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PRECISION LANDSCAPE AND TREE TERMS AND CONDITIONS It is agreed by and between PLT and the authorizing party(customer and/or customers agent) that the following provisions are made as part of this contract: Insurance: PLT warrants that it is insured for liability resulting from injury to person(s) or property and that all employees are covered by Workers Compensation as required by law. Certificates of coverage available upon request. Cancellations: Cancelation fee: PLT kindly request that the authorizing party provides PLT 24 hours advanced notice of any full or partial work cancelation. If a crew has been dispatched to the job site, the customer will be assessed a mobilization fee of $150 for incurred expenses. Completion of contract: PLT agrees to do its best to meet any agreed upon performance dates, but shall not be liable in damages or otherwise for delays because of inclement weather, labor, or any other cause beyond its control; nor shall the customer be relieved of completion for delays. Tree ownership: The authorizing party warrants that all trees listed are located on the customer's property and, if not, that the authorizing party has received full permission from the owner to allow PLT to perform the specified work. Should any tree be mistakenly identified as to ownership, The customer agrees to indemnify PLT for any damages or costs incurred from the result thereof. Safety: PLT warrants that all arboriculture operations will follow the latest version of the ANSIZ133.1 industry safety standards. The authorizing party agrees to not enter the work area during arboriculture operations unless authorized by the crew leader on site. If you need to get the attention of the crew, stay out of the work zone until you make eye contact and are summoned to him/her. Power Drop: A power drop is the disconnection of the power to a building by XCEL Energy. A power drop will be scheduled by PLT for the safety of the crew if the work specified is near, in or on a power line. Once the work is completed PLT will call XCEL Energy to have the power reconnected. There are no charges associated with power drops. Communication Line Drops(Com drops): A com drop is the disconnection of the communication lines to the building. A com drop will be done by the PLT crew when they arrive on site to complete the contracted work if the work specified is near, in or on a com line. Safety Zone Clearance: Is a clearance from tri-phase power lines contracted out by XCEL Energy for the safety of crew members. If deemed necessary PLT will schedule one. Definitions of terms in contract(via ANSI A300 Tree Care Definitions): Clean: Selective pruning to remove one or more of the following non -beneficial parts: dead, diseased, and/or broken branches. Unless noted otherwise on this proposal, all cleaning will be of branches 2 inch diameter or greater throughout the crown. Crown: The upper portion of the tree including all branches and foliage, measured from the lowest branch on the trunk to the top of the tree. Leader: A dominant or co -dominant, typically upright stem - usually the main trunk. Raise: Selective pruning to provide vertical clearance. Reduce: Selective pruning to decrease height and/or spread by removing branches. Restore: Selective Pruning to redevelop structure, form, and appearance of trees that have been severely topped, vandalized, or damaged. Thin: Selective pruning to reduce density of live branches, usually by removing entire branches. Vista Pruning: Selective pruning using one or more pruning methods to allow a specific line of site. Usually creating a "window view" through the tree's crown. Stump removal: Unless specified in the estimate, stump removal is not included in the price quoted. Surface and Subsurface roots beyond the mound of the stump are not removed unless specified in the estimate(PLT is not responsible for shoots that may grow from these roots.) Line marking for Stumps: PLT will call 411 for getting underground gas, electric and city water lines. Any private lines(sprinkler, dog fencing, private electric lines, etc) are the responsibility of the authorizing party to have marked or removed. PLT is not responsible for any damages as a result of the authorizing party to have them marked. Unforeseen Circumstances: This contract is an estimated cost of the work to be completed on this proposal, PLT may add additional costs without notifying the authorized party's. Any additional work or equipment required to complete the work, caused by the authorizing party's failure to make known or accused by previously unknown foreign material in the trunk, the branches, underground or any other condition not apparent in estimating the work specified, shall be paid for by the customer on a time and material basis($500/hr per 3 man crew + fees for material disposal). Winter work: Winter work is considered work completed through months November to March, this, of course, is dependent on weather/ground conditions. If you are concerned about yard damage we recommend that you try to remove snow from the areas that will be worked on in the coming winter. Snow is an insulator and keeps the ground from freezing. All areas that tree work is to be completed in will be snow blown to make clean up easier for the crew. *When the snow melts in the spring the remaining debris is the responsibility of the homeowner to have cleaned up. Clean Up: Clean up includes the removal of wood, brush, and clippings as well as raking the area affected by the specified work, unless noted otherwise on the proposal. Lawn Repair: PLT will attempt to minimize disturbances to the customers lawn. Minor damages should be expected, including divots and grass damage. Lawn repairs are not included in the contract price, unless noted specifically on the proposal. Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise noted in the proposal, the customer agrees to pay the amount in full on receipt of the invoice. After 30 days a finance charge of 1.5% per month will be assessed. Returned Check Fee: There will be a $30 fee charged for all checks returned to our office for non -sufficient funds. Signature Date Page 5 of 5 Our arborists are always ISA certified. VISA DISCOVER MW �///nesota �� Josh Hielsberg Certification # MN4556A ciety of VOICE CE Taff caa[4F(11 cuiture