stli and ellis maintenance plan

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Statue of Liberty National Monument

Liberty Island

New York, New York 10004

Statue of Liberty

Ellis Island

&

Liberty State Park Easement

Landscape Maintenance Plan

April, 2013

STLI Landscape Maintenance Plan 2

Legend: MSF = Area per 1,000 SF, JOB = Completed Tour of Work Prepared by: J. Jadrosich HT. = Height; D. = Depth; W. = Width; FT. = Feet; “ = Inches Approved by: M. Goode, D. Crotty HR = Hour; MO = Monthly; LBS. = Pounds; EA = Each Date: April, 2013 B&B = Ball and Burlap; O.C. = Plant Spacing On Center *Refer to Maintenance Plan Appendices G - J for all work area assignments

*Task Description QTY Unit Instructive Remarks: Assigned Staff

Time Allotment

SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UP SERVICES ALL ISLANDS AND RIGHT OF WAYS

14 Acre Spring Season: March 15th – April 15th– see Appendix C Fall Season: November 1st – November 30th– see Appendix C Clean-up services to all lawns, shrub areas, flowerbeds, pavements and tree pits on both islands shall be removed of all debris, snow removal residue (salt and/ or sand), leaves, trash, geese waste and branches and disposed of to the appropriate trash receptacles or compost pile

LAWN SERVICES: Liberty & Ellis

Avoid peak visitation times and mow on the same day each week.

Mowing: ELLIS 1 Mowing: ELLIS 1-3 Mowing: LIBERTY

2.8 7.6 3.3

Acre Acre Acre

Check equipment – see Appendix C – Machine Inspection & Maintenance High Quality Lawns: cross cut 90 degree passes, 2.5” HT. spring; 3.5” HT. summer, protect visitors using traffic control during all operations Utility Lawns: single cut, 2.5” HT. spring; 3” HT. summer, protect visitors using traffic control during all operations High Quality Lawns: cross cut 90 degree passes, 2.5” HT. spring; 3.5” HT. summer, protect visitors using traffic control during all operations

Brush Cutting 36 Hours Utility Lawns & south side: below 6” HT. monthly, right of way & non-public areas, monthly or as needed, vagaries with weather

Aeration 266 MSF High Quality Lawns (only): May - October: once per year, 4” D. penetration, 8” spacing, ½” cores, 90 degree pass to first (all areas 2 passes), avoid utility covers & sprinkler heads, moist soil conditions only

Thatching 265.6 MSF High Quality & Utility Lawns: loosen and remove dead thatch and/ or vegetation from lawn areas before granular fertilizer and seeding applications, late fall

Granular Applications 3 Job High Quality & Utility Lawns: Organic granular fertilizer & weed control: 1st in late spring, early fall, 2nd after early fall, 3rd apply late fall after thatching; TOTAL: 3 times per year

Lime Application 266 MSF High Quality Lawns: pH test sample area, 50 lbs. pelletized limestone/ MSF, after thatching, late fall in areas requiring higher pH only

*Task Description QTY Unit Instructive Remarks: Assigned Staff

Time Allotment



TREE SERVICES: Liberty & Ellis

Avoid peak visitation times and conduct after leaf drop and unsaturated soil within the canopy drip line. Check for existing underground utilities.

Tree Planting 5 EA Planting: as directed or required replacements, min. 2 ½” - 3” caliper, solid 32” ball, B&B mix backfill around ball using 1 part peat moss, 3 lbs. limestone, construct earthen saucer over ball, cont., 3-stake & guy system as per American Standard for Nursery Stock, remove all string and burlap from top of the root ball, saturate root ball and backfill (see Appendix D - Plant Tree Detail)

Tree Maintenance 20 Days Class II Pruning: 15’ head clear where possible, light pruning and grooming, remove dead wood, suckers, water sprouts or low hanging branches, frayed ends, sharp cuts at nodes, flush w/ trunk, early spring, late fall (see Figure 1: Pruning Tree Limbs Close)

Tree Fertilization 20 Days Late fall fertilizer 10-10-10: broadcast top dress over root ball, use protective clothing, gloves, eye protection, mask and spreading devise as per the supplier manufacturer recommendations and specified settings, one application per year, early spring

Figure 1: Pruning Tree Limbs Close

*Task Description QTY Unit Instructive Remarks: Assigned

Staff Time

Allotment



SHRUB SERVICES: Liberty & Ellis

Check for existing underground utilities.

