DR8902-CS 920723TO: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
FROM: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., City Engineer ~-~
SUBJECT: Phone Conversation with Mr. David Bain
700 Block of East Bethel School
DATE: July 23, 1992
Mr. Bain has written several letters to myself (copies attached) concerning drainage issues
associated with this property. He and I have spoken several times in the past, and most recently,
we spoke on July 23, 1992. Mr. Bain has a concern with trees that have fallen in the drainage
easement and has a concern with whether or not the City is going to extend a drainage system.
You may recall that I spoke with you concerning a supposedly commitment on the City's part
to extend the system at some point in the future. Your recollection was that the City had not
committed to enclose this system at any point in the future. Mr. Bain was not pleased that the
City was not going to extend the system and that the City was taking no responsibility for
maintenance of the drainage easement. I conveyed to Mr. Bain that this has been the City's
policy on the maintenance and upkeep of drainage easements, i.e. no maintenance from the City's
prospective. He stated that he will consult his attorney concerning the drainage easement.
This memo is written to you as information in the event that you are contacted concerning this
situation.
I would be happy to sit down and discuss this with you at your convenience.
KMG/bd
BAIN
- D.W.D. Bain
721 Bethel School Road
Coppell Texas 7S019-4186
Mr. Ken Griffin
:-- ' City Engineer
~ City of Coppell ,
· ~' ?-~' '~ '~' ~' ' 255 Parkway Blvd.
.... '~ ........ Coppell Texas 75019
. _~....~.~._~.~. ~_ Re: Drainage - Bethel School Rd.
- -~' .~' ..... Coppell, Texas
Dear Mr. Griffin:
A few years ago, the residents in the 700 block of E. Bethel School Rd. and
.... Pelican experianced flooding due to insuffient street drainage· This has been
_...._ . - . resolved with the installation of several new drain outlets which are working
- well and obviously sincerely appreciated by the residents.
At the time of this situation, we also advised of drainage ditch problems on the
.:~ ~.. west side of Lot 6, 721 Bethel School Rd., which is an easment. Only a
. _ -' ._ portion of the drainage easment is "encased" (approximately 120 ft.) and the
......... City informed that funds were not appropriated, at that time to fully enclose the
drainage the extent of the property. Nothing has transpired since.
· - - Recently, during an electrical/thunderstorm a tree (in the drainge easement)
was uprooted (possibly caused by the flow of street water) and toppled into
our fence causing damage. Upon inspection by the streets deparment, we
were advised that they could not remove the fallen tree since it is on private
property. Although on pdvate property, we solicit that if the easement grant is
to continue, which appears necessary, then the City must take the
· - _ responsibility to fully encase the open ditch and not leave exposed. The
exposure of the open ditch presents safety concerns. In addition, the pooling
of drain water from public streets in this area causes health concerns, as it is an
_. ideal haven for mosquito and other insect breeding. The easement located
- '" '~ ' ~ through private proerty is not intended nor entitled for this purpose.
Please advise promptly what action the City plans to take· Your assistance is
· - appreciated·
cc: Hon. Mayor Mark Wolfe
D. W. D. Bain
721 Bethel School Road
Coppell Texas 75019-4156
July 10, 1992 c~&. ~'"l
Mr. Ken Griffin
City Engineer
City of Coppell
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell Texas 75019
Re: Drainage - Bethel School Rd.
Coppell, Texas
Deor Mr. Gdffin:
Further to our discussion of today, you advised that the problem as
described in our letter of July 1, 1992 is not currently scheduled in the
City implementation plan.
We understand that you now are aware of our concerns and that you
will investigate and advise no later than the end of next week.
Your assistance is appreciated
DWDB/db
cc: Hon. Mayor Mark Wolfe