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become the snowfall referred to in this policy. Items in the Public Right of Way Mailboxes The city does not assume liability for mailbox damage caused only by snow windrows. The city will assume liability for mailbox damage if the Street and Park Superintendent or their designee determines that a plow unit made direct contact. Residents must inform the city of mailbox damage within 48 hours after the completion of the snow event. Staff shall investigate each complaint and determine if the mailbox was hit by city equipment If so, the city will install a temporary mailbox until the property owner installs a permanent replacement or 4-months has passed (whichever comes first). The city will reimburse up to $150 to replace the mailbox; purchase and installation of the mailbox is the responsibility of the property owner. Cluster mailboxes may be reimbursed at a rate of $150 per mailbox up to a maximum of $500, whichever is the lesser amount. Mailbox structures in the public right-of-way shall be constructed of break-away materials and be installed according to the U.S. Postal Service construction standards which can be found at htt�s://ww��.us�s.com/manage/mailboxes.htm Trash Containers Trash and recycling containers shall be placed behind the curb to ensure they are clear of passing snowplows and resulting windrows. Do not place trash and recycling containers in the street as this prevents plow trucks from clearing public right-of-way curb to curb and may result in road hazards to motorists. The city is not responsible for tipped over or damaged trash or recycling containers. Sod Damage Sod damaged by city equipment will be repaired the following spring either by city crews using black dirt and seed; or by the property owner if they elect to do the repair using commercial sod. The city will provide the property owner with the sod required to cover the damaged area. The property owner is responsible for installation and maintenance of the sod to ensure establishment. Requests for sod damage repair must be received by the city by May 1S` or no more than 30-days after the last plowable snow event of the season, whichever comes first. Landscaping, Irrigation Systems and Fences The city is not liable for damage to privately installed landscaping, irrigation systems or fencing (visible or buried) within the public right-of-way. Permanent features such as boulders, retaining walls, rock or wood mulch, edging, lighting, vegetation, fences, etc. placed within the public right-of-way may be damaged during snow plowing operations including hauling of snow from boulevards. Landscaping within the public right- of-way may be a hazard to motorists experiencing a lane departure event. Additionally, landscaping within the right-of-way is a hazard to city staff and equipment when pushing back or hauling snow from boulevards as these items may become buried under the snow making them difficult to identify. Conditions Which May Impact Policy Goals ■ Vehicles disabled in deep snow. ■ Weather so severe as to cause crews to be called in from the street, i.e., whiteout conditions. ■ Equipment rendered inadequate by the depths of the snow or drifts, refueling, refilling material spreaders, installing new plow cutting edges, and routine maintenance.