City CouncilWednesday, February 26, 2025 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

#2Authorization to hold three public hearings (March 26, May 28, and August 27, 2025) to receive public comments on the FY 2025-26 Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets. No cost to the City.

#3Authorization to settle bodily injury claims brought by Adam Hewitt against the City of Dallas (Cause No. DC-23-21005) for up to $30,000 from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#4Authorization to settle bodily injury claims brought by Kimberly Ludd against the City of Dallas (Cause No. CC-22-06028-E) for up to $65,000 from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#5Authorization to apply for and accept a $412,938.13 grant from the Texas Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division to equip peace officers with bullet resistant shields for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

#6Authorizes a three-year service price agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, through an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M System, for E. coli testing in rivers and lakes for the Dallas Water Utilities Department, estimated at $369,600 funded by the Stormwater Drainage Management Fund.

#7Authorization to increase the construction services contract with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. by $1,321,577.94 for additional work on wastewater interceptor rehabilitation at three locations, raising the total contract value from $26,210,144.72 to $27,531,722.66.

#8The city is abandoning multiple utility, water, and sanitary sewer easements totaling approximately 12,492 square feet to Dallas Public Facility Corporation near the intersection of Northwest Highway and Lemmon Avenue, generating $16,150 in General Fund revenue plus a $20 ordinance publication fee.

#9Authorizes a condemnation settlement to acquire approximately 466,639 square feet of land near Masters Drive and Old Seagoville Road for the District 5 New Park at Masters Drive Project, increasing the not-to-exceed authorization by $407,759.49 from $574,000 to a new total of $981,759.49, financed by the 2017 General Obligation Bond Fund.

#10Authorizes Supplemental Agreement 2 with WEX Health Inc. to cover additional IRS Form 1095 filing fees resulting from increased employee counts and expanded out-of-state reporting, increasing the contract by $24,643.20 to a new total of $84,643.20.

#11Authorizes a five-year cooperative purchasing agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for Salesforce AppExchange integration software licenses, maintenance, and support for the Department of Information and Technology Services, not to exceed $646,264.50.

#12Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 15 with Workday, Inc. to increase and extend the city's HR and payroll system service contract by $4,353,943.00 through March 2, 2026, bringing the total contract value to $29,276,455.26.

#13Authorization of Supplemental Agreement No. 61 with AT&T Enterprises, LLC for voice and data network services, IT security, network management, and related services for the Department of Information and Technology Services through the Texas DIR cooperative agreement, not to exceed $37,801,379.15.

#14The city is adopting a revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan for the Dallas Streetcar System and ratifying the City Manager's prior approval of the updated plan on January 24, 2025, at no cost to the city.

#15Authorizes a construction material testing services contract with Raba Kistner, Inc. to support the 2025 Annual Street Resurfacing Project (East), not to exceed $499,873.00 from the Street and Alley Improvement Fund.

#16Authorization of a construction material testing services contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the 2025 Annual Street Resurfacing Project (West), not to exceed $410,842.50, funded by the Street and Alley Improvement Fund.

#17Authorization to pay the Texas Department of Transportation $821,572.41 for cost overruns under an Advance Funding Agreement for the construction of five traffic signals and associated off-system intersection improvements at locations in southwest Dallas.

#18Authorization of a second amendment to a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for Major Capital Improvement Projects, adding $861,457 for bicycle facilities and street improvements on Riverfront Boulevard and $16,718,956 for water and wastewater main improvements (Segment B), for a total increase of $17,580,413.

#19Authorization of a construction services contract with Jeske Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder of six, for Street Reconstruction Group 17-1008, not to exceed $2,532,819.00, funded through certificates of obligation and water/wastewater capital funds.

#20Authorization to increase a construction services contract with HD Way Concrete Service, LLC by $187,750 for additional water and wastewater main improvements for Street Reconstruction Group 17-4009, bringing the total contract to $2,558,182.75.

#21Authorizes an increase of $286,347.68 to the construction services contract with Rebcon, LLC for additional wastewater improvements on Commerce Street between Good Latimer Expressway and Exposition Avenue, bringing the total contract to $30,348,296.68.

#22Authorizes a supplemental agreement increasing RS&H, Inc.'s professional engineering services contract by $249,725.00 to provide additional design services for traffic signal and intersection improvements at Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Canton Street, raising the total contract value from $294,265.50 to $543,990.50.

#23Resolution establishing the Cultural Organizations Program (COP) and approving its guidelines created by the Office of Arts and Culture to support cultural services in Dallas for fiscal year 2025-26.

#24Authorizes a design-build construction contract with Cooper General Contractors for design, preconstruction, and construction of public restroom accessibility renovations at various city locations to comply with Texas Accessibility Standards, not to exceed $567,224, funded through three General Obligation Bond funds.

#25The City Council accepts the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District) and authorizes the City Manager to submit it to applicable taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#26The City Council accepts the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Five (City Center TIF District) and authorizes the City Manager to submit it to applicable taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#27Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Six (Farmers Market TIF District) and authorizing the City Manager to submit it to relevant taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law, at no cost to the City.

