Specifications include, but are not limited to: Turf Maintenance – Mow & Blow Only Turf shall be maintained with a crisp, clean appearance at all times. Turf shall be mowed weekly in the active growing season and bi-weekly in the off-season of the turf. Bruising or rough cutting of grass shall not be permitted. Mower blades shall be sharp and properly adjusted so that turf is cut to a uniform height. Scalping will not be permitted. Grass cuttings which clump or windrow shall be removed immediately. Mowing patterns will be changed weekly or however necessary to avoid rutting. Care shall be taken to avoid damage by mowers to tree trunks, irrigation heads and any other utilities, facilities or structures within or adjacent to turf areas. Any damage caused by the Contractor’s negligence shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense. Prior to mowing, the contractor shall ensure that the mower is clean so that no roots, stolons, seeds or crowns of foreign grasses are introduced to the turf. All litter and debris in turf areas shall be picked up and disposed of properly. Grass clippings may be left behind if dispersed uniformly throughout the turf area. Edging All turf areas shall be cleanly edged to the inside (turf side) edge of the concrete median curbs. All turf growing along public sidewalks and walkways shall be edged to maintain a crisp, clean edge along all such structures. Grass shall also be kept from overgrowing sprinkler heads. Edging shall also include trimming grass around: poles, utilities, valve boxes, controllers and any other hardscape areas. Edging shall be done once per week in the active growing season and biweekly in the off season of the turf. Edging shall be done with the use of a power edger. A line trimmer is not appropriate for trimming turf. Soil sterilants or other herbicides shall not be used for edging. Edging around trees shall be at least a foot away from the trunk. If a tree does not currently have a tree well, please advise the City as we will send a staff member to cut one out for future maintenance. At no time is a line trimmer to be used on or at the base of any City tree.