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e <br /> Schedule. <br /> On July 16, 2014, City staff was informed that Dunn Company would begin their work on Grand <br /> Avenue starting July 18. At this point staff contacted John Betscher who is the owner of the <br /> business at 1301 N Calhoun Street to inform him of the closure and allow him to make any <br /> accommodations needed to operate his business. Mr. Betscher was informed of the reasons for <br /> the closure and that the block of Grand between Calhoun and Illinois could be opened up at <br /> times if it is safe to do so. Mr. Betscher was informed that the work was scheduled to last until <br /> August 4'h with possibilities of it taking longer based on delays. As worked progressed it became <br /> apparent that the work was taking longer than expected and now the current completion estimate <br /> is August 20'h. <br /> While Grand Avenue remains closed, traffic can detour around the construction on the Garfield <br /> t <br /> Avenue overpass. Residents of Wabash Crossing can use Condit Street oget east of the railroad <br /> tracks. Mr. Betscher's patrons can still access his business from Calhoun Street and can get there <br /> from Locust Street off of Jasper Street. Pedestrian traffic does not seem to be impacted. <br /> Alternative Schedule. <br /> City engineering staff met with Dunn Company representatives to find out if there is a way to <br /> reduce the time Grand Avenue is closed. Dunn Company indicated that the road could be <br /> opened by August 15`h by using quick setting concrete and taking the risk of paving with hot mix <br /> asphalt along new concrete that has set for only a day or two. The weather may still add delays <br /> but the contractors said they will work through the rain as much as is possible. The contractor <br /> may also work on Saturdays if properly compensated for the overtime. IDOT will not allow <br /> MFT funds to be used to cover the costs of overtime work,but MOT will permit other sources of <br /> money to be used. Dunn Company estimated that working this Saturday would cost an extra <br /> $1,500. For Dunn Company to do any paving on a Saturday, the cost could be in the area of <br /> $5,000. Due to the present financial situation,there are no other sources of funds to pay <br /> additional overtime costs. <br /> Condition of Grand Ave. prior to construction Pro ress as of Aug. 5,2014 <br /> k � <br /> e x <br /> Page 2 <br />