HomeMy WebLinkAbout5802RESOLUTION NO.5802
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AUBURN AND UTOPIA LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR
LANDSCAPING SERVICES
WHEREAS, following a City issued request for proposal, the City has selected
Utopia Landscaping, LLC for limited -service landscape cleanup and maintenance, snow
removal, de-icing, turf cleaning and other related services at various City locations;
WHEREAS, the City and Utopia Landscaping, LLC intend to enter into a contract
for the landscaping -related services;
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed contract is attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn community will realize a public benefit from the services
provided by Utopia Landscaping, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute an Agreement between the City
and Utopia Landscaping, LLC, which agreement will be in substantial conformity with the
agreement attached hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
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Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed this 21st day of January, 2025.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACQ QS,A OR
ATTEST: APP D TO F
FbY= Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk J son Whalen, City Attorney
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CITY OF AUBURN
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
Limited -Service Landscape Cleanup & Maintenance Contract
Utopia Landscaping, LLC
THIS CONTRACT made and entered into on this 22 of January , 2025 (the
"Commencement Date"), by and between the CITY OF AUBURN ("City"), a municipal
corporation of the State of Washington, and Utopia Landscaping, LLC (UBI #604820674)
("Contractor"), whose address is 22503 91" Ave E #30, Graham, WA 98338.
RECITALS:
1) The City of Auburn's Real Estate Division oversees and manages certain real estate
generally located in the City's downtown area (hereinafter referred to both singularly and
collectively as the "Sites").
2) On November 8, 2024, the Real Estate Division published a Request for Proposals (RFP)
seeking proposals for Limited -Service Landscape Cleanup & Maintenance work. RFP
responses were due by 3PM PST on December 5, 2024.
3) The City received two responses. Upon reference checking the lowest bidder, the
references were not favorable. Therefore, the City determined them to not be a
responsible bidder and elected to proceed with the other bidder, Utopia Landscaping,
LLC whose references were favorable.
In consideration of the conditions and the mutual promises and covenants contained in this
Contract, the parties agree as follows:
Scope of Services
The Contractor agrees to perform tasks and services described in Exhibit A ("Work
Description") at those locations listed and depicted in Exhibit B (collectively or
individually referred to as the "Site(s)"). The Contractor will perform the work and
service in a quality and professional manner acceptable to the City. The Contractor will,
without additional compensation, correct or revise any negligent errors, omissions or other
deficiencies in its services whether during or after the Term of this Contract. Any approval
by the City of Contractor's services or payment for work will not in any way relieve the
Contractor of responsibility for the adequacy of its services.
The City and the Contractor will work together to determine which services will be provided
throughout the year and when those services will be performed. The City makes no
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representation that all of the services provided for in the Work Description will be performed
as part of this Contract.
The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, tools, protective clothing, gear and
equipment that is required or needed to perform the services and dispose of the waste
materials.
The Contractor shall also provide for and pay for the appropriate disposal of materials and
debris it removes from the Sites out of the proceeds of this Contract.
The Contractor acknowledges that the Sites are active public and City employee parking lots
or other active motor and emergency vehicle areas. The Contractor warrants that it will use
due diligence and care and take-all,necessary safety precautions when working on or around
the Sites. Contractor further warrants that it will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the
safety of people and property on or about the Site, whether it be associated with the City or
the public. Any neglect to take reasonable precautions when working on or around the Sites
will be considered Defective Work and subject to the provisions described in Section 5.0
below.
2. Contractor's Representations
The Contractor represents and warrants that it is qualified to perform those services described
in Exhibit A and has or can obtain all necessary licenses, tools; skills and personal protective
equipment to perform those services. Where applicable, the Contractors that it will adhere to
Washington State Department of Ecologies Best Management Practices (`BMPs") (S406
relating to de-icing, S411 relating to Landscaping and Vegetation Management, & S431
relating to washing structures), copies for which are attached for reference as Addendum 1.
Contractor will be responsible for the supervision/management of its crew and ensure all
necessary safety precautions and procedures are followed to protect its employees and the
public.
Prior to commencing any work associated with this Contract, Contractor shall supply the
City with the copies of the following documents:
0 Active State of Washington business and contractor's licenses
City of Auburn active business license
Certificate of Insurance meeting the terms set forth in Section 13 below.
Contractor warrants that any person conducting work on behalf of this contract, not having
at least thirty (30%) percent ownership in the company shall be paid wages at or above the
prevailing wage rate for Landscape Maintenance or other appropriate trade category for King
County as of the RFP advertise date referenced in the recitals.
Contractor further represents that the person signing this Contract on behalf of Contractor
has all requisite authority to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Contract.
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3. Compensation
As compensation for the Contractor's performance of the services provided for in this
Contract, the City will pay the Contractor for work performed and in the manner (per task,
or hourly labor) and at the contract rates described in Exhibit C ("Contract Rates"), subject
to additions and deductions by change order as may come to exist.
"Per Task" — Contract Rates paid "per task" are inclusive of any and all taxes, fees,
equipment rental, etc. associated with completing the task.
"Hourly Rate" — Contract Rates paid "per hour" are for labor only. All other costs and fees
required to complete the work will be reimbursed by the City at the actual cost (including
tax) paid by the Contractor. This can include dumping fees, cost of materials (excluding
tools) and the cost of any equipment rental needed to complete the work. The Contractor will
be expected to provide proof of incurred expense in order to have such expenses reimbursed
by the City. Hourly rates may be charged for all time spent completing the work, including
hauling, dumping of materials, picking up and returning equipment etc. Milage, fuel or any
administrative or management fees are expressly not reimbursable under this Contract.
These payments will be full compensation for services rendered, including all labor,
materials, supplies, equipment, overhead, profit, and incidentals necessary to complete the
work unless otherwise described.
The Contractor will submit invoices to the City upon completion of requested work, or upon
such other time and intervals agreed to by the Parties. Upon i) receipt and approval of the
invoice, ii) receipt of the required prevailing wage intent and affidavit, if needed, and iii)
acceptance of the services rendered, the City will process the invoice in the next billing/claim
cycle, and will remit payment to the Contractor, subject to any conditions or provisions in
this Contract or Amendment.
