2024 Lawn Replacement Contract 1Password 2Project Overview3Participant Acknowledgements4Lawn Removal Services5Garden Orders6Water Records Release7Liability Waiver Once our team has confirmed your discount and project, you will receive the contract password. You can find the password in your email titled "Lawn Replacement Project: Pre-approved" Password* If you need to update your project details, size and/or photos, you may resubmit this form to do so until June 17, 2024. Enter the project code in the dropdown (DG, LS, LG) then enter your project ID number next to it - If this is incorrect, your submission will not be received. Project ID*-LSLGDG(Reference email titled "Lawn Replacement Project: Preapproved")*Name* First Last Email* Physical Address*The address where your lawn removal will occur Street Address Address Line 2 City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code Participant AcknowledgementsYou are a current water customer in good standing with the following entity and have provided an accurate utility account number with your applicationSelect your Water Provider*Select your water providerArapahoe County Water and Wastewater AuthorityCity of ArvadaTown of BerthoudCity of BoulderCity & County of BroomfieldCastle Rock WaterCastle Pines North Metropolitan DistrictCentennial Water and Sanitation DistrictCottonwood Water & Sanitation DistrictDenver WaterDominion Water & Sanitation DistrictEast Cherry Creek Valley WSDCity of EdgewaterCity of EnglewoodTown of ErieCity of EvansInverness Water & Sanitation DistrictCity of FirestoneCity of FountainTown of FrederickCity of GoldenTown of LafayetteCity of LakewoodLittle Thompson Water DistrictCity of LongmontCity of LouisvilleLoveland Water & PowerMeridian Metropolitan DistrictCity of NorthglennParker Water & Sanitation DistrictPinery Water and Wastewater DistrictRangeview Metropolitan DistrictRoxborough Water and Sanitation DistrictStonegate Village Metropolitan DistrictTown of SuperiorCity of ThorntonCity of WestminsterCity of Wheat RidgeWillows Water DistrictTown of WindsorWater Provider Account Number*Your account number can be found on your water bill or by contacting your water utility. Leave out any dashes.Upload a photo of your current water bill that shows your water provider & account number*Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 5 MB.Lawn ConditionYou voluntarily agree to permanently remove the amount of existing grass lawn specified in your application. You attest that the area of lawn is watered and maintained on a regular basis throughout the growing season. You agree to remove the lawn without the use of chemicals. Photo of the project area*Take a photo of your project with the whole area in viewAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 5 MB.Photo of the project area*Get a second perspective of your project areaAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 5 MB.Photo of the project area with an outline of what you are removing*You can use an aerial photo using google maps, draw the outline on your phone, or outline with spray paint, a hose or rope - even if you are removing the entire areaAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 5 MB.As an applicant electing to remove your lawn yourself, you must agree to email Resource Central a “during” photo which clearly shows at least 75% of the lawn in the project area has been successfully removed. The photo is due at least ten (10) business days before you pick up any complimentary Garden In A Box kits. DIY 75% Progress Photos* I agree to provide 75% removal progress photos at least 10 days before my Garden In A Box pick-up datePlant & Replacement MaterialsProject Characteristics*Check all that apply Small tree (Truck as slim as your forearm, you can wrap your hands around it) Medium tree (Trunk about the size of your thigh, you can't wrap your hands around it) Large tree (Bigger than your torso or you can hug it) Along curb, edging or sidewalk Front yard Side yard Back yard As a Do-It-Yourself applicant, how do you plan to remove your lawn?* Sod cutter Hand-digging with a shovel Solarization Sheet mulching You agree that you must replace at least 50% of the removed turf area with any of the following: waterwise perennial gardens (preferred); small-to-medium size patios and decks using permeable materials; Buffalograss (Buchloë dactyloides); other low-water grasses; clover; wildflower meadows; permeable rock, stone, or gravel areas or pathways; or any other combination thereof. It is your responsibility to check with your municipality and/or HOA for their requirements. Total project size*Please enter a number from 200 to 2000.Sq Ft in Plant Material*Percentage of Plant Material:Please note that the square footage provided here will represent your final project size, and your application will be updated accordingly. The updated project cost will be communicated after our team has reviewed your contract.You must be replacing your lawn with 50% plant material for Resource Central. You agree to finish replacing the space with any low-water features as described in your application, including any complimentary Garden In A Box kits which you receive. You agree to maintain any complimentary Garden In A Box kits for their full lifespan, about seven years. Replacement Materials*Please select what you will be replacing your lawn with: Native grasses (Buffalo grass, Blue gramma, etc) Waterwise Perennial Gardens Garden In A Box kits Clover Wildflower meadows Permeable rock, stone, or gravel Permeable patio/deck Lawn Replacement Gardens No Artificial TurfYou agree that you will not install artificial/synthetic turf, impermeable concrete (patios) or similar material, water features, invasive species, or new turf. Replacing natural turf with non-permeable surfaces like artificial turf can be detrimental to the environment due to the production and disposal of non-biodegradable materials, the contributions to urban heat island effect, and its impacts on soil degradation. No Artificial Turf* I agree to replace my lawn with waterwise plants and permeable surfacesIrrigation AdjustmentsYou agree to properly adjust and maintain your irrigation system and/or watering schedule to account for the new low-water landscape features.How do you plan to adjust your irrigation system and/or watering schedule?