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1. Who is responsible for maintaining street lights?

Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is responsible for maintaining all street lights in the city. The city is responsible for bike path lights and decorative lighting in the downtown area. To report a street light outage, contact DMEA dispatch at 240-1234.

2. Who is responsible for maintaining traffic signals?

At present, the Colorado Department of Transportation maintains all traffic signals within the city limits. If a traffic signal is malfunctioning, please call the Colorado State Patrol at 249-4392. For questions regarding traffic signal operations such a light synchronization, please call the Colorado Department of Transportation at (970)248-7230.

3. Why does the city schedule construction during the busy times of the day?

Scheduling of construction projects often depends on availability of contractors, equipment and materials (such as concrete), weather conditions, and safety considerations. Whenever possible, projects that involve significant interruption of water or sewer services or disruption of traffic are scheduled for times that cause the least impact to residents. Emergency repairs, by definition, cannot be delayed to occur at a more convenient time.

4. How does the sidewalk replacement program work and who can participate?

The Sidewalk Replacement Assistance Program was started as part of the city's commitment to maintaining an attractive and pedestrian-friendly community. The program assists residents in replacing deteriorated sidewalks and/or curbs and gutters by providing reimbursement. Funding is limited and assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 240-1407 for more information. Sidewalk Replacement Program Application

5. What is the tree trimming and replacement program and how can I participate?

The city has funds available to assist residents with tree trimming, removal and replacement of trees in the public right-of-way.  Funding is limited and assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 240-1480 for more information about the program.

6. How do we get the city to grade an alley that is rutted or damaged by construction activities?

The Montrose Streets Department performs periodic maintenance on alleys. If an alley has been damaged by construction activity, the city will not grade or repair the alley until after the construction activities have been completed. Contact the city's Streets Department at 240-1480 to report significant damage to any city street or alley. A contractor who works in an alley is responsible for leaving it in the same or better condition after the work is completed.

7. How do I obtain an excavation permit to work in the city's right of way?

Excavation or Street Cut permits are available online (see link below) and at the Montrose Public Works building, located on the north side of San Juan Avenue, just east of Townsend Avenue. Applicants will be required to supply specific information about the work that is planned, traffic control measures, scheduling, etc. Street cut permits require a $70 application fee and a charge of $2.00/sq. ft. for asphalt, $0.25/sq. ft. for earth, $2.00/sq. ft. for concrete and $1.00/lineal foot for bores. A $200 deposit is also required prior to issuance of the permit. Call Public Works at 240-1480 for further information. Excavation Permit