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City of GreeleyDepartment of Public Works

Greeley, Colorado

WEED CONTROL PLAN

Prepared By:

The Department of Public Works-------Streets DivisionRevised March 1998

OVERVIEW

The Department of Public Works Street Division is responsible for weed control in the City.

This program covers all aspects of weed control: mowing, spraying, weed eating, and safety.

These are all necessary elements in maintaining a comprehensive program such as this. Teammembers are always looking for new and innovative ways to increase the weed control service weprovide to the citizens of Greeley.

The Weed Control Team and supervisors take great pride in their job and the appearance of ourCity. This is evident in the quality of work they perform.

The information found within this Plan should help to provide a greater understanding of ourWeed Control Plan.

WEED CONTROL PLAN

REVISED MARCH 1998

SECTION I OBJECTIVES

SECTION II POLICIES AND ORDINANCES

SECTION III OPERATIONS

SECTION IV LOCATIONS

SECTION V PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT LISTINGS

SECTION VI PREPARING FOR THE SEASON

SECTION VII MISCELLANEOUS

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Department of Public Works, Street Division, Weed Control Program is: (1) To provide and maintain a high level of quality weed control along all main arterials, right ofways, bike paths, detention ponds, city owned ditches, lots and easements, and (2) To controlweeds so that they do not exceed 12 inches in height as per City ordinance.

This objective provides for an attractive City, as well as arterial entryways into the City. It alsoprovides a smooth flowing surface drainage system.

This plan is accomplished through a combination of spraying, weed eating, and mowing. Alldesignated mowing and spraying areas will be done a minimum of three times per season or asrequired due to seasonal growth patterns.

The Street Division maintains 226.83 acres along main arterials, right of ways, bike paths,detention ponds, City owned ditches, lots, and easements with more being added annually. Thereare over 6 miles of irrigation ditches and 148.1 acres of state highways within the City limitstotaling 374.9 acres.

The Street Division sprays over 118.5 acres, and 228.35 curb miles along main arterials, right ofways, bike paths, detention ponds, city owned ditches, lots and easements.

Some major changes were made by the Street/Drainage Division to improve the effectiveness,efficiency, and quality of the Weed Control. The City was mapped into six Districts, identifyingall areas maintained, which enables team members to know the number of acres mowed andsprayed, thus simplifying record keeping and maintenance.

The analysis of weed control contained in this plan is based on the most cost effective andefficient delivery of service. There are other factors which are considered in Weed Control. TheWeed Control Team must first consider the level of service which would be acceptable, i.e.mowing only, to mow or not to mow, spraying only, and to spray or not to spray. There aresafety and environmental issues which must be considered before making these decisions, such as: sight restrictions at intersections and team member safety. Environmental issues include types ofspray and application of spray.

The Weed Control Team is also available to other City agencies upon request for specific areas ofconcern, i.e. Josephine Jones Park, Police Pistol Range, and Building Inspection Division.

The Weed Control Plan consists of four categories: spraying, weed eating, mowing, and safety. There are detailed training steps in each category as well as the use of hands on and visual aid.

1. WEED CONTROL POLICY

The Weed Control Policy of the City of Greeley Public Works Department provides guidelines forthe control of all noxious weeds along main arterials, right of ways, bike paths, detention ponds,and city owned lots and easements. To control weeds so that they do not exceed 12 inches inheight as per City ordinance.

Equipment used to maintain this policy include two flail mower tractors, one herbicide spraytractor, and a weed eater team.

1) Flail mowers are to be set to a cut height not to exceed 4 inches.2) Spray used in this program shall be mixed at a rate to meet national guidelines: A) Round-up -- 2.5 gal. in 150 gal. water B) 2, 4-D -- 3.5 gal. in 150 gal. water C) Activator 90 -- 1 ½ qts. in 150 gal. water

The weed control team shall not enter any privately owned properties unless instructed to bysupervisor or administrative authority. All properties maintained by the Weed Control Team shallbe covered a minimum of three times a year or as requested or specified.

This policy applies to all employees involved in weed control operations.

2. ORDINANCECITY OF GREELEY

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SEC. 9.16.070

9.16.075 Formation of advisory commission.

There is hereby established a Plant Management Advisory Commission, the purpose of which is todevelop a recommended management plan for the integrated management of designatedundesirable plants and recommended management criteria for undesirable plants within the City. (Ord. 43, 1994 ss. 2)

9.16.076 Members; terms; replacement and removal

(a) The Plant Management Advisory Commission shall be comprised of five (5) members whoshall all be land owners in the City.

(b) The terms of the members of the Plant Management Advisory Commission shall be for three(3) years, except that the initial terms of two (2) of the members shall be for two (2) years.

© The City Council shall have the power to appoint the members of the Plant ManagementAdvisory Commission and to remove any member for cause. (Ord. 43, 1994 ss. 2)

9.16.077 Powers and authority

The Plant Management Advisory Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) The Commission shall develop a recommended management plan for theintegrated management of designated undesirable plants and recommendedmanagement criteria for undesirable plants within the City. The management planshall be reviewed at regular intervals but not less often than once every three (3)years by the Commission. The management plan and any amendments madethereto shall be transmitted to City Council for approval, modification or rejection.

(2) The Commission shall designate undesirable plants which are recommended tobe subject to integrated management, in addition to those plants listed in Section9.16.080.

(3) The Commission shall recommend to City Council that identified land ownersbe required to submit an individual integrated management plan to controlundesired plants upon such person’s property.

(4) The Commission shall perform other such duties as may be prescribed by CityCouncil or as defined further in Commission bylaws. (Ord. 43, 1994 ss. 2)

9.16.080 Control of weeds and fugitive dust.

(a) No owner, tenant or agent of any lot, block or parcel of ground within the City shall allow orpermit weeds to grow, or remain when grown, on such lot, block or parcel of ground, or on oralong a sidewalk or street adjoining the same or in the alley behind the same, but such weedswhich are over twelve (12) inches in height shall be cut close to the ground and kept so cut. Theweeds further designated in this Section are hereby declared to present a threat to the economicand environmental value of the land within the City and it is hereby decreed that no owner, tenantor agent allow any such plant growth to occur on any lot, block or parcel of ground, includingthose areas adjoining public rights-of-way:

(1) Tumbleweed (salsola iberica).