4. Retainage and Prevailing Wages
If Contractor uses labor by any employee or an owner owning less than 30 % in the company
while performing the services of this contract, then Contractor shall file a "Statement of
Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages" with the State of Washington Department of Labor &
Industries prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall pay prevailing wages and comply
with Chapter 39.12 of the Revised Code of Washington, as well as any other applicable
prevailing wage rate provisions to any non -owner performing labor for this contract. The
prevailing wage rate revision effective date, November 8, 2024 is linked in Exhibit D and
by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. In the event of employee labor
or owners with less than 30% ownership interest in the company is used to provide work for
the contract, the City will not issue payment to Contractor until the City receives a
Department of Labor and Industries approved Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages
form, copies of certified payroll approved by Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I)
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and an L&I approved Affidavit for the Contractor and each and every subcontractor
providing work for the contract.
5. Defective or Unauthorized Work
The City reserves its right to withhold payment from the Contractor for any defective,
unauthorized or incomplete work. Defective, unauthorized or incomplete work includes,
without limitation: work that does not conform to the requirements of this Contract, any extra
work charged for without the City's written approval. If the Contractor is unable, for any
reason, to satisfactorily complete any portion of the work, the City may complete the work
by contract or otherwise, and the Contractor shall be liable to the City for any additional costs
incurred by the City. If the Contractor as part of its work creates unnecessary or unreasonable
impact to the Sites, the contractor shall be responsible for restoration of the impacted areas
at their sole cost and expense plus additional costs that shall not be charged against this
Contract. "Additional costs" shall mean all reasonable costs, including legal costs and
attorney fees, incurred by the City beyond the maximum Contract price specified above. The
City further reserves its right to deduct the cost to complete the Contract work, including any
additional costs, from any and all amounts due or to become due the Contractor.
6. Term, and Termination of the Contract
This Contract will commence on the Commencement Date and unless otherwise terminated
for cause or convenience as described below, the Contract will expire on 12/31/2026
("Expiration Date").
Termination for cause. Except as provided in Section 13, either party may terminate this
Contract upon not less than seven (7) days from issuing written notice to the other party if
the other party fails substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this Contract
through no fault of the party terminating the Contract. The notice will identify the reason(s)
for termination, and specify the effective date of termination. In the event of a default by
Contractor, City may suspend all payments otherwise due to Contractor and the City will
have no further obligations to Contractor.
Termination for Convenience. The City may terminate this Contract upon not less than
seven (7) days written notice, which shall contain the effective date of termination, to the
Contractor. If this Contract is terminated through no fault of the Contractor, the Contractor
will be compensated for work performed prior to termination in accordance with the rate of
compensation provided in Exhibit A. This payment shall fully satisfy and discharge the City
of all obligations and liabilities owed the Contractor, who shall not be liable for any
anticipated profits or other consequential damages resulting from the termination.
Upon receipt of a termination notice, the Contractor will promptly discontinue all work and
deliver any outstanding invoice for services performed to the City immediately.
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All rights and remedies provided in this Section are not exclusive of any other rights or
remedies that may be available to the City, whether provided by Law, equity, in any other
Contract between the parties or otherwise.
Changes, Protest and Claims
Either party may request a written change order for any change in the Contract work during
the performance of this Contract. Such requests will not invalidate this Contract.
Contractor must submit a written change order request to an authorized City agent within 3
calendar days of the date the facts and events giving rise to the requested change occurred.
If Contractor fails to request a change order within this deadline, Contractor waives its right
to make any claim or submit subsequent change order requests for that portion of the Contract
work.
The City may order extra work in writing, or may make changes to the Contract work by
altering, adding to, or deducting from the Scope of Work. The Contractor shall proceed with
the change order work upon receiving a written change order from the City.
If the City determines that a change initiated by the City or Contractor increases or decreases
the Contractor's costs or time for performance, the City will make an equitable adjustment
and will attempt, in good faith, to reach agreement with the Contractor. However, if the
parties are unable to agree, the City will determine the equitable adjustment as it deems
appropriate. If the Contractor disagrees with the equitable adjustment, the Contractor must
complete the change order work; however, the Contractor may elect to protest the adjustment
as provided below:
A. Procedure and Protest by the Contractor. If the Contractor disagrees with anything
required by a change order or other written order from the City, including any direction,
instruction, interpretation, or determination by the City, the Contractor shall:
1.Within 5 days of receiving the change order that the Contractor desires to protest, the
Contactor shall give a signed written notice of protest to the City; and
2. Supplement the written protest within 14 calendar days with a written statement that
provides the following information:
a. The date of the Contractor's protest.
b. The nature and circumstances that caused the protest.
c. The provisions in this Contract that support the protest.
d. The estimated dollar cost, if any, of the protested work and how that estimate was
determined.
e. An analysis of the progress schedule showing the schedule change or disruption if the
Contractor is asserting a schedule change or disruption.
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The Contractor shall keep complete records of extra costs and time incurred as a result of the
protested work. The City shall have access to any of the Contractor's records needed for
evaluating the protest.
3. The City will evaluate all protests, provided the procedures in this section are followed.
If the City determines that a protest is valid, the City will adjust payment for work or time
by an equitable adjustment. No adjustment will be made for an invalid protest.
B. Contractor's Duty to Complete Protested Work. In spite of any protest, the Contractor
shall proceed promptly with the work as the City has ordered.
C. Contractor's Acceptance of Changes. The Contractor accepts all requirements of a
change order by: (1) endorsing it, (2) writing a separate acceptance, or (3) not protesting in
the way this section provides. A change order that is accepted by the Contractor as provided
in this section shall constitute full payment and final settlement of all claims for Contract
time and for direct, indirect and consequential costs, including costs of delays related to any
work, either covered or affected by the change.
D. Failure to Protest Constitutes Waiver. By not protesting as this section provides, the
Contractor also waives any additional entitlement and accepts from the City any written order
(including directions, instructions, interpretations, and determination).
E. Failure to Follow Procedures Constitutes Waiver. By failing to follow the procedures of
this section, the Contractor completely waives any claims for protested work and accepts
from the City any written order (including directions, instructions, interpretations, and
determination).
