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1.3.5 All work shall be conducted in the public right-of-way. Any damage to public or <br /> private property shall be the responsibility of the contractor. <br /> 1.3.6 Contractor shall be able to start a project within 5 days of receiving the work <br /> order from the City. Work shall be completed in a reasonable time based on the <br /> <br /> j number of trees and reasonable and expected progress. ~ If the. contractor is not <br /> <br /> j able to start the project within 5 days or make reasonable and expected progress <br /> ' towards completion, the City may assign new work orders (projects) to the <br /> ~ Secondary provider. <br /> <br /> I <br /> 2. Planting Standards <br /> 2.1.1 Materials <br /> Mulch -Ground hemlock-or fir bark. <br /> - Tree Stakes -Nominal 2" x 2" x 6' fir or approved equivalent. <br /> Tree Ties -Minimum 3/4" width ties that will not damage tree bark. Submit for <br /> approval. <br /> Mycorrhizal Fungi -Supplied by City in appropriate quantities. <br /> Hydrogel -Supplied by City in appropriate quantities. <br /> f <br /> Plant Material -Supplied by City. <br /> 2.1.2 Planting Seasons <br /> Bare root trees may only be planted between October 15th and March 15th <br /> unless otherwise approved by the Urban Forester. Balled and burlapped or <br /> containerized trees may be planted between September 15th and April 15th <br /> unless otherwise approved by the Urban Forester. <br /> 2.1.3 Weather Conditions <br /> Planting will not be permitted during the following conditions unless approved by the Urban <br /> Forester: <br /> *Cold weather -when air or ground temperature is less than 32 degrees F <br /> '`Hot weather -when air temperature is greater than 90 degrees F <br /> *Wet weather -when the ground becomes saturated or <br /> *Windy weather -when .wind velocity is greater than 30mph. <br /> 2.1.4 Site Preparation <br /> a) Balled and burlapped, containerized, or in-ground fabric bag grown trees: <br /> Dig a shallow, broad tree planting hole at least 1 '/2 times the diameter of <br /> the root ball and to a depth that will allow the trunk flare to be a minimum <br /> of 1" and a maximum of 2" above final grade. Root flare must be visible <br /> after planting for acceptance. <br /> t <br /> Score the edge of the hole to leave the edges rough and not smooth. <br /> This is to encourage rooting into the existing soil <br /> 2006200043 Page 3 <br /> <br />