Shrub Planting < (3’-0” H. x 3’-0” W.)

20 EA Planting: as directed or required replacements, 3.5 FT. W. x 3 FT. H., 22” ball, solid B&B, mix backfill around ball using 1 part peat moss, 3 lbs. limestone, construct earthen saucer over ball cont., as per American Standard for Nursery Stock (see Appendix E – Plant Shrub Detail)

Shrub Planting > (3’-0” H. x 3’-0” W.)

20 EA Planting: as directed or required replacements, 4.5 FT. W. x 4 FT. H., 28” ball, solid B&B, mix backfill around ball using 1 part peat moss, 3 lbs. limestone, construct earthen saucer over ball cont., guy if needed as per American Standard for Nursery Stock (see Appendix E – Plant Shrub Detail)

Shrub Maintenance 20 Days Pruning: Taxus, Ligustrum & Euonymus (14,100 SF or 4,489 LF), light pruning and grooming, remove dead wood or frayed ends, sharp cuts at nodes, late spring, late fall (see Figure 2: Pruning Shrub Limbs Close)

Shrub Fertilization 20 Days Late fall fertilizer 10-10-10 or 1 ½ LBS. / 1000 SF: top dress over root ball, use protective clothing, gloves, eye protection, mask and spreading devise as per manufacturer specified settings, rake in lightly over root balls, one application per year, early spring

Figure 2: Pruning Shrub Limbs Close

*Task Description QTY Unit Instructive Remarks: Assigned Time



Staff Allotment

FLOWERBED SERVICES: Liberty & Ellis

Check for existing underground utilities.

Flowerbed Planting/ Removal: ELLIS Flowering bulbs: STATUE

1,500 300

SF SF

Prepare Beds: for planting in spring when soil is not excessively wet or dry and after the danger of frost w/ 1 part peat moss Planting: 3” D. Plants shall be free from diseases, insects, insect damage and any other condition that would compromise vigorous growth. Plant twice per year: SPRING - use pre-started cannas in 2 gallon containers, no root bounding FALL - re-plant tulips or daffodils at top size flowering bulbs or the species as specified. Grade all beds to provide adequate run-off, triangular spacing 12” O.C., apply organic fertilizer Electra or equivalent (see Appendix B & F – Flower Bed Services)

IRRIGATION SERVICES Report loose, damaged or leaking sprinkler heads, lines or control boxes directly to the field supervisor for immediate repair and servicing.

Start Up 16 HR 2 Systems (Ellis) – activate, program and check spray coverage: June 1 System (Statue) – activate, program and check spray coverage: June

Monthly 5 MO 2 Systems (Ellis) – monthly inspections all lines & heads: June – October 1 System (Statue) – monthly inspections all lines & heads: June – October

Shut Down 16 HR 2 Systems (Ellis) – Shut down and winterize w/ compressor: October 1 System (Statue) – Shut down and winterize w/ compressor: October

PESTICIDE SERVICES Intended for non-certified pesticide applicators. Confirm all chemicals.

Weed Control 60 HR Statue & Ellis: apply pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide on all affected paved areas or brick pavers; apply broad leaf weed control on lawn areas; observe all necessary safety gear precautions and regulations, avoid seeded areas, visitation times and apply in early spring before mulching, confirm all chemicals to be used with field supervisor

Pest Control 60 HR Statue & Ellis: apply rodent, ant and roach granular prevention and control; observe all necessary safety precautions and regulations, avoid seeded areas, visitation times and apply as directed or signs of droppings

*Task Description QTY Unit Instructive Remarks: Assigned Time



Staff Allotment

MISCELANEOUS SERVICES

Snow removal materials shall be green compliant and verified with the supervisor. All plow blades shall have rubber lined bottoms. (Figure 3)

