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role of petiole bases in the formation and maintenance of the ornamental ball at <br />the base of the canopy, as applicable by species. <br />(11) The specifications for the pruning of Palmetto Palm trees are as follows: <br />Maintenance of the ornamental ball located at the base of the palm canopy, <br />directly below the live fronds, shall be as described by species as follows: <br />2. Cabbage Palm (Saba) palmetto): Live, healthy fronds, initiating at an angle of 90 <br />degrees or greater from the horizontal plane, shall not be removed. Fronds <br />removed should be cut close to the petiole base, taking into consideration the <br />role of petiole bases in the formation and maintenance of the ornamental ball at <br />the base of the canopy, as applicable by species. <br />C. TREE REMOVAL <br />Tree removal consists of the removal of the entirety of a hardwood tree or palm tree and the <br />removal of its root system. <br />(1) The Contractor shall comply with all general specifications standards described <br />herein. <br />(2) The diameter price given by the Contractor for tree removals shall be inclusive of <br />all staff, materials and equipment necessary to remove trees as described <br />herein. <br />(3) All diameter measurements for tree and stump removals shall be at diameter at <br />trunk flare. <br />(4) All diameter measurements for tree only removals shall be at diameter at breast <br />height. <br />(5) As stated previously herein, the Contractor shall identify the location of all utilities <br />and private property landscape irrigation components prior to the removal of a <br />tree and its root system. The Contractor shall notify the City Arborist or <br />designated representative, in writing, of any condition that prevents the removal <br />of a tree and /or the grinding of its root system. The Contractor shall take all <br />responsibility for any damage that occurs once the process of removing a tree <br />and /or associated root grinding begins. <br />(6) The Contractor shall comply with wildlife protection standards described herein <br />whenever removing a tree. <br />(7) The Contractor shall not remove any tree without first confirming that the tree <br />being considered is indeed the tree to be removed. Any confusion should be <br />resolved by contacting the City Arborist for assistance. <br />(8) During a tree removal, the Contractor shall maintain control of the tree and its <br />parts at all times, which shall include the selection and use of proper techniques <br />and equipment. At no time shall branches, limbs or tree trunks be allowed to <br />freefall and create damage of any type. Loss of control incidents shall be <br />penalized. <br />(9) While loading and handling debris, the Contractor shall maintain control at all <br />times so as not to result in damage to the public rights or way or private property. <br />City of Santa Ana Street Tree Maintenance RFP <br />19E -35 Page 32 <br />