WA9302A-CS 970513 SHIMEK, JACOBS & FINKLEA, L.L.P
CONSULTING ENGINEERS - 15 - 9 7 A o 9: 3 1 t N
8333 Douglas Avenue, #820 Dallas, Texas 75225-5816 Fax (214) 361-0204 Phone (214) 361-7900
ROSS L. JACOBS, P.E.
RONALD V. CONWAY, P.E.
JOHN W. BIRKHOFF, P.E.
JOE R. CANTER, P.E. May 13, 1997
GARY C. HENDRICKS, P.E.
I. C. FINKLEA, P.E.
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Re: City of Coppell
Village Parkway Ground Storage Reservoir No. 2
Gentlemen:
It appears the work under your contract with the City of Coppell for the construction of the Village Parkway
Ground Storage Tank No. 2 is nearing completion. Before final payment on the contract can be made by the
City, all liens on the project must be cleared. At this stage, we are aware of at least one outstanding claim by
Gee Consultants, Inc.
In order to avoid further delays in closing this contract, the City of Coppell hereby request that Natgun
immediately settle this claim and provide a waiver of lien from Gee Consultants. This claim has been
outstanding since June 4, 1996. The City's position in this matter has not changed since their last meeting
with you on January 23, 1996.
If this matter remains unresolved, the City will be required to take appropriate action as provided in the
contract documents. If the City's position is still not clear on this subject, you are encouraged to arrange a
meeting with Mr. Ken Griffin, P.E., City Engineer for the City of Coppell.
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,.' Gary C. Hendricks, P.E.
~ Mr. Ken Griffin, P.E.
Mr. Larry Davis
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SHIMEK, JACOBS & FINKLEA, L.L.P.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
8333 Douglas Avenue, #820 Dallas, Texas 75225-5816 Fax (214) 361-0204 Phone (214) 361-7900
ROSS L. JACOBS, P.E.
RONALD V. CONWAY, P.E.
IOHN W. BIRKHOFF, P.E.
JOE n. CANTER, P.E. May 13, 1997
GARY C. HENDRICKS, P.E.
I. C. FINKLEA, P.E.
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North Texas Municipal Construction Co., Inc.
5614 Dyer Street
Dallas, Texas 75206
Re: City of Coppell
Village Parkway Pump Station Additions
Gentlemen:
The target date of May 9, 1997 for the completion of the SCADA System portion of your contract with the
City if Coppell for the construction of the Village Parkway Pump Station Additions has passed. Although the
SCADA sub-contractor has made an effort to pursue the to work, the SCADA System remains incomplete.
It was reported to us today by the City of Coppell that the Win 911/411 System is still not operational nor is
the PC Anywhere program which will allow City staff to access the SCADA computer from remote locations.
Further as requested in our letter dated April 22, 1997, your sub-contractor has yet to respond to our request
for his schedule for completion of the work.
We again remind you that the peak summer demand period is fast approaching and the City must have the
highest degree of confidence in the control for the water distribution system. The SCADA System being
installed by Team Controls, Inc. is an integral component of both the water distribution and wastewater
collection systems. The precise control, operation and monitoring of the both these system is essential to the
health, safety and welfare of the general public. Therefore, time is of the essence on this project. This is our
second request for your anticipated schedule of completion on this project. We suggest you call Mr. Ken
Griffin, P.E., City Engineer, to schedule a time to meet so that you can discuss your sub-contractor's progress
and status on this project.
If your response is not forthcoming, or does not meet the needs of the proper operation and control of the
City' s water distribution system, then the City will be required to take necessary action as provided in the
cc: '~r. Ken Griffin, P.E.
Mr. Larry Davis
Mr. Matt Cast
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