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working days of the completion of the work. The Contractor is responsible for <br />manually changing all irrigation clock watering times. In the event of a drought <br />condition, including mandatory water rationing, the City shall have the authority to <br />modify the watering requirements described in these specifications. <br />In the event of a drought condition, the City shall have the authority to modify the <br />watering requirements described in these specifications. <br />Weed Control <br />All areas within the work sites are to be kept free of weeds and volunteer tree <br />growth. This includes but is not limited to, all bare dirt areas and any weed growth <br />within ground cover and shrub plantings. Pedestrian walkways, medians and other <br />hardscaped areas are to be kept weed -free at all times; this includes the area that <br />extends two feet from face of curb into the street area. <br />Volunteer tree growth shall be removed by the Contractor as part of this contract. <br />Weed spraying of docks shall occur at least once, possibly twice, in the spring, <br />using an acceptable marine -grade pre -emergent to control weed growth. <br />The Contractor shall comply with all rules, regulations, and license requirements of <br />the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the Department of Health, the <br />Department of Industrial Relations and all other agencies which govern the use of <br />pesticides required in the performance of work on the Contract. The city will <br />provide the contractor a pesticide use report that shall be turned in to the city <br />each month by the 5th. <br />Spraying <br />1. The Contractor shall perform spraying on City properties to prevent weed <br />growth. Spraying shall consist of (1) use of a pre -emergent herbicide to prevent <br />weed growth during the growing season following application, and (2) use of a <br />systematic herbicide to kill re -growth and/or summer weeds. Soil sterilants may <br />not be used unless directed by the City. At the City's discretion and request, <br />dye may be used to denote areas that have been sprayed. Chemicals with a <br />low, non-offensive odor are required to be used. <br />2. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to apply herbicides as necessary to <br />keep all properties appropriately free of weeds throughout the year. Weeds <br />shall be sprayed and removed prior them reaching a maximum height or <br />diameter of two (2) inches. It is the Contractor's responsibility to control summer <br />weeds such as, but not limited to: Russian thistle, puncture vine, morning glory, <br />anise, kikuyu grass, and Bermuda grass. It is also the Contractor's responsibility <br />to control perennial and/or woody plants such as but not limited to: blackberry <br />and coyote brush. <br />RFP 55026 CITYWIDE MEDIAN MAINTENANCE Page 60 of 75 <br />