City CouncilWednesday, April 23, 2025 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

#2Preliminary adoption of the FY 2025-26 HUD Consolidated Plan Budget allocating approximately $29.9 million in federal grant funds across four programs (CDBG, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOPWA), and authorization of a public hearing on May 28, 2025, to receive community comments on the proposed use of funds.

#3Authorization to settle the lawsuit Lamarcus Ward v. City of Dallas (Cause No. DC-23-10699) for an amount not to exceed $50,000, financed from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#4Authorization to settle the lawsuit Lorenzo Cardell v. City of Dallas (Cause No. CC-23-03915-B) for an amount not to exceed $35,000, financed from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#5Authorization to settle the lawsuit Terrell Hammonds Jr. v. City of Dallas (Cause No. CC-23-03273-A) for an amount not to exceed $35,000, funded from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#6Authorization of a three-year Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at San Antonio for consulting services and technical assistance supporting the Dallas Police Department's violent crime reduction effort from March 15, 2025 through March 31, 2028, not to exceed $337,305.00.

#7Authorization of a three-year sole source agreement with Crime Tech Solutions, LLC for a cloud-based CJIS compliant software solution (Case Closed) to manage law enforcement interactions for the Dallas Police Department, not to exceed $271,244.50, funded through a federal justice grant and general fund appropriations.

#8Authorizes acceptance of $1.8 million in Regional Toll Revenue Funds from TxDOT to fund construction of a city storm water pump house at McCallum Boulevard and Hillcrest Road, required to mitigate environmental impacts from accommodating DART's Silverline transit project.

#9Authorizes a ~$409,000 increase to the construction services contract with Eagle Contracting for additional work at the Jim Miller Pump Station and Reservoir, raising the total contract from $35.94 million to $36.35 million.

#10Authorizes a ~$1.93 million increase to the construction services contract with SYB Construction Company for additional water and wastewater main installation, rehabilitation, and transmission valve work at five locations, raising the total contract from $21.68 million to $23.61 million.

#11Authorization to mutually terminate a lease agreement with Creative Bar Concepts, LLC for restaurant space at Dallas Executive Airport, resulting in an estimated $157,337 in revenue foregone from the Aviation Fund over approximately four years.

#12Resolution to convey an easement and right-of-way of approximately 62,806 square feet to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for construction and maintenance of electrical infrastructure across city-owned land near South Central Expressway and Simpson Stuart Road, at no cost to the City.

#13Ordinance to abandon portions of four utility easements totaling approximately 20,811 square feet near Cedar Crest and Kiest Boulevards to the city as the abutting owner, generating $11,150 in General Fund revenue plus a $20 publication fee.

#14An ordinance granting a private license to Donald James McNamara, Jr. and Joan P. McNamara to install, occupy, and maintain a barrier wall on approximately 204 square feet of Overbrook Drive right-of-way near Abbott Avenue, generating $2,497.00 in General Fund revenue plus a $20.00 publication fee.

#15An ordinance to close and vacate approximately 11,177 square feet of Brookside Drive near its intersection with Covington Lane to vehicular traffic, at no cost to the City.

#16Ordinance to close and vacate portions of Cadillac Drive, Chrysler Drive, Mildred, Roberta, and Spivey Streets, and four alleys totaling approximately 165,056 square feet near Cedar Crest Boulevard and Morrell Avenue, at no cost to the city.

#17Authorizes acquisition of approximately 76,181 square feet of land and a 10,630 square foot slope easement near University Hills Boulevard and Wheatland Road for the Wheatland Road Extension Project, not to exceed $209,600.00, financed through 2024B Certificates of Obligation.

#18Authorization to acquire approximately 3,733 square feet of land near the intersection of Poe and McPherson Streets for the West Dallas Gateway Project at a total cost not to exceed $133,850, financed through 2024B Certificates of Obligation Fund.

#19Authorization to acquire approximately 3,316 square feet of land near Poe and McPherson Streets from Lucia Estrada and Samuel Lozano for the West Dallas Gateway Project, at a total cost not to exceed $149,850, financed through 2024B Certificates of Obligation.

