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POLICY PROPOSAL
DATE FILE NUMBER SUBJECT Camp Bowie Boulevard PAGE-J-AF2-
9/25/76 CP-15 Urban Systems Project
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY: Richard C. CITY MANAGER'S RW.
Newkirk, Councilman
On October 29, 1975 (M&C G-2862) , the City Council accepted a Highway Department
Minute Order regarding an Urban Systems Project for Camp Bowie Boulevard from
University Drive to I-30 subject to further consideration at subsequent public
hearings. The proposed project would include resurfacing and widening of the
existing roadway.
Since Council approval, the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transporta-
tion and City staff have worked closely in developing preliminary plans for the
improvements. Present plans provide for the widening of Camp Bowie by reducing the
size of the median to allow three lanes of traffic in either direction and to
construct left turn lanes at many intersections. The existing brick streets are
proposed to be overlaid with asphalt similar to that used recently on Hemphill Street.
In accordance with the Urban Systems Program procedures, a public. meeting was held
on September 14, 1976, in the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium. Approximately 350
l persons attended the meeting. Twelve persons spoke against the project` and one.
person spoke in favor. The vast majority in attendance were strongly opposed, to t
proposed improvements. The primary objections were based on opinions that the improve
ments as proposed would substantially change the character of the neighborhood,
increase speeds and traffic congestion and increase the chances of traffic accidents.
In general, most of the people in opposition agreed that Camp Bowie is a quaint,
historic area which should be preserved in its present condition to the greatest
{ extent possible. Mr. Bill Abernathy, Chairman of the Camp Bowie Improvement Ass6zin
tion presented City staff with a petition opposing the improvements signed by 3,228
persons.
The normal process for a project of this type following the September 14 public meet-
ing, involves the preparation of final plans and specifications by the Texas Depart-
ment of Highways and Public Transportation. Upon completion of plans and specifications
the formal public hearing would be held to determine if the project should proceed.
Recommendation
Based upon citizen reaction to date, I recommend that the Camp Bowie Boulevard Urban
Systems Project from University Drive to I-30 be terminated, that approval of Minute
Order No. 70393 be rescinded and that the staff be directed to review the various
intersections on Camp Bowie Boulevard between University Drive and I-30 and present
to the Council recommendations for intersection improvements as needed at the earliest
possible date. Further, I recommend that staff offer a proposal to Council as soon
LEGALITY
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as possible on the reallocation of Urban Systems Funds originally designated for
Camp Bowie with first priority to be the proposed intersection improvements if
permissible under Federal and State regulations.
Legality
No comment required.
Fiscal
No comment required.
City Manager's Comments
It is recommended that the proposal be approved as presented.
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Richard C. Newkirk, Counci man •C�--
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