I have asked the contractor to move some of those brick pallets so have better access. As far as parking your work vehicles in the 200 block as needed to perform the work I would have no reason to tow them. Eric Sent from my iPhone On Jul 23, 2024, at 4:35PM, Larry Watts wrote: Good afternoon, This email follows up on our previous email and discussions regarding the brick and debris currently obstructing the area in front of our office. Unfortunately, we haven't received any updates on your progress with your contractor. The lack of a solution to this ongoing, simple to resolve issue is impacting our ability to complete repairs for the damages caused to our building by your contractor. This area needs to be clear for a cement truck to access our building. To expedite a resolution, we'd like to explore options. Would the city be willing to cover the additional costs associated with a pump truck if using a standard truck is not feasible due to the current placement of materials? Do we have permission to move the bricks ourselves? For clarity regarding the handling of this matter, we'd appreciate your answers to the following questions: If we were to park our vehicles and other items in the area they need to complete work on the 200 block, would they be towed? Alternatively, would the contractor be required to find a way to work around any parked objects? We believe it's important to understand the difference in how our actions would be handled compared to what appears to be intentional, ongoing obstruction caused by your contractor's materials that are going to be used in another location. We would also like an explanation regarding why your contractor is not being held to the coordination with others portion of the contractual agreement. Thank you for your prompt attention. Sincerely, Larry On Wed, Jul 3, 2024 at 7:58AM Larry Watts wrote: Good Morning Eric, I am writing to request the relocation of the brick bundles currently stacked in front of 303 N. Washington. I've spent the last two weeks wrapping up projects that were scheduled for February and March but had to be postponed due to the water and sewer damage to our building. We are now working to get the foundation wall finished so we can start putting our building back together. Currently, on the East side of the road, brick bundles are stacked two deep, and four bundles appear to fit in one or two parking spaces. However, in front of our building, the bricks are spaced just enough to block access to the front of our building. Whether this placement is coincidental or intentional, we are requesting that it be addressed today or tomorrow. The building to the north of us is not occupied, and if the bricks are reasonably stacked, they will only take up one or two of those parking spaces at most. This would free up the space in front of our building to bring in supplies and continue our work. Thank you for your time and assistance in resolving this matter promptly. Best regards, Larry On Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 8:57AM Eric Powell wrote: This is the weekly update for last week for the 300\400 N Washington Streetscape project. Additional progress was made last week with the start of conduit installation for the streetlights, drainage tie-ins and form work and pouring of concrete for curb and gutter. This week has the following activities: · Wrapping up electrical conduit work · More forming and pouring of curb and gutter · Completion of drainage work · Potential for sidewalks late in the week. As usual all of these activities are weather permitting but the forecast looks like hot and sunny for the week. If there are any issues or concerns please contact me and I will respond as quickly as I can. Eric G. Powell, PE Director of Public Works & Utilities City Engineer 903-935-4489 City of Marshall PO Box 698 Marshall, TX 75671