G. Claims. The Contractor waives right to a claim if they have not followed the protest
procedures outlined in this Contract. If resolution of a protest cannot be reached, and the
Contractor wishes to pursue a claim, the Contractor shall give written notice of claim to the
City within 15 calendar days of the City's notice of its final decision on the Contractor's
protest. Any claim for damages, additional payment for any reason, or extension of time,
whether under this Contract or otherwise, shall be conclusively deemed to have been waived
by the Contractor unless a timely written claim is made in strict accordance with the
applicable provisions of this Contract. At a minimum, a Contractor's written claim must
include the information set forth regarding protests in this Contract.
Failure to provide a complete, written notification of claim within the time allowed shall be
an absolute waiver of any claims arising in any way from the facts or events surrounding that
claim or caused by that delay. The Contractor must, in any event, file any claim or bring any
suit arising from or connected with this Contract prior to signing the Final Payment Form.
THE CONTRACTOR'S ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT (EXCLUDING
WITHHELD RETAINAGE) SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF CONTRACTOR'S
CLAIMS, EXCEPT THOSE PREVIOUSLY AND PROPERLY MADE AND IDENTIFIED
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BY CONTRACTOR AS UNSETTLED AT THE TIME FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE
AND ACCEPTED.
8. Records Inspection and Audit
All compensation payments will be subject to the adjustments for any amounts found upon
audit or otherwise to have been improperly invoiced, and all records and books of accounts
pertaining to any services performed under this Contract will be subject to inspection and
audit by the City for a period of up to three (3) years from the final payment for work
performed under this Contract. If any litigation, claim, dispute, or audit is initiated before
the expiration of the three (3) pear period, all records and books of account pertaining to any
work performed under this Contract will be retained until all litigation, claims, disputes, or
audit are finally resolved.
9. Continuation of Performance
In the event that any dispute or conflict arises between the parties while this Contract is in
effect, the Contractor agrees that, notwithstanding such dispute or conflict, the Contractor
will continue to make a good faith effort to cooperate and continue to work toward successful
completion of the delivery of services and its contractual responsibilities.
10. Independent Contractor
The Contractor will perform the services as an independent contractor and will not be
deemed, by virtue of this Contract and performance of its provisions, to have entered into
any partnership, joint venture, employment or other relationship with the City. Nothing in
this Contract creates any contractual relationship between the Contractor's employee, agent,
or subcontractor and the City.
11. Administration of Contract & Designated Representative
This Contract will be administered by Pedro Vazquez, on behalf of the Contractor, and by
the Mayor of the City, or designee, on behalf of the City. The City designates those
individuals listed below to act as administrators of this Contract on behalf of the City. Any
written notices required by the terms of this Contract will be served on or mailed to the
following addresses:
City of Auburn
Real Estate Division
Josh Arndt
25 West Main St
Auburn WA 98001-4998
Phone: 253.288.4325
Email: jarndt@aubumwa.gov
12. Notices
Utopia Landscaping, LLC
Pedro Vazquez
22503 911t Ave E #30
Graham, WA 98338
Phone: 253.389.9887
Email:
Utopialandscapelipf@gmail.com
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All notices or communications permitted or required to be given under this Contract will be
in writing or electronic transmission (email) and will be deemed to have been duly given if
delivered in person or sent by regular mail, postage prepaid, and addressed, if sent by email
it will be deemed delivered when sent by the sending party, if to a party of this Contract, to
the address for the party set forth above. If addressed to a non-party, the notice will be sent,
in the foregoing manner, to the address designated by a party to this Contract.
Either party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party.
13. Insurance
A. Insurance Term. The Contractor shall procure and maintain insurance, as required in this
Section, without interruption from the commencement of the Contractor's work through the
term of the Contract and for thirty (30) days after the Physical Completion date, unless
otherwise indicated herein.
B. No Limitation. The Contractor's maintenance of insurance, its scope of coverage and
limits as required herein shall not be construed to limit the liability of the Contractor to the
coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the Public Entity's recourse to any
remedy available at law or in equity.
C. Minimum Scope of Insurance. The Contractor's required insurance shall be of the types
and coverage as stated below:
1. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non -owned, hired and leased
vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) form
CA 00 01.
2. Commercial General Liability. insurance shall be at least as broad as ISO occurrence
form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent
contractors, products -completed operations, stop gap liability, personal injury and
advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract. The Commercial
General Liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide a per project general aggregate
limit using ISO form CG 25 03 05 09 or an endorsement providing at least as broad
coverage. There shall be no exclusion for liability arising from explosion, collapse or
underground property damage. The Public Entity shall be named as an additional
insured under the Contractor's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with
respect to the work performed for the Public Entity using ISO Additional Insured
endorsement CG 20 10 10 01 and Additional Insured -Completed Operations
endorsement CG 20 37 10 01 or substitute endorsements providing at least as broad
coverage.
3. Workers' Compensation Coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
State of Washington.
D. Minimum Amounts of Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain the following insurance
limits:
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1. Automobile Liabilitv insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury
and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$2,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, and $2,000,000 products -
completed operations aggregate limit.
E. Public Entity Full Availability of Contractor Limits. If the Contractor maintains higher
insurance minimums shown above, the Public Entity shall be insured for the full available
limits of Commercial General and Excess or Umbrella liability maintained by the
Contractor, irrespective of whether such limits maintained by the Contractor are greater than
those required by this Contract or whether any certificate of insurance furnished to the Public
Entity evidences limits of liability lower than those maintained by the Contractor.
F. Other Insurance Provision. The Contractor's Automobile Liability and Commercial
General Liability insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain that they shall
be primary insurance as respect the Public Entity. Any insurance, self-insurance, or self -
insured pool coverage maintained by the Public Entity shall be excess of the Contractor's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
G. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best rating of not less than A: VII.
H. Verification of Coverage. The Contractor shall furnish the Public Entity with original
certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited
to the additional insured endorsements, evidencing the insurance requirements of the
Contractor before commencement of the work. Upon request by the Public Entity, the
Contractor shall furnish certified copies of all, required insurance policies, including
endorsements, required in this Contract and evidence of all subcontractors' coverage.