(2) Puncture vine/goat head (tribulus terrestris or cenchrus pauciflores).

(3) Field bindweed (convolvulus arvensis).

(4) Sandbur (cenchrus longispinus).

(5) Leafy spurge (euphorbia esula).

(6) Knapweed-diffuse (centaurea diffusa).

(7) Knapweed-Russian (centaurea repens).

(8) Knapweed-spotted (centaurea maculosa).

(9) Canada thistle (cirsium arvense).

(10) Musk thistle (carduus nutans).

(b) In relating to the preventive measures required in Subsection (a) above, the means used andthe application of such must be approved by the sanitation officer, and may include but are notlimited to watering, fencing, soil windrowing or trenching, use of dust palliatives, surfacetreatment with penetration chemicals, refutation or other methods of equal or greatereffectiveness in reducing air contamination and the spread of fugitive dust. (Ord.43, 1994 ss. 2;Ord. 19, 1988 ss. 1(part); Ord. 66, 1986 ss. 1; Ord. 35, 1982 ss. 2; prior code 13-130)

9.16.090 Weed; abatement; notice.

(a) If any owner, tenant or agent in charge fails to cut weeds, as required in Section 9.16.080,within (5) days after notice, the administrative authority may have the weeds cut by an employeeof the City or pursuant to subsections (b) and © of this Section by a private individual or firm, andcharge the cost thereof to such owner, tenant or agent, together with an additional twenty percent(20%) for inspections and other incidentals.

(b) If the administrative authority determines that employees of the City are not available to cutweeds pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the administrative authority may contract for theweed removal from a private individual or contractor from its bid list. Said list will be developedeach year after the administrative authority solicits bidders who meet certain minimumqualifications, demonstrate possession of adequate liability insurance and agree to be available ona rotational basis to the City for the purpose of performing weed removal services.

© The administrative authority shall provide in its original notice to the owner, tenant or agent incharge the current billing rate for the City to cause the removal of the weeds, if the condition isnot corrected within five (5) days from the date of serving, posting or mailing such notice. Further, such notice shall state that the property owner shall be responsible for payment to theCity in the amount of the contracted service or cost of City employee labor and materials and thatsuch payment will be a condition precedent to maintenance of action at law to recovery of theCity’s cost in abatement. (Ord. 43, 1994 ss. 2; Ord. 19, 1988 ss. 1(part); Ord. 62, 1982 ss. 2;prior code ss. 13-131)

9.16.100 Payment of abatement costs.

In the event the weeds on any lot, block or parcel of ground, or along the sidewalk or streetadjoining the same or the alley behind the same, are cut by order of the administrative authority,the whole cost of cutting such weeds, together with twenty percent (20%) for inspection andother incidentals, shall be paid to the Director of Finance within thirty (30) days after the mailingby the Director of Finance to the owner of such lot, block or parcel of ground, by certified mail,notice of the assessment of such cost. (Ord. 43, 1994 ss. 2; Ord. 19, 1988 ss. 1(part); prior codess. 13-132 (part))

9.16.110 Failure to pay a lien.

Failure to pay an assessment as provided for at Section 9.16.100 within such period of thirty (30)days described therein shall cause such assessment to become a lien against such lot, block orparcel of land and shall have priority over all liens, except general taxes and prior specialassessments and the same may be certified at any time after such failure to so pay the same withinthirty (30) days, by the Director of Finance to the County Treasurer to be placed upon the tax listfor the current year, to be collected in the same manner as other taxes are collected, with a ten-percent penalty to defray the cost of collection, as provided by the laws of the State. (Ord. 19,1988 ss. 1(part); prior code ss. 13-132 (part))

FLAIL MOWER OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Flail mowers are used as this minimizes material thrown into traffic or pedestrians.

The team communicates with other team members for daily assignments, check all fluid levels intractors, and grease flail bearing, check mower for safe operation, travel to assigned area in acourteous manner checking weed growth in unassigned areas, report any problem areas, andcoordinate with other tractor (if together) as to best possible procedure.

The flail mower operates in the following manner: gently lower flail, engage PTO shaft, and raiseRPM to operator's suggested speed. Tractor shifting ranges vary in accordance to height,thickness, and moisture content in the weed patch that is being mowed. Mowing will be done in aback and forth motion, overlapping to pick up weeds that tires may have rolled down. It isimportant to cut as close as possible to obstacles in mowing areas such as: trees, bushes, signposts, fence lines, and property lines etc. The maximum cut length should not exceed four inchesin height.

When the area being mowed is complete, follow these steps: disengage PTO, and recheck areavisually to see if the area is completely mowed in a clean and even fashion. If patches exist wheremower couldn't reach, document and give list to weed eater team. Move to the next area andbegin.

FLAIL OPERATIONS

1.) Proper pretrip inspection of tractor and flail mower.

2.) Grease flail mower bearings, PTO shaft, and u-joints.

3.) Check underside of flail making sure all mower teeth are there and no debris is wrapped around mowing cylinder or bearings.

4.) Start tractor, raise mower making sure it raises in an even fashion. Lower mower to seethat both sides set down evenly. This insures that all teeth will wear evenly.

5.) Proceed to predetermined area to be mowed.

6.) Engage PTO and throttle to specified RPM (1540). Set mower down, and mow a short length. Disengage PTO, stop tractor, and check area that was mowed to see what heightyou are mowing.

7.) Maintain desired height--no less than three inches, no taller than four inches--proceedmowing.

8.) A back and forth motion works for best results overlapping about six inches to cut weedsthat tractor tires will smash down.

9.) After a section is mowed, visually check area completed to make sure any weeds mowercan reach are not standing. If not, move to next section.

10.) At the end of shift, park tractor, set mower down, and engage park brake.

11.) Fill out proper paper work--post trip inspections, work order, and what was completedduring the shift. Also state any problems or difficulties occurred during the shift.

12.) Training on upkeep of mower will also be provided such as: sharpening and changing ofteeth, how to tighten and change belts, how to repack or change bearings, and raise andlower mower setting

WEED SPRAYING OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The City of Greeley uses two types of non-restricted herbicides--Roundup and 2-4-D. Thesechemicals are the least hazardous that we can use and still achieve the quality results needed to becost effective and efficient.

