O-68-10 Ord Amending Annex. Agrmt. Glen OaksVILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE 11-_“, ' /0
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR
GLEN OAK ESTATES
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
This 13th day of September , 2010
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will, and
DuPage, Illinois this 13th day
of September , 2010
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR GLEN OAK ESTATES
WHEREAS, an Annexation Agreement was entered into between the VILLAGE
and MONTALBANO BUILDERS, INC. on August 13, 2007, to annex to the VILLAGE
certain territory totaling approximately 131.14 acres located at the southwest corner of
Parker Road and 131st Street (hereinafter referred to as the "TERRITORY ") ; and
WHEREAS, MONTALBANO BUILDERS, INC. subsequently sold the
TERRITORY to Cardinal Development, LLC , hereinafter referred to as the
"OWNER/DEVELOPER"; and
WHEREAS, the OWNER/DEVELOPER has filed an application with the
VILLAGE to amend said Annexation Agreement, and is willing and able to enter into a
revised agreement known as "First Amendments to the Annexation Agreement, Glen Oak
Estates, "; and
WHEREAS, the statutory procedures provided for in the Illinois Municipal Code
for the execution of said Agreement have been fully complied with;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Lemont:
Section 1. That the President be and is hereby authorized and directed, and the
Village Clerk is directed to attest to the document known as "First Amendments to the
Annexation Agreement, Glen Oak Estates" a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DuPAGE,
ILLINOIS, on this 13th day of September, 2010.
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas
Cliff Miklos
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
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Attest:
BRIAN K . REA V. a g
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
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FIRST AMENDMENTS TO THE
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT, GLEN OAK ESTATES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this /3 day of / , 2010,
by and between the VILLAGE OF LEMONT, an Illinois corporation (hereina er referred to as
the "VILLAGE "), and Glen Oak Estates, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the
"OWNER/DEVELOPER "). The VILLAGE and OWNER/DEVELOPER are hereinafter
sometimes referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties "; and,
WHEREAS, an Annexation Agreement was entered into between the VILLAGE and
MONTALBANO BUILDERS, INC. on August 13, 2007, to annex to the VILLAGE certain
territory totaling approximately 131.14 acres located at the southwest corner of Parker Road and
131St Street (hereinafter referred to as the "TERRITORY ") ; and
WHEREAS, MONTALBANO BUILDERS, INC. subsequently sold the TERRITORY
to g—f-10 OM (=.S S, LL-the OWNER/DEVELOPER; and
WHEREAS, the OWNER/DEVELOPER has filed an application with the VILLAGE to
amend the Agreement.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and of the covenants,
conditions and agreements herein contained, the Parties hereby agree to amend said Annexation
Agreement as follows:
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AMENDMENTS
A. To the list of Exhibits on page iii, add the following:
Exhibit H Title: "Prairie and Wetland Seeding" document, 10 pages
Exhibit I Phasing Plan
B. In SECTION II, ZONING AND LAND USE RESTRICTIONS, Paragraph 3. Final Engineering and
Exhibits, change sub - paragraph 3 to read in its entirety:
permit for Phase Three. Additionally, no site development permit for
Phase Three shall be issued until a maintenance bond is posted, in
accordance with Section X of this Agreement, for said walking path and
Parker Road improvements. By execution of this Agreement the
VILLAGE is approving the Final Plat for the entire TERRITORY although
final plats may be recorded in five phases without further action by the
Village Board provided DEVELOPER complies with all VILLAGE
ordinances and terms of this Agreement.
II
OTHER TEXT AND EXHIBITS
Except as noted above in Section I of this Agreement, all other text and exhibits remain
unchanged.
III
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be signed last by the VILLAGE and the President of the VILLAGE
shall affix the date on which he signs this Agreement on page 1 hereof which date shall be the
effective date of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
day and year first above written.
