Resolution 2006-013 STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
RESOLUTION
APPROVING MAILBOX STANDARDS
AND REPLACEMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville has considered and
discussed establishing a policy concerning Mailbox Standards and Replacement Policy,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it desires to establish such a
policy, and
c WHEREAS, the text of the policy the City Council now desires to establish
concerning Mailbox Standards and Replacement Policy is set forth on the attached
Exhibit "A" which is incorporated herein, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon Motion duly made, seconded and approved by the
majority of those members of the City Council voting, the Mailbox Standards and
Replacement Policy is hereby approved by the City Council of the United City of
Yorkville in the form set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
JAMES BOCK ) � 3 _ JOSEPH BESCO
VALERIE BURD PAUL JAMES
DEAN WOLFER Q MARTY MUNNS
ROSE SPEARS ` JASON LESLIE
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois, this _ Day or�sa A.D. 2006.
MAYO
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois this - A k day of __, A.D. 2006.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Prepared by:
John Justin Wyeth
City Attorney
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
United City of Yorkville
Public Works Department
EST. , 1836 800 Game Farm Road
.� Yorkville, Illinois 60560
0� Telephone: 630-553-4370
It. �? Fax: 630 -553 -4377
United City of Yorkville
Mailbox Standards and Replacement Policy
Mailbox Standards
The United City of Yorkville follows the guidelines set forth by the United States Postal Service
regarding mailbox placement and standards. (Exhibit 1) The full version of the document is
United States Postal Service Bulletin 21997 (5- 6 -99).
Mailbox Replacement
Criteria for mailbox replacement
1. Mailbox must meet City standards for installation and material.
2. Only mailboxes that are struck directly by a City vehicle or piece of equipment will be
eligible for replacement. Damage caused by snow will not be eligible for replacement.
Mailbox Replacement Procedure
1. Resident must notify the Public Works department within three (3) days of the
occurrence. During this time, a temporary mailbox will be placed until a determination
can be made as to whether or not the City is responsible.
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2. A Public Works representative will inspect the mailbox and make a determination as to
whether or not the mailbox was properly installed, the material was in good condition,
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and if it was struck by a city vehicle.
3. If the determination is made that the City is responsible for replacement of the mailbox,
the homeowner is eligible for reimbursement of up to $75.00 for material to replace the
mailbox. Reimbursement may be submitted to the City after the homeowner installs a
new mailbox and it is inspected by a Public Works representative.
4. If it is determined that the City is not responsible for the damage, it will be the
homeowner's responsibility to replace the mailbox following City Standards.
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
STANDARDS FOR MAILBOX PLACEMENT
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1 \ post not to be larger than
4'W" wood post
41 12 " Dia. wood post
I z " steel post
36" TO 42"
FROM STREET g round
level
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anchor no deeper
than 24"
STREET BACK OF
CURB
1. Mailbox height is 36" to 42" measured from the
bottom of the mailbox to street level.
2. The front of the mailbox may NOT extend beyond
the back of the curb or overhang the curb
or street. A 6" setback measured from the
back of the curb to the front of the mailbox
is suggested. However, the front of the mailbox
should NOT be greater than 6" from the back
of the curb.
3. UNACCEPTABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURES
Brick Concrete
Block Masonry Columns
Stone Large Dimensional Lumber or Steel