1. Round Up is a direct contact spray. It will kill all plants that it comes in contactwith (not a grown killer). It has very little odor and very little drifting qualities.

2. 2,4-D is a broad leaf weed killer which will not harm grasses, and will driftconsiderably at any time. 2,4-D has a more offensive odor than Round Up. 2,4-Dshould not be used on windy or breezy days.

3. Activator 90 is a supplemental chemical added to both herbicides to act as a wetting agent and increase adhesion to the plants.

The Weed Spray Team and Mow Team communicate daily to coincide daily routines to insurethere will be no overlapping in schedules resulting in wasted chemicals or time.

Spring is when a great deal of time is spent on spraying. Spraying is done along all main arterials,right of ways, bike paths, detention ponds, city owned ditches, lots, easements, and statehighways. In addition, cracks in the pavement where curb and gutter meets pavement, and cracksin sidewalks are also sprayed.

Summer spraying usually consists of covering all areas two to three times, depending on seasonalweed growth. Detention ponds are sprayed once annually unless growth patterns dictate a 2nd or3rd application.

Back pack sprayers will be used where high volume traffic makes spraying with a tractor a hazard. A back pack sprayer will be used in the following areas: (1) Downtown Alleys, (2) 10th St.Islands from 23rd Ave. to 43rd Ave., (3) 23rd Ave. Islands from Reservoir Rd. to 32nd St., (4) U.S. 85 Bypass from 8th St. to 18th St., and (5) 34 Bypass 8th Ave. to 11th Ave.

SPRAYING OPERATIONS

Pretrip tractor and sprayer, checking all nozzles and hoses on sprayer, grease spray pump assembly one time per week.

Start Tractor: Assure proper operation of tank/pump assembly.

Tank Filling: Wear all necessary safety clothing/equipment. ADD desired herbicide, taking care not to splashADD bonding agent, taking care not to splashADD water to desired concentration

Travel to spraying locationEngage proper gear rangeEngage P.T.O., set throttle to 540 R.P.M.

Hand Spraying: Squeeze handle to apply, taking care not to over spray desirable plants (flowers,trees, etc). Be aware of drifting spray if windy.

Boom Spraying: Open left, center, right valves as needed for boom application. Adjust boomheight to match growth. Boom angle is adjustable for embankments.

Total amount of herbicide, bonding agent, and water used daily.

Fill out proper paperwork --- post trip inspection, work order, and what was completed duringthe shift. Also, state any problems or difficulties during the shift.

WEED EATER OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Weed Eater Team consists of 3-4 seasonal team members. Maintenance list has been developedto help communication with seasonal team members.

Communicate with supervisor or mowing team to find out daily assignment. Check weed eatersfor faulty equipment. Make sure team has string, oil gas mix and proper tools to complete dailyschedule. Check safety equipment such as: chaps, shields, and gloves for faults. Load all toolsand machines in box of truck and proceed to predetermined area. Put on all safety equipment,start up weed eaters and begin.

Weed eaters will be designated to cut all weeds growing where the flail mowers cannot reach. Check all fence lines and property lines. Check around all bushes and shrubs, flower beds, andtrees. Clean up around all traffic control posts. Check along gutters and sidewalks if existing.

When completed, give area visual check leaving no weeds standing, and proceed to the nextdesignated area.

WEED EATER MAINTENANCE LIST

I. Daily MaintenanceA. Grease headB. Clean filtersC. Clean out gear caseD. Spray throttle cable w/WD40E. Mix gas correctly! (Refer to Operations Manual)F. Clean Battle/Arrestor

II. Weekly MaintenanceA. Scrap carbon from exhaustB. Clean and regap spark plug (.026) * check wireC. Clean carb...D. Check fuel line and clean gas filterE. Check spring compression/remove debrisF. Warm up engine before adjusting idle

III. Trouble ShootingA. Engine does not shut off when switch is off. Remove switch cover and check

connection. Check connection underneath waist pad.

B. Machine bogs down. Check fuel mixture. 2 ½ bottles of 2 cycle oil to 5 gallons ofgas (as recommended by Harold Folkers). Check fuel filter and clean carbon from

muffler. Air filter needs checked also.

IV. SafetyA. Be sure to park vehicle in a safe place while weed eating.

i.e.: Out of traffic and away from flying obstacles.

DISTRICT TOTALS INCLUDE RIGHT OF WAYS, EASEMENTS, DITCHES, AND LOTS

DISTRICT 1 TOTAL = 40.61Holding Ponds = 2.9Total Acres = 43.51

DISTRICT 2 TOTAL = 9.67Holding Ponds = .20Total Acres = 9.87


DISTRICT 4 TOTAL = 31.28Holding Ponds = .87Total Acres = 32.15



ALL DISTRICT TOTALS = 190.98Holding Ponds = 35.85Total Acres = 226.83

STATE

8th Street = .448th Avenue = 20.90W. 10th Street = 19.73US 85 Bypass = 44.51US 34 Bypass = 62.0818th Street = .44

TOTAL = 148.10 Acres

TOTALS

TOWN = 190.98HOLDING PONDS = 35.85STATE = 148.10TOTAL = 374.93

FLAIL MOWER--LIST OF MAIN ARTERIALS/CURB MILES/ACRES

LOCATION BEGIN/END ACRES CURB MILES

1st Avenue 13th St. to 32nd St. 4.15 4.74

8th Avenue N. city limits to 25th St. 20.90 9.68

10th Avenue 5th St. to 26th St. .06 4.48

11th Avenue "O" St. to 32nd St. 3.68 9.14

14th Avenue Island Grove to 20th St. .00 4.44

23rd Avenue "C" St. to 32nd St. 1.63 7.42

35th Avenue "F" St. to S. of 34 Bypass 9.89 7.68

47th Avenue "C" St. to 34 Bypass 8.94 7.28

59th Avenue "O" St. to 23rd St. 6.72 9.78

71st Avenue "O" St. to 10th St. 1.82 6.22

4th and 5th Streets 4th Avenue to 23rd Avenue 11.56 13.36

9th Street 3rd Avenue to 6th Avenue .24 2.32

10th Street 7th Avenue to 83rd Avenue 19.73 11.64

13th Street 1st Avenue to 35th Avenue .16 6.14

16th Street 1st Avenue to 7th Avenue 4.95 9.58



22nd Street 1st Avenue to 8th Avenue .49 1.32

20th Street/ReservoirRd.

