Snow and ice on sidewalks can be slippery and dangerous, not only to mail carriers and other delivery people but also to senior citizens, children, and the public in general. With winter approaching, we would like to remind residents and property owners that it is your responsibility to keep sidewalks adjacent to your property free and clear of snow and ice. City Code states that sidewalks must be cleared within 48 hours after the end of a snowfall. Properties that do not remove the snow or ice accumulations from their sidewalk may be subject to a fine of $150 per removal, and the city may choose to perform the work and assess the costs against the property. In best efforts for plows to remove accumulation effectively and efficiently after a winter storm, please try to keep parked vehicles off streets. This practice allows the snowplows to clear the streets quicker and with fewer passes. With everyone’s cooperation declaring a snow emergency is unnecessary, as it can be costly and inconvenient for everyone. Ultimately, the city cannot prevent snow from being pushed into your driveway apron by plows. Please be mindful of City Code when clearing paths. It is unlawful to throw, push, or place any ice or snow from private property, sidewalks, or driveways onto the street or alley. Residents may find it less frustrating to wait until plows have completed their street before clearing the end of their driveways. The Public Works Department appreciates your cooperation and patience during snow removal.

Update Novembert 9th the Streets Department will be starting on Swan and working East.

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The City of West Burlington is offering a program intended to assist seniors and people with disabilities with chores such as shoveling snow and cutting grass. To be eligible, an individual must reside in West Burlington, be over the age of 60 and/or have a disability. This program is for people who are not physically able to perform these tasks and do not have other resources to perform such tasks, such as neighbors, friends or a hired service.

City staff will do our best to match those requesting services with local volunteers. We will perform a background check upon receiving these applications.

This program will only be able to operate if the volunteer capacity exists to support the service.

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The West Burlington Police Department needs your help in keeping the community safe.  The goal of the City of West Burlington’s Private Security Camera Registry Program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the West Burlington Police Department and the citizens of West Burlington.  Please register your security camera by clicking here.