Valley R Plaza 1P-CS 881107November 7, 1988
Kenneth Smith
KL Smith Companies, Inc.
P. O. Box 376
Johnston, IA 50131
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
214 - 462 - 0022
RE: Valley Ranch / Goodyear
Dear Mr. Smith:
I have received and read your letter dated 11/3/88.
The reason the construction was shut down recently was due to improper
installation of the subgrade and Pace Co.'s unwillingness to comply
with Coppell's standard specifications. .Since Building Inspections
issued you the building permit, they would issue Pace a stop work
order through my direction.
I understand that this situation has caused ~.lot' of confusion and
fustration. To clairfy my position, I have no problem with the
construction of the Goodyear building,, however, I do have a problem
with the connection of utilities and paving on an unaccepted site,
without the proper phasing and agreements between 'the Developer and
the City of Coppell. The confusion I was having was as Dunning was
drafting agreements and phasing schedules. Pace's was trying to
make up construction in my area of jurisdiction that had not been
accepted nor was I notified of their intent, nor was I even asked
about specifications. When I questioned your Project Manager on
what was done and how it was going to be accomplished, some
uncertainties were cast upon my abilities. At that time I felt
it necessary to depart from the path we were on, halt everything,
except work on the building itself and get Dunning and myself's
situation sorted out.
As of to date, Dunning is submitting the agreements and phasing
schedule I have requested and I anticipate by th~ time you receive
this letter, this situation will be resolved to the City's
satisfaction.
As of to date, I have not received the data nor the test results
] bad requested and I have not spoken~with the Contractor installing
the subgrade. Your situation (RE: Paving) will be resolved as soon
as I receive the items requested.
In closing, I hope this letter clarified the situation and my position.
~ am not and was not trying to use your company for leverage or put
you in the middle, but quite the contrary. I was trying to deal
w~th Dunning's agreement, while trying to work with your company
on construction of the Goodyear building separately.'~
I will continue to work with you and Dunning in every way possible.
If you have an~ questions, please feel free to contact me at (214)
462-8495.
Thank you,
~,h~el:.D~/elopmental Inspector
SMM/bb
cc: Steve Goram, Director of Public Works