6th Avenue to 35th Avenue .59 6.52

20th Street 23rd Avenue to 71st Avenue .75 8.76

25th Street 8th Avenue to 23rd Avenue .09 3.04

17th Avenue 32nd St. to Hwy. 34 .55 .98

"O" Street 8th Avenue to 59th Avenue 9.13 8.68

"AA" Street E. of 47th Avenue to 59thAvenue

1.20 3.56

47th Avenue "O" Street to "AA" Street 3.06 2.82

28th Avenue 4th Street to Reservoir Road 8.94 5.02

"H" Street 11th Avenue to 8th Avenue .21 .76

LOCATION BEGIN/END TOTAL CITY ACRES

(6) 71st Avenue "O" Street to 10th Street 1.82

(6) 59th Avenue "O" Street to 23rd Street 6.73

(4) 4th Street 23rd Avenue to 83rd Avenue 10.74

(5) 42nd Avenue 300 Block--22nd St. to 24th St. .30

(6) 47th Avenue "C" Street to City Limits S. of 34 8.94

(6) 27th Street 49th Avenue to 50th Avenue .23

(6) 24th Street 47th Ave. to 49th Ave. Ct. .54

(5) 20th Street 28th Avenue to 83rd Avenue 9.22

(5) 38th Avenue 19th Street to 20th Street .10

(5) 18th Street 47th Ave. to 44th Ave. Ct. .43

(5) 44th Avenue Court 16th Street to 20th Street .20


(6) 51st Avenue 20th Street to 21st Street .14


(6) 47th Avenue "O" St. to ½ mile N. of "AA" St. 3.06

(6) "O" Street 6th Avenue to 59th Avenue 9.13

(5) 35th Avenue "O" Street to 29th Street 9.89

(5) 16th Street 3rd Avenue to 47th Avenue 4.95

(5) 24th Street 35th Avenue West to Dead End .25

(1) 22nd Street 3rd Ave. to 35th Ave. Ct. .49

(4) 27th Street 2500 Block .10


(4) 28th Street 17th Avenue to 35th Avenue 1.37

(4) 29th Street 23rd Avenue to 35th Avenue 1.87

(3) 32nd Street 19th Avenue to 23rd Avenue .27

(4) 27th Avenue 2900 Block .13


(4) 31st Avenue 2800 Block .20

(3) Reservoir Road 14th Avenue to 29th Avenue .59

(3) 23rd Avenue NW "C" Street to 32nd Avenue 1.63


(3) 21st Avenue Railroad tracks to 5th Street .80

(3) 17th Avenue Reservoir Rd. to Evans City Limits .55


(3) Levis Road 17th Avenue to 19th Avenue .30

(3) Alles Drive 17th Avenue to 17th Avenue .26

(2) 29th Street Road 1100 Block .03

(3) N.W. "C" Street 21st Avenue to 25th Avenue .77

(4) 1st Street 23rd Avenue to 25th Avenue .17

(3) 2nd Street 11th Avenue to 21st Avenue .47

(2) 3rd Street 8th Avenue to 11th Avenue .59

(1) 5th Street 85 Bypass to 6th Avenue .82

(2) 1st Street 8th Avenue to 10th Avenue .03

(2) "A" Street 1100 Block .04

(2) "B" Street 800 Block .03

(2) "C" Street 800 Block .02

(2) "D" Street 8th Avenue to 11th Avenue .20

(2) "H" Street 8th Avenue to 11th Avenue .21

(1) 3rd Street 500 Block .12

(2) 11th Avenue 85 Bypass to 2nd Street 3.68


(2) 9th Avenue Poudre River to 28th Street 1.27


(1) 6th Avenue "O" Street to 25th Street 3.03



(1) 2nd Avenue 17th Street to #3 Ditch 3.05

(1) 1st Avenue 11th Street to 31st Avenue 4.15

(1) 1st Avenue Ct. 23rd Avenue to 25th Street .34

(1) 20th Street 1st Avenue to Balsam .75

(1) 23rd Street 100 Block .09


(1) 24th Street 1st Avenue to 715 E. 24th Street .51


(1) Balsam Avenue 8th Street to 20th Street 1.85

(1) 9th Street 3rd Avenue to 6th Avenue .24



(1) 13th Street 100 and 600 Block .16



(5) 43rd Avenue 1000 Block .08



Easements All Districts 23.13

Holding Ponds All Districts 35.85

Ditches All Districts 12.84

Lots All Districts 53.91

TOTAL 226.83 CITY ACRES

LOCATION BEGIN/END TOTAL STATE ACRES

8th Street Poudre River Bridge to 7th Avenue .44

North 8th Avenue--US 85Business

"O" Street to 3rd Street 14.87

South 8th Avenue--US 85Business

24th Street to 34 Bypass 6.03

West 10th Street--US 34Business

38th Avenue to 83rd Avenue 19.73

US 85 Bypass 5th Street Exit Sign to 34 EastExit Ramp

44.51

US 34 Bypass North 85 Exit Ramp to 1 BlockWest of 47th Avenue

62.08

18th Street 1st Avenue to 6th Avenue .44

TOTAL 148.10 STATE ACRES

TOTAL CITY ANDSTATE ACRES

374.93 CITY AND STATE ACRES

DETENTION PONDS

DISTRICT ADDRESS POND ACRES TOTALS

1 1st Ave. 1900 Blk Cities 0.80

