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3-01 General The Contractor shall maintain all turf areas on the site(s) in a healthy,thriving condition by performing the following operations and other work incidental thereto: 3-02 Mowing Upright grasses shall be mowed to a uniform height of 3 inches. Mower blades shall be kept sharp so as not to damage the turf. Cut all large turf areas using a rotary riding mower. For those areas with slopes 3 to 1 or steeper, use specialty mowers specifically designed for steep slope areas. Push mowers shall only be used in those areas where a ride mower cannot be used. 3-03 Edging Turf shall be edged along borders, walls, curbs, fences, paths, rocks,etc., for neat appearance where needed. Clippings shall be removed from planting beds and walks. Edges shall be trimmed twice monthly. Clippings shall be vacuumed or blown off walks back into turf areas. Clippings shall not be blown into the streets or gutter nor allowed to collect in drainage ways.Clippings shall be caught and removed from the site. Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused by his operations. Nylon line or other whip type edger shall not be used to edge ground cover areas or within two feet of any trees or shrubs.Contractor is responsible for any damage caused by this equipment. Turf will be trimmed or removed around sprinkler heads to allow proper functioning of the sprinkler. 3-04 Fertilizing Turf areas shall be fertilized in agreement with the specific needs of the grass variety involved to maintain a healthy and vigorous condition. Specially formulated, complete fertilizers with trace elements shall be applied as per the schedule. A slow-release type nitrogen shall be used during warm months. The exact formula shall be as approved by the Parks Superintendent. Credit for fertilization application will only be given when Contractor notifies the City. 3-05 Weed Control Tall fescue, fine turf and mow-free turf areas shall be carefully spot treated with selective herbicides to control broadleaf weeds and weed grasses as weather and turf conditions dictate. In areas where crabgrass or other weed grasses have infested the lawn, pre- emergent herbicides shall be applied for control before crabgrass germination. 3-06 Insect, Disease and Pest Control Turf areas shall be inspected throughout the year to ensure against disease and insect infestation. If an infestation occurs, an appropriate fungicide or insecticide shall be applied by a licensed operator in agreement with State and local regulation and as weather and environmental conditions permit. If poison baits are used for the control of moles, ground squirrels and gophers, such baits shall be placed so as not to create a hazard to persons or pets. All poison baits that will be placed will require authorization by the City. Page 11