#20Authorizes a five-year lease extension with Marcer Investments, LLC for approximately 7,400 square feet of office space at 6925 Lake June Road to continue operating a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clinic through July 2030, not to exceed $757,122.96 funded by HHSC grant funds.

#21Authorization to amend and extend an existing lease with SVEA DB Holdings II, LLC for approximately 5,500 square feet of office and clinic space at 2851 Dairy Road, Garland, to operate as a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030, not to exceed $691,754.28 funded by grant.

#22Authorization of a work order under an existing job order contracting agreement with RS Commercial Construction, LLC to install a new roof at Kidd Springs Recreation Center, not to exceed $687,805.62, funded by the FY2024-25 Community Development Block Grant.

#23Authorizes a forgivable development loan of up to $7,000,000 from the ARPA Redevelopment Fund to Braniff Lofts LP (an affiliate of Sycamore Strategies, LLC) for the development of Braniff Lofts, a 48-unit permanent supportive housing complex at 2801 Wycliff Avenue.

#24Authorization for the Dallas Public Facility Corporation to acquire and develop a mixed-income multifamily project at 5550 LBJ Freeway and enter into a 75-year lease with High Street Residential, Inc., with an estimated $170.3 million in general fund revenue foregone.

#25A resolution correcting a prior City Council resolution (No. 250283) that established Willow Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 on February 12, 2025. There is no financial impact to the City.

#26Proposes an ordinance amending Chapter 52 to restructure construction code permit fees, including changes to commercial remodel and Q-Team review fees and elimination of various fees, with an estimated revenue impact of $3,500,000 to the Building Inspection Fund.

#27An ordinance amending the Dallas Electrical Code to adopt the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code, regulating electrical construction, repair, and maintenance throughout the city, with violations subject to a penalty not to exceed $2,000.

#28An ordinance correcting errors in Specific Use Permit No. 2558 and two Planned Development Districts (No. 840 and No. 1052) as established by prior ordinances, with no financial impact to the City.

#29Authorizes the City Manager to issue a Notice of Establishment for Quiet Zones along DART's Silver Line corridor (formerly Cotton Belt Line), covering 11 railroad crossings, at no cost to the City.

#30Authorizes a construction services contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC — the lowest of seven bidders — for construction of 10th Street from Interstate 35 to Clarendon Drive, not to exceed $3,968,280, funded through multiple capital and bond funds.

#31Authorizes an emergency increase of $1,338,743.50 to an existing construction contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC for retaining wall reconstruction at the 9000–9300 block of South Audelia Road, raising the contract total from $92,788,440 to $94,127,183.50.

#32A resolution authorizing the ArtsActivate 2026 Program, a project-based cultural support initiative within the Office of Arts and Culture to fund art and cultural services for FY 2025-26, including approval of program guidelines, with no cost to the City.

#33Authorizes the Sixth Amendment to the lease agreement with Dallas Theater Center, extending the term through September 30, 2028, suspending rental rate increases at FY 2025 levels, requiring Dallas Theater Center to develop a security plan, and providing up to $150,000 in direct City financial support from the General Fund to offset increased operating costs.

#34Authorization to hold a public hearing on May 28, 2025, and upon its conclusion, create the Far East Dallas Public Improvement District for a seven-year term (2026–2032), approve its service plan for supplemental public services funded by property assessments, and execute a management contract with Ferguson Road Initiative.

#35Authorization to hold a public hearing on May 28, 2025 to consider creation of the RedBird Public Improvement District for a ten-year term, including approval of a service plan and a management contract with RedBird Improvement District Corporation, with no direct cost to the City.

#36Authorizes a public hearing and subsequent early ten-year renewal of the Klyde Warren Park/Dallas Arts District Public Improvement District, including approval of a 2026–2035 service plan and a management contract with Woodall Rogers Park Foundation at no direct cost to the City.

#37Authorizes a public hearing on May 28, 2025, for the renewal and expansion of the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District for a ten-year period (2026–2035), including approval of the district's service plan funded by property assessments and a management contract with Deep Ellum Foundation as the managing entity.

