City CouncilWednesday, January 22, 2025 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

#2Authorizes a one-year extension for $3,634,013 in CDBG-funded projects that have not met obligation or expenditure requirements, and preliminary adoption of a reprogramming budget reallocating $1,335,555 in unspent prior-year CDBG funds for public facility repairs and renovations, with a public hearing scheduled for February 26, 2025.

#3Authorization to accept a $1,020,731 FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to support crime prevention and criminal justice improvement activities from October 2023 through September 2027, including execution of a funds-sharing agreement with Dallas County and designated local governments.

#4Authorization to settle bodily injury claims by Kristian McCullough in the lawsuit Armonte Brim and Kristian McCullough v. City of Dallas and Tory Tinsley (Cause No. DC-23-19903) for up to $55,000, financed through the Liability Reserve Fund.

#5Authorization to settle the lawsuit Evelyn McKeller v. City of Dallas (Cause No. DC-21-10550) for up to $34,000, financed through the Liability Reserve Fund.

#6Authorization of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to increase the professional services contract with Hitchcock Evert LLP by $100,000 (from $100,000 to $200,000 total) for additional legal services related to Triple D Trademark District Court Litigation.

#7Authorization of a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the Peregrine web-based law enforcement data integration and analysis platform for the Dallas Police Department, not to exceed $2,700,000, funded through Homeland Security UASI grant funds and the General Fund.

#8Authorization of a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for the Cobwebs web-based intelligence investigative platform for the Dallas Police Department, estimated at $303,963.

#9Ordinance amending Dallas City Code Chapter 49 to update uniform concentration limits for wastewater discharged at certain treatment plants, with penalties of up to $2,000 for violations.

#10Authorization to acquire a drainage easement from Johnie Wilson and Mary B. Wilson at Fernwood Avenue near Louisiana Avenue for the Kings Branch Culvert at Louisiana Project, not to exceed $7,500, funded by the 2017 General Obligation Bond Fund.

#11Authorization to reject all bids received for construction services for the Dallas Executive Airport Streetscape Enhancements Project and re-advertise the solicitation for new bids.

#12Authorizes an engineering services contract with Garver, LLC to design the expansion of airside ramp space from existing pavement to Taxiway Apron at Dallas Executive Airport, not to exceed $223,950 funded from the Aviation Construction Fund.

#13Authorizes an Airport Project Participation Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for an Airport Layout Plan Update and drainage study at Dallas Executive Airport, with the City providing a 5% match of $40,158 toward the total $803,157 project cost upon receipt of grant funds.

#14Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. to exercise the first three-year renewal option for firewalls, equipment, managed services, and support for the Department of Aviation, increasing the contract ceiling by $769,922.51 to a new total of $1,428,861.51.

#15Ordinance to abandon a portion of a water main easement to Dallas College near Illinois Avenue and Duncanville Road and authorize dedication of a new water easement, generating $11,150 in General Fund revenue plus a $20 publication fee.

#16Authorization to acquire approximately 9,000 square feet of land from Revolver Investment Properties, LLC near South Waverly Drive and Burlington Boulevard for the 902 South Waverly Drive Acquisition Project, at a total cost not to exceed $216,000 including closing costs, financed through the Capital Gifts Donations & Development Fund.

#17Authorization of a two-year service contract with Castro Roofing of Texas LLC for proactive roof maintenance at 75 public safety facilities and storm readiness and emergency leak response services for city-owned facilities, not to exceed $451,451 funded from the General Fund and Capital Construction Fund.

#18City Council approval for the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation to issue up to $18M in tax-exempt multifamily housing mortgage revenue bonds to finance renovation of the affordable Paradise Gardens complex at 1500 North Garrett Avenue.

#19City Council approval as applicable elected representative for the Dallas Housing Authority to issue up to $50M in tax-exempt multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance construction of The Culbreath affordable housing complex at 2770 Bethurum Avenue.

#20Authorize a one-year cooperative purchasing agreement with Microsoft Corporation for Microsoft Unified Support Services for the Department of Information and Technology Services via a Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement, not to exceed $749,674.59.

#21Authorize a two-year master services price agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for various software products and related services for the Department of Information and Technology Services via a Texas DIR cooperative agreement, not to exceed $15,146,691.20.

#22Authorize an amendment to the Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT to add the construction phase for the Harry Hines Boulevard and Mockingbird Lane intersection reconstruction project, and accept and appropriate $24,780,000 in federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funds.

#23Authorization for an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT totaling $5,342,996.93 under a FHWA 2022 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant to construct traffic signal improvements at six intersections, with the city's direct local participation of $412,182.70 paid to TxDOT from the General Fund.

#24Authorizes a professional engineering services contract with LJA Engineering, Inc. for preliminary engineering, plans, specifications, and estimates for sidewalks, ADA ramps, curb extensions, pedestrian lighting, and traffic signal upgrades in the Deep Ellum area, not to exceed $412,860.00.

