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State Infrastructure Bank Loan Authorization (25-1694A)

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Approve a resolution to allow for Authorize the submission, negotiation, and execution of a State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement of an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for a loan and repayable reimbursement grant in the amount of $90,000,000.00 consisting of a $47,000,000.00 loan; and one reimbursement request in an amount of $43,000,000.00 repayable reimbursement, to fund transit-oriented related costs for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan, and all other required documentation to effectuate the city’s intent to borrow such funds - Not to exceed $47,000,000.00 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Venue Project Fund; Estimated Revenue: $43,0000,000.00

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The city is seeking authorization to submit an application and execute a $90,000,000 State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. This financing supports critical infrastructure projects that enhance the city's development and modernization capabilities.
1 eventFirst seen May 28, 2025Last activity May 28, 2025File #: 25-1694A
City Council: Approved As An Individual ItemMay 28, 2025
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Contractor
As of May 2025

Contact Beck Azteca to get on the Memorial Auditorium subcontractor list at the convention center

Context: Dallas City Council approved a pre-construction and construction management agreement with Beck Azteca tied to a $200M Memorial Auditorium budget on May 28, 2025, making them the prime gatekeeper for all downstream trade and specialty contractor opportunities on this project.

Recommended: Reach out to Beck Azteca, the approved construction manager for the $200M Memorial Auditorium renovation at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, to register for subcontractor bid packages as pre-construction work advances.

Source: City Council — May 28, 2025 →
Journalist
As of May 2025

Request State Infrastructure Bank loan application and approval status for Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Context: Council pulled this item (#12) from the consent agenda and approved it individually on May 28, 2025, authorizing submission of a $90M SIB financing application for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan — but no public record confirms the application was filed or acted on.

Recommended: File a public records request with the City of Dallas and the Texas Transportation Commission for the full $90M State Infrastructure Bank loan application authorized on May 28, 2025, and any correspondence showing whether it was submitted and what decision the commission has reached.

Source: City Council — May 28, 2025 →
Resident
As of May 2025

Watch for City of Dallas construction notices about Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct demolition near downtown

Context: Council approved a $3.4M contract with Gresham Smith for Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct demolition engineering on May 28, 2025 — the design phase that immediately precedes physical demolition of this downtown Dallas structure.

Recommended: The engineering phase for demolishing the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct was authorized in May 2025; once demolition begins, residents and commuters in the Jefferson Boulevard corridor near the convention center should expect lane closures, detours, and noise disruption.

Source: City Council — May 28, 2025 →

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Approved As An Individual Item

Approve a resolution to allow for Authorize the submission, negotiation, and execution of a State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement of an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for a loan and repayable reimbursement grant in the amount of $90,000,000.00 consisting of a $47,000,000.00 loan; and one reimbursement request in an amount of $43,000,000.00 repayable reimbursement, to fund transit-oriented related costs for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan, and all other required documentation to effectuate the city’s intent to borrow such funds - Not to exceed $47,000,000.00 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Venue Project Fund; Estimated Revenue: $43,0000,000.00