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Grounds Maintenance <br /> Description of the function: <br /> This activity includes maintenance of landscaped medians and other grounds in the public <br /> right. of way. Weeding, mulching, plant pruning and the cost of irrigation for landscaped <br /> medians are some of the activities. <br /> Comparison to others: <br /> Because of the wide variation in type and level of effort employed by the surveyed cities, <br /> ~ no valid comparisons can be made. Some agencies account for this activity separately <br /> and others include it in their general maintenance category. <br /> Cost Factor Analysis: <br /> Since 1996 more landscaping has been a part of new roadway construction. As more new <br /> projects come online in coming years, additional landscaped areas will require additional <br /> maintenance effort. <br /> This work is labor intensive and more time consuming than park or private property <br /> landscape maintenance because of the necessary traffic control to protect workers. <br /> <br /> I <br /> Contracting Options: <br /> Landscaping contractors can do this kind of work but small firms generally don't have <br /> the capability of taking on a citywide contract. <br /> In addition, many small landscaping firms don't have the traffic control equipment or <br /> training to work in the public right of way. <br /> Efficiency Opportunities: <br /> • Review current practices .against the American Public Works Association <br /> Management Practices Manual Section 18 <br /> • Continue to review new projects for low-maintenance plant materials and layouts that <br /> allow for efficient maintenance. <br /> 18 <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br />