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25-109 MOU for the Operation and Maintenance of Interim Stormwater Management Facilities, Vallco Property Owner LLC APN 316-20-122RECORDING REQUESTED BY: City of Cupertino WHEN RECORDED, MAIL TO City Clerk's Office City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014-3255 NO FEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOV. CODE 27383 25849007 Margaret Olaiya Santa Clara County - Clerk -Recorder 08/04/2025 11:18 AM Titles: 1 Pages: 22 Fees: $0.00 Taxes: 0 Total: $0.00 0111 i' it ', h'fl'Iii II (SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE) MEMORANDAM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERIM STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Vallco Property Owner LLC APN: 316-20-122 r Original O Conformed Copy RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Cupertino City Clerk's Office 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014-3202 EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES PER GOVERNMENT CODE §6103 Space above this line for Recorder's use. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERIM STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES APN 316-20-122 This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERIM STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES ("Agreement") is made and entered into this I I �` day of 1vnt , 20 25 , by Vallco Property Owner LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, ("Covenantor") and the City of Cupertino, a municipal corporation ("City"). Covenantor and City are referred to collectively herein as the "Parties" and each individually as a "Party." RECITALS: This Agreement is made and entered into with reference to the following facts: A. The City is authorized and required to regulate and control the disposition of storm and surface waters as set forth in the City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention and Watershed Protection Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1571, effective October 15, 2003 (as currently in effect and as it may hereafter be amended, the "Ordinance"). B. The Covenantor is the owner of a certain tract or parcel of land designated as APN 316- 20-122 and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto ("Property"). C. The Covenantor desires to construct certain improvements on the Property that may alter existing stormwater conditions on both the Property and adjacent lands. D. To minimize adverse impacts due to these anticipated changes in existing storm and surface water flow conditions, the Covenantor is required by the City to build and maintain, at Covenantor's expense, interim stormwater management and trash capture facilities ("Facilities") as more particularly described and shown in the Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Sandis and dated April 2025, which plan, together with any and all amendments, including future amendments, thereto (collectively, the "SWMP"), are on file with the Public Works Department of the City of Cupertino, California, and are hereby incorporated by reference. E. The City has reviewed the SWMP, and subject to execution of this Agreement, has approved the SWMP. AGREEMENT: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the benefits received and to be received by the Covenantor, its successors and assigns, as a result of the City's approval of the SWMP, the Parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Covenants Running With the Land; Property Subject to Agreement. All of the Property shall be subject to this Agreement. The Parties intend that this Agreement shall run with the land, shall be binding on Covenantor, its successors and assigns, and all parties having or acquiring any right, title or interest in the Property or any portion thereof, and their respective successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of the City and its successors and assigns regardless of whether City has any ownership interest in the Property or any portion thereof or any property adjacent thereto. Every limitation, easement, obligation, covenant, condition, and restriction contained herein shall be deemed to be, and shall be construed as a covenant running with the land, and in addition, shall be construed as an equitable servitude, enforceable by any owner of any portion of the Property against any other owner, tenant or occupant of the Property or any portion thereof. Subject to the provisions of Section 9 below, each reference in this Agreement to Covenantor shall mean Covenantor and its successors in interest to the Property or any portion thereof. 