I. Subcontractors' Insurance. The Contractor shall cause each and every Subcontractor to
provide insurance coverage that complies with all applicable requirements of the Contractor -
provided insurance as set forth herein, except the Contractor shall have sole responsibility
for determining the limits of coverage required to be obtained by Subcontractors. The
Contractor shall ensure that the Public Entity is an additional insured on each and every
Subcontractor's Commercial General liability insurance policy using an ,endorsement as least
as broad as ISO CG 20 10 10 01 for ongoing operations and CG 20 37 10 01 for completed
operations.
J. Notice of Cancellation. The Contractor shall cause each and every Subcontractor to
provide insurance coverage that complies with all applicable requirements of the Contractor -
provided insurance as set forth herein, except the Contractor shall have sole responsibility for
determining the limits of coverage required to be obtained by Subcontractors. The Contractor
shall ensure that the Public Entity is an additional insured on each and every Subcontractor's
Commercial General liability insurance policy using an endorsement as least as broad as ISO
CG 20 10 10 01 for ongoing operations and CG 20 37 10 01 for completed operations.
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K. Failure to Maintain Insurance. The Contractor shall cause each and every Subcontractor
to provide insurance coverage that complies with all applicable requirements of the
Contractor -provided insurance as set forth herein, except the Contractor shall have sole
responsibility for determining the limits of coverage required to be obtained by
Subcontractors. The Contractor shall ensure that the Public Entity is an additional insured on
each and every Subcontractor's Commercial General liability insurance policy using an
endorsement as least as broad as ISO CG 20 10 10 01 for ongoing operations and CG 20 37
10 01 for completed operations.
14. Indemnification/Hold Harmless
The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the Public Entity, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits
including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this
Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the Public
Entity.
However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject
to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to
persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the
Contractor and the Public Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the
Contractor's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence. It
is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein
constitutes the Contractor's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW,
solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by
the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
15. Assignment and Subcontracting
Neither party to this Contract will assign any right or obligation hereunder in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of the other party. No assignment or transfer of any
interest under this Contract will release the assignor from any liability or obligation under
this Contract, or to cause any such liability or obligation to be reduced to a secondary liability
or obligation.
The Contractor shall not subcontract work unless the City approves in writing. If the City
requests, the Contractor shall provide proof that the subcontractor has the experience, ability,
and equipment the work requires.
The Contractor shall require each subcontractor to comply with RCW 39.12 (Prevailing
Wages on Public Works) and to furnish all certificates and statements required by the
Contract. No payment shall be issued until a Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages
form, for the Contractor and each and every subcontractor, has been approved by the State
Department of Labor & Industries, and is received by the City.
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Approval to subcontract shall not:
1. Relieve the Contractor of any responsibility to carry out the Contract.
2. Relieve the Contractor of any obligations or liability under the Contract and the
Contractor's bond.
3. Create any contract between the City and the subcontractor, or
4. Convey to the subcontractor any rights against the City.
This section does not create a contractual relationship between the City and any
subcontractor. Also, it is not intended to bestow upon any subcontractor, the status of a third -
party beneficiary to the Contract between the City and the Contractor.
16. Nondiscrimination
The Contractor may not discriminate regarding any services or activities to which this
Contract may apply directly or through contractual, hiring, or other arrangements on the
grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, or where there is the presence
of any sensory, mental or physical handicap.
17. Amendment, Modification or Waiver
No amendment, modification, or waiver of any condition, provision, or term of this Contract
will be valid or of any effect unless made in writing, signed by the party or parties to be
bound, or the party's or parties' duly authorized representative(s) and specifying with
particularity the nature and extent of such amendment, modification or waiver. Any waiver,
approval or acceptance, or payment by any party will not affect or impair that party's rights
arising from any default by the other party.
18. Parties in Interest
This Contract is binding upon, and the benefits and obligations hereto will inure to and bind,
the parties and their respective successors and assigns, although this section will not be
deemed to permit any transfer or assignment otherwise prohibited by this Contract. This
Contract is for the exclusive benefit of the parties and it does not create a contractual
relationship with or exist for the benefit of any third party, including contractors, sub-
contractors and their sureties.
19. Force Mai eure
Any delay in the performance of any obligation under this Contract shall be excused, if and
so long as the performance of the obligation is prevented, delayed or otherwise hindered by
any act not within the control of a party such as fire, cyber/ransomware attack, earthquake,
flood, explosion, actions of the elements, riots, mob violence, strikes, pandemic, lockouts,
and emergency orders of the state or federal government.
20. Applicable Law
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This Contract and the rights of the parties will be governed by with the laws, regulations, and
ordinances of the City, of the State of Washington, and King County. Venue for any action
involving this Contract will be in the county in which the property or project is located, and if
not site specific, then in King County. It is agreed that any applicable statute of limitation will
commence no later than the substantial completion by the Contractor of the services.
21. Captions, Headings and Titles
All captions, headings or titles in the paragraphs or sections of this Contract are inserted for
convenience of reference only and will not constitute a part of this Contract or act as a
limitation of the scope of the particular paragraph or sections to which they apply. Where
appropriate, the singular will include the plural and vice versa and masculine, feminine and
neuter expressions will be interchangeable. Interpretation or construction of this Contract
will not be affected by any determination as to who is the drafter of this Contract, this
Contract having been drafted by mutual Contract of the parties.
22. Severable Provisions
Each provision of this Contract is intended to be severable. If any provision is illegal or
invalid for any reason, such illegality or invalidity will not affect the validity of the remaining
provisions.
23. Entire Contract
This Contract together with any subsequent amendments or addendums contains the entire
understanding of the parties in respect to the transactions contemplated and supersedes all
prior representations, Contracts and understandings between the parties, either oral or
written. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding this Contract shall bind any
party.
24. Non -Availability of Funds
Every obligation of the City under this Contract is conditioned upon the availability of funds
appropriated or allocated for the performance of such obligation; and if funds are not
allocated and available for the continuance of this Contract, then this Contract may be
terminated by the City at the end of the period for which funds are available, without the
seven (7) days' notice provided by Section 6. No liability will accrue to the City in the event
this provision is exercised, and the City will not be obligated or liable for any future payments
or damages as a result of termination under this Section.
25. Counterparts
This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which will be one and the
same Contract and will become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed
by each of the parties and delivered to the other party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed effective
the day and year first set forth above.
