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14.0 CONTINGENCY PLAN If 20% of the plants are severely stressed during any of the inspections, or it appears 20% may not survive, additional plantings of the same species may be added to the planting area. Species substitutions may be allowed if approved by a wetland biologist and/or City of Everett. Elements of a contingency plan may include, but will not be limited to: more aggressive weed control, pest control, mulching, replanting with larger plant material, species substitution, fertilization, soil amendments, and/or irrigation. 15.0 PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAM 15.1 PROJECT GoAis AND OBJECTIVEs The goal of this enhancement plan is to improve the functions of the on -site buffer. The objectives of the enhancement plan are to increase vegetative cover and species diversity and to increase browsing, nesting, perching, and cover opportunities for wildlife. These objectives will have been achieved when the enhancement areas meet the performance standards listed in Section 15.3. 15.2 MONITORING REQUIREMENTs Upon completion of the proposed buffer enhancement plan, an inspection by a qualified biologist will be made to determine plan compliance. A compliance report (as -built report) will be supplied to the City of Everett within 30 days after the completion of planting. The monitoring period will begin after the City of Everett has approved the as -built report. A wetland biologist will perform condition monitoring of the plantings annually in the fall for five years. A written report describing the monitoring results will be submitted to the City of Everett after each site inspection of each monitored year. The contracted consultant will prepare a report as to the success of the project. Inspection/Reporting Schedule 1. Initial compliance/as-built report 2. Annual site inspections for five years 3. Annual reports including final report (one report submitted in the fall of each monitored year) Purpose for Monitoring The purpose for monitoring this mitigation project shall be to evaluate its success. Success will be determined if monitoring shows at the end of five years that the definitions of success stated below are being met. The property owner shall grant access to the mitigation area for inspection and maintenance to the contracted landscaper and/or wetland specialist and the City of Everett during the period of the bond or until the project is evaluated as successful. Monitoring Monitoring shall be conducted annually for five years in accordance with the approved monitoring program. The monitoring period will begin once the City receives written APV Ventures LLC —Dakota Way 20 Critical Area Report, BufferMi*ation WRI #20015 Plan & Habitat Assessment April27, 2020