Burlington. Roads, Parks and Forestry
Site: Burlington City Hall
Service: Snow Windrow Driveway Clearing Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4869 | Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2019 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The City of Burlington has suspended all City-run spring programs and extended the closure of some recreation facilities, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and City administration facilities to the end of June * all bookings will be cancelled, and credits will be placed on accounts (refunds will be issued based on requests) * essential services and those services that provide direct support to keep residents and staff safe will be maintained (these include areas such as Burlington Fire, Burlington Transit including Handi-Van, Traffic Services, ByLaw Enforcement, Roads, Parks and Forestry Operations, Building Inspections and ServiceBurlington) * staff continue to work from home to maintain City services such as Community Planning, City Capital Works and various Corporate Services * for further assistance, email city@burlington.ca |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-333-6166 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-213-3609 |
| rpf@burlington.ca | |
| Website | www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-you/windrow-clearing-program-for-persons-with-disabilities.asp |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityburlington/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/cityburlington/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-burlington_2 Twitter: twitter.com/cityburlington YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CityofBurlington |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Funding | City / Town ; Fees |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The City of Burlington has suspended all City-run spring programs and extended the closure of some recreation facilities, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and City administration facilities to the end of June * all bookings will be cancelled, and credits will be placed on accounts (refunds will be issued based on requests) * essential services and those services that provide direct support to keep residents and staff safe will be maintained (these include areas such as Burlington Fire, Burlington Transit including Handi-Van, Traffic Services, ByLaw Enforcement, Roads, Parks and Forestry Operations, Building Inspections and ServiceBurlington) * staff continue to work from home to maintain City services such as Community Planning, City Capital Works and various Corporate Services * for further assistance, email city@burlington.ca --------------------------------------- Provides windrow (snow plowed across driveways) clearance from mid-November to late March, for people with disabilities living at eligible properties (for details see "Eligibility" below) Windrow clearing contractors are dispatched after the completion of all roadway plowing * residents can expect windrows to be cleared within 40 hours after the snow stops and within 16 hours of the completion of all roadway plowing * snow will be plowed to the side of the driveway * does not clear windrows left by sidewalk plows Program limited to first 150 registrants * non-refundable fee for the full season for each driveway entrance |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Burlington ; areas south of Dundas St; Alton community |
| Eligibility | People with disabilities living at a property fronting onto municipal road in areas south of Dundas St or in Alton community |
| Application | Annual application required * see website for dates, fees and location * fee must be paid by cash, cheque, debit card, Visa, Master Card or American Express at time of registration * proof of disability must be shown (such as taxable benefit slip, accessible parking permit, or doctor's note declaring the registrant unfit for windrow shoveling) at time of registration * medical documentation required every 3 years * affidavit must be signed declaring that there are no able-bodied persons living at the same address |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | James St and Brant St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; City Hall is accessible to people who use personal mobility devices * assistive listening devices are available to use in Council Chambers * City of Burlington documents can be made available in alternative formats upon request * communication supports are available upon request * contact city@burlington.ca to request other accessibility related accommodation |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support |
| Service Categories | Residential Snow Shovelling ~ Physical Disabilities |
