ST8201-CS 890525GINN, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
May 25, 1989
Mr. Alan D. Ratliff
city Manager
city of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Re:
Denton Tap Road Improvements from Belt Line Road to Sandy
Lake Road - Ronald Van Ness
Dear Mr. Ratliff:
We have reviewed Mr. Van Ness' letter of May 22, 1989 to you
regarding access from Meadowcreek Drive to Denton Tap Road. Mr.
Van Ness is quite correct concerning the difficult access
situation and the promises made and then ignored by the
Contractor. Mr. Van Ness is in error in his statements about the
efforts of this firm in administering the project. We want to
assure you that we have made every effort within our power to
resolve the current situation, but have not promised Mr. Van Ness
anything beyond the fact that we will try to urge the Contractor
to fulfill his promises and that we will also try to keep Mr. Van
Ness informed of any developments regarding this situation and
others affecting his properties.
We understand the frustration of the citizens, businesses, and
property owners along the project. We try to work out the
problems that arise within the contractual limitations set forth
in the Agreement between the city of Coppell and L. H. Lacy
Company. The Contract does not permit us to dictate the
Contractor's sequence or scheduling of his work beyond the
enforcement of terms regarding the total Contract Time which is
included in the Contract. This situation is very frustrating to
us also, but "it comes with the territory" and we will continue
to give our best efforts in seeking expeditious solutions to the
problems that arise.
As per your request we have prepared, and are submitting
herewith, a draft response to Mr. Van Ness under your signature.
Please feel free to make any modifications or corrections you
deem necessary.
17103 Preston Road · Suite 100 · LB 118 · Dallas, Texas 75248 ® Phone 214/248-4900
If you have any additional concerns regarding this project,
please call me.
Sincerely,
H. Wayne Ginn, P.E.
enclosures
cc-
Russell Doyle, P.E.
John C. Karlsruher, P.E.
File J-378/260 (a:ratvan)