CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA PACKET

15 4.04 Weed Control Non-irrigated turf areas shall be carefully spot-treated with selective herbicides to control broadleaf weeds and weed grasses as weather and turf conditions dictate 4.05 Debris Control The property shall be reviewed weekly to ensure that debris, such as bottles, papers, cartons, and similar items, is disposed of to maintain a neat appearance of the grounds. SECTION 5. ORNAMENTATION AND GROUND COVER 5.01 General The Contractor shall maintain all ground cover, including hard fescue areas, on the site(s) covered by this agreement in a healthy, thriving condition by performing the following operations and other work incidental thereto: 5.02 Weed Control Eliminate weeds, including undesirable grasses such as tall fescue, nut grass, rye, etc., preferably with IPM techniques, but also with pre-emergent herbicides and/or selective systematic herbicides. Hoe weeds as little as possible since this may result in plant damage. Hand-pull weeds that are not effectively controlled by chemical herbicides. A. All planting beds and graveled areas shall be kept weed-free. B. All debris resulting from weeding operations shall be removed from the project area on the same day that the weeding operation occurs. C. Should the Contractor desire to use a chemical weed control program, he shall develop said program and submit it in writing as part of this bid. The City shall be notified at least seven (7) days before each use. Credit for herbicide application (pre- and post-emergent) will only be given when the Contractor notifies the City prior to said application. D. All tree wells are to be kept weed and grass-free for an area extending out a minimum of 2.5 feet from the trunk of the tree in any direction. (See also Section 6.05 under Tree and Shrub Care.) A three-inch layer of organic mulch should be maintained in the tree wells. Care should be taken to pull mulch away from the trunk of the tree a minimum of two inches. 5.03 Ground Cover Areas Page 294 of 373