729 P01 OCT 30 '97 13:16 <br /> Proposal to provide consulting services Hort Science, Inc. <br /> City of Eugene Page 2 <br /> Jim Clark, who will conduct the evaluation, is a principal of Hort Science, Inc. He is <br /> recognized as an international leader in arboriculture and urban forestry, offering almost <br /> 20 years of experience. He is the author or co- author of over 60 technical publications <br /> including A Photographic Guide to the Evaluation of Hazard Trees in Urban Area, A <br /> Handbook for Hazard Tree Evaluation for Utility Arborlsts and Recognizing Ties <br /> Hazards. He is completing work on two new books: Trees and Development (co- <br /> authored with Nelda Matheny) and a revision to Richard Harris' Arboriculture (co- <br /> authored with Dr. Harris and Ms. Matheny). <br /> Jim's Curriculum Vitae is included in HortSclence's Description of Services booklet <br /> which accompanies this proposal <br /> FEES <br /> The fee to provide these services shall be billed on an hourly basis, not to exceed <br /> $5400, Services noted in the previous section as well as any requested by the client in <br /> addition to those listed above will be billed at the following hourly rates: <br /> Consultant $115.00 <br /> Field Technician/Draftsperson 380.00 <br /> Clerk $30.00 <br /> Direct expenses associated with providing the services described above such as <br /> reproduction, postage, etc. will be reimbursed at cost plus 10%. Mileage will be <br /> reimbursed at $.32 per mile. <br /> TERMS <br /> The evaluation described In the Scope of Services is limited to inspection of the trees <br /> from the ground. <br /> The terms of this proposal shall remain in effect for a period of 45 days. <br /> HortSclence, Inc, shall not be required to attend court and provide testimony by reason <br /> of this report without subsequent contractual agreement. <br /> APPROVALS <br /> City of Eugene <br /> Date <br /> HortScience, Inc. <br /> James R. Clark, Vice President Date <br />