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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> as necessary to maintain uniform and complete coverage. Mulch is to be <br /> removed and completely replaced with fresh mulch every July. <br /> <br /> d) Hazardous Tree Reporting <br /> In the event the Contractor detects any tree displaying roots heaving or girdling <br /> (either by roots or a foreign material), leaning, broken or hanging limbs, or if <br /> Contractor determines that potential safety hazard may exist Contractor shall <br /> notify the Director by phone within twenty-four (24) hours. <br /> <br /> e) Loss of Trees <br /> <br /> The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete removal and replacement <br /> of any and all trees lost due to the Contractor's failure to perform under this <br /> agreement. Failure to perform includes but is not limited to, girdling trees with <br /> string trimmers or tree ties, improper planting of new trees, improper <br /> pruning/trimming techniques which disfigure or destroy the trees natural <br /> integrity and shape, or failure to detect and prevent treatable diseases and insect <br /> infestations. <br /> <br /> All trees that exhibit the signs of disease or pests, or any other signs of distress <br /> shall be inspected by a Certified Arborist approved by the Director. Contractor <br /> shall provide an exact location and separate evaluation/report for each tree in <br /> decline. Contractor shall treat any tree in decline at no additional cost to City. <br /> Should the Certified Arborist determine that the tree had a terminal disease that <br /> the Contractor could not have treated or prevented, the Contractor shall not be <br /> responsible to replace the tree. However, should the Certified Arborist <br /> determine that the tree's unhealthy condition or death could have been prevented <br /> had the Contractor treated the tree then Contractor shall be responsible for the <br /> cost of treatment to restore the tree to a healthy condition or replace the tree. <br /> The latest American Shade Tree Conference guidelines for value determination <br /> will determine the value of the trees lost. <br /> <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 /> <br /> 5. Vine Planting, Establishment and Maintenance <br /> <br /> a) Planting <br /> <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 /> 22 <br /> 25H-32 <br />