WA9402-CS 910521GINN & CASE, INC. CONSULTING ENGIN
May 21 1991
Mr. Howard Pafford
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019 '.
Re: Dallas Water Utilities Wholesale Water Contract
Dear Mr. Pafford:
Per your request, we have examined the above referenced contract
and wish to note the following requiremell~s which the City of
Coppell should comply with:
1) The City of Coppell must begin to take deliveries under this
contract by May 31, 1992 or DWU has the right to cancel the
contract. The agreement was executed on 11/18/87 and is for
a period of thirty years (11/18/17).
2) Coppell was to have provided a Master Plan to DWU
designating the new delivery site on or before November 18,
1988 (within 12 months of the contract date, 11/18/87). The
City's Master Plan was not submitted to DWU until Spring
1991.
3) The existing TRA Rate-of-Flow controller would be sufficient
as an interim delivery point only if Coppell acquires the
rights to this facility. Our records currently indicate the
City is still obligated for ±$415,000 of principal on the
1972 and 1976 TRA Revenue Bond Issues. These bond issues
will not be retired until 8/1/2002. An additional ±$142,940
of interest is due over the remaining life of the bonds. We
do not know what, if any, provisions are available for
prepaylaent of these bonds.
4) Coppell must give DWU reasonable notice of anticipated
changes in demand. Six months notice is desired. If the
demand change will require the construction of additional
facilities, sufficient notice must be given to allow for
financing, design, and construction of the facilities.
5) The cost of all delivery facilities will be borne by the
customer. DWU may elect to pay for oversizing. DWU will
construct and maintain all meter vaults, meters, and
associated facilities. Coppell will reimburse DWU for these
costs.
17103 Prcston Road · Suite 100 ® Dallas, Texas 75248 ® Phone 214/2,18-49CK]
P.O. Box 796577 · Dallas, Texas 75379-6577 · FAX 214 / 931-1452
6) If Coppell was to acquire an additional surface water supply
which would result in a decrease in demand on the DWU
system, DWU would have the option to terminate this
agreement. Additionally, Coppell would be liable for
liquidated damages in the amount of five years demand
charges.
7) Exhibit A to the contract defines DWU responsibilities to
include planning, financing, constructing, and operating the
wholesale system. Customer responsibilities include
notification of projected supply needs and management of the
retail system to promote conservation and efficient-system
operation.
The 1991 Master Water Plan Update projected system demand to
exceed the existing TR~ ~OFC capacity by the summer of 1995.
Construction of a new ROFC is not projected to begin until 1994.
This time frame is not within the requirements of the DWU
contract. Therefore, we recommend the City of Coppell request an
extension of the May 1992 deadline until the new ROFC can be on-
line (Early 1995). If this is not possible, the acquisition of
the TRA ROFC should be explored further to preserve the City's
rights to a dependable water supply.
Should you have any questions regarding this issue, please
contact our office.
Sincerely,
Sanf~ W. Case, P.E.
cc: Steve Goram
Frank Trando
H. Wayne Ginn, P.E.
File 91407
· Trinity River Authority of Texas
FILE COPY
Nodhem Region Office
7006
August 14, 1987 ECEIVED AUG i? i987
Mr. Alan Ratliff
City Manager
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Dear Mr. Ratliff:
Subject: Trinity River Authority of Texas
Coppell Water Project
The Authority is aware that the City of Dallas and City of Coppell are in
the process of entering into a contract whereby the City of Coppell will
purchase treated water from Dallas Water Utilities. The Authority does not
have any objections to this arrangement. t
The Authority does not believe that this arrangement will effect the exist-
ing contractual obligations between the Authority and the City of Coppell
or between the City of Dallas and the Authority. We understand that the
Authority will continue to purchase water from Dallas and in turn sell.the
same water to the City of Coppell based on the existing Contracts. As long
as the City of Coppell honors its contractual;obligations with respect to
the Water Supply Contract, we see no problems.
The Authority financed and constructed water system improvements for the
City of Coppell with Series 1972 and Series 1976 Bonds. According to
Authority records, there is a combined total outstanding debt of $485,000
for these two Bond issues. In'addition, there is a combined reserve fund
balance of approximately $70,000.
If you need additional information, please call me.
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Sincerely,
_ICK ,
BILL R. SHITH, Manager ~S<'~Vv'C ~z~-~?
Water Resources Planning ._KEP
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cc: Wayne ~tnn, Consulting Engineer
P.O. 13ox 240
Arlington, Texas 76010
(817) 467-4223 ~.,.~.[.,:~ ~-
SUMMARY
TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY - CITY OF COPPELL
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST RETIREMENTS
CONTRACT REVENUE BONDS
SERIES 1972 & I976,
YEAR PR I NCI PAL INTEREST REQUI REP;ENTS
1990 ~25'~'000v 00 .......... '22~ 955--00-~--4-~.,~55
1991 25,000.00 21,760.00 4E,~ 760.00
I992 ~0, OChEr. 00 20,565.0C~ 5C;~ 565.
I99~ 5~3~ 000.00 19,020.00 49, '320.
1994 i5 (~00.00 17,475.00 52, ~75.
~ ' 3'5. 000 .~]0 15, 712.50 50, ~
I996 35 0C~0.00 13,950. C;0 A8 950
1997 ~5. 000.00 18~ 187.50 47~ ! 87.50
1998 ~5. (~00.00 10~ 485.00 45~ ~5.00
1~9 ~5, O(hD. 00 8~ 66~. 50 4~,~ 66~. 50
200C~ ~0. 000. CiCl 6, 9C~0. ClO 46, 9(1(~. Chj.:
~10 1 AS. 000.00 4,800.00 49,800.
8002 ~5 000.00 2,362.50 37, ~62.50
TOTALS $465,00C~. 00 $200, 925. 00 $~SS~ 925.00