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Fort Scott commissioners debate fixes for Horton Street overlay after contractor work deviated from specs
Summary
City commissioners on Dec. 17 continued a prolonged discussion about problems with the recent Horton Street overlay and the adjoining Sixth Street work after profiler testing and inspector notes indicated defects and possible specification departures.
City commissioners on Dec. 17 continued a prolonged discussion about problems with the recent Horton Street overlay and the adjoining Sixth Street work after profiler testing and inspector notes indicated defects and possible specification departures.
The conversation centered on whether to accept a corrective diamond-grinding treatment recommended by a contractor and subcontractor, or to require a full removal and re‑pave that would be costlier but more certain to meet the original specification. Commissioners and staff also discussed whether the contractor or subcontractor should bear the cost, and how much time to give the contractor to produce firm repair plans.
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