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Phase 2 – July 2026 through December 2026 • NYSEG will assign a Contract Arborist to pre-plan vegetation management work under the Reclamation Program within the Village. • Upon completion of planning, NYSEG will review the plan with the Designated Representative. Field visits will be scheduled to allow for adjustments by mutual agreement. • NYSEG will provide the Village Designated Representative with a written schedule of work and locations prior to vegetation management activities. A NYSEG representative will also file required permits with the Village at that time. • To the extent possible, tree work in the Village will be conducted with the Contract Arborist present. The Arborist will conduct weekly reviews and notify the Village Designated Representative of any necessary schedule changes. • Any tree removals undertaken pursuant to this Agreement shall be replaced as soon as reasonably practicable, but in no case later than seven (7) months following the removal, with species selected jointly by NYSEG and the Village. Replacement locations shall be identified by the Village Designated Representative. Replacement species shall be selected jointly by NYSEG and the Village Designated Representative. • NYSEG shall be responsible for furnishing replacement trees and delivery of the same to the party responsible for their planting. . • NYSEG shall grind all stumps associated with tree removals performed under this Agreement, as soon as reasonably practicable, but in no case later than seven (7) months following the removal thereof, unless otherwise agreed by the Village Designated Representative. Following stump grinding, NYSEG shall restore disturbed areas by backfilling, grading, and reseeding, or by another mutually agreed restoration method. Phase 3 – Timeframe to be determined. • NYSEG will evaluate infrastructure (poles, wires, cross arm design) within the Village for potential upgrades aimed at reducing risk to the distribution system and minimizing the need for frequent trimming cycles. • When deemed necessary by NYSEG, infrastructure upgrades will be scheduled and NYSEG will coordinate with the Village.