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Improvements in the Right-of-Way include mail boxes, planter boxes, lighting fixtures, and irrigation systems. These items have been placed in the City's property, in most instances, without notification or permission of the City. Mail boxes and similar objects are quite often obvious and easy to avoid. Low structures and irrigation systems are impossible to be aware of after a storm. Therefore, we have made stakes available to residents which can be used to identify low and underground structures. The staking of these obstructions and fixtures, is indeed helpful, but the City cannot accept responsibility for its damage. Mail boxes, lights, etc. should be constructed sturdy enough to withstand snow rolling off a plow or wing. Therefore, damage resulting from snow is the responsibility of the resident. The City will accept responsibility for damage if a mailbox is physically struck by a plow and • 1- II .' 66. •• •i •11"11 I e- • . • .-r en r tion re.ulation hei.ht .ro s er distance from the curb line, and in good repair. The City will repair, replace or reimburse the resident in those instances where the City is liable. The City will have the choice of whether to repair or replace; and will only reimburse the cost of materials in instances where it is in the City's best interest. Lawn damage will be assessed by the City in the spring. The City will purchase sod based on the estimated damage and provide it to the residents. Residents will be notified when the sod will be available for pickup at the Public Works Garage, Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm and (1) Saturday, 8:00am to 12:00pm. The City will not repair residential boulevards, unless extraordinary circumstances are demonstrated, in which case the Public Works Supervisor shall authorize the repair. In instances where the resident and the Public Works Department disagree about the source of the damage and responsibility therefore, the Clerk-Administrator will determine the issue. Appeals of his or her decision will be handled by the City Council. RESPONSIBILITIES OF RESIDENTS Snow storms create numerous problems and inconveniences. This policy has identified streets, sidewalks,parking_lots_and_ice_rinks that the City will clear. The residents also have certain responsibilities. These include clearing their own driveways and private sidewalks, clearing areas for trash cans, clearing areas around mail boxes and/or newspaper delivery tubes, and clearing around fire hydrants adjacent to their property. These areas should be cleared without depositing any snow onto the streets. There must also be no large piles which obstruct vision of driveways or walks. Trash cans must not be placed on the street surfaces. In the case of clearing fire hydrants, the City will consider clearing these for residents not physically able to do so. Residents must request this service from the Public Works Supervisor and the Supervisor shall determine who is eligible. Should the City need to clear away tall piles of snow for safe sight distance at driveways or walks, the resident responsible may be billed at overtime rates for this work. -3-