Remove hazardous dead and dying mature trees located in city parks. 1. Tree Removal Specifications: Where a tree is marked for removal Contractor shall: 1. Remove the tree without damaging any surrounding trees, utilities or structures. 2. Remove all stems associated with that marked tree. 3. Remove all trunks, treetops, branches and limbs from the site. 2. Stump Grinding Specifications: Where a tree is marked for stump grinding, in addition to removing the tree per the tree removal specifications in Section 16, contractor shall: 1. Grind the remaining stump to a minimum depth of eight (8) inches from surrounding grade or deeper if necessary, to completely sever the roots from the main root mass. 2. All surface roots and / or raised areas from the root flare shall be ground out or leveled and filled to match the surrounding grade. 3. Holes where stumps have been ground out and any other areas disturbed by Contractor’s activities or equipment shall be backfilled and smoothed to the level of the adjoining grade with pulverized black dirt (topsoil).
