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

#2Authorization to settle bodily injury claims brought by Jesus Lule in a lawsuit against Melvin Williams for up to $65,000, funded by the Liability Reserve Fund.

#3Authorization to settle bodily injury claims brought by Maria Rivera against the City of Dallas and Mason Hawkins (Cause No. DC-24-03101) for up to $29,000 from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#4Authorization to settle the lawsuit styled Stacy Carson v. City of Dallas (Cause No. DC-23-19500) for not to exceed $50,000, financed from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#5Ordinance authorizing issuance of up to $300 million in Waterworks and Sewer System Commercial Paper Notes, Series G, for interim financing of eligible water/sewer projects, along with related agreements with Bank of America, BofA Securities, and U.S. Bank Trust Company at a total three-year cost not to exceed $3,593,000.

#6Authorization of a professional services contract with Brown and Caldwell for engineering services related to a chemical optimization and corrosion control study of the City of Dallas water treatment and distribution system, not to exceed $3,042,487.

#7Authorizes a contract increase with John Burns Construction Company of Texas, LLC for additional water and wastewater main improvements at five locations, raising the contract by $1,332,208 to a new total of $12,818,509.

#8Authorizes a supplemental agreement with Garver, LLC increasing their professional services contract by up to $4,806,075.38 for additional engineering services for improvements to the Lake June Pump Station and Reservoir, bringing the total contract value to $8,205,897.38.

#9Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 increasing the professional services contract with Pacheco Koch for additional engineering services for the Cedar Creek Bridge replacement at Moore Street and erosion control easement surveys at Holliday Road and West Kiest Boulevard, raising the contract by $454,105 to a new total of $675,684.

#10Authorizes acceptance of a $10 million FAA Airport Improvement Program grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Taxiway Charlie Phase 2 Reconstruction Project at Dallas Love Field, with a four-year performance period and corresponding appropriations.

#11Authorizes acceptance of a $13 million FAA Airport Terminal Program grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for upgrading moving walkways and escalators at Dallas Love Field, with a four-year performance period and corresponding appropriations.

#12The city is abandoning approximately 7,962 square feet of Wall Street near Corinth Street to abutting owner Cedars Corinth Owner, LLC via quitclaim, generating over $322,000 in revenue for city funds.

#13Ordinance to abandon approximately 751 square feet of utility easement near the intersection of Lilac Lane and Horseshoe Trail to abutting owners Arthur Allen Jones and Amy Renee Andrews, generating $11,150 in General Fund revenue plus a $20 publication fee.

#14The city is abandoning water and sanitary sewer easements totaling approximately 4,814 square feet near Continental and Trinity Max Avenues to abutting owner Riverfront Residential II, L.P., generating $11,150 in revenue to the General Fund.

#15Ordinance abandoning water and utility easements totaling approximately 6,672 square feet near Arapaho and Coit Roads to the abutting owner, with dedication of approximately 5,628 square feet for a new water easement, generating $11,150 in General Fund revenue plus a $20 ordinance publication fee.

#16Authorization of a two-year master services price agreement for software purchases (perpetual, subscription, SaaS, maintenance, and implementation) with Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC through the Texas Department of Information Services cooperative, not to exceed $1,421,487.24.

#17An ordinance amending Section 51A-8.601(b) of the Dallas City Code to update the list of standards and requirements governing street paving, storm drainage, bridge, and culvert design and construction, with no cost to the city.

#18Ordinance amending Dallas City Code Chapter 28 to update speed regulations, school traffic zone designations, and one-way street rules in school zones, establishing a maximum penalty of $200 with no direct cost to the city.

#19Authorizes acceptance of an $8.4 million TxDOT Regional Toll Revenue grant to construct 22 traffic signals at various locations in Dallas, with no local match required, for the period through April 30, 2028.

#20Authorizes acceptance of a $1,775,000 federal Surface Transportation Block Grant through TxDOT for roadway and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Dallas Parkway and Frankford Road, including an additional southbound lane and a right-turn lane, with a $17,750 local match.

#21Authorization to accept a $1,000,000 HUD Economic Development Initiative grant to fund a planning study along the Garland Road corridor from Gaston/East Grand Avenue to IH-635, including fund establishment and appropriations through August 2032.

#22Authorization to amend a prior resolution to accept a $689,410.00 Federal Highway Administration grant (via TxDOT TASA Program) for the Rosemont SRTS Improvements Project, and to establish and receive those funds in a dedicated grant fund.

