Matters — Q2 2025

Convention Center Construction Manager Supplement (25-1704A)

The city authorized a supplemental agreement with Trinity Alliance Ventures for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan construction project. The supplement confirmed the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the first phase of construction services, establishing the financial commitment for the major downtown convention center renovation. The City Council approved the agreement on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Bridge Loan (25-1887A)

The City authorized a $1 billion bridge loan to finance the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Venue Project, providing interim financing for the project's development. The bridge loan provided critical funding to advance the convention center venue project while longer-term financing arrangements were finalized. The ordinance was approved on June 11, 2025.

Jun 11: Approved

Convention Center and Auditorium Construction Manager (25-1695A)

The city authorized Beck Azteca, a joint venture, as the construction manager at risk for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Dallas Memorial Auditorium renovation and reconstruction project. This major infrastructure initiative required professional pre-construction and construction services to oversee the complex modernization of both facilities. The proposal was approved as an individual item on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved As An Individual Item

State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement (25-1694A)

The city sought a $90 million loan through the State Infrastructure Bank with the Texas Department of Transportation to support infrastructure development. The loan would help fund major city projects and public improvements. The city council approved the loan agreement on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved As An Individual Item

Memorial Arena Design Services Supplement (25-1699A)

The city authorized a supplemental agreement with Gensler, an architectural firm, to provide additional design services for the Dallas Memorial Arena Practice Facility. The expanded services were needed to complete the facility's architectural and engineering design work. City council approved the supplemental agreement on May 28, 2025.

May 28: Approved As An Individual Item

Criado & Associates Engineering Services Supplement (25-1378A)

The city authorized a supplemental agreement to expand the professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates, LLC, increasing the total contract value by approximately $1 million. The supplement covered additional engineering, survey, and subsurface utilities engineering work for a site-specific project. The contract modification was approved.

May 14: Approved

South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan (25-1587A)

A proposal sought to adopt the South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan, establishing zoning and development standards for the area bounded by Haskell Avenue to the north, Botham Jean Boulevard to the south, and two major rail corridors to the east and west. The plan was intended to guide redevelopment and preserve community character in South Dallas. The City Plan Commission reviewed the matter, which remained under review without final action.

May 8: Carried: 14 to 0

Housing Finance Corporation Program Statements (25-1461A)

A public hearing was held to review proposed program statements for the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Dallas Public Facility Corporation. These statements were intended to establish operational guidelines and policies for how the corporations would manage housing finance and public facility initiatives for the city. The matter stalled without reaching a final decision.

Women's Museum Restoration Work Order (25-1701A)

A work order was proposed to authorize construction services at The Women's Museum (3800 Parry Ave) with contractor Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd. The project was intended to complete restoration work at the city's cultural venue. The matter was heard by City Council but has remained inactive without a final decision.

May 28: Deleted

Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification Engineering (25-1515A)

The city selected engineering firm Gresham Smith to provide professional services for Phase I of the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification and Realignment project, which supports planned demolition of a portion of the viaduct. This contract was part of broader infrastructure work on Jefferson Boulevard to modify and realign the existing structure. The contract was approved as an individual item.

May 28: Approved As An Individual Item

Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Engineering Services (25-1808A)

A proposed professional engineering services contract with Gresham Smith, selected as the most highly qualified of two proposers, would have covered Phase I design work for the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification and Realignment project. The work was intended to support demolition of a portion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas and demolition of the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct/South Market Street bridge, at a cost not to exceed $3,356,179.88 financed through the Convention Center Construction Fund. The item was under review by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee before activity stopped.

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 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

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