Nothing contained in this chapter shall be held to repeal, modify
or waive, or otherwise affect, any existing or future requirements
of law or any statute of limitations that may be applicable to any
cause of action for personal injuries or property damage as described
in this chapter. On the contrary, the provisions of this chapter shall
be held to be additional requirements and prerequisites to the right
to maintain any such action or claim. Nothing herein contained shall
be held to modify any existing or future rule of law relative to the
question of contributory negligence nor to impose upon the village,
its officers or employees any greater duty or obligation than is otherwise
imposed on the village, its officers or employees with respect to
the maintenance of any highway, street, crosswalk, bridge, culvert,
street marking, sign or device or any other property owned, operated
or maintained by the village.