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
an Illinois Municipal Corporation
Village President
Village Clerk
STATE OF ILLINOIS
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COUNTY OF COOK
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OFFICIAL SEAL
ROSEMAY YATES
NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF ILLINOIS
COMMISSION EXPIRES 8134012
I, the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for the County and Sate aforesaid, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that BRIAN K. REAVES personally known to me to be the President of the Village
of Lemont, and CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, personally known to me to be the Village clerk of
said municipal corporation, and personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are
subscribed to the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this day in person and severally
acknowledged that as such President and Village Clerk, they signed and delivered the said
instrument and caused the corporate seal of said municipal corporation to be affixed thereto,
pursuant to authority given by the Board of Trustees of said municipal corporation, as their free
and voluntary act, and as the free and voluntary act and deed of said municipal corporation, for
the uses and purposes therein set forth.
GIVEN under my hand and official seal, this V-11 day of .5 , 20 (4
My commission expires on /AV 3 , 20 / 0 .
Notary Public
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
Glen Oak Est. es, LLC
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By
OFFICIAL SEAL
KIM VAN BORTEL
Notary Public - State of Illinois
My Commission Expires Nov 03, 2010
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I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the above -named E-c1� N� .J' C , personally known to me to be the
same persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument appeared before me this
day in person and acknowledged that they signed and delivered the said instrument as their own
free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes therein set forth.
GIVEN under my hand and official seal, this1%y1 day of c ��- -%i5 20 J`C)
My commission expires on V /7-6 _ 20 / 0.
Notary Public
OFFICIAL SEAL
KIM VAN BORTEL
Notary Public - State of Illinois
My Commission Expires Nov 03, 2010
(02925) PRAIRIE AND WETLAND SEEDING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
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A. This work shall consist of furnishing, transporting, and installing all seeds, plant, or other
materials required for:
1. The establishment of no -mow fescue, natural area seed mixes, emergent plantings and
submergent plantings.
2. The provision of post- planting management as specified herein.
3. Any remedial operations in conformance with the Plans as specified in this document.
4. Permits which may be required.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Work shall conform to the most advance natural areas restoration standards, USDA, State of
Illinois Department of Agriculture Standards and local municipal requirements.
B. Quality Control Procedures (QCP):
1. Ship plant materials with certificates of inspection as required by governmental
authorities. Comply with governing regulations applicable to landscape materials.
Do not make substitutions of species or quantities. If specified landscape material is not
obtainable, submit to Ecologist / Landscape Architect & Village Consultant proof of
non - availability and proposal for use of equivalent material. All submittals and responses
shall be in writing.
3. Submit list of suppliers with products supplied prior to ordering materials for approval
by Ecologist / Landscape Architect.
4. Analysis and Standards _All seed is to be pounds of Pure Live Seed (PLS) Package
products with growers certified analysis and PLS tags and tests.
5. All seed is to be purchased_and shipped in labeled single species containers. No seed
shall be mixed prior to installation.
6. Submit copies of all invoices to Ecologist / Landscape Architect for final verification of
planting.
7. Failure to comply with QCP will result in the contractor replacing or repairing the
defective work at the contractor's expense.
C. Contractor Experience: The contractor chosen for the natural areas must be experienced in the
restoration, installation and management of natural areas - prairies, woodlands, and wetlands.
They must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the field. There shall be foremen on site at all
times that can identify non - native and native plants by genus and species. The goal of restoring
native plant communities is a long -term process. Therefore it is imperative that a qualified
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contractor do the initial installation and stewardship. The owner reserves the right to reject any
contractor for any reason at its sole discretion.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Plant Suppliers: Submit copies of the quotations from your native seed suppliers with name,
address and phone numbers that list: species by scientific name, quantities quoted and test date.
B. Inoculant Suppliers: Submit copies of the quotations from your inoculant suppliers with name,
address and phone numbers that list: species by scientific name, quantities quoted and test date.
C. Planting Schedule: Submit a proposed planting schedule to Landscape Architect & Village
Consultant showing dates for each type of planting.
1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. The grade will be shaped to the elevation shown in the Plans.
