Specifications include, but are not limited to: Services are required for complete mowing and grounds maintenance care which shall include litter and debris removal, mowing, trimming and applying fertilizer to the City owned properties shown on Exhibit A. The Contractor will provide all labor, supplies and equipment necessary to perform the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for timely performance of the work stated in the scope of work. Prior to each operation, the Contractor shall remove all litter and debris, including paper, cans, bottles, bags, grass clippings, accumulated leaves, palm fronds, and other tree litter including tree limbs from the identified locations, including, but not limited to, fence lines, sidewalks, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds and planters, walkways, play areas, groundcover beds, all curbs and gutters, and other hard surfaces within the identified location. Pick-up shall consist of removal of visible litter larger than three inches’ square. Special attention shall be given to insure the removal of objects, which may cause injury, if thrown from equipment. 1. Mower height to be measured with mower on a flat, paved surface. A high quality of cut shall be provided using mowers with sharp cutting blades so as not to tear, but cleanly cut the blades of grass. Mowing shall be performed in a manner as not to damage trees, shrubs, plants, signs, or other obstructions. 2. String line trimmers shall not be used to mow or trim turf areas wider than 24 inches, except in areas approved by the Contract Administrator. 3. Mowing and trimming operations shall be performed in such a manner as to prevent the piling of excessive and unsightly grass clippings and leaves on lawns. The Contractor shall remove excessive clippings immediately following each mowing cycle prior to the work crew leaving the work site. 4. All resulting clippings and leaves shall be removed from any roadway, walkway, parking area, or any other hard surface including curbs and gutters and from plant beds, tree collars, etc.