#28Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Seven (Sports Arena TIF District) and authorizing the City Manager to submit it to taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#29Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Eight (Design District TIF District) and authorizing the City Manager to submit it to taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#30Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Nine (Vickery Meadow TIF District) and authorizing the City Manager to submit it to taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#31Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 annual status report for the Southwestern Medical TIF District (Reinvestment Zone Number Ten) and authorizing its submission to taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#32Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 annual status report for the Downtown Connection TIF District (Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven) and authorizing its submission to taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#33The City Council accepts the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report on the Deep Ellum Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve and authorizes the City Manager to submit it to affected taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#34The City Council accepts the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report on the Grand Park South Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen and authorizes the City Manager to submit it to affected taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#35Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen (Skillman Corridor TIF District) and authorizing the City Manager to submit the report to applicable taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#36Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen (Fort Worth Avenue TIF District) and authorizing the City Manager to submit the report to applicable taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#37Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for the Davis Garden TIF District (Zone 16) and authorizing submission to relevant taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law, at no cost to the City.

#38Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for the TOD TIF District (Zone 17) and authorizing submission to relevant taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law, at no cost to the City.

#39A resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Eighteen (Maple/Mockingbird TIF District) and authorizing the City Manager to submit the report to taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#40A resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Nineteen (Cypress Waters TIF District) and authorizing the City Manager to submit the report to taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#41Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for the Mall Area Redevelopment TIF District (Reinvestment Zone No. 20) and authorizing the City Manager to submit it to relevant taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#42Resolution accepting the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report for the University TIF District (Reinvestment Zone No. 21) and authorizing the City Manager to submit it to relevant taxing jurisdictions and the State Comptroller as required by state law.

#43Authorization of a New Markets Tax Credit transaction of up to $7 million through the Dallas Development Fund for a qualified project at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, in partnership with St. Philip's School and Community Center and Capital One.

#44Authorizes amendments to Chapter 380 economic development loan and grant agreements with MLK Kingdom Complex, LLC for the MLK Wellness Project, extending all project deadlines to September 1, 2025, replacing a tenant, providing loan forbearance, and increasing the borrower's required minimum non-City investment by $120,305 to $791,913, at no cost to the City.

#45Authorization for Dallas to approve Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2024-11-294, amending Chapter 3 of the Airport Board's Code of Rules and Regulations by deleting Section 3-25(o) and renumbering the subsequent subsection, at no cost to the City.

#46Authorization to reject all six proposals received for an inventory management system for the Department of Information and Technology Services and to re-advertise a new solicitation at no cost to the City.

#47Authorizes a one-year service contract with Foundation Communities, Inc. to administer a city-wide pre-tax preparation assistance program for the Office of Community Care and Empowerment, with a one-year renewal option, totaling up to $400,000.

#48Authorizes a one-year service contract with two renewal options for maintenance and repair of solar power equipment for the Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management, not to exceed $536,965.

#49Authorizes a three-year master agreement with Always Available Wholesales & Supply Services Corp. for the purchase of kitchen and cafeteria supplies for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, estimated at $136,500.

#50Authorization of a three-year service price agreement with HACH Company for preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments for the Dallas Water Utilities Department, estimated at $111,198.

#51Authorization of a three-year service price agreement with Shermco Industries, Inc. for bi-annual preventative maintenance and repairs of variable frequency drives and soft starters for the Dallas Water Utilities Department, estimated at $2,088,850.

#52Authorization for a six-month service contract with Landscapes Unlimited, LLC for $499,538.06 to complete a sand bunker renovation at Stevens Park Golf Course, funded by an equivalent appropriation increase in the Golf Improvement Fund.

#53Authorizes an Advance Funding Agreement with the USDOT Federal Highway Administration through TxDOT for the CMAQ Program to fund construction of the Timberglen Trail from Moss Glen Park to the Preston Ridge Trail, with a total authorized city expenditure of $3,503,132 combining federal reimbursement and local match funds.

#54Consideration of appointments to city boards and commissions, along with evaluation and review of board and commission member duties.

#55Closed executive session to deliberate on the potential purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 508 Young Street, and to receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding this matter.

#56A resolution authorizing a joint election agreement and services contract with Dallas County and other jurisdictions for the May 3, 2025 general election, including legal advertising and translation services, totaling not to exceed $1,183,310.75.

#57Authorizes a joint election agreement and services contract between the City of Dallas, Collin County, and other jurisdictions for the conduct of a general election on May 3, 2025, not to exceed $25,000.

#58Authorizes a joint election agreement and services contract between the City of Dallas, Denton County, and other jurisdictions for the conduct of a special election on May 3, 2025, not to exceed $18,000.

#59A resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee to review the returns of the May 3, 2025 general election and submit a canvass report to the full City Council on May 14, 2025.

#60A resolution directing the city manager to revise police hiring goals upward — from 250 to 325 new officers in FY2024-2025, then 350 in FY2025-2026 and 400 in FY2026-2027 — and to present corresponding budget amendments to City Council.

