PCA ARBORISTS & CONSULTANTS, INC. DBA PACIFIC COAST HORTICULTIST

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APPENDIX I TERMINOLOGY A. Interpretation /Terminology The following terms are for convenience and reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision hereof. The following words shall be construed to have the following meanings, unless otherwise apparent from the context in which they are used: 1. As Needed: To maintain the grounds in a clean appearance as determined by the City. The intent is to permit the City to receive services beyond the scheduled frequencies on an occasional basis. Should a service be needed on a consistent basis the City shall amend the Contract with Contractor subject to approval by the City Council. 2. Additional Cleaning (or Operation): The completion of all maintenance tasks, in whole or in part, to ensure that the specified conditions resulting from the "Initial Cleaning" or"Initial Operation" sustained or retained. 3. Appurtenances: Objects or features, which are component parts of the areas to be maintained. Appurtenances include, but are not limited to: seat walls, bollards, valve boxes, bike racks, fences, walls, monument pedestals, decorative features, benches, picnic tables, light standards/flag poles, handrails, electrical panels and transformer enclosures, and signage. 4. Sport/Priority Turf: Grass surfaces are maintained for the goal of primarily providing a smooth, safe playing surface for sports. 5. Automated Irrigation System: Valves, sprinklers, etc., that are operated using a controller which functions electrically, hydraulically, or thermally. 6. Biopesticide: Certain types of pesticides are derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. 7. BMP: Best Management Practices are identified by individual industry and must be incorporated into the operational management of the Contract. 8. Centrally Operated Irrigation System: Sprinklers, valves, etc., are turned on remotely from centralized software. 9. Confined Area: An area of turf bordered on three (3) or more sides by shrub beds, planters, hardscapes, walls, fences, play areas, decomposed granite areas, or other like borders. 10. Contiguous Hardscape: Hardscape medians that are on the same street as the landscaped medians and continue through to the next major intersection. 11. CR: City Representative. 12. EIC: Employee in Charge. 13. Emergency: An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate assistance or relief. 14. AEW: Authorized Extra Work not in the contract to be approved by CR before