MORRISON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Brian R. Melton, Chief of Police

News Release
CONTACT: Chief Brian Melton (815) 772-7650 Monday, February 24, 2020

Snow Emergency Declared

The City of Morrison has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY effective today, February 24, 2020, at
10:00 pm.

DURING THIS SNOW EMERGENCY:

 No parking on Snow Routes. Certain streets have been designated as Snow Routes and are posted
as such with blue and white square signs. These routes include Lincolnway (Route 30), Jackson
Street, Heaton Street, Winfield Street, Genesee Street, Genesee Avenue, Genesee Court, Illinois
Route 78 (which includes parts of Wall Street, Clinton Street, and Portland Avenue), High Street and
Academic Drive.

 No overnight parking in the Central Business District (CBD). The CBD is bounded by
Lincolnway (Route 30) to the north, the Railroad Tracks to the south, Clinton Street to the east, and
Orange Street to the west.

 Calendar Parking - No parking on all other streets as provided: On even numbered calendar
dates, parking is allowed only on the even numbered side of the street. On odd numbered calendar
dates, parking is allowed only on the odd numbered side of the street. This parking regulation starts
each day at 8:00 am.

 Cancellation of Snow Emergency. This snow emergency shall remain in effect until Wednesday,
February 26, 2020 at 8:00 am or until the snow has been removed from the full width of the streets.

Fines & Towing. Violations of a snow emergency carry a minimum fine of $25.00 to $75.00. During
Snow Emergencies, Morrison Police may also tow vehicles in violation at the expense of the owner.

Please shovel your sidewalks and removed snow from fire hydrants!

The City of Morrison certainly appreciates your cooperation and compliance!

For more information, please feel free to contact City Hall at 815-772-7657 or the Morrison Police
Department at 815-772-7659. ###
End of Release
Approved By:

200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270-2400

Emergency 9-1-1  Office: 815-772-7659  Fax: 815-772-4291  www.morrisonil.org