Exhibit_A_-_Grass_Mowing.pdf

EXHIBIT A - GRASS MOWING

GENERAL

This exhibit includes additional information for mowing work.

An overall map of the project is located in Exhibit K. Maps showing location and limits are attached. Mowing height and time periods for mowing are given in Section 1.

GRASS MOWING, paragraphs 1.3.1.2 and 1.3.1.3. Trimming areas are not specifically identified in the Exhibit, but are defined in general in paragraph 1.3.3.

All personal protective equipment as required by OSHA and COE regulation will be worn for all services.

SCHEDULE

The numbers indicated below are estimates only, based on a typical mowing year. The number of mowings may vary depending on weather conditions which affect the rate of grass growth, number of mowers, type of equipment, etc.

AREA TYPE ACREAGE TIME APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT TOTAL

SERVICES

Outflow Rec Area I 13 1 day 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 18 Dwellings I 3.5 ½ day 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 18 Spillway Rec Area I 3.75 ½ day 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 18 Somerfield North Rec Area I 8.5 1 day 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 18 Mill Run Rec Area I 3.5 ½ day 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 18 Access Rds/Admin Facilities/Poplar Hollow Picnic Area

I 3 ½ day 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 18

Outflow Fields * II 10 ½ day 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 11

* Outflow Fields are generally mowed every other cycle except for Special Recreation Day in May which will be mowed immediately before the event regardless of the cycle.

The total mowing area contains approximately 45.25 acres. The total time allowed for mowing on any combination of areas in a cycle is generally 5 days for a complete cycle.

AREA DETAILS/DESCRIPTIONS

The number of picnic tables, firerings, and grills are not all-inclusive and may vary in number.

Unless otherwise specified below, all access road berms in all areas shall be mowed to the previous limits.

All areas shown on the mowing maps/previously mowed areas will be mowed to the edge of the tree line or as specified by the COR or his/her representative, including hillsides and behind all buildings and campsites.

Outflow Recreation Area: This area is located off of Route 281 in front of the dam, shown on the project map as Recreation Area 1 - Outflow Camping Area. The area includes the campground, day use area, and the entrance sign at Rt. 281. Mowing continues to the powerhouse switchyard. There are approximately 17 picnic tables in the day use area.

Dwellings: This area is located before the main entrance gate on Flanigan Road, shown on the project map as Recreation Area 9 - Dwellings. Trimming will include grass in the stone ditches.

Spillway Recreation Area: This area is located on the east side of the lake below the tower and maintenance building, shown on the project map as Recreation Area 2 - Youghiogheny Recreation Area (commonly referred to as the Spillway Rec Area). The mowing area includes the stone ditch above the lake edge and the stone protection along the launch ramp. There are approximately 10 picnic tables and 5 grills in this area.

Somerfield North Recreation Area: This area is located off Route 40 on the east side of the Route 40 Bridge crossing the lake, shown on the project map as Recreation Area 3 – Somerfield North. This area includes the overflow parking area alongside Rt. 40. There are approximately 32 picnic tables and 2 grills in this area.

Mill Run Recreation Area: This area is located off of the Friendsville-Addison Road, on Mill Run Road, shown on the project map as Recreation Area 4 – Mill Run Recreation Area. All sites shall be mowed at least 18 inches from the outside edge of the site. The inner roadways shall be mowed at least 4 feet from the edge of the roadway.

Access Roads/Admin Facilities/Poplar Hollow Picnic Area: This area is located starting at the entrance of the dam on Flanigan Road, off of Route 281, shown on the project map as Recreation Area 10 - Access Roads, Admin Facilities, Poplar Hollow Picnic Area.

This area includes the dam access road, the road across the dam, Poplar Hollow Picnic Area, all administrative offices, the area leading down to the Spillway gate at the bottom of the buttonhook, and the entrance sign at Rt. 281. Access road berms at the dam shall be mowed to the tree lines approximately 12-15 feet from the road surface. The hillside under the telephone lines in the Resource Managers Office parking lot will be mowed up to the tree line. Poplar Hollow includes approximately 6 picnic tables and 3 grills.

Outflow Fields: This area is located off of Route 281 in front of the dam, shown on the project map as Recreation Area 1 - Outflow Camping Area. The Outflow Fields are in the back of the area against the north face of the dam structure. Mowing shall include the area approximately 75 feet outside of the riprap on the downstream side of the dam and 25 feet from the riprap on the left upstream side of the dam. Downstream abutments are marked with a double set of metal poles. The poles farthest from the dam indicate the 75 foot mowing limit. The upstream left abutment is cleared to the 25 foot mowing limit.