Issue link: https://newsleader.uberflip.com/i/332945
problems were discovered with the irriga- tion system over a period of months after the county installed it as part of the Village beau- tification effort in 2008-09. The document is detailed in its requirements. For example, it says "The live crown ratio (LCR) of all shade trees must remain above 60 percent at all times" and "Mulch in all tree basins and ornamental beds shall be main- tained at a depth of two inches (2")." For another example: "On those occasions when the requested work requires a side- walk, alley, or bikeway to be blocked, wholly or partially, the Contractor is to submit a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan prepared by a staff employee who has successfully completed advanced training in MOT to the County Project Manager for review and approval prior to the sidewalk, alley or bike- way closure and commencement of work. No Right-of-Way Use Permit (ROW) is needed if the job is less than [one hour]." % Sarasota County officials set high standards when they advertised the 2012 bid for Siesta Village maintenance, pointing out that the area's appearance should be in keeping with what the public would expect of a resort. Photo by Norman Schimmel Sarasota News Leader June 20, 2014 Page 65