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

#2Authorizes five revisions to the Financial Management Performance Criteria, covering an Employee Benefit Reserve, pension benefit adjustment processes, property tax exemption methodology, certificate of obligation debt limits, and retirement system funding requirements, at no cost to the City.

#3Amends the FY 2024-25 budget ordinance to authorize transfers and appropriation adjustments for various city departments, with total expenditures not to exceed $3,866,941,142 across the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Grants and Trust Funds.

#4Authorization to settle a federal lawsuit filed by Jon Puryear EMS CE LLC against the City of Dallas, with a payment not to exceed $100,000 funded from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#5Authorization to settle a lawsuit filed by Laura Alonzo (individually and as next friend of a minor) and Ernesto Hernandez Jr. against the City of Dallas, with a settlement not to exceed $82,000 funded from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#6Authorization to settle bodily injury claims filed by Sterling Bradshaw against the City of Dallas (Cause No. DC-23-10784) for not to exceed $30,000, funded by the Liability Reserve Fund.

#7Resolution authorizing an increase to the joint election agreement and election services contract with Collin County for the November 5, 2024 special election, raising the contract from $62,039.64 to $83,778.15, an increase of not to exceed $21,738.51.

#8Authorization of a three-year interlocal agreement with Dallas Independent School District to provide emergency medical services during football games and other district events, including authorization to receive and deposit reimbursement funds at no cost to the City.

#9Authorization of a five-year sole source services agreement with CovertTrack Group, Inc. for asset tracking system equipment, maintenance, and support for the Dallas Police Department, not to exceed $1,071,846.75 from General Funds.

#10The city seeks to authorize a Standard Utility Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for water pipeline encasement extensions along State Highway 205 from FM 548 to US 80, and to receive $123,165.67 from TxDOT as reimbursement for eligible construction, inspection, and project management costs.

#11The city seeks to authorize a ten-year lease with the U.S. General Services Administration for approximately 9,392 square feet of office, support, and storage space at Dallas Love Field for use by the Transportation Security Administration, generating an estimated $5,490,272.40 in Aviation Fund revenue over the lease term.

#12Amends Dallas City Code Chapter 44 to expand the authorized uses of Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue to align with the Texas state statutory limit, with no cost to the City.

#13Resolution declaring two city-owned properties surplus and authorizing their sale by public auction, with estimated revenue of $239,170 to the General Capital Reserve Fund and $28,000 to the General Fund based on current Dallas Central Appraisal District values.

#14Resolution authorizing the dedication of approximately 7,706 square feet of public right-of-way on City-owned land and the execution of a Right-of-Way Maintenance Agreement with Cantex Technology LLC for design, construction, and maintenance of a public road and bridge structure near the intersection of West Technology and East Technology Boulevards, generating $10,200 in General Fund revenue.

#15Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a drainage easement of approximately 7,356 square feet over City-owned land at Lake Ray Hubbard to the City of Rowlett for the construction and maintenance of drainage facilities, generating $10,200 in General Fund revenue.

#16The city is authorizing the conveyance of a subsurface easement of approximately 6,416 square feet to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for underground utility relocation and transformer installation on city-owned land near the intersection of Ewing Avenue and Clarendon Drive, at no cost to the city.

#17Ordinance to abandon approximately 15,130 square feet of drainage/floodway easement near Westmoreland Road and Fort Worth Avenue to two abutting property owners, generating $11,150 in General Fund revenue plus a $20 publication fee.

#18Ordinance to abandon approximately 18,288 square feet of Paris/Parris Street to abutting owner RP Wentworth, LLC near the intersection of Taylor Street and Good Latimer Expressway, authorizing a quitclaim and generating revenues of over $1.17 million to the City.

#19Authorization to acquire approximately 79,916 square feet of commercially improved land at 13305 Montfort Drive from Montfort Valley View Shopping Center, LLC for the 13305 Montfort Drive Acquisition Project, not to exceed $11,310,000, funded through the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund and Mall Area Redevelopment TIF District Fund.

#20Authorization to acquire approximately 52,059 square feet of land from AT&T INC. near Lombardy Lane and Brockbank Drive for the Fire Station No. 43 Replacement Project, funded by the 2017 General Obligation Bond Fund at a total cost not to exceed $1,109,060.69.

