Resolution 2022-20 Resolution No. 2022-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,
ILLINOIS,APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAILBOX STANDARDS AND
REPLACEMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois (the "City") is a duly
organized and validly existing non home-rule municipality created in accordance with the
Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970 and the laws of this State; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the reimbursement rate of the Mailbox Standards
and Replacement Policy due to inflation; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best interests of the City to amend the
Mailbox Standards and Replacement Policy, in the form attached hereto in Exhibit"A".
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the Mayor and City Council of the United
City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois as follows:
1. That the Mailbox Standards and Replacement Policy approved pursuant to Resolution
No.2006-13 passed on February 28, 2006 is hereby repealed; and
2. That the Mailbox Standards and Replacement Policy in the form set forth on Exhibit
"A"attached hereto and incorporated herein are hereby adopted.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
this 24th day of May,A.D. 2022.
CIT CLERK
KEN KOCH AYE DAN TRANSIER AYE
ARDEN JOE PLOCHER AYE CRAIG SOLING AYE
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER AYE MATT MAREK AYE
SEAVER TARULIS AYE JASON PETERSON AYE
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APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
this irday of NA , A.D. 2022.
MAYOR
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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 9- 9).
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.
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,
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$125.00 for material to replace the
mailbox, said amount increased or decreased annually pursuant to the consumer price
index for the prior calendar year. 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'sresponsibility
es onsibili to replace the mailbox following p ty p City Standards.
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
STANDARDS FOR MAILBOX PLACEMENT
post not to be larger than
4"x4"wood post
41/2"Dia. wood post
1 "steel post
36" TO 42"
FROM STREET ground
level
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