*To reduce grow-back, conserve water and meet the needs of your new low-water landscape features, please tell us how you plan to adjust your watering schedule. Hand watering until plants are established Converting to a drip-line Rainbird Kit If you hire Resource Central to perform the Lawn Removal Service, you understand that:The lawn will be cut to a depth of approximately 2.5 inches. In rare cases when soils are overly compacted and dry, it may not be feasible to remove the full 2.5 inches of material. No more than 3.5 inches of grass and soil will be removed. Resource Central can only guarantee removal of the amount of lawn specified in your Lawn Replacement Program Application. Requests to remove additional lawn may be denied for any reason. It is nearly impossible to remove some types of grass and weeds due to extremely deep and extensive root systems. Resource Central cannot be held responsible for any plant re-growth in the project area. Resource Central may briefly test the landscape irrigation system at the address below with your permission. The test may involve operating the landscape irrigation system through valves and/or the irrigation control clock. Based on your irrigation plan, how should we proceed during removal services with your irrigation lines:* Please avoid sprinkler heads I do not plan on using my system in this area anymore, you can hit sprinkler heads *Please review Resource Central's re-growth resources (in the Project Portal) to limit grass grow back as much as possible.* I will review the educational materialsYou are required to mow your lawn within 3 days of your project as well as remove pet excrement and debris (tree branches, leaves, etc.) from the project area prior to Resource Central’s arrival on site. Resource Central reserves the right to cancel your project or charge an additional $500.00 if the project area is not cleared in advance. Your deposit will not be refunded if your project is canceled for failure to prepare the project area. If you hire Resource Central to perform the Lawn Removal Service, you must agree to the following payment terms:All Lawn Removal Service payments must be made by credit or debit card. The final project price will be agreed upon before any work begins. To secure your appointment, a 50% deposit is required, and this payment must be made by June 17, 2024. If you pay the deposit before this date, you are eligible for a refund, but this refund option is only available until June 17, 2024. After that date, the deposit becomes non-refundable. The standard cost for the Lawn Removal Service is $2.50 per square foot. You may be eligible for a discount from your water utility or municipality, as determined by the discount finder/eligibility tool on the website. The minimum project size is 200 square feet, regardless of discount. Resource Central staff will remove the square footage finalized during the application process. Please note that you will be charged for the square footage you provide during your consultation. Any additional square footage beyond the estimated amount will not be removed, nor will any lawn be removed without your permission. Agree to hire Resource Central* I AGREE to hire Resource Central’s Lawn Removal Service I DISAGREE to hire Resource Central’s Lawn Removal Service By disagreeing, you are unable to proceed with your contract and project. If you would like to switch to a Do-It-Yourself project, please contact our team as soon as possible. Final Project Square FeetPlease verify your project size before submitting your contract as this will be your final project size. Your price will be confirmed via email within 2 weeks of submitting this contract. Signature*By initialing and signing this contract, you agree with all of the above. Garden In A Box InfoBy submitting this contract, you are confirming your garden selection that was provided in your email titled "Lawn Replacement Project: Pre-Approved" You will select your Garden pick-up location and date in the coming months. Please note that garden pick-ups will be in mid-August to September. Consent to text messages I agree to receive text messages about order & pick-up event updatesAs a Do-It-Yourself participant, you agree to the following:I will submit a 75% progress photo 10 days prior to my Garden pick-up event. If I fail to upload my photos, I will be invoiced for my Garden In A Box kits and my discount provider will be notified of failed payment. If I fail to pick-up my gardens, I will be invoiced for my Garden In A Box kits and my discount provider will be notified of failed payment. Water Records ReleaseThe impacts of Resource Central’s Lawn Replacement Program are being recorded and analyzed for effectiveness. This requires a longitudinal study of participant water usage histories gathered from the participant’s water utility. The information is used in aggregate to show trends and impacts