#21Authorizes a professional engineering services contract with M.E.P. Consulting Engineers, Inc. for design and construction administration for the replacement and modernization of the emergency backup generator system at Dallas City Hall, funded by ARPA Redevelopment Fund.

#22Authorization of a work order with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd. under an existing job order contracting services agreement for waterproofing and repairs at Family Gateway North, not to exceed $981,100, funded by FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funds.

#23Authorizes the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation to acquire Oak & Ellum, a market-rate multifamily development at 2627 Live Oak Street, for affordable housing development, and accepts a $1,489,361 one-time payment in lieu of tax increment from Waterford Property Company for tax years 2025–2027, with a total estimated revenue foregone of $9,502,325.

#24Authorization for the Dallas Public Facility Corporation to acquire, develop, and own The Humphreys, a 322-unit mixed-income multifamily development at 5339 Alpha Road, and enter into a 75-year lease with Ethos Property Development, LLC, with an estimated $127.2 million in foregone tax revenue over the lease term.

#25Authorizes a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through the Omnia Partners Cooperative for BlueDAG ADA compliance management hosted software for the Department of Information and Technology Services, not to exceed $321,074.46, funded across two IT funds.

#26Authorizes a two-year master price agreement with SHI Government Solutions for various software products and related services for the Department of Information and Technology Services through a Texas state cooperative agreement, not to exceed $6,616,026.86.

#27Proposes an ordinance amending the Dallas City Code's solid waste provisions to clarify definitions, update penalties and reporting requirements, add a defense to prosecution for operators removing self-generated waste, and remove vehicle identification requirements.

#28Authorizes acceptance of a $2,000,000 federal Surface Transportation Block Grant through TxDOT for environmental assessment and engineering services to rehabilitate Harry Hines Boulevard/McKinnon Street with signage, signal, and intersection improvements from the Dallas North Tollway to Moody Street.

#29The city would enter into a no-cost contract with Urban Smart Growth LT, LLC to accept a donation of privately funded design plans for pedestrian improvements and roadway upgrades on North Haskell Avenue between US 75 Northbound Frontage Road and Capitol Avenue.

#30Authorizes a three-year master agreement with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of traffic signal equipment and materials, estimated at $3,000,000.

#31Authorizes a payment to Dallas County for the City's share of additional traffic signal improvements required for the Harry Hines Multimodal Connection Project, not to exceed $75,000, funded through the 2017 General Obligation Bond Fund.

#32Establishes the FY 2025-26 Community Artists Program (CAP) and its guidelines to connect artists and non-profit organizations with host facilities for teaching, performing, and exhibiting, in support of the Dallas Cultural Plan 2018, at no cost to the city.

#33Sixth amendment to the contract with the Dallas Museum of Art to extend the term of the facility agreement at 1717 North Harwood Street through September 30, 2027, with no cost to the City.

#34Resolution expressing the City of Dallas' support for maintaining DART's full funding at the current one-percent sales tax level.

#35Authorization of three-year contracts totaling approximately $2 million for the purchase and installation of mulching materials for the Park & Recreation Department, awarded to three vendors as the lowest responsible bidders.

#36Three-year master agreement for the purchase of mobile concrete for the Department of Transportation and Public Works, awarded to H&H Concrete on Demand, Inc. for an estimated $12,662,812.

#37Authorization of a five-year master agreement with Polydyne, Inc. (sole bidder) for the purchase of liquid polymer used in wastewater treatment for Dallas Water Utilities, estimated at $17,632,800 financed through the Dallas Water Utilities Fund.

#38Authorizes a five-year master agreement with two one-year renewal options for the purchase of unleaded and diesel motor fuels for the Department of Equipment and Fleet Management from eight vendors, with an estimated total of $80,483,118.70.

#39Authorizes a three-year service price agreement with Ambassador Services, LLC for janitorial services at 14 city facilities for the Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management, estimated at $1,928,263.80.

#40Authorization for a three-year service price agreement with Renda Environmental, Inc. for removal and disposal of residuals at the East Side Water Treatment Plant for Dallas Water Utilities, estimated at $11,771,500.

#41Authorization for a five-year citywide service price agreement with Cintas Corporation 2 for employee uniform rental and cleaning services, estimated at $2,631,174.52 distributed across four city funds.

#42Five-year service price agreement with Keystone Turbine Services, LLC for helicopter turbine engine overhauls, rebuilds, repairs, and associated rentals for the Dallas Police Department, estimated at $9,727,460.

