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can be done. Seeding can be done between March 15th and June 15th and between September 15th and December 1st, only if adequate water is provided. The shrubs and vegetation should also be maintained in order to promote a neat appearance and healthy, vigorous growth. All shrubs should be allowed to grow together in masses as shown on the plans and not pruned into individual plants. The planting beds should be mulched with hardwood mulch every two (2) years in order to provide a suitable growing medium for the shrubbery and to retain moisture around the root zones. Pruning of shrubs should also be done on a regular basis to maintain the shape and appearance of the shrub masses. The height of the shrubs may vary according to the plant’s natural growth habits, but should not exceed 6-feet. Pruning should be done as necessary throughout the year to remove dead branches and to control new growth. Any pruning, other than the removal of dead branches, should be done in either late winter/early spring or after the shrub has flowered in the spring. In the event that a shrub should experience more than 2/3 die back, it should be replaced in kind as soon as possible in either the spring or fall planting season. The replacement shrub should be the same species as the original and installed at the size and condition as specified on the original landscape plans. If, for any reason, a substitution of species or size must be made, it shall be subject to the approval of the project Landscape Architect. The proposed trees shall be maintained regularly to ensure good health and exhibit an attractive appearance. Their maintenance should include fertilization twice annually, with one application in the spring and another in early fall. The trees shall be pruned in the late winter or early spring. However, dead branches should be removed as soon as they are noticed. Care should be taken to avoid cutting off the central leader of a tree if one is present. If a tree is severely damaged or experiences more than 2/3 die back, it should be replaced in either the spring or fall planting season, whichever comes first. The only exception to this is if the replacement tree has a fall transplanting hazard. In this case, it should be replanted in the spring. Replacement trees should be planted at the same size and condition as specified on the landscape plans. If it is necessary to

transplanting hazard. In this case, it should be replanted in the spring. Replacement trees should be planted at the same size and condition as specified on the landscape plans. If it is necessary to make a substitution of species or size, it shall be subject to the approval of the project Landscape Architect. Operation & Maintenance Manual 5 October 2022 DEC# 1021-99-025

c) Control of Weeds: Although a regular grass maintenance program will minimize weed intrusion, some weeds will appear. Periodic weeding, either chemically or mechanically, will help to maintain a healthy turf, and keep grassed areas looking attractive. Application of chemicals should be monitored closely so as not to affect the ecosystems. Excessive growth of weeds can be controlled mechanically as discussed in the previous section. The recording of all maintenance work and inspections will provide valuable data on the facility’s condition. Review of this information will also help to establish more efficient and beneficial maintenance procedures and practices. All recorded information should be directed to the owners for review and subsequent follow-up on recommendations. Data obtained from informal inspections should be retained; however, this data does not have to be submitted to NJDEP. 4. Summary of Maintenance Procedures: Preventative Maintenance a) Removal and Disposal of Trash/Debris and Sediment b) Elimination of Potential Mosquito Breeding Habitat Corrective Maintenance a) Removal of Debris and Sediment b) Structural Repairs c) Snow and Ice Removal Aesthetic Maintenance a) Graffiti Removal b) Grass Trimming/Landscape Maintenance c) Control of Weeds B. Maintenance Equipment and Materials 1. Grass Maintenance Equipment a) Riding Mowers b) Hand Mowers c) Gas Powered Trimmers d) Gas Powered Edgers Operation & Maintenance Manual 6 October 2022 DEC# 1021-99-025

e) Seed Spreaders f) Fertilizer Spreaders g) De-Thatching Equipment h) Pesticide and Herbicide Application Equipment i) Grass Clipping and Leaf Collection Equipment 2. Vegetative Maintenance Equipment a) Saws b) Pruning Shears c) Hedge Trimmers d) Wood Chippers e) Aquatic Weed Harvester (owned/operated by subcontractor) 3. Transportation Equipment a) Trucks for Transportation of Materials b) Trucks for Transportation of Equipment c) Vehicles for Transportation of Personnel 4. Debris, Trash and Sediment Removal Equipment a) Loader b) Backhoe c) Grader d) Dredging Equipment e) Portable Pump for Dewatering 5. Miscellaneous Equipment a) Shovels b) Rakers c) Picks d) Wheel Barrows e) Painting Equipment f) Gloves 6. Materials a) Topsoil Operation & Maintenance Manual 7 October 2022 DEC# 1021-99-025

