Matters — 2026

Good Homes Dallas Mixed-Income Housing (26-127A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation is proposing to acquire, develop, and own Good Homes Dallas, a mixed-income multifamily development at 6950 North Stemmons Freeway, under a seventy-five-year lease agreement with Good Homes Communities. This project would introduce mixed-income housing to the Stemmons Freeway corridor, expanding the city's affordable and market-rate residential options in a currently underdeveloped area.

Jan 28: Remanded

Gensler Convention Center Design Contract Adjustment (26-2176A)

The City Council considered a change to the architectural and engineering contract with Gensler for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, adding $379,885.00 for a scope change to meet construction time constraints and removing $1,100,393.40 for further design work on the Secondary Facility. Together these changes lowered the total contract by $720,508.40, from $30,639,241.00 to $29,918,732.60, paid from the Convention Center Construction Fund. The item was approved as amended.

Jun 24: Approved As Amended

Convention Center Master Plan Services Agreement (26-323A)

The City authorized a supplemental agreement with Perkins & Will, Inc. for additional architectural and engineering services related to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan expansion. This expansion project represents an investment in enhancing the city's convention center facility. The supplemental agreement was approved on February 25, 2026.

Feb 25: Approved

Automated Teller Machines Concession (26-502A)

The city authorized a five-year concession contract for the installation and operation of automated teller machines at various city locations. This partnership ensures residents and visitors have convenient access to banking services across municipal facilities. The contract was approved with a minimum guarantee of $62,625 over five years and includes two one-year renewal options.

Feb 25: Approved

Convention Center Management Short-Term Extension (26-3108A)

The City Manager would be authorized to sign a second supplemental agreement with Global Spectrum, LP, the company that manages Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. The agreement would provide a short-term extension of the existing management agreement.

Kevin Spath Appointed Convention Center Hotel Corporation Officer (26-2445A)

The City Council considered appointing Kevin Spath, Director of the Office of Economic Development, to replace John P. Johnson, Jr. as Treasurer and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation. The appointment carried no cost to the City. The appointment was approved on August 12, 2026.

Aug 12: Approved

Lane Striping and Bike Lane Symbol Contract Change (26-1382A)

The City Council cancelled a three-year agreement with ABH Pros, LLP for parking lot reflective lane striping and thermoplastic bike lane symbols, and instead added that work to the existing agreement with Elite Striping, LLC doing business as Action Services, raising its estimated value from $4,428,768.50 to $7,795,087.50. The added $3,366,319.00 was funded from the General Fund, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit public transportation projects fund, and the Bike Lane Fund, in alignment with the Vision Zero Plan. The item was approved as an individual item on May 13, 2026.

May 13: Approved As An Individual Item

Young and Houston Condemnation Settlement (26-744A)

The city sought to acquire approximately 36,227 square feet of property at the intersection of Young and Houston Streets through a condemnation lawsuit. Rather than continuing the legal proceedings, the city and property owner reached a settlement to transfer the land to the city. The settlement was approved.

Feb 25: Approved

Convention Center Expansion Plan (26-289A)

The city is advancing a master plan expansion for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. This update will shape the future size and scope of a major downtown venue that hosts significant events and generates economic activity for Dallas.

Jan 21: Briefed