City CouncilWednesday, September 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

#2Authorizes application for and acceptance of a $1,128,369 MVCPA FY27 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant for a proactive auto theft program, with a $227,026 local General Fund cash match, for Sept 2026 through Aug 2027.

#3Authorizes acceptance of an $870,196.26 NHTSA/TxDOT STEP Comprehensive 2027 grant for Dallas Police traffic enforcement travel and overtime reimbursement, with a $153,622.33 local General Fund match, for Oct 2026–Sep 2027.

#4Authorizes acceptance of a $1,466,864 MVCPA FY27 Dallas Auto Theft Task Force Grant, with a $294,617 local cash match and approximately $292,534 in-kind contribution, for Sept 2026 through Aug 2027.

#5Authorizes FY 2026-27 agreements with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies for task force participation, reimbursements, and asset forfeiture sharing. Includes a City FICA contribution and an increased appropriation in the Various Task Force Fund.

#6Amends Resolution No. 26-0504 to shorten the Interlocal Agreement term with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office for the Dallas County Highway Traffic Program reimbursement to Oct 1, 2025–Aug 28, 2026 and reduce the appropriation from $4,374,000 to no more than $1,100,000.

#7Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 extending the agreement with SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development for consulting and technical assistance on the Dallas Police Department Virtual Reality De-escalation grant project through September 30, 2027, at no cost to the City.

#8Authorizes payments to Dallas County for processing and maintaining City prisoners at the Lew Sterrett Criminal Justice Center for FY 2026-27.

#9Authorizes exercising the fourth and final one-year renewal option of the facility management contract with Bridge Steps d/b/a The Bridge, and increases the year-five annual fee from $4,519,000 to $5,147,500 using General Fund money, including added pay-to-stay shelter beds.

#10Authorizes contracts with fully-licensed childcare providers under the Early Childhood and Out-of-School Time Services Program for low-to-moderate income families for Oct 2026 through Sept 2027, and approves the program statement and policies and procedures for providers and parents.

#11Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 2 exercising the second one-year renewal option with Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. for supportive services for seniors experiencing homelessness, increasing the contract by $250,000 for Oct 2026 through Sept 2027.

#12Authorizes Supplement Agreement No. 2 exercising the second one-year renewal option for homeless diversion service contracts with Harmony Community Development Corporation, Catholic Charities of Dallas, and The Stewpot, increasing total contract authority by $255,000 to $830,000.

#13Authorizes the Park & Recreation Department to apply for a $100,000 Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Eco Teens Program, at no cost to the City.

#14Authorizes an application for a $400,000 FY26 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program competitive grant from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for invasive species management at Harry S. Moss Park, at no cost to the City.

#15Authorizes the city to apply for a $15,000,000 National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership competitive grant via Texas Parks and Wildlife for the Texas Trees Foundation Park Project in the Southwestern Medical District. No cost to the City.

#16Authorizes an increase to the SCI Construction, Ltd. contract to add a new underground fire water line to the Fire Riser Room for the Forest Audelia Recreation Center Project.

#17Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Linbeck Group, LLC for preconstruction and construction services on the Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Project, plus an appropriation increase in the Capital Gifts Match Donations and Development Fund.

#18Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the FAA lease for about 211 square feet of technical space in the Dallas Executive Airport control tower cab, extending the term from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2036. No cost to the City.

#19Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the FAA lease for about 150 square feet of office space for the Contract Weather Observer station at Dallas Love Field, extending the term October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with $750 in revenue to the Aviation Fund.

#20Authorizes a TIF development agreement with TyGra Walnut Hill, LLC for up to $1,188,662 from the Skillman Corridor TIF District for The Highlands Village Retail & Office Redevelopment Project at 9715 Walnut Hill Lane.

#21Authorizes an interlocal cooperation agreement with DART for DART contributions to tax increment reinvestment zones, at no cost to the City.

#22Approves two nominees, Wei Wei Jeang and Brian Bernknopf, to fill vacancies on the City of Dallas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.

#23Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 33254 (October 8, 2025), which abandoned multiple sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer easements to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, extending the final replat deadline from one year to two years.

#24Ordinance abandoning a sanitary sewer easement of about 10,641 sq ft to abutting owner DA12, LLC near Mockingbird Lane and Elmbrook Drive, with dedication of about 88,437 sq ft for a water and wastewater easement.

#25Ordinance abandoning a portion of Alma Street and a street easement (about 10,854 sq ft) to Cedars Corinth Owner LLC near Botham Jean Boulevard, with quitclaim and dedications for a 25-foot water easement and right-of-way.

