Construction Progress and Updates

• Egress window installation complete. (All 4 Windows)
• Hose spigots installed per concept of rear patio from SE Michigan Rural Library Grant.
• HVAC installing in progress. Ducted work on site and boring through walls needed for HVAC complete. Additional chase for duct work will be created on NE corner (shown in images).
• Plumbing installation going well (mop sink and all water lines installed.)
• Water well powered and pressurized. Will work on planning inspection from county for final approval.
• Exterior brick washing planned (week of sept. 14th).
• Exterior sealing and prep for painting in planning.
• Locksets installed for all doors. Rekeying planned for locks and keys will be provided to the library.

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Construction Progress Update 15SEP26

Construction Progress and Updates

• Front pillars with engraved bricks have been completed. (some minor cracking in mortar has
  been observed, repairs will be made)
• All plans for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing have been completed and provided to the
  Township. Have approval to proceed.
• HVAC equipment has been ordered. Contractor is asking for a down payment, expect invoice.
  Planning for HVAC equipment to arrive next week.
• Final site grading will follow immediately after the rear patio is installed.
• Egress window installation in progress, 3 of 4 have been installed.
  • Underground conduit for parking lot lighting was interfering with north east egress
    window. Conduit was re-routed to accommodate egress window installation. (~$2k)
• Low-voltage (communication wiring) can be installed at this time. TLN will be consulted and help
  with coordinating installation.

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Construction Progress Update 18AUG26

Construction Progress and Updates

• Engraved bricks installed. Pilar caps will be picked up this week.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing plans still waiting approval from Township. Southeast Commercial has contacted an engineering resource to complete needed drawings.
• Well has been installed. Need to complete cleaning a testing process for full well approval.
• Construction of dumpster enclosure complete.
• Final site grading will begin.
• Parking lot lines and parking bumpers installed.
• Requirements for egress in the basement have been provided. 3 window wells will be installed. See image below for installation areas under review. Final location will be determined but 50ft access requirement.

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Construction Progress Update 16JUN26

Construction Progress and Updates

General Note: Extreme cold weather has been delaying progress on some construction tasks.

• DTE has completed electrical connection to overhead lines. Building is now powered
  with electricity.
• Contractor still planning to complete installation of remaining exterior doors

Options for usage compliance in basement are being reviewed. Southeast Commercial is
currently reviewing options for egress in the basement (windows or stairwell).

Committee Tasks

• TLN has been contacted to coordinate building electrical and data wiring.
  • Contacted TLN to schedule site visit.
• Need to provide inner wall bracing height to contractor for shelve installation bracing.
  • Shelving supplier (Demco) has been contacted and confirmed no extra bracing in
    the walls is needed. Properly installed shelving only requires a tether to wall.
    Shelving is fully self-supporting and will not tip over without influence.
• Coordinate transportation of reclaimed doors once building is fully sealed in with
  masonry and windows.
• Work with South East Commercial on interior finishes.
• Review potential options for exterior signage on the building (“Addison Township Public
  Library” sign) shown below.

Construction Progress Update 16FEB26

Construction Progress and Updates

• Electrical service is wired in basement but no power from overhead lines yet. DTE is scheduled to connect the lines the week of January 19th. (correction from last update)
• Window installation is complete.
• Main door installation is complete.
• Planned to complete side and rear doors next week (week of January 19th).

Committee Tasks

• TLN has been contacted to coordinate building electrical and data wiring. Follow-ups will continue to coordinate additional conduit and raceways needed for library operations.
• Need to provide inner wall bracing height to contractor for shelve installation bracing.
• Coordinate transportation of reclaimed doors once building is fully sealed in with masonry and windows.
• Work with South East Commercial on interior finishes.
• Review potential options for exterior signage on the building (“Addison Township Public Library” sign) shown below.

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