25B - AGMT - STREET TREE MAINTENANCE

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(1) During the periods when Inclement weather hinders normal operations, the Contractor shall adjust his /her work force in order to accomplish those activities that are not affected by weather. (2) The Contractor shall Immediately notify the Projects Manager or designee prior to removing the work force from the job site for agreement on degree of inclement weather or other reasons. If the Projects Manager or designee cannot be reached, the Contractor shall notify Maintenance Services Supervisor, T. PUBLIC NOTICING The Contractor shall supply and post standard signage on the trunk of the tree at the site work at which work is to be performed, at least seventy two hours (72) in advance of work with the signage clearly stating what type of work is to be done and what affect the work will have on parking availability at that particular site. Posting shall be affixed to the tree trunk using materials that do not cause permanent damage to the tree such as twine, In the event that a tree trunk is not available for posting, the Contractor shall affix the posting to a standard size safety cone or a three foot stake and place that cone in the center of the parkway where a tree Is to be planted or atop a stump that is scheduled for grinding. On all trees. Including palms, known or suspected to be diseased, pruning tools and out surfaces shall be disinfected with a twenty -five (25) percent chlorine bleach solution or one hundred (100) percent Lysol, after each cut and between trees where there is danger of transmitting the disease on tools. Fresh solution shall be mixed daily. Old solutions shall be disposed of through proper disposal methods. Dumping used or old bleach solutions on the ground or down the storm drain and will result In severe penalties to the Contractor. WILDLIFE PROTECTION (1) The Contractor shall have a wildlife protection program that outlines employee protocol when discovering wildlife in trees scheduled for pruning. A copy of the program material shall be made available to the Projects Manager or designee. (2) Prior to the commencement of any work In the vicinity of any tree, each tree shall be visually surveyed, from all sides, for the sole purpose of detecting the presence of bird nests or wildlife of any type. If a nest is found and Is determined to be active, there shall be no work of any type in the tree in which the nest is found without the verbal or written permission of the City Arborist or designated representative. At no time shall any nest or wildlife be removed from its location. (3) In the event that wildlife is accidentally displaced and needs assistance, the Contractor shall notify the City's Animal Control service and /or the nearest appropriate animal rescue facility, as Identified in the Contractor's submittal required herein regarding "Protection of Wildlife "; shall be contacted for assistance. W. UNDERGROUND EXCAVATIONS 25B -22