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List of Services Included <br />The following checklist offers our recommendations for services based on your needs and budget. Our customers will <br />receive an electronic service report after each visit to keep them informed about the status of the facility. Optional services <br />are available upon request by the customer for an additional charge. <br />System Observations – This service includes a thorough examination of <br />every aspect of the location, which is conducted by our trained <br />professionals to ensure compliance. Any items that are of concern will be <br />reported via our electronic reporting system. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Removal of Trash – Any trash located near the perimeter and/or shoreline <br />of the stormwater device will be collected and disposed of in an appropriate <br />manner. Non degradable items that cannot fit into a 55-gallon garbage bag <br />will require a repair quote to remove. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Clearing of Debris – Leaves and brush will be blown out of the inlet, <br />outlet, and level spreader devices (The clearing of large or excessive <br />amounts of debris will be done as needed for an additional cost). <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Rip-Rap Treatment – Any unwanted vegetation that grows in the rip rap <br />will be controlled with herbicide treatment. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Treatment of Unwanted Vegetation – We will use EPA-approved <br />herbicides to control undesirable vegetation, including cattails, primrose, <br />and willows. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Beneficial Vegetation – We will inspect the plants that are good for the <br />ecosystem and ensure that they remain healthy and continue to flourish. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Water Quality Testing – We will measure the temperature, pH level, <br />dissolved oxygen, and alkalinity of the water. Dissolved oxygen tests will <br />be conducted if there is a concern over low levels. Tests performed at the <br />technician’s discretion. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Mowing – Our mowing team will cover the perimeter of the facility and <br />reduce the size of the grass to a height of four to six inches using equipment <br />that is designed to operate on uneven terrain (Service will only be <br />performed on areas designated as part of the SCM). <br />☐ Included ☒ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Weed-Eating – We will reduce the size of the grass and vegetation in areas <br />that the mower cannot be operated (Service will only be performed on areas <br />designated as part of the SCM). <br />☐ Included ☒ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Repositioning of Rip-Rap – Rip rap from the inlets, outlets, emergency <br />spillways and other components will be repositioned back in place. Any <br />repositioning that will take longer than 15 minutes will be considered as a <br />repair and will need to have a proposal to cover the extra time and labor. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Exercising of Drain Valve – This service is done bi-annually. (generally, <br />April/Oct) <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Checking for Beaver/Muskrat Activity – During our maintenance visit if <br />we observe active beaver or muskrat activity it will be noted in the report. <br />*Removal of Varmints an additional cost* <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Mulch Redistribution – We will rake mulched areas to try to achieve even <br />distribution throughout the device. This does not include adding additional <br />mulch. <br />☐ Included ☐ Optional ☒ N/A <br />Riser and Trash Rack Maintenance – We will clean these devices, check <br />the draw-down facility, and remove any obstructions found in the orifice. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Underground Inspection/Monitoring – Visual Inspection of the chamber, <br />cartridges and sediment load, at which time the chamber will be allowed to <br />vent. Gauging and recording of sediment accumulation on the floor, <br />forebay and on the top of cartridges. This includes digital reporting each <br />visit. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />Underground Repair/Maintenance Advisement – StormFilters have a <br />specific Maintenance protocol based on multiple factors. From our <br />observations and recordings, we will advise and then propose specific <br />maintenance needs. Maintenance thresholds are as follows: <br />1. Sediment loading on the vault floor. <br />☒ Included ☐ Optional ☐ N/A <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 55C312B5-9AD9-4C75-9A3F-C20B4FC24FED