500 Blk E. 20th St. Parkview 2.10

Total 2.90

2 13th Ave. & 29th St. Rd. 0.20

Total 0.20

3 17th Ave. & 34th St. Evans 8.00

16th Av. Ct. & 13th St. Moon 0.70

21st Ave. & 4th St. Crawford 0.31

21st Ave. & 1st St. Triangle 0.26

Total 9.27

4 2400 Blk of 29th St. AAMCO 0.87

Total 0.87

5 3700 Blk of 16th St. Bittersweet 0.74

42nd Ave. & N 300 Blk 0.30

43rd Ave. Ct. & "B" St. Eagle View 8.00

3700 Blk of 24th St. Gateway 0.80

Total 9.84

6 47th Ave. & "C" St. N 47th Ave. 4.50

50th Ave. & "A" St. Wally 4.00

50th Ave. & 10th St. 0.27

53rd Ave. & 25th St. Highland 2.10

56th Ave. & 27th St. W Jones Property

1.00

59th Ave. & 18th St. Dance School 0.90

Total 12.77

GrandTotal

35.85

MAIN ARTERIALSSTREETS--ROUND-UP

CURB MILES9TH ST.--10TH AVE. TO 23RD AVE. 2.2410TH ST--7TH AVE. TO 71ST AVE. 12.3616TH ST.--1ST AVE. TO 47TH AVE. 9.4020TH ST.--23RD AVE. TO 83RD AVE. 12.0413TH ST.--1ST AVE. TO 35TH AVE. 5.98RES. RD.--8TH AVE. TO 35TH AVE. 5.6425TH ST.--85 BYPASS TO 23RD AVE. 2.968TH ST.--85 BYPASS TO 8TH AVE. 1.3218TH ST.--1ST AVE. TO 8TH AVE. 1.3222ND ST.--1ST AVE. TO 8TH AVE. 1.324TH & 5TH ST.--4TH AVE. TO 83RD AVE. 12.36“H” ST.--8TH AVE. TO 11TH AVE. .212ND ST.--11TH AVE. TO 23RD AVE. 2.0028TH ST.--17TH AVE. TO 23RD AVE. .828TH ST.--27TH ST. TO RES. RD. 1.427TH ST.--28TH ST. TO RES RD. 1.0

AVENUES--ROUND-UPCURB MILES

8TH AVE.--O ST. TO 34 BYPASS 11.3823RD AVE.--C ST. TO 32ND ST. 7.8411TH AVE.--O ST. TO 32ND ST. 8.3035TH AVE.--4TH ST. TO 29TH ST. 7.9647TH AVE.--C ST. TO 34 BYPASS 6.0428TH AVE.--4TH ST. TO RES. RD. 5.0614TH AVE.--ISLAND GROVE TO 20TH ST. 4.361ST AVE.--13TH ST. TO 32ND ST. 4.6617TH AVE.--34 BYPASS TO 32ND ST. 1.0871ST AVE.--10TH ST. TO C ST. 4.4010TH AVE.--5TH ST. TO 26TH ST. (PARADE ROUTE) 4.5417TH AVE. RES RD. TO 34 BYPASS 2.0

TOTAL CURB MILES: 140.37

DOWNTOWN AREA--ROUND-UPCURB MILES

DOWNTOWN AREA--5TH ST. TO 13TH ST. - 7TH AVE. TO 11TH AVE. 14.26

DOWNTOWN ALLEYS 1.80

DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS 12.56

SHOP’S SERVICE YARD 4.67

NEW BULL PEN 3.10


DOWNTOWN TOTALS--28.62 CURB MILES

SHOP & BULL PEN TOTAL--7.77 CURB MILES

STATE SPRAYING--ROUND-UP

CURB MILES85 HIGHWAY ISLANDS--13TH ST. TO 1800 BLK 1.834 BYPASS ISLANDS--8TH AVE. TO 1100 BLK .6

RAILINGS AND BRIDGES--ROUND-UPCURB MILES

85 HIGHWAY--8TH ST. TO 24TH AVE. 6.1

34 BYPASS--8TH ST. TO 24TH AVE.

STATE BIKE PATH--2,4-DCURB MILES

34 BYPASS--35TH AVE. TO 61ST AVE. 6.7


ISLANDSROUND-UP

LOCATION ACRES

HIGHWAY 85, 9TH AVE. TO 1800 BLK--(MIDDLE ISLANDS) .73

34 BYPASS, 8TH AVE. TO 1800 BLK--(MIDDLE ISLANDS) 1.10

8TH AVE., 34 BYPASS--(CORNERS) .22

11TH AVE., 34 BYPASS .09

11TH AVE., 20TH ST. .13

17TH AVE., GLENMERE BLVD. .01

20TH ST., 19TH AVE. .06

17TH AVE., RESERVOIR ROAD .07

23RD AVE., 2800 BLK TO 3000 BLK .27

29TH ST., 2300 BLK .01

23RD AVE., 2300 BLK TO 2400 BLK .04

RESERVOIR ROAD, 2300 BLK .02

27TH ST., 24TH AVE. SOUTH TO 34 BYPASS .09

5TH ST., 2300 BLK .10

23RD AVE., 1000 BLK & OLD RED WING SHOE LOT .31

35TH AVE., 10TH ST. .10

35TH AVE., 2200 BLK TO 2400 BLK .12

25TH ST., 3600 BLK .29



47TH AVE., MONFORT SCHOOL .03

10TH ST., 23RD AVE. TO 48TH AVE.--(MIDDLE ISLANDS) .71

47TH AVE., 20TH ST. .08

47TH AVE., 26TH ST. .13

71ST AVE., 10TH ST. TO 4TH ST.--(MIDDLE ISLANDS) .73

16TH ST., 35TH AVE. TO 39TH AVE.--(MIDDLE ISLANDS) .73

TOTAL ACRES 6.36

MAIN ARTERIALSSTREETS--2,4-D

ACRES9TH ST.--10TH AVE. TO 23RD AVE.--STATE 010TH ST.--3800 BLK TO 47TH AVE.--STATE 2.0416TH ST.--35TH AVE. TO 47TH AVE. 1.7820TH ST.--28TH AVE. TO 59TH AVE. 4.3020TH ST.--1ST AVE. TO BALSM .7513TH ST.--1ST AVE. TO 35TH AVE. 025TH ST.--85 BYPASS TO 23RD AVE. 08TH ST.--85 BYPASS TO 8TH AVE. 018TH ST.--1ST AVE. TO 8TH AVE. 022ND ST.--1ST AVE. TO 8TH AVE. 0H ST.--8TH AVE. TO 11TH AVE. .134TH ST.--23RD AVE. TO 51ST AVE. 3.00

