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Art in Public Places

The division is responsible for longevity and safety of City-owned art displays in parks and public spaces. Structures are inspected monthly for such things as vandalism, debris, foundation integrity, and overall safety and condition.

Ball Diamonds

The Grounds Maintenance staff is committed to providing safe, playable fields by using consistent maintenance techniques. Diamonds are dragged daily during the season, weather permitting. Infields are leveled as needed. Sport associations are responsible for field striping and base installation and removal. Parks staff is responsible for notifying the sports recreation program supervisor from the DCRC if the fields are deemed unplayable due to inclement weather.

Bikepaths

The Grounds Maintenance staff is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of more than 88 miles of path while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of path users. Bike paths are kept free of vegetation, litter and debris. Paths are formally inspected once a month for any maintenance issues. All minor repairs are handled by the Grounds Maintenance staff, while larger, structural issues are handled by the Engineering division.

Ecological Assessments

Ecological assessments have been completed in various wooded areas within the City. An assessment is of a series of visits throughout the year of a selected area by a certified ecologist, a professional wetland scientist and/or an environmental scientist or botanist. The

evaluation helps to better understand the diversity of the plants and trees in a discrete area.

Identification and location of invasive species are included in the invasive plant management plan, currently being developed. This is repeated every 5 to 7 years to better understand changes to a particular environment and try to assess the causes of those changes.

Encroachment on Public Lands

Grounds Maintenance staff performs an annual inspection of encroachment for all City-owned property. Any issues found at that time are forwarded to Code Enforcement for resolution.

Fences and Rock Walls

The Grounds Maintenance staff is maintains all park and open space fences. An inspection of all fencing and walls is completed annually, with repairs made on an as-needed basis.

Greenhouse

The Horticulture staff uses a greenhouse to grow annuals and perennials from plugs and