2024 Lawn Replacement Contract Use this form to submit the $100 Lawn Removal Service deposit. 1Project Overview2Participant Aknowledgements3Water Records Release4Lawn Removal Service 5Liability Waiver Project ID NumberPlease reference your email titled "SAVE ME: Kick Start Form"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 ProjectI am hiring Resource Central to remove my lawnI am removing it myself Participant Acknowledgements You are a current water customer in good standing with the following entity and have provided an accurate utility account number with your applicationWater ProviderSelect your water providerFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceThird ChoiceYou 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. Please upload photos of your project area. Project Area photo Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 5. 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. I agree to provide after photos at least 10 days before my Garden In A Box pick-up dateYou 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. Total project size*Please enter a number greater than or equal to 200.Sq Ft in Plant Material*Percentage of Plant Material:You must be replacing your lawn with 50% plant materialYou 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 MaterialsPlease select what you will be replacing your lawn with: Native grasses (Buffalo grass, Blue gramma, etc) Waterwise Perennial Gardens Clover Wildflower meadows Permeable rock, stone, or gravel Permeable patio/deck You 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. I agree to replace my lawn with waterwise plants and permeable surfacesYou 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 Third Choice If you hire Resource Central to perform the Lawn Removal Service, you understand that:1.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. 2.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. 3.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 4.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. As a Do-It-Yourself applicant, how do you plan to remove your lawn? Sod cutter Hand-digging with a shovel Solarization Sheet mulching *Please review Resource Central's re-growth resources (NEED NAME) to limit grass grow back as much as possible. You can find it _____ I will review the educational materials5.You 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. SignatureBy initialing and signing this contract, you agree with all of the above. 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 Lawn Removal Service Payment If you hire Resource Central to perform the Lawn Removal Service, you must agree to the following payment terms: A. 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. B. You must pay a 50% $100.00 deposit to secure your appointment. The deposit may be refunded if you cancel your appointment with more than needs updated 14 business days’ written notice. Your deposit is due April 1 Your appointment is not confirmed until the deposit is received. C. 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. D. 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. 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. I AGREE to hire Resource Central’s Lawn Removal Service 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 First Name Last Name Today's Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Signature 2024 Lawn Replacement Program Application (2) For any homeowner to apply to the new LRP 1Price Calculator2Garden Selection3General Info4Photo Upload5Participant Agreement Discount Provider / Project SelectionPlease select your discount provider*Discounts are provided on a first-come, first-served basis -- we will review your eligibility during your project consultation. Select your water utilityCity of ArvadaTown of BerthoudCity of BoulderCity & County of BroomfieldCastle Pines North Metropolitan DistrictCity of EdgewaterCity of EnglewoodTown of ErieCity of EvansCity of FountainTown of FrederickCity of LafayetteCity of Lakewood (resident)Little Thompson Water DistrictCity of LongmontCity of LouisvilleLoveland Water and PowerCity of NorthglennPueblo West Metropolitan DistrictTown of SuperiorCity of ThorntonCity of WestminsterWillows Water DistrictOtherProduct Name Quantity Price: $0.00 Quantity Acknowledgement* I understand that this does not guarantee my project will be completed and that I will be notified if my project can be accommodated at full-cost. Using your discountYou can apply your discount to either Resource Central's Lawn Removal services or remove your turf yourself and receive Garden In A Box kits, or do a little of both. Use the calculator to find the right project for you. Project Sq Ft: Please enter the square footage of turf that you plan on removing, measured with a tape measure, yard stick, or measuring wheel for an accurate number. This will be verified in your project consultation.HiddenRemaining Discount GIABHiddenGIAB Discount IneligibleHiddenGIAB Discount UsedHiddenGIAB DeclinedHiddenShow LRSProject ServicesHow do you want to use your discount?Lawn Removal ServiceLawn Removal Service & GardensRemove the Lawn Myself & Receive GardensPotential DiscountSelect your garden size*Select Your Gardens100 sq ft - $175.00200 sq ft - $350.00300 sq ft - $500.00Discount Used on Gardens Price: $0.00 Discount Used on Gardens Price: $0.00 HiddenLRS Discount UnlimitedHiddenRemaining Discount LRSRemaining Discount Price: $0.00 HiddenSection BreakHow many square feet of turf will you be removing?*Please enter a number greater than or equal to 200.Remember, all projects must be at least 200 square feet to qualify. Please increase your project size.Lawn Removal Full Price Price: $0.00 This is your total cost based on your project size, before any discounts. Our service includes sod cutting, hauling, and disposal. Your water utility will pay $1.50 per square foot and you pay the remaining $1.00 per square foot. Lawn Removal Discount Calc Price: $0.00 Discount Remaining Calculation Price: $0.00 Stop! We're glad you are replacing lawn but there is no need to submit this application if you don't plan to hire our Lawn Removal Service or remove the lawn yourself and use your discount towards Garden In A Box kits. This is not a rebate program, you must apply your discount towards goods and services from Resource Central.Your QuoteThis is the estimated amount you’ll pay based on your project size and Garden In A Box selection(s). We will collect payment once the work is complete. This is the estimated amount you’ll pay based on your project size. We will collect payment once the work is complete. This is the estimated amount you’ll pay based on your project size. We will collect payment once the work is complete. Project Price After Discount Price: $0.00 Project Price Price: $0.00 Hidden100 sq ft Garden In A Box Select how many square feet of full sun gardens you would like*Select your full sun sq ft0100square feet gardenBased on your garden size and selected sun garden size, you will receive the following in partial sun gardenssquare feet gardenHiddenHidden Partial Shade QuantityHidden200 sq ft options Full Sun Garden Quantity*You selected 200 sq ft gardens in your calculator. Please select how many sq ft you want in Full Sun gardens.Select your full sun sq ft0 sq ft100 sq ft200 sq ftPartial Shade Sq FtHiddenHidden Partial Shade QuantityHidden300 sq ft options Full Sun Garden Quantity*You selected 300 sq ft gardens in your calculator. Please select how many sq ft you want in Full Sun gardens.Select your full sun sq ft0 sq ft100 sq ft200 sq ft300 sq ftPartial Shade Sq FtHiddenHidden Partial Shade QuantityWould you like the complimentary Rainbird 1800 spray-to-drip retrofit kit?