject any applications.  E.O.E.

Central City Employment Application

  The City of Central is proud to announce that after many years of planning, the Main Street Streetscape project is finally coming to fruition.  Over the course of the next few months the City’s Main Street will be completely redone.  The new Main Street will feature brick pavers and stamped concrete as well as greatly improving the safety of the sidewalks on the street.  For more detailed information on this exciting project please feel free to call City Hall at 303-582-5251.  Please be patient as this project will be impacting the use of Main Street for driving, parking and pedestrians to some degree throughout the project.  The City thanks you in advance for your patience and support!

Click on the link below to see the Streetscape Phasing Plan.

Phasing Plan

2011 Consumer Confidence Report

 Ordinance 10-16,   An Ordinance Adopting Water Rates and Fees for Water Services

are both on the Council’s December 7th agenda for first reading.  To read and/or print either of these ordinances please click on the links above. 

2011 Proposed Budget

Unofficial Election Results

For more information on the Gilpin County and Central City elections please visit votegilpin.com

2009 Audited Financial Statements

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF CITY WIDE FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

BEGINNING AUGUST 24, 2010 THROUGH THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

 Central City Public Works will be conducting fire hydrant servicing operations from August 24, 2010 through September 2010. 

 Customers may experience brief fluctuations in supplied water pressure, volume, and could experience discoloration of the water.  These fluctuations are considered normal for this procedure; if you experience persisting abnormalities please contact City Hall – 303-582-5251

Central City Public Works Department aims to provide our customers with the highest quality of water and service available. 

Thank you,

City of Central

LEGAL NOTICE

VACANT COUNCIL SEAT

Notice is hereby given that letters of intent will be accepted until August 17, 2010 at the Central City Clerk’s Office, 141 Nevada Street, Box 249, Central City, CO 80427, for appointment as Alderman for the vacant seat up for election on November 2^nd and the remainder of that term to January 2011.

Appointment will be made at the special meeting of the City Council, to be held Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 141 Nevada Street.  All letters of intent must be in the City Clerk’s Office no later than Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Reba Bechtel

City Clerk

Click HERE to view and print the Candidate Packet.

If you have any questions about the election, running for one of the positions or anything in the Candidate Packet please contact Reba Bechtel, City Clerk at 303-582-5251 x. 402.

City of Central

Proposals from Contractors for the 2010 Sidewalk Removal/Replacement Project will be received by the City of Central, Attn: Community Development Department, PO Box 249, 141 Nevada St, Central City, CO 80427…to Read the Full Announcement click HERE… 

To View the Official Request for Proposals click HERE…

CITY MANAGER

ADVERTISEMENT 

The City of Central, the County seat for Gilpin County, Colorado is seeking candidates for City Manager. Central City is attractive both as a National Historic Landmark and as a tourist destination for casinos, festivals and events, and is home to the oldest operating opera house in the United States…TO SEE THE FULL JOB ADVERTISEMENT CLICK HERE

CITY OF CENTRAL

2010 Sidewalk Removal & Replacement Project

 April 27^th, 2010

 1        PURPOSE.

The City of Central (City) intends to enter into a contract with a qualified, professional contractor or team of professional contractors (“Contractor”) pursuant to this “Request for Proposals” (RFP) to provide removal and replacement of sidewalks for the City of Central, Colorado….CLICK HERE to Read the FULL PROPOSAL.

City of Central

Proposals from Contractors for the 2010 Sidewalk Removal/Replacement Project will be received by the City of Central, Attn: Community Development Department, PO Box 249, 141 Nevada St, Central City, CO 80427, until 4:00 p.m., May 21^st, 2010. Mailed proposals must be postmarked by…CLICK HERE to view complete Announcement.

April 6, 2010 Council Packet

An event schedule will be found under the “Event” button on the right side of this page. The event vendor application will be found under the “City Forms” button at the top of this page. All vendors must fill out a vendor applicaton for the 2010 summer season. Applications must be received at least 30 days prior to any or all of the scheduled events.

If anyone has any questions or needs additional information please feel free to contact at 303-582-5251.

CLICK HERE to review the Ordinance in its entirety.

To Review the Ordinance in its entirety, CLICK HERE.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit Application  

If you have any questions regarding Ordinance 10-01, please feel free to call City Hall at 303-582-5251.

With the Winter Season in full force, the City would like to take a moment and remind both residents and businessowners of their responsibility to keep sidewalks and walkways free and clear of snow for everyone’s safety.

Section 11-1 of the Municipal Code states “No person who is an owner or manager of any property, lessee leasing the entire premises or adult occupant of a single-family dwelling shall fail to keep all public sidewalks and walkways abutting the premises such perosn owns, leases or occupied clear of snow, ice, sleet and hail, as provided in this Section.  Such person shall remove any accumulation of snow, ice, sleet, hail, sand and mud as promptly as reasonably possible after accumulation and no later than 9:00 a.m. of the day following the accumulation.  Such person shall remove the accumulation of snow, ice, sleet, hail, sand and mud from the full width of all sidewalks and walkways, except those with a width exceeding five (5) feet, which must be cleared to a width of at least five (5) feet.  Person, for the purpose of this Article, may include a corporation, partnership, trust or other entity as well as a managing agent thereof.”  (Ord. 93-2 § 1, 1993)

CLICK HERE to review the relevant Section of the Municipal Code.  It is located on Page 4 and Highlighted for your convenience.

Dear Residents:

The City wanted to take this opportunity to inform you that ALL properties are required to have a numbered street address placed on the property for emergency services.  Properties without numbered street addresses posted on the property risk potential delay in emergency services response times.  If you home does not have a visible numbered street address placed on the property, please have the street address posted as soon as possible.

 There are no permits required to install the numbered street address, just simply follow the criteria below:

•  Placement should be visible from the street, and at least five (5) feet from the property line.
• The street address numbers cannot exceed an area of 2 sq ft
• Luminescent or fluorescent colors are strictly prohibited

 Thank you for your cooperation!!!  The City wants its residents to be safe in the case of an emergency!  If you should have any questions, please contact Brook Svoboda, Community Development Director – 303-582-5251 ext 207.

CLICK HERE for the Meeting Agenda.

The Mayor, City Council and everyone on City staff would like to wish the residents, businesses and visitors a safe and happy holiday weekend!

  *Please remember that City Offices will be closed on December 24th and December 25th in observance of the holiday.

The Special Council Meeting scheduled for December 29th has been CANCELLED.

Just a reminder that due to the upcoming Holidays residential trash service for this week and next is as follows:

• Christmas Week-Thursday December 24th
• New Years Week-Thursday December 31st 

If you have any questions contact Brook Svoboda 303-582-5251 ext 207

CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE

 2009 has been an exciting and challenging year for Central City. July saw the implementation of new gaming enhancements in many of our City’s casinos and the City hopes the enhancements will increase business in the coming months. Major water line breaks plagued the City a number of times throughout the year, and you, the City voters, rejected two ballot measures in November that would have changed publication requirements for official City notices and imposed a 5% Excise Tax on admissions. Even with all of the challenges this year has presented, we’ve seen many positive accomplishments, including…CLICK HERE  FOR FULL EDITION

2010 Budget

Just a reminder: City Offices will be closed on Thursday (Nov. 26) and Friday (Nov. 27) in observance of the holiday.

• Thanksgiving Trash Service will be picked up on Friday November 27^th, 2009
• Christmas & New Years trash service will be picked up on Thursday December 24^th and 31^st.

If you have any questions contact Brook Svoboda 303-582-5251 ext 207.