STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 13
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of a portion of Brownwood Park located at 3400 Walnut Hill Lane, totaling approximately 20,159 square feet of land, and temporary use of approximately 7,227 square feet of land by Dallas Water Utilities for the construction of a 36-inch wastewater main and a 10-inch wastewater line for the benefit of the public; and at the close of the public hearing, consideration of a resolution authorizing the proposed use of parkland pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas owns municipal parkland known as Brownwood Park (approximately 15.5 acres) located at 3400 Walnut Hill Lane, on the northwest side of Dallas. The park is currently used for passive recreation.
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) currently has wastewater lines in the section of Brownwood Park which is on the north side of Walnut Hill Lane. One line receives wastewater from the west across Joe's Creek to a manhole in the park. Another line receives wastewater from the east from Timber Trail Drive to the same manhole. From this manhole a single line transports wastewater south through the park to Walnut Hill Lane. DWU proposes to install a new 36-inch wastewater main from Bowman Boulevard north through the park to Timber Trial Drive. DWU also proposes to install a new 10-inch line along the same general alignment of the existing 27-inch line currently flowing from Timber Trail Drive to the existing manhole. This project will reverse the wastewater flow to Timber Trail Drive. DWU requires a new easement for the 36-inch water main totaling approximately 18,093 square feet (0.415 acres) and an additional easement for the...
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