CITY OF AUBURN
DocuSigned by:
IF .y..,?z 1/22/2025
aricy2Hac ° s; Mayor
Approved as to Form
FJ
Signed by:
QsOV 0*QbfN1/22/2025
Jason Whalen, City Attorney
UTOPIA LANDSCAPING, LLC
DacuSigned by:
e 1/3/2025
Pedro Vazquez, Owner
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EXHIBIT A
Work Description
Time of
Work Item
Year
Frequency
Description
• Prune/trim trees
Prune trees
• Collect trimmings I clean work area
(as needed)
• Dispose trimmings at an appropriate facility
• Rent equipment as needed
Trim hedges &
• Trim all hedges and plants located within landscape
other vegetation
(ammadhi
areas
* Collect trimmings I clean work area
Fall
* Dispose trimmings at an appropriate facility
Collect leaves
* Collect leaves & other vegetation debris throughout site
& other debris
• Dispose of leaves & other vegetation at an appropriate
(,x per niondi
Oct —Der)
site
Storm cleanup
• Collect vegetation debris throughout site
�� ►rccde:ij
• Dispose of collected debris at an appropriate facility
• Rent equipment as needed
• Plowiremove snow throughout drive isles and walkways
(vehicle plowing."snow blowing vs. hand shoveling as
appropriate)
Snow removal
De-icing
* Ensure vehicles do not get blocked in
Winter I
ng&
* Pile moved snow appropriately onsite to cause least
As
(as naadoi)
amount of disruption to the site
Needed
• Dispense environmentally friendly de-icing agent
throughout site
De-icing only
* Dispense env,vironmentally friendly de-icing agent
tas naedcd)
throughout site
Weeding'
• Remove weeds from site landscape areas
(attnuofd}l
• Collect and dispose of weeds at an appropriate facility
• Clean work areas appropriate
Refresh bark
• Bring in and dispense bark thoroughly throughout
Spring
(Medium)
landscape areas
eannuaddti)
• Clean work areas as appropriate
Pressure
• Pressure wash interiors, exteriors, and doors of trash
washing
enclosures .
curbing. parking
• Pressure wash curbing and parking stops
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stops and trash
• Contractor will be responsible for brine in water
enclosures
• . Collect waste/runoff water and debris and dispose of at
(as needed)
an appropriate facility as directed in the Best
Management Practices in Exhibit B attached
• Clean work area as appropriate
• Remove dead, dying or other identified plants, bushes or
s1vuubs as directed by City
Plant
• Collect and dispose of removed vegetation at an
replacement
appropriate facility
(as needed)
• Replace or plant shrubs, bushes or other plants as
directedand in a location determined by the City
• Clean work area as appropriate
• Mow, trine & blow landscape islands, and the East Field
Mow,
of 12' Street,Property (weeklu°April —September)
Trim, &
• Mow or weed eat Nest Field & Fenced Area of 12t'
Blow
Street Property (as needed)
As
Indicated
Pet Area
• Pressure wash & scrub with pet-fiiendly chemical
Turf Cleaning
cleaning agent 740 square feet of synthetic ttuf
(morltl►lu
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EXHIBIT B
Sites
Site n
Lot Name
:address
Parcel
Descry Lion
• 22 stall short term
public parking
• Landscape areas
l
hiss & Ride
(behind Oddfellas)
7815700172
with vegetation &
two 30' deciduous
trees
e Two MU trash
enclosures
Inter donalk
Omitted
• 63 stall public
parting lot wt alley
B Street f.Mural
137 EN -lain St
0489000040
• Landscape areas
3
Lot
:auburn, 9SO02
0493000085
around the perimeter
0483000080
and interior
• Four 30' deciduous
trees
• 125 stall public
paffing lot
• Unimal landscape
4
Safeway Lot
7 B Street SE
Aubzun 4S0D2
7.331400135
areas
• Multiple 20`=-
deciduous trees
• Four cement &
wood slated traI
enclosures
• 20 stall public
parking lot
350E 1Main St
• Perimeter landscape
5
D Street Lot
Auburn98002
4890000005
areas on two sides
• Three 40'�
deciduous trees &
one conifer tree
• Active use public
safety building w/
some resnicted
exterior areas
7331400465
' 46 restricted area
7331400485
parking spaces
6
Justice Centex
340 E Alain St
7331400456
• 65 guest parking
Auburn, 98002
733140050
spaces
?331400510
a Multiple interior and
exterior landscape
areas
• .Multiple large and
smrl deciduous &
coniferous trees
7
IC Employee Lot
20 D Street SE
8698100030
r86981OW35
• 55 stall employee
Auburn, 98002
parkine lot for the
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8699100040
public safety
building
• Minimal landscape
areas
• Large and small
hedEes around
perimeter
• Multiple deciduous
and coniferous trees
• Former medical
office property w/ a
remaining 55 stall
surface lot xcf
landscape islands
and shrub perimeter
1921059160
' Several deciduous
1921059161
and conifer trees of
8
12* Street Property
735 121�1 Street SE
1921059111
various sizes
Auburn. AA 98002
1921059140
' Two separate large
1921059098
field areas (west
field area approx.
-3acres) (east field
area approx. -32
acres)
• "Fenced Area" is
the location of the
former buildinz
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EXHIBIT C
Contract Rates
❖ All task prices are to be inclusive of all taxes and fees
❖ All hourly prices are for 1 hr of labor only, materials, dump fees, taxes to be reimbursed
separately by City at actual cost.
Site 1
Work Item
Bid T e
Bid Proposal
Prune Trees
Per hour
labor
jan nn /br
Trim hedges & other vegetation
Per Task
$ss, nn JTask
Collect leaves & other debris
(Task = 2r per montit SS ir/ bi-weekh'
iisit Oct_ — Dec.)
per Nlonth
(.Task)
S 2fi4.413 A- lonth (Task)
Storm cleanup
Per hour
labor
aMn _ihr
Snow removal & de-icing
Per Task
S 7nz aAt ,Task
Kiss & Ride
Behind
De-ice only
Per Task
5 A2a c /Task
Oddfellas
Reeding
Per Task
$—tTask
Refresh bark
Medium Bark
Per Task
S cL rn Task
Pressure washing curbing, parking
stops & trash enclosures
per Task
S L rn4 c rTask
Plant Replacement
Per hour
labor
S aaa oa tTask
Site 2
117ork Item
Bid !_vpe
Bid Pro osal
I71/eI/ r101f [ll%1'
Omitted
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Site 3
Work Item
Bid Tti a
Bid Proposal
Prune Trees
Per flour
33Q.oQ iti
labor
Trim hedges & other vegetation
X1-1
AlotApplicable
Collect leaves & other debris
per Month
(Task = 2x pat° month SS ir/ bi-wceklr
(Task-)
S 33Q.84 tl4onth (Task)
%isit Oct — Dec.)