2. Responsibility for Installation. Operation and Maintenance. At its sole expense, the Covenantor shall construct, operate and perpetually maintain the Facilities in strict accordance with: (a) the Ordinance, (b) manufacturer's recommendations where applicable, (c) the SWMP and any amendments thereto that have been approved by the City, and (d) all other applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations. Covenantor, on an annual basis, shall prepare and deliver to the City Public Works Director, a Maintenance Inspection Report in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C or such other form as may be required by City from time to time. The annual Maintenance Inspection Report shall identify all completed inspection and maintenance tasks for the reporting period and shall be submitted to the City in order to verify that inspection and maintenance of the Facilities have been conducted as required by this Agreement. The annual report shall be submitted no later than October 15 of each year, under penalty of perjury, to the City Public Works Director or such other member of the City staff as directed by the Public Works Director. Covenantor shall provide in the annual report a record of the volume of all accumulated sediment removed as a result of the treatment measure(s). Covenantor shall conduct a minimum of one annual inspection of the Facilities before the rainy season; this inspection shall occur between August 1st and September 30 each year. More frequent inspections may be required to comply with the maintenance standards. The results of inspections shall be recorded on the Maintenance Inspection Report. 3. Facility Modifications. At its sole expense, the Covenantor shall make such changes or modifications to the Facilities as the City Engineer may reasonably determine to be necessary or desirable to ensure that the Facilities continue to operate as originally designed and approved. Any changes or modifications to the Facilities may be made only with prior written authorization by the City Engineer or his or her designee. 4. Grant of Access. Covenantor hereby grants to City access to the Facilities as depicted and described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein ("Stormwater Facilities Area") for the purpose of permitting the City, and its employees, agents, contractors, consultants, to inspect, monitor, maintain, repair and replace the Facilities. Covenantor grants to the City ingress and egress to the Stormwater Facilities Area, from the existing streets adjoining the Property, over the existing drives, walkways and parking areas located on the Property, for purposes connected with any right under this Agreement or the performance of any obligations required by this Agreement. 5. Facility Inspections by the City. At reasonable times, after not less than forty-eight (48) hours' prior written notice, except in the event of an immediate threat to public health and safety in which case no prior notice shall be required, and in a reasonable manner as provided in the Ordinance, the City, its agents, employees, contractors, and consultants shall have the right of ingress and egress to the Stormwater Facilities Area for the purpose of inspecting the Facilities to ensure that the Facilities are being properly maintained, are continuing to perform in an adequate manner (as reasonably determined by the City Engineer or his or her designee), and are in compliance with the Ordinance, the SWMP and any amendments thereto approved by the City and all other applicable laws. 6. No Barriers. While this Agreement is in effect, Covenantor shall not erect, nor permit to be erected, any building or structure of any kind within the Stormwater Facilities Area, nor shall Covenantor fill or excavate within the Stormwater Facilities Area without City's prior written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld, but may be conditioned upon such requirements as City Engineer determines are reasonably necessary or desirable to ensure proper functioning of the Facilities. 7. Default and Remedies. If following delivery of written notice from City and the expiration of a thirty (30) day cure period (except in the event of an immediate threat to public health and safety in which case Covenantor shall commence and complete corrective action as soon as possible following receipt of notice from the City), Covenantor fails to correct any defect in the Facilities in accordance with the approved design standards, the SWMP, the Ordinance, and all other applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations, or Covenantor otherwise fails to comply with the maintenance and repair obligations set forth in the SWMP and this Agreement, the City shall have the right upon delivery of forty-eight (48) hours' prior written notice (except in the event of an immediate threat to public health and safety in which case no notice shall be required) to enter the Stormwater Facilities Area for the purposes of maintaining and repairing the Facilities at Covenantor's expense, and Covenantor shall be -3- obligated to reimburse City for the cost of all such work, including, without limitation, the cost of City staff time, within thirty (30) days following City's delivery of an invoice therefor, together with documentation of City's costs and expenses incurred in connection with the performance of such work. If such costs are not paid within the prescribed time period, the City may assess Covenantor the cost of the work, and said assessment shall be a lien against the Property or may be placed on the property tax bill and collected as ordinary taxes by the City. In addition to the foregoing, the City may pursue any other remedies provided under law or in equity, including without limitation, ex parte applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions enjoining any such violation or attempted violation or default, an order for specific performance, civil and criminal penalties, and the remedies set forth in Sections 9.18.190, 9.18.230 and 9.18.250 of the Ordinance. All such remedies shall be cumulative and not alternative. 