Specifications include, but are not limited to: REFUSE CONTROL Areas within the project limits shall be kept free of litter and refuse (trash, cans, paper, bottles, cigarette butts, etc. and accumulations of leaves, dirt, branches, and palm fronds) at all times. Policing and litter pickup shall occur as often as necessary to ensure a clean, litter-free appearance. MOWING Mowing of all turf areas shall be performed on a weekly basis (35 mowing’s) during the normal growing season (April through October). Appendices “A” and “B” indicate a weekly or bi-weekly mowing and landscape maintenance schedule. During the months of November through March, it is expected that mowing will be required at least twice a month (17 mowing’s) unless abnormal conditions arise. In any event, the turf shall be mowed at a frequency to promote healthy and continued growth as well as proper appearance at all times. Mower blades are expected to be sharp, leaving a clean cut. The City of Wildwood reserves the right to adjust this schedule at any time. Mowing height shall be as follows: St. Augustine ‘Floratam’ - 3.5” to 4” Bahia - 3” to 4” When line trimmers are used, cutting height shall be in conjunction with mowing height. Scalping by either trimmers or mowers will not acceptable. Damage to trees, shrubs and signposts are not acceptable. Mowing patterns shall be varied to minimize wear areas from tires and slippage. Any unsightly clippings, which remain on the turf, shall be removed immediately after mowing, not blown, or swept down storm drains. Walkways, streets, and parking areas to be blown or vacuumed free of clippings after each mowing. Please refer to “SITE CLEANLINESS AND CONDITION” for additional requirements during the months of November through March when mowing may only occur twice a month. EDGING All necessary edging operations shall be performed routinely to trim the turf and maintain a well-groomed appearance for all edges of pavement, sidewalks, curbs, curb gutter, plant beds, drainage structures, irrigation valve boxes, splice boxes, gate valve boxes, water meter boxes, and other such interfaces between turf and different surfaces. Bed lines shall be edged to conform to their original design intent, with adjustments being made periodically for the plant growth. Edging shall occur in conjunction with mowing operations when required. Grass runners and ground covers shall not exceed one inch in length along edge of pavement, sidewalks, curbs, curb gutters, pavements, planting beds, and other such edges. Upon completion of edging operations, the turf edge shall be neat, clean, and approximately 1/2 inch from the edge of any pavement, including roads without curbs, with a minimum depth of 2 inches. All paved areas and mulched beds shall be free of dirt, clippings, palm fronds, and debris after work is completed. LEAVES At certain times of the year leaves in turf may need to be removed with a vacuum to avoid having them accumulate in areas of the turf, or get blown into beds, parking lot islands or residential yards by the mowers. In areas with parking lots associated with the landscape maintenance, leaves and debris are to be either raked or removed with a vacuum. Leaves are not to be blown into landscape beds or down storm drains. If the condition of turf declines due to failure to remove accumulated leaves in a timely manner, the Contractor is responsible for replacing the turf. Any areas requiring above normal leaf or moss removal will be noted in specs on per job basis. SITE CLEANLINESS AND CONDITION The City of Wildwood is a continuously growing and changing area. Development and construction will from time-to-time cause damage or will interrupt the routine maintenance program. It is important that problems, or potential problems, which may be caused by these procedures, should be brought to the attention of the Public Works Department as soon as possible for action.