AVENUES--2,4-DACRES

8TH AVE.--O ST. TO 34 BYPASS--STATE 023RD AVE.--C ST. TO 32ND ST. 011TH AVE.--O ST. TO 32ND ST. .7135TH AVE.--4TH ST. TO 29TH ST. 5.4147TH AVE.--C ST. TO 34 BYPASS 5.6528TH AVE.--4TH ST. TO RES. RD. 014TH AVE.--ISLAND GROVE TO 20TH ST. .341ST AVE.--13TH ST. TO 32ND AVE. 2.6917TH AVE.--34 BYPASS TO 32ND ST. .2171ST AVE.--10TH ST. TO C ST. 1.2010TH AVE.--5TH ST. TO 26TH ST. (PARADE ROUTE) 0

TOTAL ACRES 28.21

PRIORITY #2'S 2,4-D

DISTRICT #1ACRES

23RD ST. TO 25TH ST. OFF OF 1ST AVE. .4320TH ST. EAST OF 1ST AVE. .7524TH ST. EAST OF 1ST AVE. 1.51

2ND AVE., 1803 .41

4TH AVE., 500 BLK .104TH AVE., 600 BLK .054TH AVE., 1300 BLK .02

6TH AVE., POUDRE TO 1ST .166TH AVE., 200 BLK EAST .016TH AVE., 300 BLK WEST .186TH AVE., 400 BLK WEST .246TH AVE., 6TH ST. CORNERS .016TH AVE., 7TH ST. CORNERS .136TH AVE., 1300 BLK EAST .12

7TH AVE., 700 BLK .127TH AVE., 1600 BLK .027TH AVE., 600 BLK OF 17TH ST. .06

TOTAL 4.32

DISTRICT #2ACRES

9TH AVE., D ST. TO C ST. .069TH AVE., B ST. TO A ST. .019TH AVE., 100 BLK .11

3RD ST., 8TH AVE. TO 11TH AVE. .21GRASS IN FRONT OF WATER DEPT. (NORTH) .16

TOTAL .55

DISTRICT #3ACRES

B.M.X. TRACK-FORBES FIELD 1.2028TH ST., 17TH AVE. TO 23RD AVE. .46EASEMENT 1500 BLK, 2ND ST. .1722ND ST., RESERVOIR ROAD .0317TH AVE., 28TH ST. N.W. CORNER .04

TOTAL 1.9

DISTRICT #4ACRES

HOUSTONS GARDENS & BOYS CLUB .558TH ST., 30TH AVE. CT.--S.W. CORNER .032400 BLK OF MOUNTAIR LANE .13

TOTAL .71

DISTRICT #5ACRES

22ND ST., 37TH AVE. .0722ND ST., 35TH AVE. WEST .0326TH ST., 35TH AVE. WEST .31

TOTAL .41

DISTRICT #6ACRES

24TH ST., 47TH AVE. TO 50TH AVE. .3126TH ST., 47TH AVE. TO 49TH AVE. .20

TOTAL .51

PRIORITY 2 TOTALS 8.4

RAILROAD TRACKS--2,4-DACRES

500 BLK R-R .54600 BLK R-R .71700 BLK .501000 BLK TO 1300 BLK 2.371300 BLK TO 1600 BLK 1.401600 BLK TO 1800 BLK 1.181800 BLK TO 2200 BLK 2.25

DITCHES--2,4-DACRES

LARSON DITCH 4.83400 BLK OF 16TH STREET .15200 BLK OF 22ND STREET .1235TH AVE. DITCH--BOTH SIDES 10.5VIRGINIA HILLS 0FRANKLIN DITCH 1.0SPILLWAY--BOTH SIDES 9.26

TOTAL RAILROADS & DITCHES 34.81

DETENTION PONDS---2,4-D

DISTRICT ADDRESS POND ACRES TOTALS

1 1st Ave. 1900 Blk Cities 0.80

500 Blk E. 20th St. Parkview 2.10

Total 2.90

2 13th Ave. & 29th St. Rd. 0.20

Total 0.20

3 17th Ave. & 34th St. Evans 8.00

16th Av. Ct. & 13th St. Moon 0.70

21st Ave. & 4th St. Crawford 0.31

21st Ave. & 1st St. Triangle 0.26

Total 9.27

4 2400 Blk of 29th St. AAMCO 0.87

Total 0.87

5 3700 Blk of 16th St. Bittersweet 0.74

42nd Ave. & N 300 Blk 0.30

43rd Ave. Ct. & "B" St. Eagle View 8.00

3700 Blk of 24th St. Gateway 0.80

Total 9.84

6 47th Ave. & "C" St. N 47th Ave. 4.50

50th Ave. & "A" St. Wally 4.00

50th Ave. & 10th St. 0.27

53rd Ave. & 25th St. Highland 2.10

56th Ave. & 27th St. W Jones Property

1.00

59th Ave. & 18th St. Dance School 0.90

Total 12.77

Grand Total 35.85

ACRES ADDED TO PLAN

1996

Gateway Lots--35th Ave. & 24th St. 30.00 AcresEasement--6th Ave. & 17th St. .73 AcresHolding Pond Gateway--3600 24th St. .80 Acres

TOTAL 31.53 Acres

1997

Covington Knolls Walkpath on W. 20th St. 2.10 AcresEasement 3rd Ave. & 22nd St. along R.R. Tracks .50 AcresLot 14th Ave. & 2nd St. N.E. Corner .28 AcresLot N. 35th Ave. along #3 Ditch 7.59 AcresEasement along ditch 31st St. 1st Ave. To 4th Ave. 1.30 AcresHolding Pond 300 Blk N. 42nd Ave. .30 AcresHolding Pond “A” St. & 50th Ave. 4.00 AcresHolding Pond Parkview E. 24th St. 2.10 Acres

TOTAL 18.17 Acres

1998Mow--20th St.-71st Ave. to 83rd Ave. 1.67 AcresSpray--2nd St.-11th Ave. to 23rd Ave. 2.0 AcresSpray--28th St.-17th Ave. to 23rd Ave. .8 AcresSpray--28th St.-27th to Res. Rd. 1.4 AcresSpray--27th St.-28th St. to Res. Rd. 1.0 Acres

TOTAL 6.87 Acres

ACRES DELETED FROM PLAN

1998

Plumb Lot -- 39th Ave. & 10th Street 5.91 AcresEasement 6th Ave. & 17th St. .73 Acres24th St. & 1st Ave. to City Limits 1.0 Acres

TOTAL 7.64 Acres

PRIMARY WEED CONTROL TEAM

The Street Division has (3) three budgeted full-time team members in the Weed Control Program.

