COMMITMENT & INTEGRITY Woodard & Curran Engineering, PA PC T 800.807.

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August 17, 2012

Victor Carosi, PE
Commissioner of Public Works
Town of Greenburgh
177 Hillside Ave.
Greenburgh, NY 10607

Re: Former Frank’s Nursery Site

715 Dobbs Ferry Road
Greenburgh, NY

Dear Mr. Carosi:

Woodard & Curran Inc. (W&C) is pleased to provide this proposal to conduct a Phase II Environmental
Site Assessment (ESA) at the above referenced property (i.e., the Site). Our project understanding,
proposed scope of work, and cost estimate is provided below.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

Woodard & Curran, PA PC (Woodard & Curran) was retained by the Town of Greenburgh to conduct a
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) of the former Frank’s Nursery & Crafts, Inc.
(Frank’s Nursery) located at 715 Dobbs Ferry Road, Greenburgh, New York (the“Subject Property”).

The Subject Property is located in a primarily commercial and residential neighborhood at Dobbs Ferry
Road and is referred to as tax map identification; Section 008, SBS 050, Block 0028, Lot 009, and
covers 6.89 acres. The Subject Property is developed with one builidng, former nursery grounds, and
two paved parking lots. Based on the Phase I ESA, the Site has been vacant since 2004 following a
bankruptcy filing by Frank’s Nursery. The Town of Greenburgh acquired the Subject Property in 2010
from S&D Realty, LLC after the owner had not paid its general and school taxes to the Town for several
years.

The Site was undeveloped until 1967, when a portion of the property was filled in and a store and barn
were built. The store and barn were located near the front of the property along Dobbs Ferry Road. The
Site was further filled in and developed during the 1970’s to accommodate an approximately 50,000
square foot commercial building and parking lot. In 1994, the Site was reduced in size from 7.13 acres
to 6.89 acres. The land reduction was a transaction between the property owner at that time and New
York State Depatment of Transportation (NYSDOT) to facilitate road improvements of State Route
100B (a.k.a. Dobbs Ferry Road).

Based on the information reviewed for the Phase I ESA report, six Recognized Environmental
Conditions (RECs) and three Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions (HRECs) associated with
the current or historical uses of the Subject Property were identified by Woodard & Curran. The RECs
are herein referred to as Areas of Concern (AOC) as follows:

 Underground Storage Tank (UST; AOC-1)

 Spill Number 0100881 (AOC-2)
 Drum Storage Area (AOC-3)
 Above Ground Emergency Heating Oil Tank (AOC-4)
 Electrical Transformer (AOC-5)
 Historical Fill and Use (AOC-6)
 Historical Spills (AOC-7A & 7B)

In addition, to the above referenced AOCs, since publishing the Phase I ESA, it was discovered that the
Site contains a septic system and is not connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system. The septic
system (AOC-8) represents a material threat of a release to the environment either through accidental,
incidental and/or illicit discharge to the sanitary system. The proposed scope of work for the AOCs is
discussed below.

SCOPE OF WORK

Based on our meeting of January 27, 2012, we understand that the Town of Greenburgh is interested in
evaluating only areas of concern that have a regulatory basis for investigation at this time. Below is a
detailed description of proposed work with respect to each AOC:

AOC-1/7A/7B: Based on information reviewed by W&C during the completion of the Phase I ESA
conducted in September 2011, a spill occurred at the Site related to the existing 6,000-gallon tank
(AOC-1). Historical records indicate that a tank tightness test performed on the 6,000-gallon UST in
2001 showed no detectable leakage. However, a spill was caused by a pipe breach and not a direct
release from the tank (Spill # 0100881; AOC-2).

In addition to the existing UST (AOC-1), there were two historical spill cases identified at the site
associated with the fuel tank area (AOC-7A and AOC-7B) where previous heating oil tanks were
located. The cases were closed by NYSDEC; therefore, W&C proposes no further investigation of the
existing UST area.

However, the existing UST will require removal and closure in accordance with the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the Westchester County Department of
Health (WCDOH) requirements. The tank closure process will require closure endpoint sampling and is
not included as part of this proposal.

