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areas of grass are unacceptable. All specified areas must be maintained for weed control with each service. The mowing service will also include . hand removal of all weeds and foreign growth from all plant beds, flowerbeds and shrubs and other areas devoid of grass. All plant growth in cracks, seams and joints in sidewalks, curbs, paved roads and driveways shall be removed with each service. The Contractor shall not utilize any defoliant, herbicide or growth retardant for the purpose of restricting or removing growth in any manner without prior approval of the Parks Division. The Contractor shall notify the Parks Division in the event of scheduling delays or changes. The Contractor will also notify the Parks Division of any and all comments and/or complaints received from the general public. The Contractor will annotate on a work request provided by the Parks Division any repairs needed. Work request may be dropped off at the Parks Division office, called in to the Parks Division at 772-589-9223 or faxed to 772-589- 6119. The Contractor shall have his maintenance crew supervised by a qualified foreman at all times. The Contractors mowing equipment shall be maintained on good condition at all times. Blades must be kept sharpened to ensure a clean and even cut as to not tear or damage the blades of grass. The Contractor must maintain manufacturer's factory safety features on all equipment and they must be in working condition. Mowing of all areas must be done between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5 PM, Mondays thru Fridays. No mowing or maintenance work is to be performed on weekends or on County holidays unless pre -approved by the County. Trees should be trimmed 2 times per year at a minimum. 1. Trim palms in the fall to remove any dead or hanging fronds and no more than vertical to the ground so the tree may have a canopy or umbrella look. Other trees should be trimmed as necessary to remove any dead or hanging limbs and enhance the natural shape of the tree. 2. Trim palms in the late spring. Palms should be trimmed at a mild hurricane type cut. Other trees trimmed as in item 1 above. 3. Trees should be trimmed anytime they pose a hazard by being too low or having a damaged limb that may fall and injure someone. Timeliness All work will commence upon authorization from the County. All work will proceed in a timely manner as outlined in the specifications without delays. The County reserves the right to deduct up to 20% per day if work is not completed as outlined in the specifications Prior to each month service, the Contractor must provide a work schedule containing the proposed dates for service to the parks and include scheduled work to be done for approval by the Parks Division. Deviations to the schedule may be allowed for inclement weather conditions.or when conditions will not allow service. If due to inclement weather or other acts of nature the service is not performed, make-up service shall be rescheduled as soon as possible. The County reserves the right to revise the service schedule frequency for weather, fiscal or budgetary reasons Page 12