Primary Weed Control Team:

Randy Walrath Equipment Operator IIJoe Mata Equipment Operator IIRich Hankel Equipment Operator II

All full-time team members are cross-trained in proper procedures used in the Weed ControlProgram and fill in when needed.

City of GreeleyDepartment of Public Works

Personnel ListingSTREETS DIVISION

EXT. 9336

Position Name 350 ext. Home Phone CellPhone

Radio No.

*Street Superintendent 9335 381-3715

303

*Crew Supervisor 9337 302-5103

397

*Crew Supervisor 9338 302-4563

317

Division Secretary 9336 BASE

Equipment Operator II 9336 402






Maintenance Technician 9336 314



Equipment Operator I 9336 391



Equipment Operator I 9336 404

Equipment Operator II 9336 381-0822

315




Maintenance Locator 9336 400





*Initial Contact Persons

On-Call cell phone no.: 302-2456On-Call pager no.: 395-9238

FLAIL MOWING EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT LIST

TRACTORS:Zetor--Model G320--(Serial #003561)John Deere--Model 6300--(Serial #LOG300H193583)

FLAILS:Ford #5--Model 917H--(Serial #YJK-0404)John Deere #6--Model 25A--(Serial #P00025A640854)John Deere #4--Model 25A--(#P00025A635187)John Deere #3--Model 25A--(# Replaced Shell)(1) Cartner Flail--Model #95540(2) Cartner Flails--Model #95530(1) Alamo Flail Right 88 INTR (Serial #55813)(1) Alamo Rear SHD88 (Serial #17208)

TOOLS NEEDED:5/8 Open End Wrench9/16 Open End Wrench9/16 Socket and RatchetWire CuttersSmall Ball Pin HammerMetal ChiselPliers

SPRAYING EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT USED

Massey Ferguson Tractor--Model 253--(Serial #5485SL33195)2--Spray Tanks4--Back Pack SprayersTruck with spray tank

WEED EATING EQUIPMENT

WEED EATER EQUIPMENT USED

1. Red Max--Model BC441DWM--Serial #310848


3. Red Max--Model B442DWM--Serial #40117


5. Red Max--Model B442DWM--Serial #502957

6. Toro-Back Pac Blower

7. String Used in Weed-eaters

13mm Round10mm Diamond

WEED EATING TEAM

TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT NEEDED PER TEAM

1. TOOL BOXES1, pliers1, 6" crescent1, side cutters1, flat-head screwdriver1, phillips-head screwdriver

2. SAFETY EQUIPMENT2, pairs of chaps--1 per employee2, pairs of gloves2, pairs of safety glasses2, sets of ear plugs

3. FACE SHIELDS2, shields

4. EARMUFFS2, shields

5. MACHINES1, machine will be issued per employee(machines on hand--5 red max)

6. BACK PACK SPRAYERS2, back packs

7. GAS CANS1, plastic can

8. ADDITIVE1, six-pack gasadditive oiltwo cycle

9. STRING3, spools of string

10. 1 pair pruners

PREPARING FOR THE SEASON

Personnel TrainingAll seasonal people hired to be on the Weed Team go through a training session. They are shown films onthe proper use of equipment and tools involved in job details. They will have hands on training, as far as theproper use of weed killing chemicals, and how to do minor repairs of weed eaters and where to weed eat.Safety will also play a major role in early employment training.

They will also become familiar with other weed control procedures and equipment. They will also be shown thelimits of spraying and mowing. Training procedures help them be confident in their job duties.

1. Safety equipment: cloths, gloves, safety glasses, and/or shield, ear protection, hats (optional), chaps,steel toed boots, and orange vests.

2. How to handle weed eaters properly and make minor adjustments and repairs.

3. Proper care, daily maintenance, and check points on weed eater.

4. How to string a weed eater and what kind of string works best.

5. Proper mixture of fuel and oil.

6. How to weed eat properly around objects and keep distance from each other.

7. Where to weed eat: corners, behind mowers, fence lines, around poles, and specials.

8. Communication with #375 and flail mowers.

9. Three people in truck (max)--no one riding in box.

10. Proper signing if necessary--Mowing Operations Ahead.

11. Proper use of truck lights to warn traffic. Also, placement of vehicle.

12. Mixing of chemicals for spray.

13. Proper use of flail mowers.

14. Video of proper usage of equipment.


Preparing EquipmentIn the winter months the weed team shall inspect the condition of all equipment used in this program. Trafficwarning signs must be clean and stands must be operable. Tractors, weed sprayers, flail mowers, and weedeaters shall be ready to operate when the weeds begin to grow.

Tractor Checks Include:

• All lights function properly• Tires in good shape• Three point hitch has no cracks in framework• P.T.O. shafts for signs of wear• All fluids are changed according to PM Service Guidelines• All safety devices are clean and in good condition

Weed Sprayer Checks Include:

• Check all hoses for leaks or cracks• Storage tank for holes or cracks• Broken or plugged spray nozzles• Proper pressure generated from pump• Frayed cables• Cracked or broken pulleys• Syphon valve for water recourse

Flail Mower Checks:

• Dulled or broken teeth• Wore or loose bearings• Cracks in frame or mower housing• Mower roller has no cracks or holes visible• Rubber deflector isn’t tore• All power take off shields are installed• Nuts and bolts are tight• No cracks or tears in belt• All grease zerks accept grease

Weed eaters are serviced by Harold Folkers in Parks Department, Ext. 9393.


MaterialsHerbicides should be stocked for coming season. Include 2,4-D, GlyFos (Roundup) and Activator 90. Safetyequipment should include rubber gloves, vinyl apron and a respirator.

Flail mower stock include replacement cutting teeth, hangers and pins, various nuts and bolts, mower shaft androller bearings, mower belts. A restocked tool box as listed in equipment section.

Weed eater stock includes string, cutting blades, and spark plugs. Good supply of 2-cycle oil. All safetyequipment such as chaps, gloves, safety glasses or face shields, and earplugs. A restocked tool box as listed inequipment section. All materials should be ordered and stocked at beginning of season and restocked as needed.

