WA9801-CS 990730SHIMEK, JACOBS & FINKLEA, L.L.P.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
8333 Douglas Avenue, #820 Dallas, Texas 75225-5816
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Phone (214) 361-7900
From:
Date:
Subject:
MEMORANDUM
Mr. Ken Griffin, P.E., City of Coppell ? ~
Mr. Larry Davis, City of Coppell
Mr. Gary Casteel, GTE ~ ,-
H & W Utthty Contractors ~-~
Gary C. Hendricks, P.E.
July 30, 1999
State Highway 121 Water Line
A meeting held at the project site of the 121 water line on Wednesday, July 21, 1999 to discuss the conflict
between the GTE underground telephone cable and the proposed 121 water line. In attendance were:
· Larry Davis, City of Coppell
· Glenn Holloway, City of Coppell
· Gary Hendricks, P.E., Shimek, Jacobs & Finklea
· Paul Carline, E.I.T, Shimek, Jacobs & Finklea
· Gary Casteel, GTE
· Tommy Strange, GTE
· Jesse Vickers, GTE
· TworepresentativesofGTE'scontractor(notformally
introduced)
Lan'y Davis briefly explained the conflict and limits. In general, GTE's existing cable is in the same location
as the proposed water line at various points between water line station 21+00 and station 26+00. In all, Mr.
Davis estimated that no more than 300 linear feet of actual conflict existed between the limits described.
From our observations in the field, it appears GTE's cable was constructed outside the normal 0 to 3 feet from
the State's Right-of-way, possibly due to the location of the existing fence and tree line in this area. As a
reminder, the State typically reserves the first 10-feet of right-of-way for use by public utilities and normally
the first 3 feet are utilized for placement of utility poles and underground communication lines. The remaining
3- to 10 feet is normally for other public utilities. The City's water line was permitted for a distance of lO-
feet off the right-of-way line and the project alignment was set using the state's right-of-way markers and
right-of-way strip map (not the fence lines).
Based on this meeting, it was our understanding the GTE will proceed with the relocation of their underground
cable in order to clear the proposed water line. The City ( Mr. Davis) requested that the GTE line be at least 2-
feet horizontal distance away from and 3-feet vertical distance below the water line. Mr. Casteel requested a
set of water line plans and we reminded him he should have a set in his files. If not, he will contact me for
another set which we will promptly provide.
From the meeting, we understand GTE has some issues to resolve with TxDoT concerning trimming of trees
or location of their line under the drip line of trees. Mr. Strange indicated they would work to resolve those
problems.
At this stage, the City's contractor reports he will complete the remainder of the project by the end of this
week (July 23, 1999) and he will be delayed until the GTE conflict is resolved.