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unhealthy condition or death could have been prevented had the Contractor <br />treated the tree then Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of treatment to <br />restore the tree to a healthy condition or replace the tree. The latest American <br />Shade Tree Conference guidelines for value determination will determine the <br />value of the trees lost. <br />By entering into agreement with the City the Contractor acknowledges that they <br />accept the condition of each tree and should a tree go into decline or expire the <br />Contractor agrees to replace the tree with like species and size or agree that the <br />City shall withhold payment equal to the value of the tree. <br />5. Perennial/Annual Color <br />All perennial/annual color beds shall be maintained and planted/rotated four (4) times <br />per year as detailed in Attachment 4. Annual color is part of the base bid and not part <br />of the plant cap. For every rotation 150 flats are planted in annual planting areas. <br />6. Vine Planting, Establishment and Maintenance <br />a) Plantin <br />Contractor shall continuously plant throughout the year at its own expense 1 <br />gallon Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Boston Ivy) vines at 15' on center along <br />property walls, building walls, and any other park owned walls until the vines <br />mature and cover the walls. Note that the Contractor shall irrigate the vines and <br />fertilize as necessary to promote healthy and vigorous growth. The Contractor <br />will immediately replace any vine at the Contractor's expense that is lost for any <br />reason including but not limited to lack of water, vandalism, accidental post <br />emergent spraying, etc. See Attachment 6 for plant cap. <br />b) Contractor shall trim the vine once it reaches the top of the wall or at a specific <br />height on the wall, as determined by the Director. The Contractor shall keep <br />vines off telephone poles or other non wall surfaces at all times <br />7. Weeds, Disease and Pest Control <br />a) Weed Control <br />All hardscape areas shall be kept free of weeds at all times. Weeds shall be <br />removed by hand and/or approved mechanical or chemical methods. Director <br />may dispatch City staff to remove weeds that reach two (2) inches or greater and <br />are not removed immediately. In such instance, the cost will be deducted from <br />the Contractor's monthly invoice. <br />b) Disease and Pest Control <br />