Revising the Weed Control PlanMany sections of the Weed Control Plan require annual revisions. Members of the Weed Control Team shallupdate this program using the following checklist as a guideline.

I. Statement of ObjectivesII. Policies & Ordinances: Update as NeededIII. Operations: Review and Revise Procedures as NecessaryIV. Locations: Revise as NeededV. Equipment & Personnel Listings: Update as NeededVI. Prepare for the Season: Update as NeededVII. Miscellaneous: Update as Needed

GOALS

1. Provide Training to all Street Division Team Members associated with weed control.

2. Reduce downtime on all week control equipment by applying preventive maintenance.

3. Cross train other Division Team Members on weed control.

4. Update weed control plan.

5. Continue to look at new methods and technology for continuous improvement.

6. Reduce the damage done to windshields caused by flying rocks and debris from weed eaters.

7. Control growth so weeds do not exceed 12" in height as per City Ordinance.

1997 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The mowing team was able to reduce the cost per acre mowed by $5.27 to a cost of $32.69 per acre. Weattribute this reduction to the purchase of a new two gang tractor mower. The team mowed 1,354 acres in 1997. The program also had over 18 acres added on to the program in 1997.

The spraying program was in a developmental stage last year, but made great strides. The cost per acre had aslight increase due to the price increase in herbicides used in this program. We sprayed defined areas with 2,4-Dat a cost of $63.00 per acre, and other areas with Round-up at a cost of $37.00 per acre.

The Weed Eating Plan consists of one full-time maintenance team member and two seasonal team members. It isan excellent program and enhances the overall appearance of the City. The cost of this program was significantlyreduced from 1996. This reduction is related to the purchase of two new weed eating machines, and the fact thatwe kept the same two team members all summer.

The overall cost on the Weed Program was reduced by almost $12,000. We attribute this reduction to thepurchase of better equipment and advancing knowledge and proper training of the team members. The programis a direct reflection on its team members. The team understands its mission and all members involved take greatpride in accomplishing their goals.

Updated Weed Control Plan.

1. Flail Mowing Program

This program is designed to keep right of ways attractive and increase the overall appearance of the City.

1994 1995 1996 1997

Acres of Weeds Mowed 957 1,007 1,010 1,354

Cost Per Acre $55.92 $46.98 $37.06 $32.69

Total Cost $53,518 $47,307 $38,341 $44,256

The division reduced the cost per acre mowed by $5.27 per acre. This was achieved by the use of tractorswith gang mowers.

2. Spraying Program

This program is designed to control weed growth along city right-of-ways and increase the overall appearance of the City.

2-4-D SPRAY

1994 1995 1996 1997

Acres of Right-of-WaySprayed

N/A 194.13 213.83 124.47

Cost Per Acre N/A $34.84 $45.36 $63.29

Total Cost N/A $6,763 $9,699 $7,878

ROUND UP SPRAY

1994 1995 1996 1997

Curb Miles of RoadwaySprayed

600 652 561 334

Cost Per Curb Mile $43.68 $34.02 $30.60 $36.67

Total Cost $26,205 $22,180 $17,167 $12,258

The division used round Up to spray weeds that are growing in the streets, sidewalks, around poles, andfence lines on all main arterials, detention ponds, ditches, and snow lots. In addition, the division used 2-4-D to control weeds and bull heads allowing the grass to grow. Both chemicals are environmentally safe. Starting in 1995, the division tracked acres sprayed with 2-4-D and miles of streets sprayed with Round Upfor better cost accounting and tracking.

3. Weed Eating Program

The Division utilizes seasonal employees to weed eat all City right-of-ways, detention ponds,ditches, around corners, and Highways 34 & 85. It is an excellent program and enhances the overall appearance of the City.

1994 1995 1996 1997

Total Cost $15,161 $17,644 $18,909 $7,871

With the increase in service, the division stayed under budget, and the overall appearance of the City is thebest it has ever been. Inspection has seen a significant reduction in City related weed complaints, and thedivision received less than 25 calls regarding weed control.

TOTAL COST FOR WEED CONTROL PROGRAM

1994 1995 1996 1997

$94,884 $93,894 $84,116 $72,263

SERVICE COMPANIES

Tractors--p.m. by Tecom, special problem by dealership.

Inform. Ellis and Capp 301 E. 8th Street 352-9141MF Van Why 1201 Hope Ave., Pierce 834-2895

Flails--JD DealershipBistate Machinery 240 5th Street 356-3666-Russ

Ford New Holland Inc. 1717 2nd Avenue 352-2288

Maintenance is performed by flail operators.

Weed Eaters--Annual service by Harold Folkers in Parks Dept.

Sprayers Big R 310 8th Street 352-0544

Chemicals--Pueblo Chemicals 240 22nd Street 352-4750

(Weed eater string and supplies)

George's Repair 825 7th Street 352-9492

Winfrey Repair 317 8th Street 353-9576

Zetor Tractor and Equipment 1001 "O" Street 356-7090

Cartner Corporation 1070 Byesville Road, Box 262Cambridge, OhioOffice: 1-614-439-2008Parts: 1-614-439-2725 (Don)

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

440' in one Block--12 Blocks in one mile

5280 Ft. Per MI.

Conversion Table for feet into AcresLength Times Width = Sq. Ft. divided by 43560

Spray Used in 150 Gal Tank

R.U. = 2.5 Gal in 150 Gal Water2,4-D = 3.5 Gal in 150 Gal WaterActivator 90 = 1/ ½ Qts. in 150 Gal Water

Backpac Sprayer 3 Gal Water 1/4 Cup 2,4-D 1 Cap Activator 90

Activator 90 = used as a wetting agent, makes the spray more adhesive to plant

Pump Used - A power take-off centrifugal pump used on Tractor Sprayer.An electric pump is used on small truck sprayer.

Repairs and Purchasing

Repairs for sprayer are bought at Big R or Country General.

Repair cost is very low in maintaining sprayer--less than $50.00 has been spent for sprayer repairs in the lastthree years.

Parts are carried in tool box so there is practically no down time.

Chemical is bought at Pueblo Chemical Supply, 240 22nd St., Greeley, Phone #352-4750.

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