The intent of this article is to provide for reimbursement of
specified real property damaged during snow or ice removal from the
Township right-of-way and to clarify that property owners may be liable
for damage to Township equipment when said property is placed within
the Township right-of-way.
The Township shall not be liable and shall not reimburse property
owners where the Township determines that:
A. The mailbox and/or post was not in good condition and repair; or
B. The mailbox and/or post was damaged due to plowed snow and/or ice
and not physical contact with Township-owned and -operated equipment.
In the event that actual physical contact with Township-owned
equipment damages a mailbox and/or post, the Township will reimburse
the property owner up to $150 towards replacement costs. If any damage
exceeds $150, the property owner shall be responsible for any costs
above the $150 approved reimbursement by the Township for materials
only; no reimbursement for labor given.
All basketball equipment, including, but not limited to, posts,
backboards and rims, shall be located at least 10 feet from the edge
of a Township-owned roadway. In no event should any basketball equipment
be located in a Township right-of-way. A property owner shall be responsible
for any damage to Township equipment due to the placement of equipment
within the right-of-way.
Nothing in this article shall be construed in any way to waive
any or all defenses available to the Township under Title 59 of the
New Jersey Statutes.