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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Turf care shall be differentiated by the two types of turf - "Casual Turf' and <br /> "Sport/Priority Turf (see site maps in Attachment 5 that identify the areas for each <br /> type of turf). The Contractor shall maintain mowers that provide a smooth, even cut <br /> without ridges or depressions and without tearing of the leaf blades (caused by <br /> unsharpened mower blades). Mowing shall be performed at the speed the mowers <br /> manufacturer specifies to maximize quality of cut. Mowing shall be performed with <br /> straight and flowing patterns approved by the Director's Representative. The <br /> emphasis will be on quality mowing vs. speed and unprofessional patterns. From <br /> time to time the Director will direct the Contractor to change mowing pattern to <br /> minimize rutting and compaction. <br /> a) Casual Turf Mowing <br /> All "casual" turf (non-sport/priority turf) shall be mowed: 1) weekly May <br /> 1 through October 31 and, 2) every other week November 1 through <br /> April 30 . The Contractor shall use a tractor powered reverse flail mower <br /> for the larger open turf areas, a 52" mower and a small walk behind <br /> mower for areas between trees and other park amenities. The Director <br /> shall determine height of cut. String trimmers are not allowed for <br /> mowing turf. Any visible clippings shall be collected and disposed of <br /> pursuant to SAMC Chapter 16. <br /> b) Priority Turf Mowing <br /> All "sport/priority" turf as described in Attachment No. 5 shall be <br /> mowed once a week all year. Any visible clippings shall be collected <br /> and disposed of pursuant to SAMC Chapter 16. The Contractor shall <br /> mow the sport/priority turf areas at 3/4" to 1" using a power driven <br /> fairway reel mower and a walk behind reel mower along skinned infield <br /> brickdust areas, turf infields, turf infield foul areas, soccer/football fields, <br /> soccer/football out of bound areas. The Director's Representative shall <br /> direct the Contractor to mow the sport/priority turf lower than 3/4" to 1" if <br /> necessary. Note that the ball diamond infield maintenance sub- <br /> contractor shall be responsible for mowing turf infields and other <br /> designated ball diamond turf areas. (see Attachment 1). <br /> c) Edging and Detailing <br /> All edging shall be performed with the use of a McClain's edger or <br /> approved substitute. Stick edgers are not allowed. Contractor shall edge <br /> all turf adjacent to all improved hard surfaces such as concrete, <br /> decomposed granite, asphalted concrete paved areas. Edging/detailing <br /> shall be performed at the same time mowing occurs. Chemical detailing <br /> of turf may occur with the Director's approval. If chemical detailing is <br /> performed, the Contractor shall use the string trimmer to remove the <br /> treated turf within one (1) week after symptoms of phytotoxicity become <br /> recognizable. <br /> (1) The Contractor shall use the McClain's edger, or approved <br /> substitute, to edge straight lines along fences, walls, or long <br /> flowing arcs. The Director's Representative may require the <br /> Contractor to use string lines to edge straight lines if the <br /> <br /> <br /> 14 <br /> 251-24 <br />