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2. This project calls for the purchase of all trees and materials, and the planting of 24" Box trees. 24" Box trees must be headed out no less than 7' with a caliber size of 1- 1/2 " -2" (measured three feet up from the base of the trunk) and free of disease. No pruning or topping of the tree will be permitted. Sucker growth to be removed from base of the tree only. 12 x 3 polyethelene plastic root barrier reflecting ribs on inside parallel to curb and sidewalk. 3. The Contractor shall complete each individual planting list submitted by the City within thirty (30) work days from the date received. 4. The Contractor shall provide daily log sheets of work completed to the Public Works Agency. Failure of the Contractor to complete the work within the time allowed will result in damages being sustained by the Agency. For each consecutive working day in excess of the time specified for completion of the work the Contractor shall pay to the Agency, or have withheld from monies due it, the sum of $200 per day, unless otherwise provided in the specifications. P. TREE PRUNING Limbs for traffic clearance shall be trimmed or removed to a height of fourteen (14) feet from road surface and sidewalk side of the tree where practical, taking into consideration the balanced appearance of the tree. Clean out center. Clear street lights within ten (10) feet for illumination. Small limbs, suckers and water sprouts shall be cut flush with the branch collar from which they arise. All dead limbs and other vegetation (including ivy) shall be removed from the subject tree. No topping or shaping crown of tree unless specified. Tree Pruning shall be in conformance with the latest edition of the International Society of Arboriculture Tree Pruning methods, techniques and standards. 2. All dead fronds, and part thereof including stubs, shall be removed along the entire length of the trunk of each palm, leaving a clean unsheathed appearance from the base to approximately 18 inches from the live fronds. Care shall be taken so that no live fronds are partially cut and left hanging. Only healthy fronds shall remain at crown of said tree. Remaining fronds shall stand at approximately 45 degrees angle to the head. Structural weakness of trees, decayed trunk or branches shall be reported to the City Inspector of this contract. These items will be reported on daily work sheets and submitted to City Inspector of this contract. 4. The Contractor shall be given forty -five (45) working days to complete each pruning list issued by the Public works Agency. 14