The reimbursement provisions of this article shall only apply
to those residents who satisfy the following criteria:
A. The mailbox is securely fastened to a sturdy post which is sufficiently
anchored in the ground to resist the impact of plowed snows.
B. The damaged mailbox and/or post must meet the requirements of the
United States Postal Service, as well as all other applicable regulations
in regard to construction and location. Mailboxes that do not meet
the requirements of the United States Postal Service and/or any other
applicable regulations are not eligible for reimbursement.
C. The damage must have been caused by direct contact with Township
plows or snow-removal equipment. The Township will not provide reimbursement
for damage to mailboxes or posts caused solely by snow thrown from
Township plows or snow-removal equipment.
D. The resident must notify the Township within seven days of the date
the damage occurred, unless the resident was out of town, in which
case the Township must be notified of the damage within seven days
of the resident's return. Damage reported outside of this time frame
will not be eligible for reimbursement.