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o The contractor will inspect the ash trees on private property and determine whether they are appropriate for treatment o All ash tree injections must be completed between May 15th and October 15th of each year or before fall leaf color, whichever occurs sooner o Any variances in dates must be approved by the City o All invoices will be remitted to the homeowner Area 3 — Unscheduled Public Pro With approval from the City, residents may hire Rainbow Treecare to treat trees growing on public property (Right-of-way) which are not being treated by the City. In the event that such treatment is undertaken, this circumstance shall meet the requirements of Area 2. Project Period and Completion Dates The tree injection period will run from approximately May 15th—October 15th of each year for one year, through the 2023 growing season. Rainbow Treecare may reserve the right to group tree injections based on geographic proximity within the injection period in order to achieve the efficiency needed to provide a discounted rate. Injections will occur on trees that have fully expanded leaves and have not reached fall senescence (fall leaf color). The city forester or person designated by the City Manager reserves the right to extend or limit the time period based on seasonal conditions. Rainbow Treecare Qualifications Founded in 1976, Rainbow Treecare (RTC) has built a reputation on a solid commitment to the science of tree care and is uniquely positioned to offer the most comprehensive ash and elm protection services in the state. A pioneer of Dutch elm disease protection since 1976 and emerald ash borer protection since 2004, RTC has been working on a national level to develop cost-effective management solutions for EAB. RTC currently has more than 70,000 ash trees under protection with numerous government and public agency clients. With the most International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists, Board -Certified Master Arborists, and members of the American Society of Consulting Arborists in Minnesota, no other company can offer the depth of skill, experience, and knowledge of tree pest and pathogen issues. Full-time GIS/GPS staff is available to manage tree inventory data and develop interactive maps of public and private trees, and our in-house art and marketing department can produce materials that widely and effectively communicate the Project details and assist with homeowner enrollment and involvement.