Ann Arbor Preps for Winter: Road Salt

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A total of 6,900 tons of ice control salt has been authorized for purchase by the Ann Arbor city council. The action was taken at the council’s Oct. 21, 2013 meeting.

Bulk salt, for ice control, and seasonal back-up supplies will be sourced from the Detroit Salt Company for $245,143 (2,800 tons of “early fill” at $34.50 a ton and 4,100 tons of “seasonal backup” at $36.23 a ton).

Use of ice control salt by the city of Ann Arbor (in tons). Data from the city of Ann Arbor. Chart by The Chronicle. This year the council is being asked to authorize the purchase of 6,900 tons

Winter use of ice control salt on roadways by the city of Ann Arbor (in tons). Data from the city of Ann Arbor. Chart by The Chronicle. This year the council was asked to authorize the purchase of a total of 6,900 tons of ice control salt.

This brief was filed from the city council’s chambers on the second floor of city hall, located at 301 E. Huron. A more detailed report will follow: [link]