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improvements are removed or damaged, other than those designed for removal, then such improvements shall be replaced in kind at the Contractor's expense within 48 hours. TRAFFIC CONTROL The Contractor shall conduct all work in a manner that will insure continuous traffic flow on the street at all times. In situations here it is necessary to restrict traffic flow, the Contractor will contact the City Inspector for directions. K. MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC DEVICES Signs used for handling traffic during the course of this project shall be in accordance with the "Work Area Traffic Control Handbook" (WATCH) published by Building News, Inc., and made a part of these detailed specifications. The method in which signs, barriers and other miscellaneous traffic devices are used during construction shall be in accordance with the publications mentioned. A copy of said publication is on file in the Public Works Agency. All signs shall be illuminated or reflectorized when they are used during hours of darkness. All cones, pylons, barricades, or posts used in the diversion of traffic shall be provided with flashers, or other satisfactory illumination if in place during hours of darkness. L. PAYMENT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL Payment for maintenance of traffic and detours and for conforming to all the provisions of these specifications, unless otherwise specified and itemized in the bid schedule, shall be considered to be included in the contract unit or lump sum prices paid for various items of work wherein maintenance of traffic and detours is required, and not additional allowance will be made therefore. M. WORK BY CITY FORCES BECAUSE OF NONCONFORMACE TO CONTRACT Should the contractor fail to correct deficiencies or public nuisances that have been created because of this operation, then these will be considered to be of an emergency nature and cause for the City to move in on the project to make corrective work. Such work will be done on a force account basis with an additional callout charge of $200.00 for each callout. It also should be noted that there is a minimum of a two -hour charge for labor on any callout. N. EQUIPMENT PROHIBITION No tractor with scraper allowed on street pavement without prior approval by the City Tree Maintenance Supervisor. O. TREE PLANTING All trees and material will be checked by City Inspector prior to and following tree planting. All trees to be planted per Standard 1124 or 1124B. (See Attachments I & 2). All trees planted per Standard 1124B will have root guards placed at the base of the tree parallel to the curb and sidewalk and have a water basin constructed as per attached said standards. 13