Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Prior to mowing, the Contractor shall inspect the property and remove all litter and woody debris (i.e., tree limbs, sticks, etc.) within the mowing area and dispose of it properly. If in the course of mowing, trash is overlooked and shredded by mowers, it shall immediately be collected and disposed of properly by the Contractor. All litter and woody debris collected in regard to mowing services shall be disposed of off-site by the Contractor in a manner and place to ensure that no city, county, or state ordinances or laws are violated. 2. Typically, the amount of litter and woody debris is minimal, and the removal by the Contractor shall be considered within the scope of the Agreement. If the Contractor encounters a situation where an excessive amount of time would be required to clean up the site, the Contractor shall contact the Urban Greenspace Manager or their designee, who will assign City staff to assist with the cleanup of the site. 3. If a question arises over where the extent (dimensions, scale, property boundaries, etc.) of mowing work under the Agreement is in question, the Urban Greenspace Manager or their designee will make the final determination. 4. Grass shall be cut to a height of three (3”) to five (5”) inches. All turf areas shall be mowed as needed so that no more than one-third (1/3) of the leaf blades are removed per mowing. 5. All lawn and grass mower blades must be kept sufficiently sharp to provide a clean and even cut. 6. All fences (chain link, wood, etc.) require complete removal of vegetation from beneath the fence line. (Note: herbicide usage by the Contractor is prohibited (see #15).