#43Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with GovOS, Inc. to extend a service contract for a short-term rental and hotel occupancy tax system through April 1, 2026, increasing the contract ceiling by $118,800 to a new total of $725,550.

#44Authorization for the city's contracted broker McGriff Insurance Services, LLC to purchase an auto property damage and catastrophic fleet damage insurance policy for the period April 15, 2025 through April 14, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $1,587,591.

#45Authorizes acceptance of a $6,436,263 USDOT FY2023 RAISE grant and a $1,609,066 Trust for Public Land match fund—totaling $8,045,329—for planning, design, and engineering of the Five Mile Creek Trail through September 30, 2029.

#46Authorizes rescinding a previously scheduled December 2024 public hearing and setting a new public hearing on March 26, 2025 under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26, to receive comments on Dallas Water Utilities Department's proposed use of approximately 0.56 acres of West Trinity Heights Park for a public drainage project.

#47Authorizes an engineering services contract with Raba Kistner, Inc. for material testing and construction observation services for the Trinity Strand Hi-Line Span Bridge and Trail Project at 1998 Hi-Line Drive, financed through the Design District TIF Fund.

#48Authorizes an increase in the construction services contract with RoeschCo Construction, LLC for the Lake Highlands Trail Phase 2A/2B Northern Extension, and corrects prior administrative actions to accurately reflect the City's 20% and TxDOT's 80% funding split.

#49Authorization of a construction services contract with Kraftsman LP for repairs to water play features at Bahama Beach Waterpark, along with a budget appropriation increase and disbursement of up to $239,898.75 from the Capital Gifts Donations and Development Fund.

#50Consideration of appointments to city boards and commissions, including evaluation of board and commission member duties and responsibilities.

#51Authorizes condemnation by eminent domain to acquire an approximately 4,738 sq ft drainage easement from the Loftice family on Renner Drive near South Denley Drive for the Kings Branch Culvert at Denley Project, not to exceed $8,800 total.

#52A closed session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 1607 Commerce Street, discuss economic development negotiations with an undisclosed business prospect, and seek legal advice from the City Attorney.

#53Authorization of a one-year cooperative purchasing agreement for Priority Based Budgeting software-as-a-service with Tyler Technologies through the Sourcewell cooperative, not to exceed $180,000, funded by ARPA Redevelopment Fund.

#54Authorization to accept a land donation near the intersection of Commerce and Ervay Streets from Slaughter Partners, LP and related entities, and to negotiate a tenant lease of approximately 2,500 square feet of improved land for the 1607 Commerce Street Land Dedication Project, funded from the General Fund not to exceed $2,000 plus closing costs.

#55Amendment to a project agreement with Dallas County to increase funding by $1,728,908 (total $2,228,908) for the design and construction of the Kleberg Trail from the DART Buckner Station to Crawford Park, financed through County contributions and 2017 General Obligation Bond funds.

#56Authorization of a five-year sole-source Licensed Training Provider Agreement with the American Red Cross, not to exceed $150,000, allowing Dallas Park and Recreation Department instructors to use Red Cross licensed materials for water safety training courses.

#57Authorization of a three-year master agreement with Sysco North Texas for the purchase of wholesale restaurant food products for resale at Bahama Beach Waterpark, nine aquatic centers, and nine community pools, not to exceed $375,000.

#58A resolution amending the Board of Adjustment's Rules of Procedure to update board staff duties, application withdrawal timelines, and case consolidation procedures, at no cost to the city.

#Z1Public hearing on a zoning application to grant a Planned Development District for MU-1 Mixed Use uses and terminate existing deed restrictions on property along West Camp Wisdom Road northwest of Clark Road; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval.

#Z2Public hearing for a five-year renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2269 allowing alcoholic beverage sales at a general merchandise or food store of 3,500 square feet or less on the northeast corner of South Buckner Boulevard and Forney Road, zoned LI-D-1 with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay.

#Z3Public hearing for a rezoning request to MU-3 Mixed Use District with applicant-volunteered deed restrictions for property currently zoned within Planned Development No. 852 and RR Regional Retail District at the northeast and northwest corners of Dallas North Tollway and President George Bush Turnpike; staff recommends denial while CPC recommends approval.

