ST9304-CS 910516 MEMO
TO: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
VIA: ~' Gary L. Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services
FROM: M. Shohre Daneshmand, Acting City Enginee ~
SUBJECT: Beltline E-W, from Denton Tap Road to MacArthur Blvd.
DATE: May 16, 1991
As per your request, I am providing the following information which is
based on my research and findings:
- On 2/16/88, the City Council approved an agreement between the City
and Crow-Billingsley (agreement) with amendments. (See attached
minutes.)
- On 2/19/88, Larry Jackson provided the City with copies of revised
agreement for final execution. (See attached.) I have been unable
to locate an executed copy of this agreement.
- It appears that the agreement, if executed, would have expired by
2/16/90. (See attached letter from Larry Jackson, dated 7/13/89.)
- On 2/9/89, Wayne Ginn had provided estimates of the probable costs
for constructing and engineering of this roadway. (See attached).
- Basically, it appears that the new route has been approved by the
City Council, see attached Exhibit 1 (or A). However, since it was
approved as part of the agreement, I am not certain whether the
approved new route is valid or not.
- To implement this roadway improvement, participation of several
entities are required, such as Coppell, Dallas, Irving, Dallas
County, TU Electric, developer(s), etc. Coordination among state and
federal agencies, in addition to the above, is also required.
It is my understanding that this project has been put on hold for some
time. Staff recommends that the City retain Ginn & Case, Inc.'s services,
inasmuch as Ginn is most familiar with this subject, would require the
least amount of "start up" time, and has completed considerable
preliminary engineering work on this roadway. However, if time is not of
the essence, and if we feel additional cost is not prohibitive, then we
may wish to solicit other engineering firm participation in this project.
It is our position at this point that Ginn is our most cost efficient
alternative. Unless otherwise directed, staff will continue working on
this matter and will keep you informed of the progress.
MSD/bd