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PLOWING AND/OR SANDING OF PRlV ATE PROPERTY Unless there is direct benefit to the City operations or unless emergency vehicles need access, there will be no plowing or ice control of private property with City equipment. .MAILBOXES In those instances in which the U. S. Postal Service does not provide door-to-door delivery, it is necessary for property owners to install mailboxes on the city right-of-way immediately adjacent to the street curb. While the installation of mailboxes on City owned right-of-way is permitted, the mailbox owner assumes all risk of damage except where a mailbox is damaged through direct contact by snow removal vehicles. If the mailbox is damaged due to direct contact by a snow removal vehicle, the City at its option will repair or replace the mailbox. The City will replace with a standard metal mailbox and a 4' x 4' treated post. The City will reimburse up to $40 provided the owner has contacted the Public Works Superintendent or Street Maintenance Supervisor within 72 hours for vcrification and authorization. The property owner will be required to submit an itemized statement of materials. Newspaper boxes installed under mailboxes do not allow for snow equipment to pass under and can cause an indirect hit to the mailbox. See Exhibit D for City and postal mailbox standards. A property owner assumes all risks and responsibilities for replacement of mailboxes and supports that are constructed of matcrials such as, but not limited to, brick and mortar, stone aggregate, omamental railings, or antique type support. If a mailbox is damaged due to indirect contact, including the force of snow generated by the snow rcmoval vehicle, the City assumes no responsibility. It is neeessary for homeowners in this climate to use materials and construct mailboxes that will withstand the force ofa snow windrow off the cnd ofa snowplow. MAIL DELIVERY The snowplow operators make every effort to remove snow as close to the curb line as practical to provide access to mailboxes for the postal department. It is not possible to provide perfect conditions and minimize damage to mailboxes with the size of equipment the City operates. The final cleaning adjacent to mailboxes is the responsibility of each resident. LANDSCAPING Landscaping, including nursery and inanimate materials that are installed by a property owner or encroach on City right-of-way and are allowed by City ordinance will be the responsibility of thc owner and the owncr will assume all risk. Damage to trees, shrubbery, and other landscaping will not be considered for compensation. The City cannot control drift or discharge of snow from a snowplow or snow blower. The City will assume no responsibility for damages incurred as the result of snow removal and ice control activities. The City at its option will repair by reseeding or replacing sod that is removed as the result of plowing activities. The City at its option may replace, trim, or remove landscaping including shrubbery, trees, and inanimate objects, which are hazardous to snow removal. LAWN SPRINKLING, LIGIITING SYSTEMS, AND PERSONAL PROPERTY The City will assume no responsibility for damage to above the ground or underground Page 5 of7