AOC-2/4: AOC-2 comprises the spill associated with the existing 6,000-gallon UST (AOC-1) resulting
from a pipe breach. Historical documents indicate that the impacted soil area was partially delineated.
The delineated impacted soil area extends under the existing building boiler room area and is
coincidental with an above ground emergency heating oil tank is located (AOC-4). Staining was
documented in AOC-4 area and therefore, W&C proposes to investigate these areas simultaneously
with a shared scope of work. W&C proposes the installation of up to six soil borings in the vicinity of
Spill # 0100881(AOC-2) and the vicinity of the above ground emergency heating oil tank (AOC-4) to a
maximum depth of 15-feet below existing site grade or the water table, whichever is deeper. Soil will be
screened continuously from existing site grade to the water table with a PID for the presence of VOCs.
Two soil samples will be collected from each soil boring to delineate the soil impacts in AOC-2/4. All
soil samples collected from AOC-2/4 will be analyzed for VOCs and SVOCs.

AOC-3: W&C proposes no further investigation of the drums storage area based on available
information from the Phase I ESA, which indicated a material threat of a release but no documented or
evidence of a release in this AOC. In addition, there is no regulatory basis to investigate this area at this
time due to a material threat of a release.

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AOC-5: W&C proposes no investigation of the electrical transformer area based on the results of the
Phase I ESA, which indicated a material threat of a release but no indication of an actual release from
the transformer. In addition, there is no regulatory basis to investigate this area at this time due to a
material threat of a release.

AOC-6: W&C proposes no investigation of the potential historic fill at the Site based on the results of
the Phase I ESA, which indicated a material threat of a release but no indication of an actual release. In
addition, there is no regulatory basis to investigate this area at this time due to a material threat of a
release.

AOC-8: W&C proposes no investigation of the existing sanitary system based on the information
available at this time, which indicates a material threat of a release but no documented release to the
sanitary system. In addition, there is no regulatory basis to investigate this are at this time due to a
material threat of a release or the presence of deleterious fill material at the Site.

Task 1 – Utility Clearance

Utility clearance is proposed at the Site to determine the location of Site subsurface utilities and other
subsurface features such as the USTs to facilitate drilling and sampling at the proposed soil boring and
monitoring well locations. W&C will subcontract a utility locating company to clear the proposed drilling
locations. The crew will utilize various geophysical methods including ground penetrating radar, metal
detectors, and piping tracing techniques as site conditions allow, to determine the presence of
subsurface obstructions and infrastructure at the proposed boring locations. The utility clearance will
reduce the probability, but will not entirely eliminate the possibility of encountering subsurface features
during drilling operations.

Task 2 – Soil Investigation

Based on the Phase I ESA, W&C proposes a total of six soil borings to investigate the AOC-2/4 area,
which has a documented release of fuel oil and was partially delineated by the previous site owner.

The borings will be completed by a drilling subcontractor with the oversight of a W&C scientist/engineer.
The borings will be completed utilizing the direct-push methodology and continuous soil samples will be
collected at each boring location to the water-table, refusal, or a maximum depth of 15-feet below
existing grade. The soil samples will be screened with a photo ionization detector (PID) for the
presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). A total of up to two samples per boring will be
collected based on field screening and observation for laboratory analysis. The soil samples will be
analyzed by a New York certified laboratory. All field observations will be recorded on boring logs to be
included in the investigation report.

Task 4 – Ground Water Investigation

Based on a review of historical data during the Phase I ESA, there are six existing monitoring wells at
the Site. W&C is proposing to install one additional permanent monitoring well down gradient of AOC-2
to further delineate the extent of impacted ground water. The purpose of the monitoring well is to
delineate the existing ground water impacts to a clean zone since the last ground water sampling to
evaluate the extent of migration to date. The location of the monitoring well will be determined utilizing a
series of up to six soil borings in a grid down gradient of AOC-2. The soil borings will be extended to a
depth of up to ten feet below the water table and screened with a PID. Once the least impacted soil
boring is determined, a permanent monitoring well will be installed at that location.

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The final well construction details will be determined based on field conditions at the time of installation;
however, the monitoring well will have a 10-foot section of screen set to intersect the water table. This
construction is typical and will allow for the monitoring of potential accumulation of light non-aqueous
phased liquid (LNAPL). Upon completion of the monitoring well installation, it will be developed utilizing
typical surging and/or over pumping methods to clean out the monitoring well of any accumulated
sediment, which will allow for communication with the formation and the collection of representative
ground water samples. This well development will be completed on the six existing monitoring wells
also because they have remained idle for some time since their installation.

