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-172- 10. d) Mature trees, especially oak and elm, adjoining an easement so that roots enter the disturbed construction area shall first be severed by a vibratory plow to prevent shattering, scraping and exposure of roots of high value trees on adjoining property. All exposed root zones of adjoining properties shall be immediatelY covered with clean topsoil and moistened to favorable conditions. e) Recognized trees of value, suitable for tree spade removal that would otherwise be destroyed, shall be identified with ribbon and offered to the CITY at least five (5) business days prior to destruction. Tree wood removed during construction, road building and sewer/water instal[ati°n shall be buried, burned, chipped or hauled to a licensed Wood disposal site. Wood waste disposal must take into account tree disease control, especially for oak wilt and Dutch Elm disease. The CITY will perform a site.inspection to ascertain tree disease hazards (including root damage and grade changes) prior to construction in order to minimiZe impact on trees to be protected within or oUtside of the Plat. Wood waste disposal by fire must also manage air quality impact and smoke nuisanCe to adjoining property owners as well as fire safety concerns. g) Whole trees may not be disposed of by burning. Trunks and limbs larger than six (6) inches in diameter must be salvaged for lumber, firewood, chipped or hauled to a licensed wood disposal site. Applicationmay be made for an open burning permit to dispose of brush less than six (6) inches in diameter and stumps with. less than four feet of main trunks attached. The location of the proposed open burn site will be specified by the CITY. Wood disposal by burning requires whole tree volume reduction, proposed site inspection prior to clearing and an open burning permit. Residual ash and unburned stumpage may be buried on the site at the approval.of the CITY. Chipped material may be applied and utilized on site to mitigate root damage from grade changes or used in the right-of-way for erosion control and top soil. restoration. SECTION IV · GENERAL DumPing of Garbage. The DEVELOPER shall' adhere to Section 5.11 of the Ramsey City Code, which section Regulates the Dumping of Garbage, Site Development and Construction Debris. Reimbursement to City. The DEVELOPER agree to reimburse the CITY for all costs incurred by the CITY in defense or enforcement of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, including court costs and reasonable engineering and attorney's fees. Said expenses shall be paid within fifteen (15)days of billing by the CITY and failure to pay the CITY'S expenses within the fifteen (1.5) day billing period will permit the CITY to draw upon any of the escrows required by this Agreement for payment. I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I