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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentsEarth Advisors, Inc. Serving as Your lnformatiart Sources and Technical Experts for Reg)cna* Cb f-ert Solutions LDAT- LANDSCAPE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAMTM Land [mprovements and Landscape Damatre Verification and Valuation Contract City of Miami- Hurricane Irma Storm Response Project Date: 09/14/17 To: Quatisha Oguntoyinbo-Rashad Environmental Resources Division, Planning & Zoning Department Miami, FL 1�ery[ces to be i'royltled: Earth advisors Inc. Will assess land improvement and landscape items on site(s) isted by Client for damages related to named cause(s) and provide damage values rnd/or recommendations for remedialirestoration work - The property(ics) to assess, landscape and land improvement items to be included checklist of items to be signed by both parties), insurance coverages and/or government Esaster funding and -or other damage restoration f4riding sources (for reporting purposes nd report format purposes), relevant background information and documents, and imeline for project, must be confirmed at start of work with Client during initial site visit. Project will be managed and qualified by John A. Harris, Landscape Economist, Professional Rate: $125,'hor Principal Rate: $l50/hour Engineer Rate: S200/hour Landscape Economist Rate: $255/hour All work is confidential between Client named and our firm. Scope of Work per property assigned to Eat<li Advisors: I . Tree and Landscape Damage: Site Inspection of trees and landscape plants on properties named to determine levels of damage and conditions. Plant types to be Our billing is for all project included must be decided at start of work (trees, palms, hedges, shrubs,_ ornamentals, related time portal to porta,, groundeovers, turf): including any minimum or maximum size limits. Specific items project related travel costs or categories of items to be inspected must be na..ied and identified in a general map (transportation, lodging, of property prior to start of work. meals), significant project Tree and Landscape Damage Worksheets listing the item locations, pre -damage equipment, and supplies. plant characteristics, size and type data for damages reporting, damaae percentage due to named event, recommended restoration actions (Le. remove, reset, restore). are produced for records of damaged items. Location Nlaps of landscape items based on sub -teeter accurate GPS records taken during Assesstrtent site visits, with numbered landscape item locations shown on aerial photos of property, are included. daps are the most defensible visual evidence to verify items in this project. Land Improvements Damage: Site Inspection and verification for land improvements usually including. but not iimitcd to: Irrigation systems, lake batiks, soil grades. slopes, storm eater tnanagemeat systems_ boardwalks, sidewalks, fencing, benches, trails. Specific items or categories of items to be inspected must be named and identified in a general snap of property prior to start of work. Land Improvements Daniaae Workshects listing the item locations, pre -damage conditions, size and type data for damages reporting, damage percentage due to named event, recommended restoration actions (i.e. remove, reset, restore), are produced for records of damaged items. Earth Advisors" chosen professional Engineer will be utilized in review and report production where necessary (for items requiring engineer confirmation and verification), as agreed to by Client, to confirm items, values and restoration plan based on claim preparation requirements. Location k(aps of land improvement items based on sub -meter accurate GPS records taken during Evaluation site visits, with numbered item locations shown on aerial photos of property, are included. Maps are the most defensible visual evidence to verify items in this project• 3. Report: Produce Landscape and Land Improvements Damages Verification Report stating methodology, summary of results, Damaged Items Worksheets, Damage Location Maps, and opinions for Damage Quantities acid Volumes and Loss Values (based an natiOnal standard valuation methods). Determination and costs for relevant All rights reserved and copyrighted by Earth Advisors, Inc. 12017 Page 1 of 2 Earth advisors, Inc. Vain Office 1600 Sheridan Street 3uite 403 lotlywood, FL 33021 800) 545-6554 951) 937 1345 954) 997 1898 fax nail: nj@em-diadv isors.com Providing leadership for a better shared environment for over 25 years. permitting, Restoration Plans, and As Built Plans of record issues related to restoration can be included in Report if necessary as part of evidence for the claim valuation. This Report will be the work product for this project. 4. Expert Witnessing: If this claim requires Expert Witnessing for defense of clairnedireported damages beyond the Landscape and Land Improvements Damage Verification Report, these services are available through a separate contract with Landscape Economics LLC, John A. Harris, Principal and Landscape Economist. Expert Witnessing is a service requiring separation from the regular work of Earth Advisors, Inc. Our Consultants are trained Landscape Daniage Assessment TeamT" members, being wined "Free and Landscape Appraisers, Qualified Tree Risk Assessors, Certified Landscape Inspectors. Certified Foresters, and/or Certified Arborists. We require a nonrefundable initial retainer payment of S_OUo and signing of this Total estimated price for Contract to begin stork. We bill bi-weekly or monthly based on itemized Work Logs wont as described herein during project and project costs (materials and supplies, travel costs), with Credit of the retainer to final invoice. Any additional work beyond included items requires additional Contract. Payment for all work in full, with possible additional retainer, required prior to any depositions or court testimonies. If payment is not current in full as contracted herein, we ave the right to refuse requests for additional work and any testimony without any liability for any effects in this matter. Earth Advisors Inc.. is staffed by professional Foresters, Azborists, Horticulturists, and Landscape Inspectors. We utilize associates with expertise in their fields to provide the most accurate, efficient and useful information available to clients. We stand behind our work and can additionally ans%Aer any questions or fitlfili needs for additional information or services, We are only liable in our work up to the value of our contract as stated herein, If and when a challenge, Daubert or ©therwise, is brought against our work, sve are to be notified immediately and paid to atteatd any meeting or trial regarding that challenge. Client is responsible for timely payment. Any billing over 30 days past due will be charged 1.5 percent interest per month up to date of pkyment. All reasonable collection costs, legal fees and court costs to gain payment are payable by client to Earth Advisors Inc. Si -nature below accepts this proposal and authorizes work as stated. In Support, Accepted by, For Earth Advisors Inc. For Client John A. Harris, President Client or Authorized Representative AU rights reserved and copyrighted by Earth Advisors, Inc. 0201 T Page 2 of