Specifications include, but are not limited to: Initial Spring Clean-up including the removal and disposal of all litter and loose debris from all lots no later than April 15th of each year; the removal of all litter and loose debris from city-owned lots prior to each mowing; the mowing of weeds and grass to a 2- 3 inch cutting height;the trimming of grass and weeds around trees, fences, posts, fire hydrants, poles, etc.; the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks on or adjoining city-owned lots; and the reporting of nuisance garbage, illegal dumping or hazardous conditions (i.e. dead trees, broken hanging branches, etc.) and/or situations needing to be brought to the attention of the Department of Public Works, hereinafter referred to as “DEPARTMENT”. Subsequent litter clean-up of City-owned properties following the final mowing cycle and prior to snow cover may be ordered by the City on an as-needed basis. Snow and ice shall be completely removed from the full width of the sidewalk, including handicap access ramps on corner properties, adjoining city-owned lots located along arterial and collector streets within twelve (12) hours of the end of snowfall, regardless of accumulation. All snow shall be removed from properties along residential streets (non-arterial or collector) within twenty-four (24) hours of each ending snowfall 8 inches or less, and within forty-eight (48) hours with accumulation greater than 8 inches...
