Matters — 2025

Easement Abandonment Near Jefferson Intersection (25-2850A)

The city abandoned a portion of a permanent easement affecting approximately 8,246 square feet of land near the Jefferson intersection, clearing the way for Loma DFW Landowner (a Dallas Public Facility Corporation subsidiary) to use the property exclusively. Removing the easement restriction freed the land from prior claims by the city. The proposal was approved.

Oct 22: Approved

DART Barrier-Free Ramp Improvements Amendment (25-2327A)

The City Council approved an amendment to fund barrier-free ramp improvements along Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus routes, increasing the contract with Estrada Concrete Company from approximately $33.9 million to $38.4 million. These improvements enhance accessibility for residents with disabilities and mobility challenges using public transportation. The amendment was approved on September 10, 2025.

Sep 10: Approved

Convention Center Audits and Construction Oversight (25-2123A)

An audit review examined the Stemmons Center and oversight procedures for the Construction Manager at Risk contract managing the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The Government Performance and Financial Management Committee reviewed these internal audit findings and reports. The process did not advance further and the matter became inactive.

Convention Center Master Plan Component Update (25-1654A)

A master plan update for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center was brought before the City for a briefing. The project sought to refine components of the convention center's long-term development strategy. The proposal was not advanced to a final vote and remains inactive.

May 21: Briefed

Water Easement Abandonment at Technology Boulevard (25-1469A)

The city abandoned a water easement near Technology Boulevard and Connector Drive, transferring approximately 7,491 square feet of land to Dallas Public Facility Corporation, the adjacent property owner. The easement abandonment clarified property ownership boundaries and streamlined city asset management. The proposal was approved by City Council.

May 14: Approved

Convention Center Expansion Land Acquisition at Young and Houston Streets (25-1192A)

The city proposed buying about 36,228 square feet of land near Young and Houston Streets from Charter DMN Holdings, LP, using eminent domain if a negotiated purchase could not be reached, to support Component 1 of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan expansion. The purchase was capped at $6,553,040.00, including $6,521,040.00 for the land plus up to $32,000.00 in closing costs and title expenses, paid from the Convention Center Construction Fund. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved

Convention Center Land Acquisition at Young and Houston (25-594A)

The City Council authorized acquisition of approximately 185,941 square feet of land from Charter DMN Holdings at Young and Houston Streets for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center expansion project. This acquisition was essential to the city's convention center master plan expansion. The proposal was approved as amended.

Apr 23: Approved As Amended

5550 LBJ Mixed-Income Housing Development (25-1147A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation proposed to acquire and develop a mixed-income multifamily project at 5550 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway in partnership with High Street Residential, Inc. The development was designed to add affordable housing options to the city while establishing a 75-year lease arrangement for long-term property management. The proposal was approved on April 23, 2025.

Apr 23: Approved As An Individual Item

Dallas Area Rapid Transit One-Percent Sales Tax Support (25-938A)

The City Council considered a resolution to express Dallas' support for maintaining full funding of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) at the current one-percent sales tax level. This action reflected the city's commitment to regional public transportation. The resolution was approved as amended on March 26, 2025.

Mar 26: Approved As Amended

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Funding at 1% Sales Tax (25-1101A)

The city proposed to express its support for maintaining Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) funding at the current one-percent sales tax level. The resolution aimed to affirm public commitment to regional transit without adding costs to the municipal budget. The measure was reviewed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee but did not advance further.