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optimum plant growth and color. The cost of the fertilizer is included in the contract price. The turf will be fertilized four (4) times a year and the planter areas will be fertilized (3) times a year. 8. Weeding, Disease and Pest Control — Contractor will provide application of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Contractor will continuously maintain all planted areas through mechanical and chemical means. If an outside pest control service is required, this service will be charged as an extra. 9. All lawns shall be mowed and edged weekly. All cuttings shall be promptly collected and disposed of offsite if required. All sidewalks shall be cleared of grass cuttings, etc. on the same day as mowing. 10. Trees shall be pruned annually to promote caliper, stability and natural character of the tree within space limitations. Contractor shall eliminate cross branching, crotches, dead or damaged wood and conditions creating safety hazards. In addition, thin crowns to prevent wind damage, cut to lateral or bud with no stubs and paint cuts exceeding a 1" diameter with an approved emulsion. Contractor shall prune evergreen trees as required, deciduous trees during dormancy. Tree work below fifteen (15) vertical feet included in the contract. Tree work above fifteen (15) vertical feet will be charged as an extra. Contractor shall trim shrubs to retain natural character and encourage density in accordance with the design intent. 11. Contractor shall replace in size, kind and quantity all plant materials damaged or destroyed during the maintenance operations due to negligence. The size and character of trees and shrubs shall be equal to the plant at the time of loss. Where replacement relative to site is not feasible an alternative size and credit may be accepted. 12. All of the walks will be blown off or vacuumed weekly. All drains will be kept clean and functioning properly. No blowing will occur on 2"d Street. 13. Contractor is aware of the impact that a well thought out color program can have. Color will be installed upon request and billed as an extra. 14. In the event of a dispute as to the interpretation of any portion of the specifications, or requirements of this Agreement, City's interpretation of such specification or requirement shall be final. 15. Contractor shall furnish employee identification cards and ensure that its employees wear those cards whenever working on City property. 16. Contractor shall maintain a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day a week telephone and facsimile machine service and shall respond within two (2) hours to clean up any work left undone after City notifies Contractor of such failure to perform.