*The kit is included with your first Garden In A Box at no extra charge. Click here to see how it works. Yes, I’d like the kit No thanks, I don’t need it Application InfoWater Provider*Please select your water providerSelect you water providerCity of ArvadaTown of BerthoudCity of BoulderCity & County of BroomfieldCastle Pines North Metropolitan DistrictCity of EdgewaterCity of EnglewoodTown of ErieCity of EvansCity of FountainTown of FrederickCity of LafayetteCity of Lakewood (resident)Little Thompson Water DistrictCity of LongmontCity of LouisvilleLoveland Water and PowerCity of NorthglennPueblo West Metropolitan DistrictTown of SuperiorCity of ThorntonCity of WestminsterWillows Water DistrictOtherYour water provider's discounts are currently allotted for 2023. We strongly encourage you to proceed with your application as more projects may become available. You can proceed with your application to be added to the cancellation list. If we aren't able to accommodate your project in 2023, you must re-apply in 2024. If you would like to proceed without the discount, please return to the calculator and select "Full Cost."Cancellation List Acknowledgement* I understand that by proceeding I will be added to a cancellation list for 2023 but will have to re-apply in 2024 if my project is not completed Water Provider Account Number*Your account number can be found on your water bill or by contacting your water utility. Name*Please submit 1 applicant name per household. First Last Phone*Email* Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code Tell us about your project! Project Characteristics*Select the characteristics that apply. Front yard Side yard Back yard Applying with a neighbor Applying as a non-residential property (HOA, Commercial, etc) We require a minimum of 200 sq ft per project but if you are interested in completing a project along a shared property line, you can apply with a neighbor. Both participants need to apply and complete a participant contract. What is your neighbor's name?*You must share a property line What property are you submitting an application for?Please include if it is HOA, commercial, municipal in your answer. Keep in mind that we have a maximum project size of 2000 sq ft for non-residential properties. Please upload a photo of your water bill*This must include your account number and show you are in good standing with your water provider.Max. file size: 10 MB.Please upload a photo of the project area*Try to get as wide of a view as possible. Max. file size: 10 MB.Please upload a photo of the yard with the project area outlined*Show us the project area outlined with yard paint, rope, a hose, drawing on your phone or other identification, even if you are removing the entire area. This is a huge help in processing your application!Max. file size: 10 MB. Legality & PaymentApplicationApplication AccuracyI certify that all the information in this application is true and correct. The information in this application is true and correct.Project MeasurementI certify that the project square footage estimate was measured using a measuring device. A device such as but not limited to a tape measure, yard stick, measuring wheel, or some other measuring tool. I certify I measured my project accuratelyProject CompletionI understand that submitting this application along with my deposit does NOT guarantee me a spot in the 2023 season. If I am not serviced in 2023 my deposit will be refunded in full. I understand that my project is not guaranteed.Replacement MaterialsProject Plant MaterialI agree to replace my lawn with at least 60% plant material or I could be subject to fees from my discount provider. I agree to use 60% plant material.Acceptable Replacement MaterialI understand that I must replace removed turf 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. You agree that you will not install artificial/synthetic turf, impermeable concrete or similar material, water features, invasive species, or new sod. I agree to replace my lawn with permitted materials or may face fines from my discount provider.Project Cost & DepositThis is your current price with all discounts applied and your Garden In A Box price included. Our team will solidify the price with you before collecting your 50% deposit. Lawn Removal Service estimated payment after discount Price: $0.00 Lawn Removal Service estimated payment (no discount) Price: $0.00 DepositI agree to provide the 50% deposit that will be charged at the end of my consultation appointment if I am a suitable candidate. I understand that failure to provide accurate information will result in a refunded deposit and cancellation of my application. I agree to pay my 50% deposit to hold my project for 2024.The following price is the cost of the Garden In A Box kits for your DIY project. During your consultation, this amount will be collected as a deposit to hold your gardens and will be refunded after gardens have been picked-up. You must cancel your project within 10 days of your pick-up date to be refunded.Garden In A Box discount Price: $0.00 Garden In A Box discount Price: $0.00 DIY Applicant DepositI understand as a DIY applicant who is applying my discount to gardens, that my deposit will be the cost of the Garden In A Box kits and will be refunded after I have picked up my gardens. I agree to pay the above amount as a deposit for my project.Application Next StepsDiscount EligibilityIf I am unresponsive to program communications for more than 2 weeks, I understand I will forfeit my place in line. I agree.NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 2024 Lawn Replacement Deposit Project IDName* First Last Email* Phone*Physical Address*The address where your lawn removal will occur Street Address Address Line 2 City 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 State ZIP Code Is your billing address different?* Yes, my billing address is different No, my billing address is the same Billing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City 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 State ZIP Code Please enter your billing addressPrice* Your deposit is refundable until April 1, 2024.Credit Card DiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: Discover, MasterCard, Visa Card Number Month010203040506070809101112 Year20232024202520262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042 Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name CAPTCHAPlease click the submit button only once to prevent processing errors