SS9301-CS 931101 Steve Pratt
248 East Bethel Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
214-280-4061
November 1, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
City Engineer
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
SUBJECT: Grapevine Creek Sewer Main - Permanent Easements
REFERENCE: Your letter dated August 18, 1992
Dear Mr. Griffin,
On August 18, 1992, I received a letter from you requesting my cooperation
in obtaining easement access for construction of a sewer trunk intended to
be built under my property.
I had my lawyer read the document. I then made the alterations that I felt
were acceptable, signed it, notarized it, and returned it to you on
August 26, 1992.
Since that time I have heard nothing from the city, nor have I received a
copy of the signed Easement document, signifying that the city will abide
by the document and the changes I made to that document.
In the past few weeks, there has been much activity and many conflicting
stories given to me by the contractor and subcontractors congregating in
the area.
I would like a signed copy of the Sanitary Sewer Easement contract that
shows the city will return my property to the original condition. I also
would appreciate a letter detailing when the construction will start, when
it will end, where the street will be torn up, and how the dirt from the
bore hole is going to be disposed of.
I would appreciate a reply prior to any contractor or subcontractor beginning
work under or on my property.
Sincerely,
Steven J. Pratt
Mr. Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., et al.
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November 1, 1993
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ATTACHMENT
cc: Steve Goram, Director of Public Works
Robert B. Crowder, Attorney
SAt~r~l~li~.' ~ EASEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS § ~
§ ~ A~.~.lilIEN ~t'~II-iESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
THAT the term Grantor u _.,~ 1~.=~ shall be construed in the singular or
plural number as such term re,~p. ~ ¢epresen~ one or more than one person.
erein as GRANTOR, in uu, ,~id~r~['~ (=lfltt~ sam of O¢~e and no/100 Dollars~.($1.00)-~_flE~'
other good and valuable ccmsid~alJam iia ~ paid by City of Coppell, TeXas, receipt
of which is hereby acknowledge~.~~-~ presents grant, bargain, sell and convey
unto City of Coppell, Texas, ("~it~t~;~l~=t~'~ ~-[me and uninterrupted use, liberty and
privilege of passage in along, a~. ~ a~..c,t~'~ the following described property
owned by Grantor (the 'easeme .~r;~t~il~J ~i~.. ~ purpose ef constructing and maintaining
an underground sanitary sewer am=as ~lr~-~.~ main tra~t with the dght and privilege at
all times, of the GRANTEE hereiai, itt~a~.~l~. ~ workmen and representatives
having ingress, egress, and ~ i~ ~ upon aad across said premises (the
"easemenl strip') for the purpo~ 4~/t'~i~ ~ to. improvements on and repairs
to said sanitary sewer or any pa~ ~!!~.,~_
Said easement strip beir~ drew; '~A,~I;-i~. ~its ',~' and 'B" attached hereto and
made a part hereof for ali purp~
That in cons'n:lerafn~n M ~ I~,~'il~,abg~e s~t ~ Grantee will remove from the
easement sl~p, such fences, I:u~l~j~am~~ obstructians as may be found upon said
property. After construction ot'lJ~..~ sewer line has been completed or after -5/')~
any entry for repairs or maintenance, ~ shall/, --~aopt for romovod obstructions.
return the surface area Df the e~.~,,m~.~lglp~ its original condition,as ne_~rly a.s praotioal
.tnking intn ~nn$1d~.ration tho n.3tumgtl~JJ~ ~ rb¢i,,g ~e.,'f~,,~..od. GRANTORS reserve the
right to use and maintain the suffa¢~ ~1!~ e~c,,~'~t slt, ip for purposes which wilJ not
interfere with GRANTEE'S rights ~ ~a~a~l and agree that upon completion o~he
underground facility and restorat/a~ e~ ~rae.~a:e, G~E shall not be obligated for
future maintenance and upkeep ~ ~ area.
TO HAVE AND TO flOJ.~ ~ lh~ ~ of Copl~il, Texas, its successors or
assigns for the purposas afor~ Nae t~'~.~cs above described.
EXECUTED this ~&~ dla~'ol~ /~rC/~.U57" ,1992.
