OBO - F 19.1 Grounds Maintenance Standards

Task: Turf Cutting

Task: Edging

Standard: Grass height not to exceed a height of six inches. Minimum of one cutting per week during growing season.

Standard: Grass not to extend more than two inches over paved surface. Minimum of two edgings per week.

Task: Turf Restoration

Standard: Grass coverage not to be less than 75%. Restoration to be completed in early spring or early fall as required.

Task: Grounds Policing

Standard: grounds to be kept clear off readily visible quantities of litter. Minimum of one policing per week.

Task: Leaf Removal

Standard: a minimum of two bulk removals per fall. One additional bulk removal in early spring.

Task: Pruning

Standard: one pruning to he completed during late summer or early fall.

Task: Annual Beds

Standard: Beds to be maintained free of visible weeds year round.

Task: Storm Drain Cleaning

Standard: Inspect all storm drains at least twice a year. Drains should be cleaned when there is visible debris present.

Task: Parking Lot Striping

Standard: Restripe parking areas once a year or when 10% of the lines are no longer visible.

Task: Crosswalk Striping

Standard: Restripe crosswalks once a year or when 10% of the markings have been worn away.