Riverchase(3)-CS 880615COPPELL PUBLIC NORKS
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June 15, 1988
TO:
via:
FROM:
RE:
Frank Trando, Deputy City Manager/Finance Director
Steve Goram, Director of Public Works
Richard Diano, Park Foreman.~
MacArthur/East Beltline Intersection
I have obtained
plantings that
therefore, city
in place now.
and reviewed plans and photographs of the landscape
were located in the median areas of S. MacArthur,
property prior to construction of the intersection
These materials were removed to accomodate construction of the
intersection by others on the invitation of the intersection's
engineer. At no time was the City informed that this was taking
place and of the necessity to have it take place.
The plans and photographs show an extensive amount of landscaping
that was in place and removed. Some of the materials removed
were relocated according to Community Management Associates within
the Valley Ranch area. The irrigation system, to staff's
understanding, was removed by the irrigation company.
I have prepared a brief estimate of the materials removed with
today's cost of replacement for your information. The estimate
is as follows:
1- 14' Balled and Burlapped, 6 stem, minimum 3" caliper, 12'
spread crape mrytle, pink - $250.00
26- 8' Balled and Burlapped, 3 stem, minimum 2" caliper, crape
mrytle, pink (26 @ $60.00 each) - $1,560.00
6458- 4" container grown Euonymus fortunei "Coloratus" @ .75¢
each = $4,843.50
3- Redbud 3" caliper @ $105.00 each = $315.00
2- Cedar Elm 4" caliper @ $140.00 each = $280.00
1760 sq. ft. (195 sq yds) Hybrid Bermuda Sod Tif 328 @ $1.65/
sq. yd. = $322.66
These items totaled to $7571.16 in today's figures as 1. isted.
The developer of the intersection has installed other amenities
to replace those removed at this time. The developer is possibly
going to add 2-3 more cedar elms on the bridge median to satisfy
our concerns in his mind. The amenities added are not of the
same type removed or to the extent of those removed. If a
consistent design or theme to the landscaping is to remain, the
extent removed must now be replaced as was prior to construction.
If this does not occur, the gateway desired from Valley Ranch
will be of little significance and of lesser quality than that
formerly in place.
The landscaping and irrigation in place was never inspected or
approved by the Parks department. It was and continues to be
maintained by the Valley Ranch Association through. Community
Management Associates. If either the developer or this group
can agree to jointly replace what existed on an equal basis, this
matter could be quickly resolved. If not, the payment or acceptance
of the intersection will be delayed as this item remains on the
punch list unless other arrangements are made.
If you desire further information or have questions, please advise.
SGG/RED/sm
COPPELL PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
June 15, 1988
Steve Goram, Director of Public Works
Richard Diano, Parks Foreman~
East Belt line/MacArthur
I am awaiting a plan of the n~dian area i~mediately north of Grapevine Creek
bridge in order to ascertain the correct identification of trees. I expect
this tomorrow morning and will then contact a local nursery having trees, shrubs
of this quality and work up an estimate. I will also be contacting an irrigation
company to price the heads and other parts of that irrigation system.
Bobby Harrell of Terra has already said that the materials used in replacing
those removed by whomever are not sinlilar in price, but are of a quality to
provide the same conditions as those removed when watering. Bobby has also
stated that the only additions he will make to the landscaping is the 2 3
cedar elms in the bridge median. If pressed for additional e~aenities he does
not have the funding available and will likely not in.rove the medians any
further.
RED/bb