GRANTOR
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_ Coppell, Texas 75019
The City With A Beautiful Future 214-462-0022
August 18, 1992
Mr. Steve Pratt
248 E. Bethel
Coppeil, TX 75019
RE: Grapevine Creek Sewer Main - Permanent Easements
Dear Mr. Pratt:
Thc City of Coppell is currently in the process of obtaining both permanent and tempormy easements for the construction
of a sewer trunk main from Denton Tap Road eastward to MacArthur Blvd. There is an existing easement along the east
side of your property, however, because of the need to bore in a straight linc and reconnect to the existing sanitary sewer
in Grapevine Creek behind your house, the City of Coppell will need an additional easement near thc front of your
property. (See attached easement). The City will not be removing the driveway in the easement, but, will only be boring
beneath it.
Your cooperation in working with thc City to provide a permanent easement would be greatly appreciated and also would
be an asset in expediting the actual construction of this project.
Attached, I have provided a copy of the permanent easement. The easement should be signed and notarized and returned
to the City of Coppell. The City of Coppell has several notaries on staff and would be happy to notarize this document
free of charge at your request.
If you should have any questions concerning the project, the timing of the project, or any other questions surrounding the
installation of this sewer trunk main, please feel free to contact me at 393-1016 to obtain further information.
Thank you for your consideration of this request and if you should have any questions in thc future, please feel free to
contact mc.
Sincerely,
,~'enncth M~ Gfi0'in, P.E.
KMG/bd
cc: Steve Goram, Director of Public Works
Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
GINN & CASE, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
May 13, 1991
Mr. Steve Pratt
248 E. Bethel Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
Dear Mr. Pratt:
Please take time to read the attached memorandum from the Public
Works Department of the City of Coppell regarding the proposed
activities which may affect you as the owner(s) of property
located at 248 E. Bethel Road. Should you have any questions,
please contact Gabe Favre at 248-4900.
Also, please complete the attached form and return it to Ginn &
Case, Inc. in the self addressed stamped envelope that is
provided.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Ga~e~Fav~e
cc: Howard Pafford
File 454/455
17103 Preston Road · Suite 100 · Dallas, Texas75248 · Phone 214/248-4900
P.O. Box 796577 · Dallas, Texas 75379-6577 · FAX 214 / 931-1452
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~ ~~ P.O. Box 478
he City With A Be~--~ul Future
214-462-0022
~ MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 7, 1991
TO: Homeowners
FROM: City of Coppell Public Works Department
RE: Grapevine Creek Sewer I & II
On March 12, 1991, the City of Coppell City Council authorized
Ginn & Case, Inc. to proceed with the engineering design, of the
Grapevine Creek Sewer Trunk Main, Branch I, from Denton Tap to
MacArthur Boulevard; and, Branch II, from Denton Tap to
Southwestern Boulevard.
In the initial stages of the engineering design, it will be
necessary to gather information regarding existing facilities
such as locating existing manholes, sewer mains, cleanouts, etc.
A surveying sub-consultant, Barta-Holland, Inc., has been
retained to do the actual field survey work. Over the next 8 -
12 weeks, it may become necessary for them to enter the existing
sanitary sewer easement which transverses your property. It may
be necessary for them to enter from the street, through your side
yard fence and into 'the back yard. We ask that you cooperate and
allow them full access to the easement area. No damage should
occur due to the survey. Additionally, they may need to tie down
(with measurements) corners of your house for reference points to
the existing sewer line, and locate your sewer tap. The only
visible sign of the surveying activities may be some flagging
and/or some wooden stakes.
In our initial observations, it has become apparent that some
homeowners have fences, pools, outbuildings, landscaping and
other obstructions built over or near the existing sanitary sewer
easements. The City has the right to ingress the easement to
construct, maintain, remove or relocate, or reconstruct the
utilities located within that easement. With your assistance and
cooperation, we hope to minimize the inconvenience to you and
your property during the initial survey stage and during the
construction stage.
After the surveying is completed, the preliminary alignment will
be selected for the best engineering and most economically
feasible solution to all parties concerned. We plan to have a
public meeting to inform all homeowners how their individual
property may be affected once the alignment is determined.
Should you have any questions regarding these activities or wish
to verify the identity of individuals surveying on your property
during the course of the project, please feel free to contact
either Gabe Favre with Ginn & Case, Inc. at 248-4900, Charlie
Holland with Barta-Holland, Inc. at 235-1436 or Howard Pafford
with Coppell Public Works at 462-8495.
Thank you for your cooperation.
~ora~~~~ Date: ~ 7- ~/
Director of Public Works
City of Coppell