#61Authorization to reject all proposals received for Construction Manager-at-Risk services for a new Dallas Police Regional Training Academy and cancel the related procurement solicitation.

#Z1Public hearing on an application for a Historic Overlay designation for the Bianchi House at 4503 Reiger Avenue, located within Planned Development District No. 98; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval subject to preservation criteria.

#Z2Public hearing and ordinance to amend and renew Specific Use Permit No. 2430 for a bail bonds office within the Mixmaster Riverfront Subdistrict of Planned Development District No. 784 on South Riverfront Boulevard; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval for a two-year period with amended conditions.

#Z3A public hearing on an application to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2431 for a restaurant with drive-in or drive-through service on the west side of South Griffin Street between Commerce and Jackson Streets; both staff and the CPC recommend approval for a two-year period with amended conditions.

#Z4Public hearing and ordinance to amend and renew Specific Use Permit No. 2469 for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store of 3,500 square feet or less at the southeast corner of Elam Road and Pleasant Drive; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval for a three-year period with an amended site plan and amended conditions.

#Z5Public hearing for a five-year renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1883 permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a general merchandise or food store (3,500 sq ft or less) at the east corner of South Belt Line Road and C.F. Hawn Freeway. Both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval subject to conditions.

#Z6Public hearing for a Planned Development Subdistrict on property zoned Subdistrict 1A within Planned Development District No. 714 (West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District), on a block bounded by West Commerce Street, Haslett Street, Yorktown Street, and Pittman Street. Both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval subject to conditions.

#Z7A public hearing on a rezoning application to grant a Planned Development District for TH-3(A) Townhouse District uses on property currently zoned R-7.5(A) Single Family District on Ferguson Road between Hibiscus Drive and Pasteur Avenue. Both city staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval subject to a conceptual plan and conditions.

#Z8A public hearing on a rezoning application to grant an R-5(A) Single Family Subdistrict on property currently zoned NC Neighborhood Commercial Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 595 (South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District), located on Lagow Street between Canal Street and Spring Avenue. Both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval.

#Z9Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit application for a commercial amusement (inside) facility on C.F. Hawn Freeway west of Pleasant Drive; staff recommends five-year approval while the CPC recommends three years, both subject to a site plan and conditions.

#Z10Public hearing on an application to amend Subarea A within Planned Development No. 975 at the northeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road and Highland Hills Drive; both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to a revised development plan, traffic management plan, and conditions.

#Z11Public hearing to rezone property from Light Industrial (LI) to R-5(A) Single Family District on the south line of Compton Street west of Glidden Street; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval.

#Z12Public hearing to grant a Specific Use Permit for an alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) within a historic district overlay on the north line of Main Street east of South Field Street; both staff and CPC recommend approval for a five-year period with conditions.

#Z13Public hearing to amend Planned Development District No. 1112 in the area northeast of Harry Hines Boulevard, southeast of West Mockingbird Lane, and along Forest Park Road; both staff and CPC recommend approval with amended conditions.

#Z14Public hearing on a proposed zoning change to establish Tract IV of the Lakewood Conservation District No. 2, converting R-7.5(A) and R-10(A) single-family zoned blocks in the Lakewood neighborhood to a conservation district; both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to conditions.

#PH1Public hearing and authorization to adopt Reprogramming Budget No. 1 (Substantial Amendment No. 1) to the FY 2024-25 Action Plan, redirecting $1,335,555 in unspent Community Development Block Grant funds toward repairs and renovations at public facilities.

#PH2Public hearing on a 4% Non-Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application by 13731 Goldmark Drive Owner LP for Tuscany at Goldmark, a 184-unit multifamily residential development, followed by authorization of a Resolution of No Objection to TDHCA.

#PH3Public hearing on AMTEX C.F. Hawn Fund, LP's application to TDHCA for 4% Non-Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits to develop C.F. Hawn Apartments, a 280-unit multifamily rental development at 10600 C.F. Hawn Freeway; the city is asked to authorize a Resolution of No Objection at no cost to the city.

#PH4Public hearing on LDG The Gateway at Trinity Forest, LP's application to TDHCA for 4% Non-Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits to build a 300-unit multifamily rental development at 2200 Dowdy Ferry Road; the city is asked to authorize a Resolution of No Objection at no cost to the city.

#PH5Public hearing on an application by LDG The Heights at UNT Station, LP to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 4% Non-Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for a development at 1021 East Wheatland Road; the City will consider authorizing a Resolution of No Objection for the applicant.

#PH6Public hearing on a 4% Non-Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application by LDG The Legacy on Belt Line for a 180-unit multifamily residential development at 1275 South Belt Line Road, followed by authorization of a Resolution of No Objection to TDHCA.

#PH7Public hearing and Resolution of No Objection for Palladium Buckner Station, Ltd.'s application to TDHCA for 4% Non-Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits to develop a 304-unit affordable multifamily rental property at 8008 Elam Road.