Item 15 - Lake Management Services

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Exhibit B Thank you, City of Santa Ana, for the opportunity to present this proposal/contract for the use of DWI's management system in your aquatic environment. Listed below are the measures that will be taken to ensure complete and proper water conditioning. These are the terms and conditions of our agreement, and are based on our extensive experience with pond and lake management. 1. Diversified Waterscapes, Inc. agrees to: A. Water Maintenance 1. Furnish all labor and equipment necessary to maintain proper water conditioning under normal conditions ('), all provided by a company that is a CLM —Certified Lake Manager. ('} Abnormal conditions are circumstances such as torrential storms, extraordinarily high winds, access to waterscapes) restricted and/or denied by customer (e.g„ overseeding) or landscapers/tree trimmers overloading systems with debris, fallen trees, landslides, wash out from irrigation, etc. 2, perform, in a timely manner, all examinations needed to ensure that the water content meets all appropriate and relevant quality standards, and where needed. Establish goals and direction pertaining to water clarity, movement mechanics, etc. through periodic Inspections and meetings while working directly with management/board. 3. Furnish and apply all water -related algaecides (to control or eradicate algae; EXCLUSION: GOLDEN ALGA AND LYNGBYA), dyes (bring the water to an appealing more natural color), clarifiers (group together suspended solids), herbicides (control of pond weeds and other growths; EXCLUSION: SONAR HERBICIDE), fungicides, beneficial bacteria and enzymes (necessary for breaking down organic contaminants, enhancing natural bacteria, water clarity and quality) to correct and balance the water. Remove anygrowth deemed harmful to the fake/pond, lineror take/pond environment via chemicals orphysical removal. 4. Communicate with Management regularly. Seek approval from Management on any expenses outside of the contracted amount. B. Equipmont Maintenance 1. Perform, in a timely manner, all examinations needed to ensure that all equipment is operating properly and where needed perform all maintenance required to ensure that equipment continues to operate properly and safely (NOTE. Equipment "repairs" are extra). 2. Check voltage, amps, control boxes, wlring to each pump system once a month. Start equipment to check for noise, heat and/or vibration. 3. Clean vaults/pump enclosures as needed. 4. Check and tighten all electrical connections. 5. Lubricate all pumps and motors as per manufacturer's specification and adjust shaft seats (if applicable) for water leakage as needed. 6. inspect air filters for each compressor (If applicable). 7. Check sump pumps for proper operation (if applicable). & Communicate with Management regularly. Seek approval from Management on any expenses outside of the contracted amount. C. Furnish Documentation 1. Furnish evidence of Insurance from our carriers. Z. Furnish proof of legal and proper licenses as Aquatic Pesticide Applicators and Landscape Contractors. 3. Upon written request from customer, DWI will supply maintenance records to designated area/agent. 2. Customer agrees to: A. Purchase separately: any additional aquatic plants; removal/trimming of excessive aquatic plants, and filtration systems or physical ornamental pond repair (including physical modification of systems; concrete, pipeline or liner repairs). B. Purchase separately any pump, electrical or mechanical (equipment replacement, plumbing repair work, etc.). C. Purchase separately professional consultation and testimony. D. Purchase separately any repair or maintenance required as the result of an act of God, vandalism or war. E. Remove overgrowth of landscape foliage, trees, etc. which can overload the aquatic system with debris resulting in extra fees for cleaning and removal.