B. The topsoil will be free of all clods, stones, roots sticks, rivulets, gullies, crusting, caking, and
have a soil particle size of no larger than 2' unless using a No -till Rangeland Grass Drill or Hydro -
seeder.
C. Examine and evaluate grades, soils and water levels. Observe the conditions under which work is
to be performed and notify Ecologist / Landscape Architect of unsatisfactory conditions. Do not
proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected and accepted in writing.
D. Review underground utility location maps and plans; Notify J.U.L.I.E.; demonstrate an awareness
of utility locations; and certify acceptance of liability for the protection of utilities during course
of work. Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to utilities or property.
E. When conditions detrimental to plant growth are encountered such as rubble fill, adverse drainage
conditions or obstructions, notify Ecologist / Landscape Architect before planting.
1.05 GUARANTEES
A. Seed:
1. Guarantee seeded areas through the specified maintenance period and until final
acceptance.
B. Monitoring of the Natural Areas Establishment:
1. The Ecologist / Landscape Architect will monitor three 10 meter transects per acre to
gauge the establishment of the native plantings. The transects will be set by the Ecologist
/ Landscape Architect after the installations are complete and are to be monitored three
times per year to determine species cover, diversity and / or evenness. The goal at the end
of three years is to raise the FQI above 45 with a native mean C value of 4.5.
C. First Growing Season:
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1. By the end of the first full growing season, the native planting zones as defined in 2.3
shall exhibit nearly complete vegetative cover. There shall be no areas greater then 12" x
12" that are devoid of vegetation, if so the contractor shall return to install more seed of
the specified mixture. The planting zones shall not contain significant rills or gullies and
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the shorelines shall not be significantly cut as a result of erosion, if so the contractor shall
return to regrade the area to install soil and more seed of the specified mixture. At least
30% of the planted species shall be alive and apparent. 90% of the plugs shall be alive_
D. Second Growing Season:
1. By the end of the second full growing season, a minimum of 60% of the species planted
shall be alive and apparent. There shall be no areas greater then 6 "x 6" that are devoid of
vegetation. The planting zones shall not contain significant rills or gullies and the
shorelines shall not be significantly cut as a result of erosion, if so the contractor shall
return to regrade the area to install soil and more seed of the specified mixture. At least
65% of the planted species shall be alive and apparent.
E. Third Growing Season:
1. By the end of the third full growing season, a minimum of 85% of the species planted
shall be alive and apparent. There shall be no areas greater then 6 "x 6" that are devoid of
vegetation. The planting zones shall not contain significant rills or gullies and the
shorelines shall not be significantly cut as a result of erosion, if so the stewardship
contractor shall return to regrade the area to install soil and more seed of the specified
mixture.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. All materials shall conform to the following requirements:
1. All seeds shall be guaranteed by the Contractor to be true to name and variety.
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2. Seed mixtures shall be proportioned by seed count and seed count percentages. Seed
mixtures shall be approved by the Landscape Architect/Consultants.
3. The seed counts and seed counts percentages indicated per acre in these specifications
shall mean the total amount of pure live seed per acre for all species listed except forbs.
4. At least 2 weeks prior to the time of seeding, the Contractor shall provide for the
approval of the Landscape Architect/Consultant a written description for the grass,
sedges, and forbs seed and/or plant mix showing the percentages by number of seed
and/or plants of each species. This description shall also include the following;
a. Name and location of seed and/or plant supplier.
b. Origin of the various species of seed.
c. A statement of the purity of the grasses.
d. The estimated number of seeds per pound of each of the kinds of seed to be
furnished.
5. All seeds shall have the proper stratification and/or scarification to break seed dormancy
for other than fall planting.
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6. All legumes shall be inoculated with the proper rhizobia and at appropriate time prior to
planting.
7. All seeds shall be packed and covered in such a manner as to insure adequate protection
against damage and maintain dormancy while in transit, storage or during planting
operations.