#38Authorization to hold a public hearing on May 14, 2025 to consider amendments to the Downtown Connection TIF District plan, including a directed sale of the city-owned Fire Station No. 18 parcel at 660 N. Griffin Street and reprogramming approximately $17.56 million in TIF funds to support the relocation and construction of a new Fire Station No. 18.

#39Authorization for the City Manager to execute two one-year contracts with Housing Forward, as a sole source, for coordination of the Street to Home Initiative providing financial assistance and supportive services to persons experiencing homelessness, totaling up to $2,996,898.95 funded through HOME-ARPA.

#40Authorization of a three-year master agreement with AC Printing, LLC — the lowest of four bidders — for printed utility bill inserts and accessories for Dallas Water Utilities, at an estimated cost of $746,553.00.

#41Authorization of a four-year master agreement with seven vendors for the purchase of law enforcement duty gear for the Dallas Police Department, with a total estimated value of $15,247,798.54.

#42Authorization of a three-year service price agreement totaling $515,087.50 with three vendors for mobile hose replacement services for city-owned vehicles, funded across four city funds.

#43Authorization to accept a $2,598,820 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant for the Community Park at Fair Park Fitness Loop project, with the state contributing $1,299,410 and Fair Park First providing a matching $1,299,410, along with establishment of corresponding fund appropriations.

#44Authorizes a professional services contract with Grace Herbert Curtis Architects for architectural and engineering services to renovate three recreation centers: Kiest Park, John C. Phelps, and Tommie M. Allen, funded by the 2024 General Obligation Bond.

#45Authorization for a ten-year maintenance agreement with the Turtle Creek Association to install a loaned cast bronze walking crow sculpture, valued at $200,000, on park property at 3400 Fairmont Avenue at no cost to the City.

#46Consideration of appointments to city boards and commissions, including evaluation of member duties and performance.

#47Resolution to waive the City's minimum petition approval thresholds under its PID Policy for petitions submitted by Preferred Place, LLC requesting creation of the RedBird Public Improvement District, which meet state law requirements but fall below the city's internal threshold, subject to three-quarters City Council approval.

#48A resolution to waive the City's minimum petition approval thresholds for Public Improvement Districts, allowing petitions submitted by Ferguson Road Initiative for the Far East Dallas Public Improvement District to be deemed sufficient for creation under state law despite falling below the City's internal threshold.

#49Authorizes acquisition of approximately 36,228 square feet of land near Young and Houston Streets from Charter DMN Holdings, LP—including potential use of eminent domain—for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center expansion project, for a total not to exceed $6,553,040.

#50Authorizes acquisition of approximately 185,941 square feet of land near Young and Houston Streets from Charter DMN Holdings, LP for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center expansion project, for a total not to exceed $45,120,000.

#51Closed session attorney briefing under Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.071 to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the lawsuit Dallas Police and Fire Pension System v. City of Dallas.

#52Closed executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 508 Young Street and to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding negotiations with a third party.

#53Consideration of an appointment to fill the vacant Position 02 on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors for the unexpired 2024–2026 board term, with no cost to the City.

#54Resolution declaring approximately 217,911 square feet of city-owned improved land near North Stemmons Freeway and West Mockingbird Lane as surplus and authorizing its sale by public auction or real estate brokerage with a two-tier process, with revenue to be determined by the real estate market.

#55Resolution reappointing Bilierae Johnson as City Secretary for a two-year term with a merit salary increase from her current annual base salary of $214,240.00, with the new salary amount and effective date to be determined.

#56Resolution authorizing a merit-based annual salary increase for City Auditor Mark S. Swann from a current base of $214,240.00, with the specific increase amount and effective date to be determined.

#57Resolution appointing an individual (name, salary, and effective date are redacted placeholders) as City Auditor for a two-year term, to be financed from the General Fund.

#58Resolution authorizing a merit-based annual salary increase for City Attorney Tammy L. Palomino from a current base of $325,000.00, with the specific increase amount and effective date to be determined.

#Z1A public hearing on an application to amend Specific Use Permit No. 959 to allow a private school on R-16(A) and R-10(A) Single Family District zoned property at the southwest corner of Harvest Hill Road and Inwood Road, with both staff and the City Plan Commission recommending approval subject to amended plans and conditions.

