Site/Building Updates

 

Another solid week of progress!

 

• The fencing is about 85% complete

• Balcony patio tile is almost complete

• Concrete curbs in front are done and the planter areas are backfilled awaiting the landscaper

• Maintenance building grade beam was poured and the block walls will start on Monday

• Expect the tiki huts to start Monday

• We will see the front pavers arrive (25 +/- pallets)

• The elevator company has completed the doors and new hardware on 2 through 5.  Call lanterns have been installed

• We have minor electrical relocations to perform inside the shaft

• We expect them to start on the actual cab construction early next week

• The pool equipment pad will be poured on Tuesday and all the equipment (pumps, heaters, filters, chlorinators) will start arriving mid next week

• We have passed the HVAC and Plumbing building final inspection. All that we have left on the building is Fire Final and Building Final

• We have received the LDO from Lee County and are now into Lee County for our Right of Way (ROW) permit so that we can finally schedule the street work for the fire hydrant

• This hydrant is necessary before we can call for Fire Final inspection

• Other contractors expected next week include the second tile setter crew to get the 2nd floor, 4th floor walkways completed and the stairs that were replaced by R.L. James

• Visit from the shuffleboard contractor

• Transaction counter-tops complete. Some perimeter trim need to be touched-up. Sliding windows will be measured for, made to size, and installed in transaction windows

• Tile around toilets has now all been grouted-complete.  Lobby bathroom tank has been switched so handle is on the correct side.  Assist bars will be installed.  Mirror will be hung

• Plumbing for the pool is complete and area has been back filled, concrete slab needs to go in before heaters and equipment is installed

• Railings & gates going in on floor 1. Rails will be 48” per new code. Need to order new handrails as site height has changed.  One step to 1st floor lanais has been removed

• Grading around spa will be done this week.  Some pavers will need to be removed to allow for palm tree as per plan

• Helical pilings placed for the maintenance shed.  Progress on shed foundation continues. Will need to be inspected before walls can go up. Will be pouring cement for bicycle and dumpster area

• Tile on first floor is down.  Grouting will be completed this week.  3-5th floor balconies will be retiled next, then 2nd and 4th floor walkways and partial steps will be retiled

• Tiki huts to be installed next week now that pool pavers are in, adjusted slightly from previous to allow for better sight lines from smoking area to the gulf.  Relocated 2nd round tiki slightly to allow for the best placement of the grills.  Adjusted surrounding fence plan slightly to allow for more sitting and landscaping space

• We now have our LDO Document and the ROW is filed with Lee County

• TNT (FDC installer) has been told to “stand-by" for hydrant installation

• FDC will have to go in at night due to traffic patterns

• Stucco will be applied to seawall face and ramp walkway, then painted Blue

• Placement of the “Ian High Water Line” will be handled by LeAnn

• Exploring possibility of imbedding the “Kahlua K” in the pavers under to overhang as a special touch

• Trying to locate matching louvered screen doors for 1st floor

• Cable TV is working in all units but not in the lobby yet

• Beach cam is working but need to figure out best way to allow access on our web site

• Invoices went out (some via email but ran into an issue). The final statements will go in the mail by Friday

• Interviews for an Assistant Manager and PT Maintenance position are in process