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All litter and debris in turf areas shall be picked up and disposed of properly. Litter and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate but shall be picked up and disposed of a minimum of once per week. The Contractor shall accomplish such litter and debris pickup prior to mowing to avoid shredding and dispersal of these materials. Turf fertilization shall be performed a minimum of twice per year, with the time to be determined with City staff. Fertilization shall be with a slaw release, non. water-soluble, high nitrogen fertilizer. Chemical composition shall be approved by the City prior to application. All excess chemicals shall be cleaned from benches, tables, BBQs, and pathways. Prior to lawn fertilization with granular-type fertilizers, the Contractor shall ensure that the root zone of the turfgrass is damp and that the grass itself is free of surface moisture. Lawns shall be watered immediately after fertilization to prevent burning the grass. Weed & feed, fertilization and aeration shall be done within 30 days of the City's request. Trees Trees which are staked shall be supports kept in good repair. Any broken. or damaged supports or ties shall be replaced as soon as possible. Staking shall remain in place until trees are fully capable of self-support. Tress which have low hanging, diseased, dead or broken branches shall be trimmed by the Contractor. Only those tree branches which can be pruned from ground level using hand or pole-pruning equipment may be trimmed by the Contractor. Branches overhanging traffic lanes shall be kept trimmed to face of curb line and to a height of twelve (12) feet. Branches overhanging pedestrian routes shall. be kept trimmed to a height of eight (8) feet above walkway level. All trees shall be pruned by qualified personnel using horticulturally-sound methods and approved techniques. Trees shall be pruned to .develop astructurally-sound shape and a healthy, natural appeazance. No excessive pruning or stubbing back will be allowed. Sucker growth originating at the crown or below shall be removed. Myoporum trees along Mulford Point Drive, adjacent to rip rap, shall be sprayed at least once per year or on an as-needed. basis to prevent fruiting. Trees shall be fertilized a minimum of twice per year, once in April. and once in October, with a complete fertilizer formulated for use on trees. The fertilizer shall be injected into the soil or spread in the watering basin.. Annuals Annuals are placed at various locations (approximately six) in the shoreline area. These annuals are to be changed out three (3) times per year. This includes about two dozen large round planters near the San Leandro Marina Harbor Office and various locations at the Marina Community Center. The City reserves the right to determine the type of annuals or request a specific plant as part of this bid. NPSA 50103 -Citywide Landscape -Sycamore Landscaping Page 17 of 25