8. Indemnity. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Covenantor shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, officials, agents, employees, servants, consultants and volunteers (hereinafter, "Indemnitees") from and against any liability, loss, damage, expense, and cost (including reasonable legal fees and costs of litigation or arbitration), resulting from injury to or death of any person, damage to property, or liability for other claims, stop notices, demands, causes of actions and actions, arising out of or in any way related to the ownership, operation, use of the area, maintenance, or failure to maintain, the Facilities, or the Covenantor's performance or nonperformance of his/her duties under this Agreement, or from negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of Covenantor, its agents, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Covenantor shall, at his/her own cost and expense, defend any and all claims, actions, suits or legal proceedings that may be brought against the City or any of the Indemnitees (with council acceptable to City) in connection with this Agreement or arising out of Covenantor's performance or nonperformance of his/her duties and obligations hereunder, except to the extent any of the foregoing is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY or the CITY'S agents, employees and independent contractors. 9. Obligations and Responsibilities of Covenantor. Initially, the Covenantor named above shall be solely responsible for the performance of the obligations required under this Agreement and for the payment of any and all fees, fines, and penalties associated with such performance or failure to perform under this Agreement. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, upon the recordation of a deed or other instrument of sale, transfer or other conveyance of fee simple title to the Property or any portion thereof (a "Transfer") to a third party, the Covenantor shall be released of its obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement accruing after the date of such Transfer to the extent such obligations and responsibilities are applicable to that portion of the Property included in such Transfer. 10. Property Transfer. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit a transfer of the Property or any part thereof by the Covenantor to subsequent owners and assigns. 11. Termination and Release of Agreement. In the event that the City determines, in the exercise of its sole discretion, at any future time that the Facilities are no longer required, or in -4- the event the Covenantor applies for a building permit with the City to construct permanent stormwater management and trash capture facilities to replace the interim Facilities, then the City shall execute a Stormwater Management Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Easement Agreement for the permanent facilities to terminate and release this Agreement which the Covenantor shall cause to be recorded in the Official Records at Covenantor's sole expense. 12. Miscellaneous. 12.1 Notices. Except as otherwise specified herein, all notices, demands, requests or approvals to be sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing, and sent to the Parties at their respective addresses specified below or to such other address as a Party may designate by written notice delivered to the other Party in accordance with this Section. All such notices shall be sent by: (a) personal delivery, in which case notice is effective upon delivery; (b) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice shall be deemed delivered upon receipt if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt; (c) nationally recognized overnight courier, with charges prepaid or charged to the sender's account, in which case notice is effective on delivery if delivery is confirmed by the delivery service; or (d) postage prepaid registered or certified mail, in which case notice shall be deemed delivered on the second business day after the deposit thereof with the U.S. Postal Service. City: City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Ave Cupertino CA 95014 Attention: Public Works Director With copy to: City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Ave Cupertino CA 95014 Attention: City Attorney Covenantor: Vallco Property Owner LLC 2600 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306 Attention: Reed Moulds 12.2 Attorneys' Fees. In the event that either Party institutes legal action or arbitration against the other to interpret or enforce this Agreement, or to obtain damages for any alleged breach hereof, the prevailing Party in such action or arbitration shall be entitled to reasonable -5- attorneys' or arbitrators' fees in addition to all other recoverable costs, expenses and damages. 