Matters — September 2025

Anish Townhouses at Colonial and Driskell (Z-25-000038)

Anish applied to rezone property at the corner of Colonial Avenue and Driskell Street from single-family residential to townhouse subdistrict zoning to enable townhouse development. The property sits within South Dallas Fair Park Special Purpose District, an area designated for mixed-use and residential growth. The city council approved the rezoning on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved

Secondary Arena and Memorial Auditorium Project Management (25-2247A)

The City Council considered an expanded agreement with McKissack & McKissack, Inc. to serve as project manager and owner's representative for two Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas master plan efforts: a new Secondary Arena Facility at 1200 North Cockrell Hill Road for up to $3,338,807 and a one-year extension covering the rehabilitation and renovation of the Dallas Memorial Auditorium arena for up to $2,624,537, work tied to the city's obligations under its contract with Full Court Partners LLC, doing business as the Dallas Wings. The item also set aside up to $5,963,344 in additional funding from the Convention Center Revenue Bonds Series 2023 Fund, raising that appropriation from $7,982,340 to $13,945,684. The proposal was approved as an individual item on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved As An Individual Item

FY2026 Municipal Judge Timeline (25-2823A)

The Judicial Nomination Commission discussed the timeline and procedures for FY2026 municipal judge selections. The process is critical to ensuring qualified judicial leadership for the city. The matter was under review following hearings before the commission but stalled without final resolution.

Administrative Law Judge Appointments Update (25-2822A)

The Judicial Nomination Commission reviewed an update to the city's Administrative Law Judge appointments. The matter was under review but went inactive without reaching a final decision.

Convention Center Construction Manager (25-2026A)

The city approved a supplemental agreement with Dikita Enterprises, Inc. to manage design and construction services for Component Four of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas expansion. This contract provided project oversight for a significant phase of the convention center's capital improvements. The agreement was approved on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved As An Individual Item

Five-Year Financial Audit Contract (25-2607A)

The City authorized a five-year professional services contract to conduct independent audits of its financial operations and grant activities through fiscal year 2029. Regular independent audits ensure the City manages public funds responsibly and complies with financial regulations. The contract was approved on September 10, 2025.

Sep 10: Approved As An Individual Item

Preston Hollow Village Phase 3 Development Plan at Central Expressway and Walnut Hill (25-2721A)

An application sought approval of a development plan and landscape plan for property in Tracts C, D and F of Planned Development District No. 750, at the northwest corner of North Central Expressway and Walnut Hill Lane. The request was filed by Preston Hollow Village Phase 3, LP, represented by Suzan Kedron of Jackson Walker LLP, and city staff recommended approval. The City Plan Commission considered the item after several delays, and no further activity followed.

Sep 18: Carried: 14 to 0

Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Engineering Services (25-2666A)

The city approved a supplemental engineering services agreement with Gresham Smith for Phase I of the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification and Realignment project, which includes demolition of a portion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. This contract provided additional professional engineering services needed to support the viaduct modification and related demolition work. The agreement was approved on September 24, 2025.

Sep 24: Approved As An Individual Item

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