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The Contractor must file with the City,their plan for disposal of hazardous materials, waste oil, pesticides, etc., and how they will handle a chemical spill. The Contractor is responsible for identification of all plant problems, for selection of method of treatment, and for application of control measures.Consult agricultural extension agents,testing laboratory, and other authorities as necessary for identification of problems and determination of appropriate measures to be taken. All materials shall be applied under the supervision of a licensed Agricultural Pest Control Operator. Apply all methods of pest and disease control in accordance with all governing regulations and with the requirements specified on the product label. The Contractor shall use the pesticide which uses the least residual that is effective for controlling a particular problem. Routine "preventive"use of pesticides is discouraged, as it destroys natural predator-prey relationships that are beneficial to the balance of the landscape ecosystem. Inform the City at least two working days in advance of the Contractor's applying chemicals. Inspection of the application of the chemicals may be required by the City. Obtain a written permit from County for all such measures registered as RESTRICTED. Submit all information required to obtain permits; annual permits for regular use of control measures may be obtained as allowed by the County. Submit a Notice of Intent to County at least 24 hours prior to proposed time of application of all RESTRICTED materials. At the end of each month, submit a record of all control measures used to both the City and the County. This includes biological control measures as well as chemical;only pure fertilizers not containing any pesticides or other non-fertilizer chemicals are exempt from this requirement. Consult a representative for the County Department of Agriculture for more information. Use standard County forms for this submittal. Report must designate the chemical use, date, location, and rate for the City of Pleasanton contract sites. Comply with County requirements regarding disposal of fertilizers,pest controls,and growth regulators. 2-08 Graffiti Graffiti shall be removed from the site within 24 hours of notification by the City. The areas in which graffiti removal is required includes sound walls,controller boxes, valve boxes, benches, and any other surface in the maintenance areas. The cost of graffiti removal shall be included in the cost of the maintenance. 2-09 Weed Abatement Quarterly or as directed by the Parks Superintendent, Contractor shall mow, string trim or otherwise abate the potential fire hazard of weeds growing in the open space areas. The abatement shall consist of a cleared swath 30 feet in width from paved surfaces and/or fence lines.Contractor shall rake and remove the resulting debris and legally dispose of it offsite. SECTION 3. TURF Page I0