#Z4Public hearing on an application to grant a Planned Development Subdistrict for HC Heavy Commercial uses within PD 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, bounded by Cedar Springs Road, Maple Avenue, North Pearl Street, and McKinney Avenue; both staff and CPC recommend approval with conditions.

#Z5Public hearing on an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2353 for an auto service center at the southwest corner of North Riverfront Boulevard and Pittsburg Street within PD 621; staff recommends a five-year period with automatic renewal eligibility, while CPC recommends a five-year period without automatic renewals.

#Z6Public hearing for renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 370 allowing a child-care facility and community service center within the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District, with both staff and CPC recommending approval subject to conditions.

#Z7Public hearing for the creation of a new subarea within Planned Development District No. 298 (Bryan Area Special Purpose District) on Swiss Avenue between Oak Street and Liberty Street, with both staff and CPC recommending approval subject to a development plan and conditions.

#Z8Public hearing for an amendment to Planned Development District No. 822 on property bounded by Forney Road, Wimbleton Way, Chariot Drive, and Lomax Drive, with both staff and CPC recommending approval subject to an amended development plan and conditions.

#Z9Public hearing and ordinance to amend Planned Development District No. 917 on the northwest line of Manor Way, between Maple Avenue and Denton Drive. Both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to amended conditions.

#Z10Public hearing and ordinance to renew Specific Use Permit No. 2392 for a bar/lounge/tavern and commercial dance hall at the northeast corner of Botham Jean Boulevard and South Boulevard, within the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District. Both staff and CPC recommend a five-year renewal with eligibility for automatic additional renewals.

#Z11Public hearing and ordinance to grant a Specific Use Permit for a commercial amusement (inside) use on property zoned Planned Development District No. 619 on the north line of Main Street east of South Akard Street, recommended for a five-year approval with conditions by both staff and the CPC.

#Z12Public hearing and resolution to accept the termination of deed restrictions (from cases Z023-163 and Z812-139) on property zoned MU-3 Mixed Use District on the north line of LBJ Freeway east of Coit Road, recommended for approval by both staff and the CPC.

#Z13Public hearing on an application to rezone property from R-7.5(A) Single Family District to MF-2(A) Multifamily District on the northeast line of Arrow Road, north of Southerland Avenue. Both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval.

#Z14Public hearing on an application to amend Specific Use Permit No. 2107 for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store greater than 3,500 square feet at the corner of Ramona Avenue and East Overton Road. Staff recommends approval for a five-year period with automatic renewal eligibility; CPC recommends approval for a five-year period.

#Z15Public hearing on an application to amend and renew Specific Use Permit No. 1450 for an open-enrollment charter school on R-7.5(A) Single Family zoned property near West Illinois Avenue and Chalmers Street. Both staff and CPC recommend approval for a five-year period with automatic renewal eligibility, subject to an amended site plan and traffic management plan.

#Z16Public hearing on an application to rezone property from CR Community Retail District to a Planned Development District for TH-3(A) Townhouse uses, located between Marsh Lane and Betty Jane Lane north of Walnut Hill Lane; both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to a conceptual plan and conditions.

#Z17Public hearing on an application to amend and renew Specific Use Permit No. 1981 for a bar/lounge/tavern and indoor commercial amusement (dance hall) in Planned Development No. 269 (Deep Ellum/Near East Side District) on the north side of Main Street east of Malcolm X Boulevard; both staff and CPC recommend approval for a four-and-a-half-year period.

#Z18Application to rezone property from R-7.5(A) Single Family District to NS(A) Neighborhood Service District, located north of Lake June Road, west of North Saint Augustine Road; both staff and CPC recommend approval.

#Z19Application to rezone property from R-5(A) Single Family Subdistrict to FRTN F-Residential Transition Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 595 (South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District), on Elsie Faye Heggins Street southwest of Myrtle Street; both staff and CPC recommend approval.

#Z20Public hearing on an application to amend Planned Development District No. 453 at the southwest corner of Walnut Hill Lane and Greenville Avenue; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval subject to an amended development plan.

#Z21Public hearing on an application to amend and renew Specific Use Permit No. 2451 for a bar/lounge/tavern and live music venue on Elm Street in the Deep Ellum/Near East Side District; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval for a five-year period with amended conditions.

#Z22Public hearing on an application to amend and renew Specific Use Permit No. 2511 for alcoholic beverage sales at a general merchandise or food store 3,500 sq ft or less, located at the northwest corner of Lake June Road and Jim Miller Road. Both staff and CPC recommend approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals.