12.3 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall, in all respects, be governed, construed, applied, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to its choice of laws provisions. Any dispute related to the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement shall be heard in courts having jurisdiction in Santa Clara County, California. 12.4 Further Assurances. City and Covenantor shall each execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other such other documents and instruments, and take such other actions, as either shall reasonably request as may be necessary to fully effectuate the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 12.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the SWMP, constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior written or oral agreements with respect thereto. 12.6 Severability. In the event any part or provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable under the laws of the State of California, the remaining portions of this Agreement that can be separated from the invalid or, unenforceable provisions shall, nevertheless, continue in full force and effect. 12.7 No Waiver. Any waiver by City of any term or provision of this Agreement must be in writing. No waiver shall be implied from any delay or failure by City to take action on any breach or default hereunder or to pursue any remedy allowed under this Agreement or applicable law. No failure or delay by City at any time to require strict performance by Covenantor of any provision of this Agreement or to exercise any election contained herein or any right, power or remedy hereunder shall be construed as a waiver of any other provision or any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision hereof or a relinquishment for the future of such election. 12.8 Recordation; Amendments. City, at Covenantor's expense, shall cause this Agreement to be recorded in the Official Records of Santa Clara County, California ("Official Records") promptly following execution hereof. This Agreement may be amended in whole or in part only by mutual written agreement. Any such amendment shall be recorded in the Official Records. 12.9 Relationship of Parties. Neither Covenantor nor any of its contractors, employees or agents shall be deemed to be agents of City in connection with the performance of Covenantor's obligations under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall establish the Parties as partners, co -venturers, or principal and agent with one another. City neither undertakes nor assumes any responsibility or duty to Covenantor (except as expressly provided in this Agreement) or to any third party with respect to the Facilities. -6- 12.10 Headings, Construction, Statutory References. The headings of the sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement is the product of negotiation between the Parties. The language of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any Party. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement. All references in this Agreement to particular statutes, regulations, ordinances or resolutions of the United States, the State of California, or the City of Cupertino shall be deemed to include the same statute, regulation, ordinance or resolution as hereafter amended or renumbered, or if repealed, to such other provisions as may thereafter govern the same subject. The recitals above and exhibits attached hereto are a substantive part of this Agreement and are hereby incorporated herein. 12.11 Permits and Licenses; Compliance with Law. Covenantor, at its expense, shall comply with all applicable legal requirements, including all federal, state, and local laws and regulations (including City ordinances, regulations and resolutions, and requirements of other agencies with jurisdiction), whether or not said laws or regulations are expressly stated in this Agreement, and obtain and maintain all necessary permits and licenses required in order to own, operate and maintain the Facilities. 12.12 Liens. Covenantor shall pay, when due, all persons furnishing labor or materials in connection with any work to be performed by or on behalf of Covenantor related to the Facilities, and shall keep City's interests in the Stormwater Facilities Area free and clear of any related mechanics' liens. 12.13 Joint and Several Liability. If Covenantor consists of more than one person or entity, the obligations of such persons and entities shall be joint and several. 12.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. SIGNA TURES ON FOLLOWING PA GE(S) -7- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. COVENANTOR: Vallco rope?l elaware limited liability company By: Name: Title: (Notary acknowledgment to be attached) CITY: CITY OF CUPEYJ'INO, a municipal corporation By: (- Name: CEI M0>LEi Title: Di1EC fC. °' P '- t C w 0 Rlt5 (Notary acknowledgment to be attached) ATTEST: Kirsten Squarcia, City C erk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,S&% -vv ASS'S %4 L' 1 M vrnG'l CALIFORMA ALL-PURPOSE CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. 