that result from the program and do not single out any individual participant’s water usage history to third parties. Any information obtained relating to the individual participant will be kept anonymous and confidential by Resource Central. By initialing below, I certify that I am or was the utility user at the address listed below. I understand that Section 24-72-204(3) (a) (IX) of the Colorado Revised Statutes prohibits the release of my name, address, telephone number and personal financial information as a past or present user of a public utility. I hereby consent and give permission to my water provider, to release my water usage and billing information to Resource Central. I further release and hold harmless my water provider as listed above from any claim, demand, action or right of action arising out of or related to the release of my name, address, and my water usage to Resource Central or which results from actions by my water provider or Resource Central relating to this program. Water Provider* Signature* Liability WaiverA. You represent and warrant that you are the legal owner and/or manager of the property located at the address below. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to comply with any and all municipal and/or homeowners' association landscaping codes, standards, and ordinances. B. You agree to accept full and exclusive responsibility for any additional costs related to participation in the program without recourse to Resource Central. You assume all risk and liability for your lawn replacement project.C. You acknowledge that removing a portion of lawn necessitates changing the scheduled irrigation program(s) on your control clock, if applicable. It is your responsibility to check the irrigation control clock and valves after the Lawn Removal Service to make sure they are turned on and programmed properly for the new landscape features. You are responsible for watering your landscape and monitoring the irrigation system and overall health of the landscape. Resource Central is not responsible for plants, trees, and shrubs that are damaged due to improper watering. D. You understand that the Affidavit of Lawful Presence as set forth in Title 24, Article 76.5 CRS is not required for this program as its purpose is not to provide assistance for personal or family needs, i.e., a “public benefit,” but to incentivize residents to conserve water. E. You agree that all photos and video provided as part of your participation in the program or taken during the Lawn Removal Service will be owned by Resource Central and may be used in promotional material.You understand that Colorado Senate Bill 18-167 requires locating and marking all utility lines for any and all digging projects. If you hire Resource Central’s Lawn Removal Service, a utility marking request will be submitted to Colorado 811 on your behalf. You agree to grant access to your property and project area for the purpose of utility locating and marking. You agree to leave marking flags and paint in place until your Lawn Removal Service is complete. If marking flags have been removed, your appointment may be canceled and your deposit will not be refunded. You must also inform Resource Central staff of any known privately owned buried utility, irrigation, or similar components. Resource Central cannot be held liable for damage to outbuildings, private utilities, irrigation, or similar underground infrastructure. If you do NOT hire Resource Central’s Lawn Removal Service, it is your responsibility to submit a utility location request to Colorado 811. Resource Central will submit an 811 ticket on your behalf but you will be the main point of contact for 811 representatives. They must be able to access your property to complete their assessment of utility lines. You will be notified by Resource Central when a ticket has been submitted and when to expect to hear from 811 representatives.* I understand that if I fail to let 811 representatives access my property more than 2 times, my project will be cancelled.Submitting 811 tickets is crucial for safety, preventing accidental damage to essential infrastructure such as gas, water, and electrical lines, and ensuring the integrity of public services.* I agree to submit an 811 ticket for my DIY projectG. If your property is covenant controlled and/or part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), you are responsible for seeking and obtaining proper approval for your landscape change project prior to starting any work. Resource Central is not responsible for fines, fees, or penalties imposed by HOAs or similar entities. Have you received HOA approval?* I have already received approval I have submitted an approval request I will submit a request before my removal appointment I do not have an HOA H. You hereby release any claims against, and hold harmless, Resource Central and its officers, agents, employees, and contractors against all liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses arising out of, or related to (i) the testing of the landscape irrigation system and any system malfunction during or after the Lawn Removal Service; and (ii) physical damage to any landscape features, existing trees and plants, and/or built structures except to the extent arising out the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Resource Central; and (iii) physical damage to any utility lines, including phone, television, and internet lines except to the extent arising out of gross negligence or willful misconduct of Resource Central. Name* Water Provider Signature*Today's Date MM slash DD slash YYYY