8. Seeds and plants shall be true to their name as specified. Preferable, if practical, the
sources shall be within a 200 mile radius of the project location.
13. Submergent Plantings Areas:
1. Provide healthy, new crop of the species and proportions as specified. Plugs and plants
shall be obtained from a reputable supplier (approved by Landscape Architect) within a
200 -mile radius of the local transition zone and/or northerly regions of the project site.
Provide proof of origin to the landscape architect before installation. Seed / plant at the
rate per acre as indicated on sheet L04 -01.0 Plant Schedules.
C. Emergent Planting Areas:
1. Provide fresh, clean, new crop of the species and proportions as specified. Seed shall be
obtained from a reputable supplier (approved by Landscape Architect) within a 200 -mile
radius of the local transition zone and/or northerly regions of the project site. Provide
proof of origin to the landscape architect before installation. Seed at the rate per acre as
indicated on sheet L04 -01.0 Plant Schedules, plus mycorrhizal inoculants.
D. Natural Areas (High Diversity, Low Diversity, Tall Grass and Wet Seed Mixes):
1. Provide fresh, clean, new crop of the species and proportions as specified. Seed shall be
obtained from a reputable supplier (approved by Landscape Architect) within a 200 -mile
radius of the local transition zone and/or northerly regions of the project site. Provide
proof of origin to the landscape architect before installation. Seed at the rate per acre as
indicated on sheet L04 -01.0 Plant Schedules, plus mycorrhizal inoculants.
E. No -Mow Fescue Seed Mix: 200 lbs per acre
1. Provide fresh, clean, new crop of the species as specified. Seed shall be obtained from a
reputable supplier (approved by Landscape Architect) within a 200 -mile radius of the
local transition zone and/or northerly regions of the project site. Provide proof of origin
to the landscape architect before installation. Seed at 200 pounds per acre, plus
mycorrhizal inoculants.
F. Mycorrhizal & Rhizobial Inoculants: 55 lbs per acre
1, Inoculants shall be installed at a rate of: Mycorrhizal 50 pounds per acre & Rhizobial 5
lbs per acre. The inoculants shall come bagged and then mixed with the fine seeds before
installation. Due to rapid advances in the field the contractor will need to research new
products. Prior to purchase, the materials proposed shall be submitted to the Ecologist /
Landscape Architect for written approval.
G. Goose Exclosure along the perimeters of retention ponds to prevent geese from uprooting and
damaging the native planting.
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1. Posts — 1" x 4' square Oak stakes placed 7 -10' on center.
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2. Poultry fence, 4' with %" x 1" grid, along the perimeter with cable ties.
3. 70# nylon wire, from post top to post to, to prevent the geese from entering the exclosure
from the air.
H. Wildlife Structures
1. Supply 61 Bluebird houses, 20 Mallard Nests and 20 Wood Duck Nests.
a) Structures are available from Forestry Suppliers (www.forestry - suppliers.com)
or Ben Meadows (www.benmeadows.com)
PART 3 - INSTALLATION
3.01 NOTIFICATION
A. At least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of work in each area, submit a planting schedule
for approval by the Landscape Architect. The landscape architect will determine boundaries and
exact locations of the native plantings. Therefore the exact quantities of the seed mixes could vary
slightly.
3.02 SEEDING WETLAND AND PRAIRIE
A. The period for planting prairie seed shall be from April 1 to June 15 or September 15 to October
31 or other date as approved in writing by the Landscape Architect & Village Consultant.
B. Remove or herbicide (RoundUp...) existing grass, vegetation and turf. Dispose of such material
legally off -site. Do not turn over soil.
C. Remove high areas and fill in depressions; remove clumps, clods, stones over 2" diameter, roots
and other extraneous matter. Dispose of such material legally off -site.
D. Seeded prairie shall NOT receive fertilizer.
E. Do not use wet seed or seed that is moldy or otherwise damaged in transit or storage.
F. Seed shall be drilled with a Truax No Till Drill only with overlapping planting zones. Broadcast
or hand spreading, done by written approval only, can only be done in areas where it is not
possible to drive a tractor. Distribute seed evenly over entire area. Roll or rake are where seed
was broadcast or hand planted.