Storm cleanup
Per hour
azn /hr
labor
B Street !
Snow removal &. de-icing
Per Task
$ , 322 an /Task
Mural Lot
De-ice only
Per Task
$ a"' fi' %Task
137 E Main St
Weeding
Per Task
$2aj /Task
Refresh bark
Per Task
Ss,g 7g /Task
Tedium Bark
Pressure w aching curbing, parking
per Task
S ow:, 7n /Task
stops & trash enclosures
Plant Replacement
Per hour
labor
S =_Qo (Task
Pet Area Turf Cleaning
Per Mouth
$�-nos-Qo Month (Task)
(1 ask =1.r cleanhla Pet- ntonlh)
(Task)
Site 4
Work Item
Bid Tt a
Bid Pro osal
Prune Trees
Per hour
labor
S a3nM fir
Trim hedges & other vegetation
Per Task
S_sst-oo /Task:
Collect leases & other debris
(Task = 2a pet- motor SS is,/ bi-xeek-hy
Wsit Oct — Dec.)
per Month
(Task)
S 4QS.an_ lillonth (Task)
Storm cleanup
Per hour
labor
S 13n nn rbr
Safes -av Lot
Snow removal & de-icing
Per Task
S ,•j22 an (Task
7 B Street SE
De-ice only
Per Task
$g3 D iTask
Weeding
Per Task
$77, •an ;Task
Refresh bark
Per Task
$t.o46.9[iTask
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(Medium Bark)
Pressure trashing curbing, parking
Per Task
S__j �,422 4n ITask
stops & trash enclosures
Plant Replacement
Per hour
labor
$aaoM TTask
Site 5
"Work Item
Bid T` a
Bid Proposal
Prune Trees
Per hour
labor
S aao_oo Jhr
Trim hedges & other vegetation
N/4
Not Applicable _
Collect leaves & other debris
(Task = h per month SS w/ bi-weekly
visit Oct — Dec.)
Per Month
(Task)
$242.44 /ivionth (Task)
Storm cleanup
Per hour
labor
S m Jhr
D Street Lot
Snow removal & de-icing
Per Task
S 82sso !Task
350 E Main St
De-ice only
Per Task
S 6,& ,� /Task
Weeding
Per Task
S 55 m/Task
Refresh bark
(Medium Bark
Per Task
S aal an /Task
Pressure washing curbing, parking
stops Sc trash enclosures
Per Task
$a2& ffl /Task
Plant Replacement
Per hour
labor
g -j3n nn /Task
Site 6
Work Item
Bid Tv e.
Bid Proposal
Prune Trees
Per hour
labor
$aso_oo /hr
Trim hedges & other vegetation
Per Task
S 2755 /Task
Collect leaves & other debris
per Month
Justice Center
(Task = 2x per month SS tic! bi-u•eekIy'
(Task}
�' as 1:�lonth (Task)
curt Oct, —Dec.)
Storm cleanup
Per hour
labor
S -an nn tlir
340 E Main St
Snow removal & de-icing
Per Task
$W TTask
De-ice only
Per Task
S L an Mask
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Weedina
Per Task
S7Lc#.a9 rTask
Refresh bark
(Medium Bark)
Per Task
S a.a!)a rn rTask
Pressure washing curbing r parking
res
stops & trash enclosures
Per Task
S tj,� pn rusk
Plant Replacement
Per hour
labor
S 3n rTask
Site 7
R7ork Item
Bid T` a
Bid Pro osal
Prune Trees
Per hour
S
labor
—-—
Trim hedges & other vegetation
Per Task
S 22 ar► rTask
Collect leaves & other debris
Per Month
(Task = 3x per month SS ulbi-Src€l y
(Task)
�' ,jna Alonth (Task)
Zzsit Oct. —Dec.)
Storm cleanup
Per hour
labor
U nn rhr
JC Employee
Lot
Snow remot al d. de-icing
Per Task
S y _�22.44 rTask
20 D Street SE
De-ice only
Per Task
S 4a& 7n /Task
Weeding
Per Task
S_W � rTask
Refresh barb
(Medium Bark
Per Task
S , j -an (Task
Pressure trashing curbing. parking
Per Task
$t ocs,ar�1 !Task
stops & trash enclosures
-
Plant Replacement
Per hour
$j rTask
labor
Site 3
A ork Item
Bid Tv e
Bid Pr anal
Moir, blow & trim Parlang Lot S
12`" Street
East Field
t7•ask =r pemonth SS isf` �s•eLkit�
Per Month
ask
( }
$ ar�g 2a r?�ionth (Task)
Property
visitAprit—Sgtcmber).
735 12'b Street
Mott Fenced Area
SE
Ins directed. Task =1 visit)
Per Task
S z,& ,n rTask
allow West Field
per Task
$ LOB0.00-1Task
(as directed. Task =1 visit)
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Collect leaves & other debris
Per Month
(Tassk = xpci- inontil SS w/ bt-Ireek-Ir
{Task)
ZG a$ Alonth (Task)
1 %-it QCL — Den in the iftt i1N L(ii}
True hedges & other vegetation
Per Task
S aask
Storm cleanup
Per hour
Air
labor
Prune Trees
Per hour
S Ma ihr
labor
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Exhibit D
Prevailing Wage Rates
• County work performed: King
• Effective Date of wages: November 8, 2024
• Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Wage Lookup
o https:Hsecure.Ini.wa.gov/wagelookup/?utm medium=email&utm source=govdeliver
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ADDENDUM 1
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
S406 BMPs for Streets and Highways
Description of Pollutant Sources: These BMPs apply to the maintenance and de-icing/antiicing
of streets and highways. De-icing products can be conveyed during storm events to
inlets/catch basins or to receiving waters after application. Leaks and spills of these products can
also occur during their handling and storage. Equipment and processes using during
maintenance can contribute pollutants such as oil and grease, suspended solids, turbidity, high
pH, and metals.
