ST9301-ES020425Holmes Builders, Inc.
1406 Halsey Way Suite I00
Carrollton, TX 75007
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April 25, 2002
Sandy Lake Road Project #ST 93-01(MacArthur Blvd. to east city limits)
Parcels 9, 9SE, 9DE, 10, 10SE, & 10DE
Dear Mr. Holmes:
This letter is written as a follow-up to my June 1, 2001 letter concerning the acquisition of right-of-
way from your property located along Sandy Lake Road. Our records indicate that you are the
owner of what is shown as Parcels 9 and 10. These two parcels combined have approximately 360
feet of frontage along Sandy Lake Road. In order to accomplish the construction of Sandy Lake
Road it is necessary to acquire fight-of-way and slope easements from both parcels and additional
drainage easements. Generally the amount of right-of-way to be acquired is slightly over five feet
adjacent to the existing Sandy Lake Road right-of-way line. Drainage easements are necessary to
collect water from your side of Sandy Lake and discharge it into a system in Sandy Lake Road.
The total amount of right-of-way to be acquired from all parcels 9 and 10 is 1,033 sq. fi. The total
amount of drainage easement to be acquired is 1,350 sq. fi. and the slope easement is 16,204 sq. fi.
It should be noted that the slope easement is calculated by subtracting out the area of drainage
easements 9DE and 10DE (see below).
9SE 9367. square feet
10SE +5487. square feet
9DE -435. square feet
10DE -915. square feet
Total Slope Easement 16,204. square feet
Because drainage easements encumber portions of the property beyond the construction, the City of
Coppelt offers a greater value for the drainage easements. Therefore, they are broken out in the
calculations so that a higher dollar amount can be attached to them. Along this section of Sandy
Lake Road the City of Coppell has been offering $2.00 per square foot for the fight-of-way.
Typically easements are acquired at one-half the value of the right-of-way and slope easements are
acquired at one-fourth the value of the right-of-way. It should be noted that the slope easements are
not permanent easements. They only allow us the right to grade from the new roadway section to
the natural ground to create a gentler slope that is easier to maintain. The slope easements are not
filed with Dallas County and once the project is complete they no longer are valid.
This letter constitutes an offer fi.om the City of Coppell for the acquisition of the fight-of-way,
drainage, and slope easements as follows:
1. Acquisition of permanent fight-of-way at $2.00/sq. fi. x 1,033 sq. fi.
2. Acquisition of temporary slope easements at $0.50/sq.ft. x 16,204 sq.ft.
3. Acquisition of drainage easements at $1.00/sq.fi. x 1,350 sq.fi.
Total
$2,066.00
$8,102.00
$1,3.5o.oo
$11~718.00
The City of Coppell is currently in the process of selling bonds to begin conslruction of this project
in the fall of 2002. Therefore, it is imperative that we acquire the necessary right-of-way as soon as
possible. With this letter I have provided copies of rlght-of-way, drainage and slope easements.
If you should need any additional clarification please contact me at 972/304-3686. If the above
offer is acceptable please sign below and retum to me. Once I have received the letter, I will start
the process for payment of the $11,718.00. When the check has been processed we can arrange a
mutually agreeable time to meet to notarize the documents in exchange for the check.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely, /q
Director of Engineering/Public Works
In Agreement
Terry Holmes