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RE: 800 Wildwood Ave. Jackson, MI

Kari, Please use the updated special conditions memo to add a few trees requested.

Thank you

From: Brian Taylor Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 11:28 AM To: Kari Kerstetter <KKerstetter@cityofjackson.org> Cc: Shane LaPorte <slaporte@cityofjackson.org>; Shannon Williams <swilliams@cityofjackson.org>; Lee Rose <lrose@cityofjackson.org> Subject: 800 Wildwood Ave. Jackson, MI

Kari, We need to place this property out for demolition bidding. This is a general fund demolition project.

Please list full completion no later than July 7th, 2026.

Lee, could you please forward a water sewer card for this property to Kari. I’ve lost my connection to the R drive and need to get Gardner to restore but wanted to get this out.

Any questions, please let me know

Thank you, Brian Taylor

Chief Building Official

517-795-9902- cell btaylor@cityofjackson.org

800 Wildwood- Demolition Special Conditions.docx

To: Kari Kerstetter, Purchasing Department

From: Neighborhood & Economic Operations Dept.Community Development Department

Date: 05-0610-13-265

Re: Please solicit bids for demolition of the following property as soon as possible.

Property Address: 521 Wildwood Ave800 Wildwood

Parcel Number: 2-0768000002-006600000

Sq Ft: 10064947 sq. ft. (commercialhouse)

Special Conditions to include:

1) Hazardous materials must be abated in accordance with MIOSHA and DEQ regulations and the attached Pre-Demolition Compliance Survey assessment.

2) Compact all clean backfill material with a hoe-pack or vibrating roller compactor.

3) Remove: ( _ _21/2) of double wide approac: h_ curb(s) cut(s) and entry approach(s). (1-40’12 / 1-28’ lineal feet)

4) Install _ __7840 _ lineal feet of curb and gutter (44’ & 34’).(. to reduce W half of approach to single approach with 16’ throat as marked on site) If road is in disrepair will need to be cut street and have forms installed to form front gutter pan and then have road repaired with hot patch asphalt upon completion of concrete work.

5) Remove and replace _ 7078 lineal feet (6’ wide to match walks to E and W) _of cracked, heaved and broken public sidewalks.

See enclosed water and sewer service records for approximate location and any special instructions for shared services. If no service card is provided it is the contractor’s responsibility to insure that neighboring water and sewer services are operational at the conclusion of the demolition.

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7) Trees/shrubs: Remove all trees, brush overgrowth from south and trim along S chain link fence. Remove all brush/trees and overgrowth along E and W property line with exception of 1 large tree S of the home along the E line. Note remove brush from each side of fence to the SW. Leave 1 large tree to the NE corner. All other trees, stumps, brush and overgrowth to be removed to fully clean property along east and south property lines. . Remove stump from S ROW area. Plant 2 Japanese Lilac of 2 ½” caliper in

Wildwood ROW area. Plant 3- 2 ½” Japanese Lilac or Bradford Pear trees on site to locations selected by the City

Trim remaining trees minimum 10’-12’ above grade. Plant 2 – 2 ½” caliper Japanese Lilac trees evenly spaced to the south side of the new sidewalk along Wildwood Ave. Center trees 3’ from back of sidewalk

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Miscellaneous: Remove chain link fencing to the east and south ex Saw cut driveway from north to south to allow for removal of all hard surfaces from 521 Wildwood. See paint markings on site. Note, any damage to adjacent W property will be the responsibility of the demolition contractor to replace. Use caution with trucks and equipment so as not to damage adjacent driveway areas. Remove rocks to NE corner. Level all grades to blend with adjacent grades. Provide 3” top soil, seed, straw and have final grade and soils verified by inspection prior to straw cover. Regrade full site to smooth all grades and to blend with all surrounding elevations. chain link fence to N and W. Remove all asphalt and concrete from full site to public walks. Saw cut along all walks to prevent damage. Obtain MDOT approval for work in the N. West ROW area and obtain any required permits or detour plans from MDOT for work in the MDOT ROW.

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