2022/10/26 Council Agenda Packet

2.6 ROUGH GRASS AREAS Weed control: all areas must be kept 3-4 inches in height through mechanical means. Pre -emergent pesticide should be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and based on the frequency in Form 4.02 Price Sheet. Line trimming: all hard surfaces and tree well edges will be edged every other week during the mowing season and the surface either swept or blown clean. These areas must have an established edge showing a neat, groomed, and well -manicured appearance. Method of edging will be mechanical edger for all hard-edge surfaces and monofilament line for all soft edges. All debris shall be swept clean and shall not be left in streets or on adjacent property. Blowing and clean-up: all clippings and debris will be swept or blow -cleaned from site after each mowing. They shall be collected and removed from walkways and parking areas, not blown back onto grass areas. Trash patrol: remove all trash and landscaping debris resulting from landscaping services during each site visit. 2.7 TURF AREAS Fine mowing and edging: prior to each mowing, remove all liter and debris from all lawn areas. All mower blades must be sharp enough to cleanly cut the grass blades without ripping or tearing. All grass will be mowed once a week at a height of no less than 1-1/2 inches and no more than 2-1/2 inches during the mowing seasons from March to October, and once every other week in February and November. The contractor must maintain, at all times, a uniform contour and lawn height free from scalping. Broadleaf weed control: utilize spot applications of the contact herbicide during the growing season. Blowing and clean-up: all clippings and debris will be swept or blow -cleaned from site after each mowing. They shall be collected and removed from walkways and parking areas, not blown back onto turf areas. Fertilization: a well-balanced, slow -release fertilizer shall be applied to turf areas as required to provide vigorous deep rooting and a healthy green appearance year-round. \\lbs. Trash patrol: grass and edge clippings must be mulched or removed from the turf area to maintain a neat appearance. Empty trash containers at each site visit; replacing plastic bags. Pick up loose litter in all areas upon each site visit. Tree maintenance: any tree limbs obstructing walkways, driveways, or considered hazardous shall be removed immediately. Deciduous trees will be pruned for shape and health during the dormant season. Conifers are typically pruned in late summer through fall. Lower limbs shall be removed to allow clearance as dictated by required overhead clearance according to Public Works Pruning Clearance standards. Pruning shall be done following ISA standards and in accordance with the species growth habit. 2.8 BED AREAS Weed control: all areas must be kept weed free through pre -emergent applications and manual means. Pre -emergent products should be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.