#26Authorizes acquisition of three single-family dwellings and two vacant lots (about 28,178 sq ft) near McGowan and Nolen Streets for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project, at a cost not to exceed $800,500.

#27Authorizes a two-year architectural and engineering services contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for a Facilities Condition Assessment at various City facilities, not to exceed $3,493,200.60.

#28Rejects proposals for solicitation CIZ25-FRM-3213 for Environmental Remediation Job Order Contracting Services and authorizes re-advertisement for new proposals, at no cost to the City.

#29Authorizes an interlocal agreement between Dallas and Denton for an operational yield study of Lake Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts, with Denton contributing funds that are deposited and appropriated in the Water Construction Fund.

#30Authorizes an interlocal agreement among Dallas, NTMWD, Tarrant Regional Water District, Upper Trinity Regional Water District, and Irving for regional water supply planning studies, not to exceed $83,125.

#31Authorizes an interlocal agreement among Dallas, Tarrant Regional Water District, and NTMWD for regional water supply cooperation and interconnectivity at no cost to the City.

#32Authorizes a three-year Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to operate stream flow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River Basin, including Zebra Mussel Monitoring and Reservoir Water Quality studies, from Oct 1, 2026 to Sept 30, 2029.

#33Authorizes a professional services contract with T. M. Kilduff Consulting, Inc. dba Kilduff Underground Engineering for engineering services on the East Bank Interceptor Project.

#34Authorizes a professional services contract with Wade Trim, Inc. for engineering services on the Lift Station and Diversion Structure Improvements Project, not to exceed $1,844,612, funded from two wastewater capital improvement funds.

#35Authorizes professional services contracts with four consulting firms for engineering services on flood management, erosion control and storm drainage improvements at 19 locations, totaling up to $4,997,569.

#36Authorizes a construction services contract with CLW Water Group, LLC for the East Side Water Treatment Plant Residuals Handling Project, Phase II in Sunnyvale, Texas.

#37Authorizes a construction services contract with Douglas Dailey Construction, LLC for installation and rehabilitation of water and wastewater mains at eighteen locations.

#38Authorizes a construction contract with SYB Construction Co., Inc., lowest responsible bidder of nine, for installing water and wastewater mains at 16 locations, not to exceed $14,552,545.

#39Authorizes a professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering design of the Jefferson Complete Street from Hampton Road to Polk Street, not to exceed $2,658,246.35.

#40Authorizes a construction services contract with Grey Sky Construction LLC, lowest responsible bidder of two, for the 2026 On-Call Paving Contract, not to exceed $42,136,372, funded from multiple sources.

#41Ordinance amending the FY 2025-26 appropriation ordinance (as previously amended) to authorize transfers and appropriation adjustments across city funds, and authorizing the City Manager to implement them.

#42Amends Resolution No. 26-0896 for an $800,000 secured, zero percent interest forgivable loan to The Stewpot for rehabilitation of 1610 South Malcolm X Boulevard, revising the agreement term, identifying Partner Building 350 for the lien and deed restrictions, and clarifying loan terms.

#43Rescinds the CDBG Public Facility Improvements contract with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas approved by Resolution No. 26-0895 and reprograms the funds for other eligible CDBG uses such as nonprofit public improvement projects.

#44Authorizes a three-year service price agreement for grounds maintenance for the Dallas Police Department with Abescape Group, LLC and Cerv Property Solutions, LLC, the lowest responsible bidders of five, for a total of about $310,080.21.

#45Authorizes the City's broker of record, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., to purchase insurance policies across multiple coverage lines for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, not to exceed $12,830,063.20.

#46Authorizes settlement of the lawsuit Bettina Harris v. City of Dallas (Cause No. CC-25-08361-A) for an amount not to exceed $40,000, paid from the Liability Reserve Fund.

#47Authorizes acceptance of a $326,099 SAMHSA grant for year four of the South Dallas Drug Court Expansion project, with related appropriations and deposit of funds for Sept 30, 2026 to Sept 29, 2027.

#48Consideration of appointments to city boards and commissions, along with the evaluation and duties of board and commission members. The nominee list is held by the City Secretary's Office.

#49Resolution approving and adopting the Dallas Cultural Plan 2018, Revised and Restated 2026, to replace the original 2018 Cultural Plan, at no cost to the City.