#25Consent agenda item to authorize acceptance of a $2,000,000 HUD grant under the FY 2023 Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding to support planning studies in Downtown Dallas and surrounding neighborhoods through August 2031, including receipt, deposit, and appropriation of funds in the Greater Downtown Dallas Master Plan FY23 EDI-CPF Fund.

#26Authorizes the City Manager to issue a Notice of Intent to establish Quiet Zones at 11 railroad crossings along the DART Silver Line (formerly Cotton Belt Line) corridor, as provided under the Federal Railroad Administration's Final Train Horn Rule, at no cost to the City.

#27Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Criado & Associates, LLC adds Phase II design services for paving, drainage, water, and wastewater improvements along Ross Avenue between Greenville Avenue and IH-345, increasing the contract by $1,464,419.92 to a new total of $2,270,764.36 and extending the term through March 31, 2027.

#28Authorizes acceptance of a $10,000 grant from the National League of Cities for the Cities Addressing Fines and Fees (CAFFE) Sustainability program to provide financial assistance to eligible recipients with unpaid fines and fees using an equity-informed approach.

#29Authorizes a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC—through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative—for a network visibility solution for the Department of Information and Technology Services, not to exceed $179,434.69.

#30Authorizes a three-year master agreement with six vendors for the purchase of protective clothing and equipment for field personnel citywide, totaling approximately $1.86 million funded across five city funds.

#31Authorization of a three-year master agreement with three vendors for purchase of uniform coats, cap badges, service pins, awards, medals, and bars for Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, totaling an estimated $1,728,501.70 from the General Fund.

#32Authorization of a three-year contract with Datanetiix Solutions, Inc. for a data repository system with ongoing maintenance and support for the Department of Information and Technology Services, not to exceed $704,000.

#33Authorizes a three-year service price agreement with Clean Energy (dba California Clean Energy, Inc.) for compressed natural gas fuel station parts and maintenance for the Department of Equipment and Fleet Management, estimated at $2,128,566.

#34Authorizes a five-year service price agreement with Primary Health Physicians, PLLC (dba CareNow) for drug and alcohol testing and medical services for the Office of Risk Management, estimated at $10,065,275 funded through the Workers Compensation Fund.

#35Authorization of a five-year service agreement with Equifax Workforce Solutions, LLC for Affordable Care Act compliance services — including configuration, implementation, support, and testing — for the Department of Human Resources, at an estimated $320,727.00.

#36Authorization to reject all seven proposals received for financial counseling services for the Office of Community Care and Empowerment, with no cost to the City.

#37Authorizes amendments to the City of Dallas's State Legislative Program for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature, at no cost to the City.

#38Authorizes a construction services contract with ALCC, LLC (dba Perfect Finish Landscaping) for the Glendale Park Phase I Improvements Project at 1515 East Ledbetter Drive, not to exceed $1,830,638.40, including an $850,000 appropriation increase in the Capital, Gifts, Donations & Development Fund financed by two GO bond funds and a donations fund.

#39Authorizes a construction services contract with Joel Brown & Co. LLC (dba J.B. & Co. LLC) for the Roland G. Parrish Park Improvements Project at 3800 East Kiest Blvd, not to exceed $8,008,297.25, including a $1,001,000 appropriation increase in the Capital Gifts, Match, Donation & Development Fund financed through three funding sources.

#40Authorization of a construction services contract with Webuildfun, Inc. through the BuyBoard cooperative for demolition and replacement of the pavilion and new sidewalk installation at Tipton Park, not to exceed $334,782.

#41Consideration of appointments to city boards and commissions, including review of board member evaluation and duties; nominees listed in the City Secretary's Office.

#42Authorization to acquire a drainage easement via eminent domain from A.J. Wallace and Marilyn Wallace at East Woodin Boulevard near Fernwood Avenue for the Kings Branch Culvert at Woodin Project, not to exceed $13,700, funded by the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Fund.

#43Closed session seeking legal advice from the City Attorney on current legal issues related to Dallas City Charter, Chapter XXV.

#44Closed session item pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment of the City Manager.

#45Authorization of a six-month service contract with Strickly Green Grass, LLC dba SYNLawn Dallas to purchase and install 19,860 square feet of synthetic turf and sand infill at Hillcrest Village for the Park & Recreation Department, not to exceed $213,831.18.

#46The city council is considering appointing a new city manager, approving the terms of an employment agreement, and authorizing its execution.

#Z1A public hearing to determine proper zoning for approximately 10.37 acres in the Jimtown neighborhood currently zoned MF-2(A) Multifamily; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend rezoning to R-7.5(A) Single Family District with an ADU Overlay and MF-1(A) Multifamily District on a portion of the area.

