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Shrubs Shrubs shall be pruned as necessary to encourage healthy, natural growth patterns for each specific variety. Pruning shall include thinning, shaping, and removing dead or diseased branches. For flowering shrubs, dead blossoms still attached shall be removed. Shrubs which may restrict visibility, such as those adjacent to left hand turn Lanes or those within 100 feet of any intersection shall be kept within the height range of 12-24 inches as measured from the street level. Different types of shrubs should not be allowed to grow together. Existing ivy growth in shrubs shall be removed and. shall. be kept trimmed back from shrubs/trees. All shrubs shall be pruned back to clear all roadways, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Shrubs shall not block signs, utilities, utility meters or any other facilities located within the work. areas. Shrubs shall not block access to controllers or electric valves and shall be pruned so as to minimize blockage of irrigation spray head patterns. Shrubs shall be fertilized a minimum of twice per year, once in October and once in April., with a complete fertilizer. Shrub fertilizer shall be a formulation to keep shrubs in a vigorous and healthy condition. Irrigation System Maintenance The City shall be responsible for all maintenance of the irrigation system including piping, wiring, spray heads, electric valves, and automatic controllers. The irrigation system shall be inspected by the Contractor on a monthly basis during the irrigation period. During these inspections the contractor shall adjust the water budget to ensure the amount of water being applied matches the needs of the plant material as closely as possible. The Contractor shall adjust the water budget when requested by city staff. It is the Contractor's responsibility to insure that the system is operating correctly and that there is adequate coverage. Any failure on the part of the Contractor to reduce a water budget when requested to do so by the City will result in withholding of payment to cover excessive water bills for that particular area. All spray heads shall be kept cleaned and adjusted to maximize coverage and minimize overspray onto any nearby hardscape. All irrigation parts and materials which are damaged or broken shall be reported to the City. Upon request, Contractor shall then submit in writing a written proposal for repair and/or replacement. A City representative shall then determine if work shall be done by Contractor or a City crew. Contractor is responsible for any damage caused by Contractor. For any repair work performed by the City, which is at fault by the Contractor, shall. be charged against the Contractor's monthly account (Contractor shall have opportunity to perform repairs, which meet City's irrigation standards, first). Valves shall be kept well adjusted to insure efficient operation of the irrigation system. The Contractor shall also keep the controllers clean and free of insects and dust, and shall make any necessary repairs or replacements. No modifications may be made to the existing automatic irrigation system without express approval of the City. Any changes so approved shall be noted by the Contractor on a copy of the Irrigation Plan and submitted to the City within five working days of the completion of the work. NPSA 50103 -Citywide Landscape -Sycamore Landscaping Page 18 of 25