#50Ordinance approving DFW Airport Board Resolution No. 2026-08-207 to reduce the posted speed limit on International Parkway blocks 1500 through 3400 from 55 mph to 45 mph, at no cost to the City. Previously deferred on September 9, 2026.

#51Authorizes Resident Company Use Agreements with Cara Mia Theatre Co. and Teatro Hispano de Dallas to license Latino Cultural Center performance spaces for 12 to 20 weeks annually over a five-year initial term (Oct 2026 to Sept 2031), with three five-year renewal options through 2046.

#52Authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with an international sports organization for the City's participation in and support of a future major international sporting event, covering planning, coordination, public safety, transportation, use of City facilities, and other municipal services. The action has no cost to the City.

#53Authorizes a Second Amendment to the Global Spectrum, LP management agreement, extending the term five months to February 26, 2027. Total not to exceed $2,675,479 from the Convention and Event Services Fund.

#Z1Public hearing on a new Specific Use Permit for alcohol sales with a restaurant without drive-through at 6465 Samuell Boulevard, in an RR district with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay. Staff recommends approval with a site plan and conditions; CPC recommends approval for five years.

#Z2Public hearing on an application to amend Planned Development District No. 17 at 13410 Preston Road, southeast corner of Alpha Road and Preston Road. Staff and CPC recommend approval with staff's conditions.

#Z3Public hearing on a new Specific Use Permit for commercial motor vehicle parking at 9300 Bonnie View Road in an LI Light Industrial District. Staff recommends ten-year approval with automatic renewals; CPC recommends five years.

#Z4Public hearing on an amendment to Planned Development District No. 439 at 1002 West Brooklyn Avenue. Staff and CPC recommend approval subject to an amended development plan and conditions.

#Z5Public hearing on a new Specific Use Permit for a bar, lounge, or tavern and a dance hall at 2638 Elm Street in PD 269, Deep Ellum/Near East Side District. Staff recommends approval; CPC recommends a one-year period.

#Z6Public hearing on rezoning property at the southeast corner of Elam Road and North Masters Drive from R-7.5(A) to R-5(A) Single Family District. Staff and CPC recommend approval.

#Z7Public hearing on creating a new subdistrict for O-2 uses and standards within PD No. 193 (Oak Lawn) at 3109 Carlisle Street. Staff and CPC recommend approval subject to a development plan and conditions.

#Z8Public hearing on a new Specific Use Permit for alcohol sales with a general merchandise or food store over 3,500 sq ft at 9009 Bruton Road. CPC recommends approval for five years, subject to a site plan and conditions.

#Z9Public hearing on a new Specific Use Permit for a bar, lounge, or tavern at 2901 Elm Street in PD No. 269 (Deep Ellum/Near East Side). CPC recommends approval for one year, subject to a site plan and conditions.

#Z10Public hearing on a zoning application for MU-3 Mixed Use District, with staff recommending FWMU-5 Form subdistrict within PD 595 at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Colonial Ave. CPC recommended denial; the item was deferred multiple times.

#Z11Public hearing on an application for a new planned development district allowing R-5(A) single family uses on property currently zoned R-16(A), at Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane. Staff and CPC recommend approval with a conceptual plan and conditions; previously deferred.

#Z12Public hearing on a zoning application for a new planned development district allowing LI Light Industrial uses on agricultural-zoned property on Cleveland Road west of Lancaster-Hutchins Road. Previously deferred; staff and CPC recommend approval with conditions.

#Z13Public hearing on a zoning application to amend Planned Development District No. 94 (or CS/RR district) at 4201 West Camp Wisdom Road; staff recommends RR, CPC recommends PD amendment. Deferred from September 9, 2026.

#PH1Public hearing on changing the name of North Harwood Street between Woodall Rodgers Freeway and Harry Hines Boulevard to "Exchange Place," with an ordinance granting the change. No cost to the City.

#PH2Public hearing on Titanium Housing Partners' TDHCA application for 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for The Pemberton at Independence, a 257-unit multifamily development, with bonds to be issued by the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation. Also authorizes a Resolution of No Objection.

#PH3Public hearing on a resolution granting a variance to alcohol spacing requirements from a church (Steven Temple Church) to allow a mixed beverage permit for La Reyna's Micheladas, a restaurant at Alabama Avenue and East Saner Avenue.

#PH4Public hearing and ordinance supporting a TCEQ municipal setting designation prohibiting potable use of groundwater beneath GoodRE Singleton Investments LLC property near Singleton Boulevard and Vinson Street. Staff recommends approval; no cost to the City.