#Z23Public hearing on an application to amend and renew Specific Use Permit No. 2284 for a tattoo studio within Planned Development District No. 621 (Old Trinity and Design District Special Purpose District), located on the south line of Parkhouse Street and north line of Continental Avenue west of Core Street. Both staff and CPC recommend approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals.

#Z24Public hearing and ordinance to amend Planned Development District No. 655 on the southwest corner of Potters House Way and Truth Drive, with both staff and CPC recommending approval subject to an amended conceptual plan.

#Z25A public hearing on proposed zoning amendments to Subarea II in Conservation District No. 8 (North Cliff Conservation District) along Pierce Street, covering approximately 5.15 acres, with staff and CPC both recommending approval, though CPC adds permission for single-family uses on the northern portion of City Block 1/3878.

#Z26A public hearing on an application for a Planned Development District permitting MU-2 Mixed Use District uses on property currently zoned Community Retail District at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Belt Line Road, with both staff and CPC recommending approval subject to a conceptual plan and development plan.

#Z27A public hearing on a zoning application to rezone property from R-5(A) Single Family to a Planned Development District allowing MF-2(A) Multifamily uses and standards on the south line of Grant Street between Ridge Street and South Denley Drive; both staff and CPC recommend approval with conditions.

#Z28A public hearing on a zoning application to rezone property from R-5(A) Single Family to a Planned Development District allowing MF-2(A) Multifamily uses and standards on the north line of Grant Street and south line of Front Street, west of South Denley Drive; both staff and CPC recommend approval with conditions.

#Z29Public hearing and ordinance request to rezone property at the southwest corner of Grant Street and South Denley Drive from R-5(A) Single Family District to a Planned Development District for MF-2(A) Multifamily uses and standards; both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to conditions.

#Z30Public hearing on an application to amend Planned Development District No. 234 and grant a Specific Use Permit for a service station on South Cockrell Hill Road south of Corral Drive; both staff and CPC recommend denial.

#Z31Public hearing on an application to rezone property on the southwest line of South Central Expressway from Agricultural District (with a SUP for a radio/TV/microwave tower) to a commercial district; both staff and CPC recommend a CS Commercial Service District in lieu of the requested LI Light Industrial District.

#Z32Public hearing on an application for a Specific Use Permit for an indoor commercial amusement use within Planned Development District No. 534 on C.F. Hawn Freeway west of Pleasant Drive; staff recommends a five-year approval while the CPC recommends a three-year approval.

#PH1Public hearing on an ordinance to create the 23 Spring Subdistrict within the Uptown Special Provision Sign District by amending the Dallas Development Code, on property at the southwest corner of Cedar Springs Road and Maple Avenue; both staff and CPC recommend approval.

#PH2Public hearing and ordinance to rename West Ledbetter Extension between South Merrifield Road and Spur 408 to 'Grady Niblo Road' at no cost to the city.

#PH3Public hearing to receive community comments on the proposed FY 2025-26 Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, with no cost consideration to the City.

#PH4Public hearing on and approval of the City of Dallas FY 2024-25 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 379C, at no cost to the City.

#PH5Public hearing on an ordinance amending 72 solid waste collection and hauling franchises to modify the franchise fee structure, with ordinance consideration at the close of the hearing.

#PH6Public hearing and ordinance to establish a municipal setting designation prohibiting the use of groundwater as potable water beneath City of Dallas-owned property near Mexicana Road and Canada Drive, with authorization from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. No cost to the City.

#PH7Public hearing and ordinance to establish a municipal setting designation prohibiting groundwater use as potable water beneath property owned by 2401 McKinney, LLC and Murphy Plaza, LLC near the intersection of McKinney and Maple Avenues, with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality authorization also extended to McKinney and Maple Venture, LLC. No cost to the City.

#PH8A public hearing to receive comments on Dallas Water Utilities' proposed use of approximately 7,803 square feet of parkland at L.B. Houston Nature Area for a wastewater utility project, followed by consideration of a resolution authorizing the use at no cost to the City.

#PH9Public hearing on the proposed use of approximately 24,204 square feet (0.56 acres) of parkland at West Trinity Heights Park by Dallas Water Utilities Department for a public drainage project, followed by consideration of a resolution authorizing that use under Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.