Pollutant Control Approach: Apply good housekeeping practices, preventative maintenance,
properly train employees, and use materials that cause less adverse effects on the environment.
Applicable BMPs:
De-icing and Anti -Icing Operations
u Adhere to manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards of use and application.
u Store and transfer de and anti -icing materials on impervious containment pads, or an
equivalent spill/leak containment area in accordance with S429 BMPs for Storage or
Transfer (Outside) of Solid Raw Materials, Byproducts, or Finished Products.
a Sweep/clean up accumulated de and anti -icing materials and grit from roads as soon as
possible after the road surface clears.
o Minimize use in areas where runoff or spray from the roadway immediately enters
sensitive areas such as fish -bearing streams.
Maintenance Operations
a Use drip pans or absorbents wherever concrete, asphalt, asphalt emulsion, paint product,
and drips are likely to spill, such as beneath discharge points from equipment.
a Cover and contain nearby storm drains to keep runoff from entering the drainage system.
o Collect and contain all solids, slurry, and rinse water. Do not allow these to enter
gutters, storm drains, or drainage ditches or onto the paved surface of a roadway or
driveway.
o Designate an area onsite for washing hand tools and collect that water for disposal.
a Conduct all fueling of equipment in accordance with S419 BMPs for Mobile
Fueling of Vehicles and Heavy Equipment.
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a Do not use diesel fuel for cleaning or prepping asphalt tools and equipment.
o Sweep areas as frequently as needed. Collect all loose aggregate and dust for disposal.
Do not hose down areas into storm drains.
o Store all fuel, paint, and other products on secondary containment.
o Conduct paint striping operations during dry weather.
Recommended Additional BMPs:
o Where feasible and practicable, use roadway de-icing chemicals that cause the least
adverse environmental impact. Apply only as needed using minimum quantities.
Consider the Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Qualified Products List when selecting
roadway deicers and anti- icers.
o Intensify roadway and drainage structure cleaning in early spring to help remove
particulates from road surfaces.
u Include limits on toxic metals in the specifications for de/anti-icers.
o Install catch basin inserts to collect excess sediment and debris as necessary. Inspect
and maintain catch basin inserts to ensure they are working correctly.
o Research admixtures (e.g. corrosion inhibitors, surfactants) to determine what additional
pollutants may be an issue. Verify with the local jurisdiction if there are any restrictions
on admixtures.
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S411 BMPs for Landscaping and Lawn / Vegetation
Management
Description of Pollutant Sources: Landscaping can include grading, soil transfer,
vegetation planting, and vegetation removal. Examples include weed control on golf course
lawns, access roads, and utility corridors and during landscaping; and residential lawn/plant
care. Proper management of vegetation can minimize excess nutrients and pesticides.
Pollutant Control Approach: Maintain appropriate vegetation to control erosion and the
dis- charge of stormwater pollutants. Prevent debris contamination of stormwater. Where
practicable, grow plant species appropriate for the site, or adjust the soil properties of the site to
grow desired plant species.
Applicable BMPs:
o Install engineered soil/landscape systems to improve the infiltration and regulation of
storm- water in landscaped areas.
u Select the right plants for the planting location based on proposed use, available
maintenance, soil conditions, sun exposure, water availability, height, sight factors, and
space available.
a Ensure that plants selected for planting are not on the noxious weed list. For example,
butterfly bush often gets planted as an ornamental but is actually on the noxious weed
list.
The Washington State Noxious Weed List can be found at the following webpage:
https://www.nwcb.wa.govL/printable-noxious-weed-list
u Do not dispose of collected vegetation into waterways or storm sewer systems.
o Do not blow vegetation or other debris into the drainage system.
o Dispose of collected vegetation such as grass clippings, leaves, sticks by composting or
recycling.
o Remove, bag, and dispose of class A & B noxious weeds in the garbage immediately.
o Do not compost noxious weeds as it may lead to spreading through seed or fragment
if the composting process is not hot enough.
o Use manual and/or mechanical methods of vegetation removal (pincer -type weeding
tools, flame weeders, or hot water weeders as appropriate) rather than applying
herbicides, where practical.
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o Use at least an eight -inch "topsoil' layer with at least 8 percent organic matter to provide
a sufficient vegetation -growing medium.
o Organic matter is the least water-soluble form of nutrients that can be added to the
soil. Composted organic matter generally releases only between 2 and 10 percent
of its total nitrogen annually, and this release corresponds closely to the plant
growth cycle. Return natural plant debris and mulch to the soil, to continue
recycling nutrients indefinitely.
o Select the appropriate turfgrass mixture for the climate and soil type.
o Certain tall fescues and rye grasses resist insect attack because the symbiotic
endo- phytic fungi found naturally in their tissues repel or kill common leaf and
stem -eating lawn insects.
o The fungus causes no known adverse effects to the host plant or to humans.
o Tall fescues and rye grasses do not repel root -feeding lawn pests such as
Crane Fly larvae.
o Tall fescues and rye grasses are toxic to ruminants such as cattle and sheep
o Endophytic grasses are commercially available; use them in areas such as parks or
golf courses where grazing does not occur.
o Local agricultural or gardening resources such as Washington State University
Extension office can offer advice on which types of grass are best suited to the area
and soil type.
o Use the following seeding and planting BMPs, or equivalent BMPs, to obtain
information on grass mixtures, temporary and permanent seeding procedures,
maintenance of a recently planted area, and fertilizer application rates: BMP C120:
Temporary and Permanent Seeding, BMP C 121: Mulching, BMP C 123: Plastic
Covering, and BMP C124: Sodding.
o Adjusting the soil properties of the subject site can assist in selection of desired plant
species. Consult a soil restoration specialist for site -specific conditions.
Recommended Additional BMPs:
n Conduct mulch -mowing whenever practicable.
o Use native plants in landscaping. Native plants do not require extensive fertilizer or
pesticide applications. Native plants may also require less watering.
o Use mulch or other erosion control measures on soils exposed for more than one week
during the dry season (May 1 to September 30) or two days during the rainy season
(October 1 to April 30).