G. Sow not less than specified rate.
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3.02 SEEDING AND PLANTING WET PRAIRIE AND EMERGENT AREAS
A. The period for planting wet meadow and emergent seed shall be from April 1 to June 15 or
September 15 to October 31. Emergent plugs shall be planted in the spring or other date as
approved by the Landscape Architect & Village Consultant.
B. Remove or herbicide (RoundUp...) existing grass, vegetation and turf. Dispose of such material
legally off -site. Do not turn over soil.
C. Remove high areas and fill in depressions; remove clumps, clods, stones over 2" diameter, roots
and other extraneous matter. Dispose of such material legally off -site.
D. Emergent and Submergent areas shall NOT receive fertilizer.
E. Do not use wet seed or seed that is moldy or otherwise damaged in transit or storage.
F. Seed shall be drilled with a Truax No Till Drill with overlapping planting zones in dry areas and
times. It may only be hand broadcast with written approval of the Landscape Architect & Village
Consultant. Then distribute seed evenly over entire area. Rake the seed lightly into top 1/4" of
soil, roll lightly and water with a fine spray and in compliance with local watering restrictions.
G. Sow not less than specified rate.
H. Wet meadow and emergent areas shall be planted, and the seed allowed to germinate prior to
flooding with significant amounts of water.
I. Emergent plugs shall be planted in natural groupings within designed areas containing saturated
soils or inundated up to four inches in depth. Plants within groupings shall be planted at on no
further then 1 -foot centers.
J. Emergent plugs shall not be planted less than the specified rate.
K. Do not let plugs or plants dry during the time from delivery to installation.
3.03 GOOSE EXCLOSURE
A. Install goose exclosure along the perimeter of the retention pond, 10' up the slope and 3' into the
water, to prevent geese from uprooting and damaging the native planting.
1. Posts — 1" x 4' square Oak stakes placed 7 -10' on center.
2. Install poultry fence, 4' with 3/4" x 1" grid, along the perimeter with cable ties.
3. Install 70# nylon wire, from post top to post to, to prevent the geese from entering the
exclosure from the air.
4. Repair as necessary to remain effective for 2 seasons.
5. Remove and dispose when instructed,
3.04 WILDLIFE STRUCTURES
A. Install Bluebird houses, Mallard Nests and Wood Duck Nests on galvanized U -Posts with
stainless steel bolts.
3.05 STEWARDSHIP
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A. General
1. Work detailed in this section relates to the short and long -term maintenance of the natural
plantings. Stewardship shall start upon planting and end at Final Acceptance.
2. Follow recommendations of the owner's representative as to specific timings of
mowings, herbicide applications, and other routine activities based on vegetation
monitoring and site evaluations.
B. Materials
1. Any additional seeding or planting required will be done with species mixes from the
aforementioned tables for each appropriate area and per specifications.
C. Pesticides
1. Always choose products with the lowest environmental impact for the task at hand, and
use organic or non -toxic products whenever possible.
2. Storage, handling, application, clean up and disposal of all pesticides and other
controlled use materials shall be in strict conformance with all government and industry
standards.
3. Maintain and operate all pesticide application equipment according to manufacturer's
standards and instructions. Equipment shall be clean, fee of leaks, calibrated and deliver
spray patterns as specified by the manufacturer.
4. Utilize pesticides only for their labeled use and in accordance with precautions,
instructions, and rates specified by the manufacturer.
5. Pesticide shall be applied only by licensed applicators. Notify the owner prior to
application of any pesticide or other chemical control agent.
6. On -site water sources are not available for mixing or clean up of pesticides. Legally
dispose of residues and pesticide wastes off -site.