After monitoring well installation, W&C will collect relative elevations of all monitoring wells on-site to aid
in the determination of ground water flow. After well installation and development, W&C proposes to
sample the existing six monitoring wells and one proposed monitoring well to evaluate ground water
quality at the Site, however, if any of the existing monitoring wells have product, a sample will not be
collected from that particular monitoring well containing product. The monitoring wells will be sampled
utilizing the conventional purge and sample method. The ground water samples will be analyzed for
VOCs and SVOCs.

Task 5 – Project Management, Reporting and Cost Analysis

Prior to initiating the proposed field work, W&C will prepare a Site Specific Health and Safety Plan
(HASP) in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

This task also includes coordination with the Town of Greenburgh for site access and
coordination/management of project resources including subcontractors (i.e., drillers, equipment, and
laboratory).

Upon completion of the investigation, W&C will prepare a report to document the findings of the
investigation. The report will include tabulated data summaries and comparison to appropriate
NYSDEC soil and ground water criteria. A drawing showing the boring and monitoring well locations
and laboratory reports will also be included in the reports.

In addition, W&C will also provide an order of magnitude opinion of cost for any remedial activities
(e.g., further investigation and/or remediation) that may be required or recommended based on the
results of the proposed investigation.

We have also budgeted for a meeting with you to review the findings of the investigation and the cost
analysis.

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PROJECT COST

The following is the cost associated with the above scope of work.

Task 1 Utility Clearance

Woodard & Curran Labor $ 1,200.00
Utility Subcontractor $ 3,000.00
Subtotal $ 4,200.00

Task 3 Soil Investigation

Woodard & Curran Labor $ 1,200.00
Woodard & Curran Equip. & Exp. $ 250.00
Drilling Subcontractor $ 2,400.00
Laboratory $ 5,000.00
Subtotal $ 8,850.00

Task 4 Ground Water Investigation

Woodard & Curran Labor $ 3,400.00
Woodard & Curran Equip. & Exp. $ 1,250.00
Drilling Subcontractor $ 3,400.00
Laboratory $ 3,250.00
Subtotal $ 11,300.00

Task 5 Project Management, Reporting & Cost Analysis

Site Specific HASP $ 2,500.00
Project Management and Meeting $ 4,650.00
Cost Analysis $ 2,850.00
Reports $ 9,200.00
Subtotal $ 19,200.00

TOTAL $ 43,550.00

ASSUMPTIONS

 Trip blanks will be utilized during transportation of samples to the laboratory, in addition to
quality assurance and quality control samples including duplicate samples,
equipment/rinsate/field blanks at a rate of 1 per 20 samples.
 All samples will be analyzed by a New York certified laboratory. Laboratory reports will be
NYSDEC Level A deliverable format.
 The cost estimate is based on a standard laboratory turnaround of 10-days.
 NY Dig Safe will mark utilities to the curb; utility maps will be provided ahead of time to utilize
in conjunction with utility survey to facilitate proper identification of subsurface
utilities/structures.
 All work will be completed in Level D Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Any higher level
of OSHA required PPE will require a surcharge.
 If the investigation determines the presence of a spill at the Site other then already
documented, the property owner is obligated to report the Spill to the NYSDEC spill
department hot line within 24-hours.

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  Investigation Derived Waste (IDW). This proposal does not include the costs for disposal of
IDW including development water, monitoring well purge water, and equipment
decontamination wastewater. Upon receipt of the laboratory data, W&C will be able to
determine if IDW can be disposed on-site (in which case there are no costs) or needs to be
disposed off-site at a licensed facility (in which case we will provide you with a cost estimate at
that time).

W&C is prepared to initiate this project on a time and materials not-to-exceed basis upon receipt of
written authorization to proceed. We will complete the work in accordance with the terms and conditions
of our existing Municipal Agreement.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this proposal and look forward to working with you on
this project. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please give me a call at 914.448.2266.

Sincerely,

WOODARD & CURRAN ENGINEERING, PA PC

Anthony C. Catalano, P.E., BCEE

Principal

213948.01

Cc: Lou Russo, PG, LEP – W&C

Hugh Greechan, PE – W&C

AUTHORIZATION BY:

Woodard & Curran Engineering, PA, PC Town of Greenburgh

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Anthony C. Catalano, PE, BCEE

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