STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: March 27, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing, pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, to receive comments on the proposed use of a portion of Lawnview Park located at 5500 Scyene Road, by Dallas Water Utilities for the construction of a 16-inch water line totaling approximately 40,846 square feet (0.94 acres) of land and a 30-inch wastewater line totaling approximately 81,664 square feet (1.88 acers) of land, for the public benefit; 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 - Estimated Revenue: Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Fund $724.30
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas owns municipal parkland known as Lawnview Park (approximately 38.5 acres) located at 5500 Scyene Road, on the east side of Dallas. The park is currently used for active recreation; the future Trinity Forest Spine Trail will run along the Park's western boundary.
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) currently maintains a 16-inch water main, constructed over 70 years ago, that runs through the center of the park and a 15-inch wastewater main, constructed over 40 years ago, which runs through the north side of the park. DWU needs to replace the water and wastewater mains due to the age and material of the pipes to improve water quality and provide higher reliability by constructing a new water main and increased capacity and higher reliability by constructing a new wastewater main. This use will require an approximate 40,846 square feet (0.94 acres) public utility easement for the construction of 16-inch water line and approximately 40,846 square feet (0.94 acres) of land for a 30-inch wastewater line in parkland (Exh...
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