D. Stewardship
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1. Watering.
a. Apply sufficient water to the wetland and prairie plants for 6 -8 weeks post
planting to allow for dense root establishment of the native plug plantings. No
onsite water source is available.
b. Apply water with sprinklers or nozzle that creates a gentle application. Avoid
harsh stream sprays that wash the plants or seed from the ground.
2. Stewardship & Weed Control
a. Mow the planting areas to a height of 4 -8" approximately 5 -6 times per growing
season. Mowing shall take place when the non - native and weedy native species
are flowering so as to prevent seed set. Control undesirable plant species, when
present in small quantities. Control invasive species by hand pulling prior to the
development and maturity of the plant. Hand removal shall include the removal
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of all aboveground and belowground stems, roots and flower masses prior to
development of seeds. Non - selective herbicides can be used but with caution. If
the herbicides are misapplied the contractor will be responsible for repairing the
damaged areas with plants or seed. The only acceptable herbicides are
glyphosate based such as RoundUp, Rodeo, Razor Garton, Aquaneat or
approved generic. All herbicides must be mixed with an indicator dye such as
Signal or Spi -Max for a visual indicator of proper application.
During the 3 -year stewardship period the stewardship contractor for the native
plant communities shall prevent the following aggressive invasive species from
becoming established:
Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)
White & Yellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus alba & officianalis)
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis)
Tall Fescue (Festuca eliator)
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Sandbar Willow (Salix interior)
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus & V. blattaria)
Teasel (Dipsacus lacinatus & D.
sylvestris)
Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense)
Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)
Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
Pastinaca (Pastinaca sativa)
Prevent the following non - native species or any other invasive species
designated by the owner's representative from reproducing. They are to be
mowed at during flowering to prevent seed set:
Queen Anne's Lace
Black Medic
Foxtail / Millet
Red Clover
3. Stewardship Billing
(Daucus carota)
(Medicago sativa)
(Setaria spp.)
(Lotus x hybrida)
a. Invoices must be submitted monthly with detail of dates and times of visits, man
hours, actions taken, invasive species present and herbicide used.
3.06 CONTROLLED BURN
A. Burn Plan and Permit Application
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Burn plan includes a drawing of the area indicating acreage, fire breaks, ignition pattern,
escape route and safety zone, smoke dispersal patterns, prescribed weather conditions,
number of personnel and equipment used. The crew leader must have 5 years of
prescribed burn experience and an S290 Prescribed Burn Training Certification.
2. Timing -- Execute 1 burn during the third year of stewardship.
3. Obtain and pay for all required permits.
4. Conduct all burns in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
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5. Notify the local fire department at least one month prior to burn for approval.
6. Test and calibrate all equipment prior to initiating the burn.
7. Prior to the burn secure the area and remove everyone but active trained participants. As
necessary, re -route traffic away from the bum area.
B. Bum Sequence
1. Verify weather forecast 1 day in advance and the day of the burn.
2. Notify local authorities 1 day in advance and the day of the burn.
3. Create perimeter firebreaks and around trees, shrubs or other elements requiring
protection. Establish escape routes and safety zones.
4. Conduct a pre -burn briefing with crew.
5. Start backfires prior to completing main burn.
6. Ignite main burn
7. Monitor and control any hot spots or snags remaining after the bum.
8. Mow or brushcut any remaining standing vegetation as directed by the owner's
representative.
C. Clean up and Final Site inspection
1. Check all areas for embers and hot spots to ensure these are extinguished.
2. All trash, ash or fuel spills must be mopped from the landscape.
3. Any damage to the landscape from heat or flames, including trees, shrubs, fencing, etc.
must be noted and submitted to the owner's representative for client review.
D. Post Bum Report — Submit day of the fire.
1. Date, time and duration of the burn
2. Weather conditions at the time of the burn.
3. What were the extent and timing of the notification of the fire department, city officials
and neighbors?
4. Additional Comments
E. Acceptance
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1. The burn will be reviewed by the owner's representative during or immediately after the
burn is completed.
2. The success of the burn will be determined by the percent of the unit that was burned. An
acceptable burn will cover 65 -90% of the burn unit.
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