#23Authorization for a construction services contract with Meca Construction, LLC — the lowest responsible bidder — to build the Rosemont Safe Routes to School Project (original scope) for up to $887,790.60, financed through the Davis Garden TIF District Fund and a TxDOT TASA grant.

#24Authorization of two one-year contracts with Housing Forward to coordinate the Street to Home Initiative, providing financial assistance and supportive services to persons experiencing homelessness, with a combined total not to exceed $2,996,898.95 funded through HOME-ARPA.

#25Authorization of a three-year service price agreement with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. for grounds maintenance services at Library facilities, with an estimated value of $1,034,140.32 funded through the General Fund.

#26Authorization of a three-year service price agreement totaling $1,195,260.90 with three vendors for repairs, maintenance, and support of air blowers, compressors, and dryers used in Dallas Water Utilities' water purification and wastewater treatment processes.

#27Authorization of a five-year service price agreement with A Star Heat & Air, Inc. for minor plumbing repair services for the Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability, estimated at $4,236,018, funded through the General Dallas Water Utilities Fund.

#28Ordinance amending the Dallas City Code to add Sunset Bay as a permitted location for consuming alcoholic beverages in a park and to remove the Dreyfuss Club from that same designation, at no cost to the city.

#29Authorizes a three-month service contract with Kraftsman LP (dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks) to design and install a splash pad at Forest Audelia Park, and increases appropriations by up to $776,000 from the Capital Gifts Donations and Development Fund.

#30Consideration of appointments to city boards and commissions and review of the evaluation and duties of board and commission members.

#31Authorization to proceed with condemnation by eminent domain to acquire an approximately 865-square-foot drainage easement from Johnie Wilson and Mary B. Wilson near Fernwood Avenue and Louisiana Avenue for the Kings Branch Culvert at Louisiana Project, not to exceed $7,500.

#32Authorizes the acceptance of a land donation near Commerce and Ervay Streets from three related entities and initiates negotiations for a tenant lease of approximately 2,500 square feet of improved land as part of the 1607 Commerce Street Land Dedication Project.

#33Closed session to deliberate real estate transactions and economic development negotiations concerning property at 1607 Commerce Street and to seek legal advice from the City Attorney.

#34Closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 508 Young Street and to receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding negotiations with a third party.

#Z1Public hearing on an application to rezone property on the north line of West Camp Wisdom Road (between Clark Road and Royal Cedar Way) from Neighborhood Service and Agricultural districts to MF-2(A) Multifamily District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant; both staff and the City Plan Commission recommend approval.

#Z2A public hearing and ordinance for a Specific Use Permit for a public school (not open-enrollment charter) on R-5(A) zoned property within Planned Development District No. 595, South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District, at the east corner of Elsie Faye Heggins Street and Malcolm X Boulevard; both staff and CPC recommend permanent approval subject to a site plan, traffic management plan, and conditions.

#Z3A public hearing and ordinance for an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2170 for an open-enrollment charter school on RR Regional Retail District property at the north line of West Camp Wisdom Road and west line of Interstate 35E Freeway; both staff and CPC recommend approval with amended site plan, traffic management plan, and conditions.

#Z4Public hearing and ordinance to amend and renew Specific Use Permit No. 2115 for an office showroom/warehouse in Planned Development No. 535 (C.F. Hawn Special Purpose District No. 3), with both staff and CPC recommending approval for a five-year period subject to amended conditions.

#Z5Public hearing and ordinance for a new Specific Use Permit for a private recreation center in an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District on the west line of Marsh Lane south of Monet Place, with both staff and CPC recommending approval for four years with eligibility for automatic five-year renewals.

#Z6Public hearing on an application for a Specific Use Permit to allow a government installation limited to a police facility on MU-3 Mixed Use District zoned property on the south side of Fondren Drive west of Greenville Avenue; both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to a site plan and conditions.

#Z7Public hearing on an application to rezone property at the northeast corner of Spangler Road and Mañana Drive to IM Industrial Manufacturing District and obtain a Specific Use Permit for asphalt or concrete batching; staff recommends approval for five years with conditions, while the CPC recommends denial.

#Z8Public hearing on an application to terminate Deed Restriction Z834-294 on a CR Community Retail District property on the south line of Bruton Road between North Prairie Creek Road and Riverway Drive; staff recommends approval while the CPC recommends denial without prejudice.

#Z9Public hearing on an application for a Historic Overlay designation for the Bianchi House at 4503 Reiger Avenue, a residential property in Planned Development District No. 98; both staff and the CPC recommend approval subject to preservation criteria.