Miscellaneous Non-Technical Labor

120 HR Liberty & Ellis: mulching, tree rings, tree staking, power blowing lawns and pavements, leaf disposal, compost maintenance, installing landscape fabric, paving repairs, clear overgrown vegetation, snow removal, deicing agents, goose dropping removal, debris disposal and off loading

Technical Repairs: ELLIS LIBERTY

30 30

HR HR

Equipment Maintenance: engine tune-ups, oil changes, engine compression, seal changes, filters, plugs, belts, springs, sensors, tire pressure, attachments, fuel, blade sharpening, electronics, diagnostics, mower deck cleaning, etc. for all riding machines, small equipment and personal gear, consult all user manuals and park mechanic (see Appendix C - Machine Inspection & Maintenance)

MASONRY SERVICES

Masonry Repairs 500 HR Repair and Replacement: damaged granite, limestone, brick masonry, brick pavers, stairs, cutting, setting, re-setting, mortaring or caulking stone, railing repair: scrape, prime, paint

Figure 3: Plowing Routes for Parking Lots, Roads and Driveways

Appendix A – Equipment List



ITEM NO. *ITEM QTY

1 JOHN DEERE PUSH MOWERS 2

2 Z960R JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER 3

3 3520 JOHN DEERE 72” TRACTOR MOWER 3

4 STHL BACKPACK BLOWERS 2

5 STRING TRIMMERS 2

6 BRUSH CUTTER 2

7 WALK BEHIND SPREADERS 2

8 SPREADER/ THATCHER (PTO attached) 1

9 SEEDER/ THATCHER (walk behind) 1

10 CORE AERATOR (walk behind) 2

11 ASSORTED HAND TOOLS: SHOVELS, RAKES, HEDGERS, PITCH FORK, PRUNERS, LOPERS,

INSULATED PROTECTIVE GLOVES

GROUP

*Note: Report and document any broken or missing components on any equipment directly to the field supervisor for immediate repair and/ or replacement. Do not use any dysfunctional equipment under any circumstances and take all necessary safe operating precautions.



Appendix B – Flower Bed Services Currently there are 300 SF of seasonal flower beds on Ellis Island and 300 SF on Liberty Island. Additionally, there is 1200 SF of existing perennial/ day lily beds on Ellis Island requiring maintenance indicated below. The above specified beds on Ellis Island that total 300 SF are planted twice per year. Starting in the spring and after any danger of frost the beds are planted with pre-started cannas in 2 gallon containers or larger and in the fall the beds are re-planted with top size spring flowering bulbs (tulips or daffodils). Flowerbed Planting/ Removal Plant Material: Plants shall be free from diseases, insects, insect damage and any other condition that would compromise the vigorous growth of the plant. Plants shall not be planted until they have been inspected and approved by the horticulturalist. While plants are in the park in an unplanted condition it shall be the responsibility of the staff to water them and otherwise keep them in a healthy state. Beds shall be prepared for planting in spring when soil is not excessively wet or in a condition such that it cannot be worked properly. Planting of Cannas shall take place at the earliest opportunity in May when the danger of frost is past. In preparation for planting, planting areas shall receive a top dressing of 3 inches of well-rotted manure, compost or peat moss and an application of highly organic fertilizer such as Electra or approved equal. The application rate of fertilizer shall be recommended by the manufacturer as indicated on the product packaging. The organic matter and fertilizer shall be incorporated into the top 4 inches of the soil. Special attention must be given to avoid disturbing irrigation lines and sprinkler heads in the beds.

Planting beds shall be graded to provide adequate run-off of excess water thereby preventing any standing pools of water.

Plants shall be removed from containers with root system intact and planted in the planting bed in a triangular spacing pattern spaced by container size.

The soil shall be worked firmly around each plant.

The plants shall be watered after planting so the root ball is wet.

The plants shall be mulched with 2 inches of non-compacting cedar bark mulch as part of the planting process. As part of the planting operation, at the end of the summer growing season, approximately late September to early October; beds shall be cleared of all annuals and debris. Annuals/ debris shall be disposed of by carting away and placing in park compost or trash areas.



