Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4. Valley Junction Parking Lots / Alleys: A. The Contractor will remove snow accumulations from Valley Junction parking lots and alleys identified in orange on Exhibit 1. Snow and ice will be removed from drive lanes and empty parking spots during daytime hours as snow and ice is accumulating. However, the most efficient hours for snow removal in the Valley Junction Business District is 12:00 am to 7:00 am to ensure snow and ice has been removed from all required areas. B. Snow removal shall begin once snow and ice accumulation reach a depth of one-half inch (1/2”). Contractor will be onsite actively removing snow and ice with every two inches (2”) of additional accumulation to clear driveways and entrances to maintain access to parking lots. Parking lots and alleys will continue to be addressed in this manner until the end of the storm event. If the storm event continues after the initial snow removal has been completed additional accumulation will be removed by the Contractor once the event has ended. C. Contractor will be responsible for removing snow from areas that are blocked by parked vehicles or other obstructions. Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to safely clear between and around any such obstructions. The City may at its discretion aid the contractor in locating owners of vehicles or obstructions. Due to parked cars and obstructions in parking lots, follow-up snow removal may need to occur between the hours of 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 7:00 a.m. following snow and ice events. D. Snow shall be pushed to designated pile locations as detailed on Exhibit 1 by the Contractor. Snow will be hauled away by City crews. Piles must be placed in open parking spaces and not on or near light poles or curbs. No snow may be placed on private property, around dumpsters, trees, or on parking lot islands. E. Parking lots and alleys as identified in orange on Exhibit 1 shall be clear of snow and/or slush during and following each storm event to meet all terms of the Contract. The City will have final discretion as to whether the results are satisfactory.