#Z2A public hearing on an application for a new Specific Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a general merchandise food store of 3,500 square feet or less on a CR-D-1/D-1 Liquor Control Overlay-zoned property at the southeast corner of North Jim Miller Road and Lake June Road; both staff and CPC recommend approval for two years with conditions.

#Z3A public hearing on an application to rezone property at the southeast corner of North Hampton Road and Calypso Street from NO(A) Neighborhood Office District to TH-3(A) Townhouse District, and to accept the termination of existing deed restrictions; both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to new deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant.

#Z4A public hearing on an application to amend a portion of existing deed restrictions on an R-10(A) Single Family District property located on the northeast line of Middlefield Road, southeast of Bicentennial Lane; both staff and CPC recommend approval.

#Z5Public hearing on an amendment to Planned Development District No. 143 at the northwest corner of IH-635 and Valley View Lane, with both staff and the City Plan Commission recommending approval subject to amended development, landscape, and traffic management plans and conditions.

#Z6Public hearing on a new Specific Use Permit for an alcoholic beverage establishment limited to a bar, lounge, or tavern on property zoned CR Community Retail District and P(A) Parking District on the west line of Inwood Road north of Lovers Lane, with both staff and the City Plan Commission recommending approval for a three-year period.

#Z7Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a general merchandise or food store larger than 3,500 sq ft on property zoned CR-D-1 with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay at the southeast corner of Simpson Stuart Road and Bonnie View Road. Staff recommends approval for five years; CPC recommends approval for three years.

#Z8Public hearing for a resolution accepting the termination of existing deed restrictions on property zoned MU-3 Mixed Use District located on the north line of LBJ Freeway east of Coit Road, with both Staff and CPC recommending approval.

#Z9Public hearing for a zoning change from R-10(A) Single Family to CS Commercial Service District on the east line of Quietwood Drive, between Interstate 20 and Kingsland Road, with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant; both staff and CPC recommend approval.

#Z10Public hearing for an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2107 to allow sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a general merchandise or food store greater than 3,500 square feet at the corner of Ramona Avenue and East Overton Road; staff recommends a five-year approval with automatic renewal eligibility, while CPC recommends a five-year approval without automatic renewals.

#Z11Public hearing on a zoning application to amend Planned Development District No. 916 to modify parking requirements, sign regulations, and development standards in the area generally bounded by East Northwest Highway, Skillman Street, East Lovers Lane, and Greenville Avenue. Both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to amended conditions.

#Z12Public hearing on a zoning application to create a new subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 714 (the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District) at the northeast corner of West Commerce Street and Pittman Street. Both staff and CPC recommend approval subject to amended conditions.

#Z13Application to rezone property from CR Community Retail District to R-5(A) Single Family District on the north line of Burma Road, between Kiska Street and Saipan Street; both staff and CPC recommend approval.

#Z14Application to rezone property from CS Commercial Service District to R-5(A) Single Family District on the south line of Corregidor Street east of Carbondale Street; both staff and CPC recommend approval.

#Z15Application to renew Specific Use Permit No. 1881 for a late-hours restaurant (without drive-in/drive-through service) at the northwest corner of Greenville Avenue and Bell Avenue; staff recommends a five-year term with eligibility for automatic renewals, while CPC recommends a five-year term only.

#Z16A public hearing and ordinance to rezone property on the east line of Carbondale Street, south of Fellow Lane from CS Commercial Service District to R-5(A) Single Family District, with staff and CPC both recommending approval.

#Z17A public hearing and ordinance to grant a Specific Use Permit for a hotel or motel use on property zoned CA-1(A) Central Area District on the south line of Main Street, east of South Pearl Expressway, with staff and CPC both recommending approval subject to a site plan and conditions.

#PH1Public hearing and ordinance amending multiple chapters of the Dallas City Code to expand the definition of residential structures to include buildings with up to eight dwelling units, and renaming the 'Dallas One-and Two-Family Dwelling Code' to the 'Dallas One- to Eight-Family Dwelling Code.'