b) Fill c) Seed & Soil Amenities (Fertilizer, Lime, etc.) d) Chemicals (Pesticides, Herbicides, etc.) e) Mulch f) Paint Removers g) Spare Parts for Equipment 7. Parking Maintenance Equipment a) Sweeping/Vacuuming Equipment b) Snow Plowing Equipment c) Snow Shovels C. Checklists and Logs The Appendix of this report contains sample checklists and logs regarding various aspects of the basin maintenance and inspection. A brief description of the use of each form is listed below: 1. “Maintenance Work Order and Checklist” – a comprehensive form outlining both required and completed maintenance work. 2. “Maintenance Log” – a summary table for recording the results of all maintenance of the basin. 3. “Inspection Log” – a summary table for recording the results of all inspections of the basin. D. Estimated Maintenance Costs and Tasks The following is a summary of the required maintenance tasks and associated costs in written and tabular form: - Inspections to be performed by a consulting engineer on a bi-annual basis. - $3,000.00. - Inspections for debris and sediment to be performed by the property owner and/or a maintenance designee on a monthly basis and/or after a storm event exceeding 1 inch of rainfall– Minimal cost associated – Owner’s responsibility - $500.00 per inspection. - Stormwater conveyance system for debris removal to be performed on an annual basis and/or as inspection routine dictates - $2,000.00 per inspection. - Surface debris removal including garbage and organic matter to be performed in conjunction with lawn and grounds maintenance, includes leave removal in the Fall and removal of excessive amounts of snow, if necessary, in the Winter. These tasks are Operation & Maintenance Manual 8 October 2022 DEC# 1021-99-025

encouraged as necessary to maintain safe operating conditions (twice a month from Spring through Winter recommended or on as needed basis) - $1,000.00. Maintenance Schedule Summary Task Identification Task Frequency Task Estimated Cost Inspection by licensed professional consulting Two (2) per year $3,000.00 engineer Inspection by property owner Once (1) per month (or after a and/or maintenance designee storm event exceeding 1 inch of $500.00 per inspection rainfall) Debris removal from Four (4) times per year (or after stormwater conveyance system storm event exceeding 1 inch of $2,000.00 per inspection (inlets, pipes, manholes) rainfall) Surface debris removal (garbage & organic matter) including Twice (2) per month (or on an as $1,000.00 leaves in the Fall and snow in needed basis) the Winter Operation & Maintenance Manual 9 October 2022 DEC# 1021-99-025

APPENDIX

MAINTENANCE WORK ORDER AND CHECKLIST

TENANCE WORK ORDER AND CHECKLIST FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES NAME OF FACILITY: LOCATION: DATE: WEATHER: WORK STARTED: MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY: WORK COMPLETED: 1. GRASS CUTTING A. BOTTOMS B. EMBANKMENTS AND SIDE SLOPES C. PERIMETER AREAS: D. ACCESS AREAS AND ROADS E, OTHERS 2. GRASS MAINTENANCE A. FERTILIZING B. RE-SEEDING C. DE-THATCHING D. PEST CONTROL E. OTHERS 3. VEGETATIVE COVER, A. FERTILIZING B. PRUNING C. PEST CONTROL D, POISONOUS PLANTS E. OTHERS 4. TRASH AND DEBRIS REMOVAL A. BOTTOMS B. EMBANKMENTS AND SIDE SLOPES C. PERIMETER AREAS D. ACCESS AREAS AND ROADS E. INLETS F, OUTLETS AND TRASH RACKS, G. OTHERS: 5. SEDIMENT REMOVAL A. INLETS B. OUTLETS AND TRASH RACKS C. LOW FLOW CHANNELS D. BOTTOMS E. OTHERS 6. PEST CONTROL A. GEESE B. MOSQUITO BREEDING C. RODENTS / RODENT HOLES D. OTHERS 7. STRUCTURAL REPAIRS A. VALVES: B. SLUICE GATES C. PUMPS D. FENCE GATES E. LOCKS F. ACCESS HATCHES. G, OTHER: 18. POND MAINTENANCE A. AERATION EQUIPMENT B. DEBRIS AND TRASH REMOVAL C. WEED REMOVAL ‘A. PARKING LOT SWEEPING B. EMPTYING TRASH RECEPTACLES C. PUMPS AND VALVES D. ELECTRICAL PANEL AND WIRING E. DEWATERING F_ GRAFFITI REMOVAL E. OTHER:

1. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS AND SEDIMENT _ | | I 2. STRUCTURAL REPAIRS I l I 3, EMBANKMENTS AND SIDE SLOPES I l [ 4. DEWATERING I I I 5. BASIN MAINTENANCE [ l I (6. CONTROL OF MOSQUITOES: I T [ 7. EROSION REPAIR [ I I 8. FENCE REPAIR [ I I 19. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. I [ [ 10. SAND LAYER REPLACEMENT I [ [ U1, OTHER I I l [ETIC MAINTENANCE T, GRAFFITI REMOVAL [ I I 2. GRASS TRIMMING l I I 3. WEEDING I I I 4, OTHERS I I ] WORK ORDER PREPARED BY: WORK COMPLETED BY: