The city arborist shall maintain a list of contractors that may remove or maintain public and private trees within the McCall city limits:
(A) Eligibility Requirements: At least one of the following:
1. Arborist certification acquired through the International Society of Arboriculture testing program.
2. Prologger certification.
3. List of qualification and experience.
(B) Contractor Responsibility:
1. Provide proof of insurance showing the contractor has a policy of liability and property damage insurance covering the work of the contractor and the contractor's employees. The insurance policy should also list the city as an additional insured party in a sum not less than provided by Idaho Code section 6-926 et seq.
2. The contractor must provide proof of workers' compensation insurance as required by Idaho Code.
3. The contractor shall be responsible for the work performed under the provisions of this section:
(a) Utilize safety measures and equipment to protect workers and the public as prescribed by laws and ANSI standard.
(b) Obtain required permits for tree removal.
(c) Comply with city, county, state, and federal laws.
(C) Certification Revocation/Suspension: The city arborist may suspend or revoke the contractor's certification if any of the following acts are committed:
1. Violation of any provisions of this chapter.
2. Knowingly conspiring with another person to permit the certification to be used by such other parties unless employed or subcontracted by the contractor.
(D) Appeal:
1. Contractor whose certification is suspended or revoked may appeal that action to the tree committee. (Ord. 853, 5-8-2008)