Flowerbed Maintenance Flowerbeds shall be hand weeded and cleared of debris/ leaves as necessary throughout the growing season. Debris shall be either composted or disposed of by carting away to park trash collection areas. Flowerbed Maintenance: Fertilization Annual beds shall be fertilized throughout the growing season by broadcast method or foliar feed method. Fertilization operations shall be performed once per month during the growing season. Flowerbed Maintenance: Deadheading The summer annual bed (300 SF) and the existing daylily bed (300 SF) shall be routinely dead-headed using sharp pruners to remove faded or split blooms to promote better flowering and extend the blooming season. Spring Flowering Bulb Planting: 300 SF – Ellis Island Plant materials: Spring flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils) planted in the park flower beds shall be replaced annually with top size bulbs. The types and varieties shall be directed by the horticulturalist (see Figure 3 – Bulb Planting Detail Section).

At the appropriate time during the planting season all existing bulbs (planted in the previous year) shall be removed from the planting beds and discarded by carting away and placing them in park trash dumpsters.

During the fall after removal of seasonal plants, bulbs shall be planted at the proper depth required for indicated species and spread as recommended for the type and size of bulb in order to create a full display.

Backfill soil shall be worked firmly around each bulb with special attention to insure that bulb remains situated correctly (root side down, pointed side up) after the soil placement.

Planted beds shall be graded to allow excess water to drain off beds. Figure 3: Bulb Planting Detail Section



Appendix C - Machine Inspection & Maintenance

Every power machine to be used shall be inspected for safety and maintenance prior to turning it on to operate. A log book of maintenance shall be kept with each devise(s) indicating a use period, name, signature and date of inspection to include these following minimum check list items:

1. Oil check for level and clarity 2. Fuel check for sufficient level 3. Spark plug and electric contact check for adequate power 4. Air, oil and fuel filter check for age and function 5. Leak check to verify there are no loss of internal fluids 6. Tire pressure check where applicable 7. Grease check all points as per manufacturer recommended amounts and frequency where applicable 8. Blade or twine check for length and sharpness 9. Protective shielding check for all safety features 10. Visual inspection for damage or dysfunctional components

Plowing Blades & Attachments

1. Adjust trip spring – adjust eye bolts until trip spring coils just begin to separate. Then tighten the adjustment bolt with additional turns. 2. Grease pivot pins/ king bolt – grease all zerk fittings used on pivot pins and king bolts. 3. Check mounting bolts - for the cutting edge and check that the cutting edge is 4” – 6” in height. Replace if it is less than 4 “ and check the

cutting edge mounting bolts for tightness routinely. 4. Adjust runner – heights to allow the cutting edge to be ½” above the ground 5. Inspect mounting and rubber plow edge (cracks and tightness) - inspect for cracks in material welds and check mounting bolts for

tightness routinely for each time operated. 6. Check for leaks (couplers, hoses, lift & angle rams) 7. Hydraulic unit – flush out complete hydraulic system (unit, angle rams and hoses) using the manufacturer recommended flush fluid and

refill it with the manufacturer recommended hydraulic fluid as per the specified frequency. 8. Inspect & clean electrical connections – at the battery, all plugs and lights. Add dielectric grease to all connections. 9. Check the operation of all plow lights. 10. Check plow operation or hydraulic system – up, down, left, right and mount or dismount if applicable. 11. Check drop speed – adjust the drop speed of the plow to the user preference if applicable. 12. After disconnecting the plow from vehicle, extend the lift cylinder to the end of the stroke and coat the lift rod with light grease.



Appendix D – Tree Planting Detail Section



Appendix E – Shrub Planting Detail Section



Appendix F – Bulb Planting Detail Section



Appendix G – Liberty Island Site Maintenance Plan



Appendix H – Ellis Islands 1-3 Site Maintenance Plan



Appendix I – Liberty State Park Site Maintenance Right of Ways



Appendix J – Grounds Time and Attendance Weekly Staffing

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