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Expires Dec 5, 2026 Signature (Seal) Exhibit A PROPERTY SANDIS EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION Real property in the City of Cupertino, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: PARCEL 122, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PARCEL MAP FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN BOOK 316 OF MAPS, PAGES 20. APN: 316-20-122 BUILD ON. Ii Exhibit B STORM WATER FACILITIES AREA Exhibit C FORM OF MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REPORT 10123 N. Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 Stormwater Treatment Measure Operation and Maintenance Inspection Report to the City of Cupertino, California This report and attached Inspection and Maintenance Checklists document the inspection and maintenance conducted for the identified stormwater treatment measure(s) subject to the Maintenance Agreement between the City of Cupertino and the property owner during the annual reporting period indicated below. Property Information: Property Address or APN: 10123 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 (APN:316-20-122) Property Owner: Vallco Property Owner, LLC II. Contact Information: Name of person to contact regarding this report: Steve McCartt Phone number of contact person: (415)518-7568 Email: smccartt(a�shpco.com Address to which correspondence regarding this report should be directed: 2600 El Camino Real, Suite 400, Palo Alto, CA 94306 III. Reporting Period: This report, with the attached completed inspection checklists, documents the inspections and maintenance of the identified treatment measures during the time period from to IV. Stormwater Treatment Measure Information: The following stormwater treatment measures (identified treatment measures) are located on the nronertv identified above and are subiect to the Maintenance Agreement: Identifying Number of Treatment Measure Type of Treatment Measure Location of Treatment Measure on the Property CM I Bioretention Area Along Street 4 CM 2 Bioretention Area Along Street 3 CM 3 Bioretention Area Along Street 2 CM 4 Bioretention Area Along Street D CM 5 Bioretention Area Along Street 3 CM 6 Bioretention Area Along Street B Page 1 O&M Inspection Report 10123 N. Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 V. Summary of Inspections and Maintenance: Summarize the following information using the attached Inspection and Maintenance Checklists: Identifying Number of Treatment Measure Date of Inspection Operation and Maintenance Activities Performed and Date(s) Conducted Additional Comments CM I CM 2 CM 3 CM 4 CM 5 CM 6 VI. Sediment Removal: Total amount of accumulated sediment removed from the stormwater treatment measure(s) during the reporting period: cubic yards. How was sediment disposed? ❑ landfill ❑ other location on -site as described in and allowed by the maintenance plan El other, explain Page 2 O&M Inspection Report 10123 N. Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 VII. Inspector Information: The inspections documented in the attached Inspection and Maintenance Checklists were conducted by the following inspector(s): Inspector Name and Title Inspector's Employer and Address VIII. Certification: I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information presented in this report and attachments is true and complete: Signature of Property Owner or Other Responsible Party Date Type or Print Name Company Name Address Phone number: Email: Page 3 O&M Inspection Report Bioretention Area Maintenance Plan for 10123 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino Project Address and Cross Streets 10123 N. Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 Assessor's Parcel No.: APN:316-20-122 Property Owner: Vallco Property Owner, LLC Phone No.: (415)518-7568 Designated Contact: Steve McCartt Phone No.: (415)518-7568 Mailing Address: 2600 El Camino Real, Suite 400, Palo Alto, CA 94306 The property contains 6 bioretention area(s), located as described below and as shown in the attached site plan'. Bioretention Area No. 1 is located at Street 4 Bioretention Area No. 2 is located at Street 3 Bioretention Area No. 3 is located at Street 2 Bioretention Area No. 4 is located at Street D Bioretention Area No. 5 is located at Street 3 Bioretention Area No. 6 is located at Street B I. Routine Maintenance Activities The principal maintenance objective is to prevent sediment buildup and clogging, which reduces pollutant removal efficiency and may lead to bioretention area failure. Routine maintenance activities, and the frequency at which they will be conducted, are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Routine Maintenance Activities for Bioretention Areas No. Maintenance Task Frequency of Task 1 Remove obstructions, weeds, debris and trash from Quarterly, or as needed after storm bioretention area and its inlets and outlets; and dispose of events properly. 