Matters — 2026

Criado & Associates Engineering Services (26-1054A)

The City Council is approving a supplemental agreement to increase the contract with Criado & Associates by $1,000,000, bringing the total to $3,642,569. The additional funding covers expanded professional engineering services, including subsurface utilities engineering and surveying work for municipal infrastructure projects. This contract supports the city's engineering and infrastructure planning needs.

Apr 22: Approved As An Individual Item

Criado Engineering Services Supplement (26-1299A)

The city is expanding its professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates with an additional $1 million in budget authority. The supplemental agreement funds extended engineering, subsurface utilities assessment, and survey services. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is overseeing this contract modification.

Convention Center Venue Project Financing (26-923A)

The City of Dallas amended its financing authorization for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Venue Project, modifying senior lien special tax revenue notes and related agreements. This financing structure was essential to support the convention center's ongoing operations and capital needs. The amendment was approved on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved As An Individual Item

Convention Center Expansion Construction Contract Amendment (26-267A)

The City Council considered a second supplemental agreement with Trinity Alliance Ventures, LLC, the construction manager at risk for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan, accepting a guaranteed maximum price of up to $695,680,181 for construction of the expansion west of Lamar and related demolition at 650 South Griffin Street, plus an owner's contingency of up to $21,799,560.40. The agreement totaled up to $717,479,741.40 and raised the overall contract price from $266,914,830 to $984,394,571.40, funded through the Convention Center Trust 2025 Senior Lien Special Tax Revenue Notes Fund. The item was approved on February 25, 2026.

Feb 25: Approved

State Infrastructure Bank Transportation Loan Increase (26-263A)

The city approved an increase of $26 million to an existing State Infrastructure Bank loan authorization for transportation improvements, raising the total loan amount from $90 million to $116 million. This expansion allowed the city to finance a larger scope of transportation-related projects. The increase was approved on January 28, 2026.

Jan 28: Approved

Case File 26-1693A

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation proposed developing Thirty21, an 86-unit mixed-income residential project at 3021 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The project was intended to add affordable housing options to the neighborhood. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved As An Individual Item

1823 North Hall Street (File 26-1694A)

Fairfield Affordable Housing Fund applied for a Low Income Housing Tax Credit from the state to develop affordable housing. This tax credit program helps developers create affordable rental units for low-income residents. The application was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

1823 North Hall Street (File 26-1904A)

The City Council authorized the issuance of multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds, a financing tool used to support residential housing development. These bonds are designed to make residential lending more affordable and accessible. The proposal was approved on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved

1431 Apple Street (File 26-1692A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation was authorized to acquire and develop Apperson, a mixed-income multifamily project spanning four parcels across Apple Street, Caddo Street, and San Jacinto Street in Dallas. The project was designed to deliver mixed-income housing and represented a significant public investment in residential development for the targeted area. The proposal was approved by City Council on June 24, 2026.

Jun 24: Approved As An Individual Item]

Keisha Kay / Mission Ridge Consultants Application (Z-26-000035)

Keisha K seeks to rezone a property on Royal Lane from single-family residential to Neighborhood Office District, which would allow a branch library to operate at the site. This zoning change would introduce a public facility and community asset into a residential neighborhood.

BuildingCommunityWorkshop Community Center at E. 10th Street (Z-26-000074)

BuildingCommunityWorkshop, represented by Benje Feehan, is seeking a Specific Use Permit that would allow a private community center as an accessory use on a site on the south side of E. 10th Street, west of E. Clarendon Drive, in Council District 4. The property lies within Planned Development District No. 388 and the Tenth Street Historic Overlay, so the proposal is tied to a specific site plan and conditions.

Housing Finance & Public Facility Programs (26-880A)

The City Council is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog by updating program statements for the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation to formalize their operations. These amendments establish clear procedures and guidelines for how these programs function. The changes ensure consistent administration of housing finance and public facility initiatives across the city.

Apr 22: Approved

Good Homes Dallas at North Stemmons Freeway (26-877A)

The Dallas Public Facility Corporation sought to acquire and develop Good Homes Dallas, a mixed-income multifamily housing project at 6950 North Stemmons Freeway. The project addressed the city's need for affordable housing options in the area. The proposal was approved as amended on April 8, 2026.

Apr 8: Approved As Amended

Housing Tax Credit Program Amendment (26-1163A)

The city is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog to update Housing Tax Credit Program statements and policies involving the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation. This amendment affects how housing finance resources and tax credit opportunities are documented and managed. The update supports the city's efforts to streamline access to housing resources for residents and developers.

Dallas Housing Resource Catalog Amendment (26-984A)

The Dallas Housing Resource Catalog is being amended to update program statements and resources related to the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, Dallas Public Facility Corporation, and Housing Tax Credit Program. This catalog update affects how residents and organizations access information about available housing programs and financing options in Dallas. The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee is overseeing the amendment.

The Henley Affordable Housing Development (26-698A)

Cohen-Esrey Development Group applied for Low Income Housing Tax Credits to build The Henley, a 228-unit multifamily residential complex. The project aimed to provide affordable housing options in the community. The City Council denied the application without prejudice.

Feb 25: Denied Without Prejudice

Good Homes Dallas at North Stemmons Freeway (26-522A)

The City Council is considering a proposal for Good Homes Dallas, a mixed-income multifamily development at 6950 North Stemmons Freeway. The project would be acquired, developed, and owned by the Dallas Public Facility Corporation under a seventy-five-year lease agreement with Good Homes Communities, providing both affordable and market-rate housing options.

Feb 25: Deferred

Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program Amendment (26-255A)

The city amended the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog's Homebuyer Assistance Program to expand administration and adjust affordability periods in response to changes in the federal HOME (Home Investment Partnerships) program. This update ensured the local program remained compliant with federal requirements while improving the city's ability to assist homebuyers. The amendment was approved on February 25, 2026.

Feb 25: Approved

Dallas Housing Resource Catalog Amendment (26-697A)

The City is amending the Dallas Housing Resource Catalog and related housing programs, including updates to the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, Dallas Public Facility Corporation, Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program, and Housing Tax Credit Program statements. This amendment affects how housing assistance and financing options are administered and presented to residents seeking homebuyer programs or housing resources. The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee is reviewing these updates.

The Henley Affordable Housing (26-257A)

Cohen-Esrey Development Group is proposing The Henley, a 228-unit multifamily development that would seek Low Income Housing Tax Credits to support affordable rental housing. The project would expand the city's supply of income-restricted housing for low-income residents.

Feb 11: Held Under Advisement