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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1973
Page
7
The project completed acquisition of all required properties and paid 175,767 dollars for acquisition. Twenty one businesses and eleven warehouses were relocated, five operations discontinued, and one loss of business payment issued. Relocation costs totaled 78,625.39 dollars, covered by a Federal grant prior to July 1, 1972, not shared by the City.
Engineering is complete and the mall area is cleared ready for new development. Committees from all age groups and ethnic backgrounds helped plan a center for rest and enjoyment with a fountain benches trees and ground cover. Parking will flank the mall on both sides two thirds of the area have been bought by the City for parking and the remainder will be dedicated upon completion.
The Urban Renewal Board and staff praise local media and EMIL for informing Cameron citizens. The Grievance Committee serves as a liaison to solve problems, while various organizations support programs and guest speakers. Cameron has been invited to join a national Annual Arrangements Program after a planning process here.
The Urban Renewal program is praised for transforming the city through government investment. It highlights property acquisitions relocations rehabilitation and new construction as drivers of economic activity and increased sales tax revenue. Community cooperation among federal city and citizens is credited with delivering tangible progress.
Cameron issued permits totaling 1.27 million dollars in 1972, up from 461 thousand in 1971. Nine new buildings have been raised and many homes are under construction. The Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Foundation attracted another plant to the Industrial Park, boosting local jobs and growth for the community.
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