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o Till a topsoil mix or composted organic material into the soil to create a well -mixed
transition layer that encourages deeper root systems and drought -resistant plants.
o Apply an annual topdressing application of 3/8" compost. Amending existing
landscapes and turf systems by increasing the percent organic matter and depth of
topsoil can:
o Substantially improve the permeability of the soil.
o Increase the disease and drought resistance of the vegetation.
o Reduces the demand for fertilizers and pesticides.
o Disinfect gardening tools after pruning diseased plants to prevent the spread of disease.
o Prune trees and shrubs in a manner appropriate for each species.
o If specific plants have a high mortality rate, assess the cause and replace with another
more appropriate species.
a When working around and below mature trees, follow the most current American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI A300 standards (see
http://www.tcia.org/TCIABUSINESS/ANSI A300_Standards _/TCIA/BUSINESS/A300_
Standards/A300_ Standards. aspx?hkey=202ff566-4364-4686-b7c1-2a365af59669) and
International Society of Arboriculture BMPs to the extent practicable (e.g., take care to minimize
any damage to tree roots and avoid compaction of soil).
o Monitor tree support systems (stakes, guys, etc.).
o Repair and adjust as needed to provide support and prevent tree damage.
o Remove tree supports after one growing season or maximum of 1 year.
o Backfill stake holes after removal.
o When continued, regular pruning (more than one time during the growing season) is
required to maintain visual sight lines for safety or clearance along a walk or drive,
consider relocating the plant to a more appropriate location.
o Make reasonable attempts to remove and dispose of class C noxious weeds.
o Re -seed bare turf areas until the vegetation fully covers the ground surface.
o Watch for and respond to new occurrences of especially aggressive weeds such as
Himalayan blackberry, Japanese knotweed, morning glory, English ivy, and reed canary
grass to avoid invasions.
o Plant and protect trees per BMP T5.16: Tree Retention and Tree Planting.
o Aerate lawns regularly in areas of heavy use where the soil tends to become compacted.
Con- duct aeration while the grasses in the lawn are growing most vigorously. Remove
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layers of thatch greater than 3/4-inch deep.
u Set the mowing height at the highest acceptable level and mow at times and intervals
designed to minimize stress on the turf Generally mowing only 1/3 of the grass blade
height will prevent stressing the turf.
o Mowing is a stress -creating activity for turfgrass.
o Grass decreases its productivity when mowed too short and there is less growth
of roots and rhizomes. The turf becomes less tolerant of environmental stresses,
more dis- ease prone and more reliant on outside means such as pesticides,
fertilizers, and irrigation to remain healthy.
Additional BMP Information:
o King County's Best Management Practices for Golf Course Development and Operation
(King County, 1993) has additional BMPs for Turfgrass Maintenance and Operation.
o King County, Seattle Public Utilities, and the Saving Water Partnership have created
the following natural lawn and garden care resources that include guidance on building
healthy soil with compost and mulch, selecting appropriate plants, watering, using
alternatives to pesticides, and implementing natural lawn care techniques.
o Natural Yard Care -Five steps to make your piece of the planet a healthier place to
Live
(King County and SPU, 2008)
o The Natural Lawn & Garden Series: Smart Watering (Saving Water Partnership,
2006)
o Natural Lawn Care for Western Washington (Saving Water Partnership, 2007)
o The Natural Lawn & Garden Series: Growing Healthy Soil; Choosing the Right
Plants; and Natural Pest, Weed and Disease Control (Saving Water
Partnership, 2012)
o The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is a group that promotes the professional
practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of
trees through research, technology, and education. ISA standards used for managing
trees, shrubs, and other woody plants are the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) A300 standards. The ANSI A300 standards are voluntary industry consensus
standards developed by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and written by the
Accredited Standards Committee (ASC). The ANSI standards can be found on the ISA
website: www.isa-arbor.- com/education/publications/index.aspx
a Washington State University's Gardening in Washington State website at
http://garden- ing.wsu.edu contains Washington State specific information about
vegetation management based on the type of landscape.
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o See the Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook (Pscheidt and
Ocamb, 2016) for information on disease recognition and for additional resources.
S431: BMPs for Washing and Steam Cleaning
Structures (Amended)
General
Wash water shall be discharged to the sanitary sewer with appropriate pretreatment to
remove solids.
If heavy accumulations of solids are to be removed during washing, then appropriate
pretreatment to capture those solids must be provided. Volume II of the SWMMWW
contains temporary sediment removal BMPs that can be utilized to capture solids before
discharging wastewater to the sanitary sewer system.
Two-step washing may be allowed at all facilities discharging to the sanitary sewer.
Provisions must be in place to neutralize the wash water prior to introduction into the
sanitary sewer system.
Facilities with dedicated wash pads with a catch basin having a tee discharge and/or
pretreatment equipment, sampling and monitoring ports will be required. Additionally,
the installation of a valve may be required to prevent discharge from the system in the
event of a spill. All ports must be accessible for inspection and sampling at all times. Any
equipment needed for access must be available at all times. Contact the City of Auburn
Sanitary Sewer Utility for more information 253-931-3010,
Other Washing Events
Pressure washing of building facades, rooftops, pavement, and other large surfaces must
be conducted in such a way that all of the runoff is collected for proper disposal.
Sediment removal BMPs include those as described in Volume H of the SWMMWW and
include measures such as check dams, sorbent booms, and catch basin inserts. Temporary
curbs, dikes, or berms may be used to direct the water to a collection point or catch basins
may be covered to help contain the water. The collected water, provided it meets limits
established by King County Wastewater Treatment Division or defined in Chapter 13.20
of the Auburn City Code, should be disposed of to the sanitary sewer. Contact the City of
Auburn Sanitary Sewer Utility at 253-931-3010 for more information on, allowable
discharges to the sanitary sewer. On a case by case basis, if runoff does not contain
pollutants, following appropriate pretreatment, such as filtration or sedimentation, then
this water may be allowed to be discharged to the storm drainage system. Contact the
City of Auburn Storm Drainage Utility at 253-931-3010 for more information.
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