(A) Claims. Any claim for damage to a mailbox by employees or agents of the city shall be submitted to the City Clerk/Administrator in writing on a form prepared by the city.
(B) Limited liability.
(1) The city will not be responsible for damages to mailboxes placed in the right-of-way in violation of this chapter, nor will the city be responsible for damages resulting only from flying snow.
(2) The city and public utility franchises may remove any mailboxes and mailbox supports if necessary to construct, maintain or repair facilities in the right-of-way. In the event of damage to a mailbox resulting from the mailbox or support structure being struck by snowplowing equipment operated by the city or its agents, the city shall be responsible for reasonable repairs up to and including replacement.
(3) The City Clerk/Administrator shall determine reasonable repairs. The decision of the City Clerk/Administrator may be appealed to the City Council by submitting such appeal in writing within 30 days of the City Clerk/Administrator's decision.
(C) Snow clearance. The city plows the streets. It is the responsibility of the postal customer to keep the approach to the mailbox clear of obstructions to allow safe access for delivery.
(Ord. 2003-128, passed 2-27-2003)