#Z2A public hearing to consider rezoning property on the south line of Grant Street, between Ridge Street and South Denley Drive, from R-5(A) Single Family District to a Planned Development District permitting MF-2(A) Multifamily uses and standards. Both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval subject to conditions.

#Z3A public hearing to consider rezoning property on the south line of West Davis Street, between North Dwight Avenue and Chalk Hill Road, from the R-7.5(A) Single Family Subdistrict within PD No. 631 (West Davis Special Purpose District) to MF-2(A) Multifamily District, along with acceptance of the voluntary termination of existing deed restrictions. Both staff and the CPC recommend approval.

#Z4Public hearing on a zoning application to convert property on East Northwest Highway east of Lockhaven Drive from LO-1 Limited Office to TH-3(A) Townhouse District; both staff and CPC instead recommend approving a Specific Use Permit for a private recreation center, club, or area.

#Z5Public hearing on an application to rezone property from R-5(A) Single Family to a Planned Development District for MF-2(A) Multifamily uses, located on the north line of Grant Street and south line of Front Street west of South Denley Drive; approval recommended by both staff and CPC.

#Z6Public hearing on an application to rezone property from R-5(A) Single Family District to a Planned Development District allowing MF-2(A) Multifamily District uses and standards at the southwest corner of Grant Street and South Denley Drive, with both staff and CPC recommending approval subject to conditions.

#Z7Public hearing on an application to establish a Planned Development Subdistrict for an art or craft production facility within Planned Development District No. 317 (Cedars Area Special Purpose District) at the south corner of Griffin Street East and South Ervay Street, with both staff and CPC recommending approval subject to conditions.

#Z8Public hearing on an application to rezone property from R-7.5(A) Single Family District to TH-3(A) Townhouse District on the east line of Toluca Avenue north of Circle Drive; both staff and CPC recommend approval.

#Z9Public hearing on an application to rezone property from A(A) Agricultural District (with a radio/TV/microwave tower SUP) to CS Commercial Service District — rather than the requested LI Light Industrial District — on the southwest line of South Central Expressway between Youngblood Road and Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway; both staff and CPC recommend approval of the CS district.

#Z10Public hearing on an application to amend Planned Development Subdistrict No. 145 within PD District No. 193 (Oak Lawn Special Purpose District) and grant a five-year Specific Use Permit for a bank with drive-in window service at the corner of Maple Avenue and Amelia Avenue; both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to a site plan, landscape plan, and conditions.

#Z11Public hearing on an application to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2441 for a restaurant without drive-in or drive-through service on a Neighborhood Office District property with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on Bruton Road east of Pleasant Drive. Both staff and CPC recommend approval for a five-year period with automatic renewal eligibility.

#Z12Public hearing on an application to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2419 for a community service center on a Multifamily District property on Avenue Q between Laughlin Drive and Riek Road. Both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to amended conditions.

#Z13Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit application to establish a community service center within Planned Development District No. 595 (South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District) on Carter Street between Wahoo Street and Spring Avenue. Both staff and the CPC recommend approval for a 20-year period subject to a site plan and conditions.

#Z14Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit application to install a monopole cellular tower on agriculturally zoned property on the south line of West Kiest Boulevard east of Mountain Creek Parkway. Both staff and the CPC recommend approval for an initial ten-year period with eligibility for automatic ten-year renewals.

#Z15Public hearing to consider amending Specific Use Permit No. 1554 for a cellular communication tower/antenna on Elam Road; both staff and CPC recommend approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals subject to amended conditions.

#Z16Public hearing to consider a Planned Development District application for residential and nonresidential uses at the northeast corner of East Northwest Highway and Arboreal Drive; staff recommends denial while CPC recommends approval subject to a development plan and conditions.

#Z17Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit application for a commercial amusement (inside) limited to a dance hall on CR-zoned property along the north line of West Camp Wisdom Road; staff recommends approval for five years while the CPC recommends denial without prejudice.

#Z18A public hearing on a zoning application (Z234-257) to rezone a property on the west line of University Hills Boulevard, south of Singing Hills Drive, from an R-7.5(A) Single Family District to a D(A) Duplex District; both city staff and the CPC recommend approval.

#Z19Public hearing to consider an amendment and expansion of Planned Development District No. 456 on property bounded by Forest Road, Skyline Drive, Shepherd Road, and Stults Road, with both staff and City Plan Commission recommending approval subject to amended conditions.

#PH1A public hearing on an application by LIH Paradise Gardens Preservation, LP (affiliate of LEDG Capital, LLC) to TDHCA for 4% Non-Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the redevelopment of Paradise Gardens at 1500 North Garrett Avenue; the council will consider a Resolution of No Objection at no cost to the city.

#PH2Public hearing and consideration of host approval for issuance of up to $152,000,000 in tax-exempt revenue bonds by Public Finance Authority for AIDS Healthcare Foundation to finance acquisition and construction of two multifamily apartment buildings at two Dallas locations.