Matters — January 2026

Monthly Procurement Accountability Report (26-390A)

The Office of Procurement Services submits a monthly report on procurement accountability to the Committee on Finance. This report provides transparency and oversight of how the city manages purchasing, vendor relationships, and procurement spending. Regular reviews help ensure accountability in municipal procurement practices.

City Auditor Search Process and Nominating Commission (26-379A)

A proposal outlined a process for recruiting a new City Auditor and forming a nominating commission as required by Dallas City Code Section 2-17.2. The item was briefed to the City Council's Committee on Finance but went inactive without a final decision.

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

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

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