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In addition to the above fees, a security bond or cash deposit sufficient to ensure performance under the approved Street Tree Plan shall be provided to the City based on the following formula: a) Number of 1.5" caliper trees on approved Street Tree Plan multiplied by $300.00, plus b) Number of 2 "° caliper trees on the approved Street Tree Plan multiplied by $400.00. Trees which fail during the establishment period and are replaced will extend the establishment period,an: additional three years from the date of the replanting for those trees. The developer may either request the release of the security bond or cash deposit once all trees on the development have completed their establishment period, or annually request the release of the security bond or cash deposit for those trees which have completed their establishment period. 2. City Planting Option: Application Processing. and Review: Processing Street Tree Agreement and reviewing for completeness 50.00 Tree Establishment: The fee for trees shall be calculated as follows: Local streets: divide the total length of lots within or abutting the streets in the area being developed as reflected in the official tax records of Lane County by 30, then muliply by $300. Collector and arterial streets: divide the total length of lots as reflected in the official tax records of Lane County within or abutting the collector and arterial streets, and commercial zoned abutting properties, within or abutting the area being developed by 30, then multiply by $400. The fee is equal to the cost of purchase, installation, and establishment of the street trees required for the development. The City will track lot development, negotiate species with new home owners, plant the new trees, and ensure they become established. The City will be responsible for replacement of any trees that fail to survive the establishment period. Exhibit A - 2