ST9301A-CS 970219 DALLAS C;UNTY
PUBLIC WORKS
February 19, 1997
Mr. Ken Griffin, P.E.
City Engineer, CitY of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
'255 Parkway
Coppell, Texas 75019
Re: Sandy Lake Project 91-838
(Coppell E. CitY Limits to Dallas City Limit)
Harrington Parcel, Current Acquisition Status
Dear Mr. Griffin:
Reference is made to the several recent discussions that you've had with Irv
Griffin of my staff concerning the status of the Harrington parcel. This letter is to
follow up to those discussions and to request that the acquisition of this right of
way parcel be promptly concluded.
We are aware of the numerous and lengthy efforts you have expended trying to
negotiate the acquisition with James Harrington, owner of the Bait Shop propertY.
Apparently you felt that negotiations could be concluded quickly without the need
for going through the Eminent Domain (ED) process. However, at this time, we
believe that the ED process may be best.
Also, we are aware that you anticipate a time period of approximately three
months to acquire the needed parcel through the Eminent Domain process. As you
may know, Dallas County desires to have the right of way clear prior to April 20,
1997. With this in mind, we recommend that you once again consider obtaining
a "Right of Entry" for this tract.
On another matter associated with this parcel, you may be unaware that we have
been coordinating efforts for the relocation of TU Electric distribution lines along
the south side of Sandy Lake Road. The appropriate location of the relocated lines
necessitate the need for TU to obtain an aerial easement across the Bait Shop
411 Elm Street, 4' Floor Dallas, Texas 75202 (214) 653-7151
Mr. Ken Griffin, p.r~
City Engineer, City o~ Coppell
February 19, 1997
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property from Harrington. Joe Perez of TU Electric has reported to Irv Griffin that
Mr. Harrington is willing to grant the easement but only after the right of way
taking has been cleared with your City. Thus another reason to complete this
acquisition promptly.
Again, please conclude the actions needed to acquire this parcel at the earliest
possible date. If you have questions concerning the this request please call Irv
Griffin or Alberta Blair-Robinson at this office.
Sincerely,
Director of Public Works
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411 Elm Street, 4* Floor Dallas, Texas 75202 (214) 653-7151