2 Inspect bioretention area for standing water. If standing Quarterly, or as needed after storm water does not drain within 2-3 days, till and replace the events surface biotreatment soil with the approved soil mix and replant. 3 Check underdrains for clogging. Use the cleanout riser to Quarterly, or as needed after storm clean any clogged underdrains. events 4 Maintain the irrigation system and ensure that plants are Quarterly receiving the correct amount of water (if applicable). 5 Ensure that the vegetation is healthy and dense enough Annually, before the wet season to provide filtering and protect soils from erosion. Prune begins and weed the bioretention area. Remove and/or replace any dead plants. 6 Use compost and other natural soil amendments and Annually, before the wet season fertilizers instead of synthetic fertilizers, especially if the begins system uses an underdrain. 7 Check that mulch is at appropriate depth (2 - 3 inches per Annually, before the wet season soil specifications) and replenish as necessary before wet begins season begins. It is recommended that 2" — 3" of arbor mulch be reapplied every year. 8 Inspect the energy dissipation at the inlet to ensure it is Annually, before the wet season functioning adequately, and that there is no scour of the begins surface mulch. Remove accumulated sediment. Page 2 Attached site plan must match the site plan exhibit to Maintenance Agreement. Bioretention Area Maintenance Plan Date of Inspection: Property Address: Treatment Measure No.: 9 Inspect overflow pipe to ensure that it can safely convey Annually, before the wet season excess flows to a storm drain. Repair or replace damaged begins piping. 10 Replace biotreatment soil and mulch, if needed. Check for Annually at the end of the rainy standing water, structural failure and clogged overflows, season, and/or after large storm Remove trash and debris. Replace dead plants. events 11 Inspect bioretention area using the attached inspection Annually, before the wet season checklist. Use of Pesticides Do not use pesticides or other chemical applications to treat diseased plants, control weeds or removed unwanted growth. Employ non -chemical controls (biological, physical and cultural controls) to treat a pest problem. Prune plants properly and at the appropriate time of year. Provide adequate irrigation for landscape plants. Do not over water. Ill. Vector Control Standing water shall not remain in the treatment measures for more than five days, to prevent mosquito generation. Should any mosquito issues arise, contact the Santa Clara Valley Vector Control District (District). Mosquito larvicides shall be applied only when absolutely necessary, as indicated by the District, and then only by a licensed professional or contractor. Contact information for the District is provided below. Santa Clara Valley Vector Control District 1580 Berger Dr. San Jose, California 95112 Phone: (408) 918-4770 / (800) 675-1155 - Fax: (408) 298-6356 www.sccgov.org/portal/site/vector IV. Inspections The attached Bioretention Area Inspection and Maintenance Checklist shall be used to conduct inspections monthly (or as needed), identify needed maintenance, and record maintenance that is conducted. Page 3 Bioretention Area Inspection and Maintenance Checklist Property Address: Property Owner: Treatment Measure No.: Date of Inspection: Type of Inspection: Quarterly Pre -Wet Season After heavy runoff End of Wet Season Inspector(s): Other: Defect Conditions When Maintenance Is Maintenance Comments (Describe maintenance Results Expected When Needed Needed? (YIN) completed and if needed maintenance was Maintenance Is Performed not conducted, note when it will be done) 1. Standing Water Water stands in the bioretention area There should be no areas of between storms and does not drain standing water once storm event within 2-3 days after rainfall, has ceased. Any of the following may apply: sediment or trash blockages removed, improved grade from head to foot of bioretention area, or added underdrains. 2. Trash and Debris Trash and debris accumulated in the Trash and debris removed from Accumulation bioretention area, inlet, or outlet. bioretention area and disposed of properly. 3. Sediment Evidence of sedimentation in Material removed so that there is no bioretention area, clogging or blockage. Material is disposed of properly. 4. Erosion Channels have formed around inlets, Obstructions and sediment removed there are areas of bare soil, and/or so that water flows freely and other evidence of erosion, disperses over a wide area. Obstructions and sediment are disposed of properly. 5. Vegetation Vegetation is dead, diseased and/or Vegetation is healthy and attractive overgrown, in appearance. 6. Mulch Mulch is missing or patchy in All bare earth is covered, except appearance. Areas of bare earth are mulch is kept 6 inches away from exposed, or mulch layer is less than 2 trunks of trees and shrubs. Mulch is inches in depth. even in appearance, at a depth of 2 —3 inches. 7. Miscellaneous Any condition not covered above that Meets the design specifications. needs attention in order for the bioretention area to function as designed. Bioretention Area Maintenance Plan - Page 3