Specifications include, but are not limited to: Inspect and remove litter, limbs, and debris from grounds of utilities, parks, facilities, parkways, medians and landscape beds. 1. Inspect and remove all litter and debris before mowing and place into bags. 2. Collected litter bags shall be placed into a dumpster at a suitable nearby site or at the City's Service Center. 3. All limbs, branches, or other organic matter 6” in diameter or smaller shall be disposed of at the city's chipping site. 4. Street curbs shall have all grass clippings cleaned from them. Inspect and ensure safe and proper machine condition, operation, and use. 1. Discharge chutes are to remain attached and down in a protective position during operation. 2. Discharge chutes are to be aimed away from on-coming traffic, pedestrians, or vehicles where practicable. 3. Mowers shall be removed from operation in school zone areas during zone operation times. Line Trimming 1. Line trimming shall be performed around all obstacles to a height equal to or less than the height of all mowed areas. 2. Line trimming shall be performed around all ground obstacles and fences. Contractor shall maintain zero vegetation on all fencing at mowing locations. 3. Line trimming shall be performed at all street curb joints to prevent weed growth into the street. Edging 1. Edging shall be performed on all curbs and sidewalks. All streets, sidewalks, and curbs shall have cut materials removed by either blowing or sweeping removal of cuttings. Material shall not be blown into street or drainage inlets.
