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October 8, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 103 items

  1. 1 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 ORDER OF BUSINESS
  2. 2 The City Council meeting will be held by videoconference and in the Council Chambers, 6th Floor at City Hall. Individuals who wish to speak in accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedure must sign up with the City Secretary’s Office. The public may attend the meeting virtually; however, City Hall is available for those wishing to attend the meeting in person. The following videoconference link is available to the public to listen to the meeting and Office of Communications & Customer Experience/311 will also stream the City Council meeting on Spectrum Cable Channel 16 and bit.ly/cityofdallastv: https://dallascityhall.webex.com/dallascityhall/j.php?MTID=m163f0ab494fb65bd28df4bb2b5b02162
  3. 3 Public hearings will not be heard before 1:00 p.m.
  4. 4 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  5. 5 OPEN MICROPHONE
  6. 6 MINUTES
  7. 7 CONSENT AGENDA
  8. 8 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
  9. 9 ADDITIONS
  10. 10 ZONING
  11. 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS
  12. 12 NOTE: A revised order of business may be posted prior to the date of the council meeting if necessary.
  13. 13 Page Break
  14. 14 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  15. 15 Agenda Item/Open Microphone Speakers
  16. 16 VOTING AGENDA
  17. 1. Approval of Minutes of the September 24, 2025 City Council Meeting 25-2767A
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA
  19. 19 SAFE
  20. 20 Dallas Police Department
  21. 2. Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Capitol Police to provide reimbursement for law enforcement services, support, and enhancements provided by the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue Department for Congressional events and/or USCP protective operations occurring in the jurisdiction of the City of Dallas - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information) 25-2744A
  22. 22 Page Break
  23. 23 Municipal Court Judiciary
  24. 3. Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the South Dallas Drug Court Expansion project (Grant No. 5H79TI086241-03, Assistance Listing No. 93.243) in the amount of $386,579.00 to expand Substance Use Disorder treatment and recovery support services in the existing South Dallas Drug Court for the period September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2026, for year three of the five-year project; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $386,579.00 in the SAMHSA FY26 South Dallas Drug Court Expansion Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $386,579.00 in the SAMHSA FY26 South Dallas Drug Court Expansion Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the award with SAMHSA and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $386,579.00 - Financing: SAMHSA FY26 South Dallas Drug Court Expansion Grant Fund 25-2777A
  25. 25 VIBRANT
  26. 26 Park & Recreation Department
  27. 4. Authorize Amendment No. 1 to terminate the Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation of a twelve-foot-wide trail from the LBJ/Skillman DART Station to the Richardson City Limits at Buckingham Road using property owned by the Kansas City Southern Railway Company and execution of the Amendment and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the Advanced Funding Agreement (Agreement No. CSJ No. 0918-47-273) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 25-2709A
  28. 28 Page Break
  29. 5. Authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for the purpose of design and construction of the Chalk Hill Trail Project to designate (1) Phase 1 of the Project as located from the intersection of Cockrell Hill Road and Illinois Avenue to Ginger Avenue; and (2) Phase 2 of the Project as located from Ginger Avenue to Chalk Hill Road - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information) 25-2703A
  30. 30 GROWING
  31. 31 Office of Economic Development
  32. 6. Authorize a public hearing to be held on October 22, 2025 to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan (“Plan”) for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, the Downtown Connection Tax Increment Financing District (“Zone”) to: (1) increase the geographic area of the Downtown Connection Sub-district of the Zone by approximately two acres of real property to promote development or redevelopment of the Zone; and (2) make corresponding modifications to the Zone’s boundary and Plan; and, at the close of the public hearing on October 22, 2025, consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 26096, previously approved on August 29, 2005, as amended, to reflect these amendments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City *In alignment with Economic Development Incentive Policy. 25-2771A
  33. 33 Page Break
  34. 34 SUSTAINABLE
  35. 35 Dallas Water Utilities Department
  36. 7. Authorize (1) the first of two permitted ten year renewals with the North Texas Municipal Water District to transport North Texas Municipal Water District owned water supply from Lake Fork to Lake Tawakoni for the period October 14, 2025 through October 13, 2035; and (2) an amendment to reflect the terms of the Sabine River Authority Contract with the North Texas Municipal Water District - Estimated Annual Revenue: $3,462,101.65 (at current untreated water transportation rate) 25-2529A
  37. 8. Authorize a professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services for storm drainage system improvements in the Mill Creek, Peaks Branch, East Peaks Branch watersheds - Not to exceed $5,994,800.00 - Financing: Flood Protection and Storm Drainage (C) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) 25-2627A
  38. 9. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide additional engineering services necessary for water and wastewater main installations at 21 locations (list attached to Agenda Information Sheet) - Not to exceed $883,900.00, from $1,281,170.00 to $2,165,070.00 - Financing: Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund ($806,633.00) and Water Construction Fund ($77,267.00) 25-2698A
  39. 39 Page Break
  40. 40 Department of Transportation and Public Works
  41. 10. Authorize (1) an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through a 2022 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (CSJ No. 0048-01-070, etc., Assistance Listing No. 20.205) in the amount of $662,218.50 to provide cost reimbursement for material and labor incurred by the City related to the construction of traffic signals at the following intersections: Lancaster Road (State Highway (SH) 342) at Ledbetter Drive (State Loop (SL) 12), Ledbetter Drive (SL 12) at Cockrell Hill Road, Ledbetter Drive (SL 12) at Pastor Pryor Drive, Robert B Cullum Boulevard (SH 352) at Grand Avenue/Al Lipscomb Way, Robert B Cullum Boulevard (SH 352) at Metropolitan Avenue, and Robert B Cullum Boulevard (SH 352) at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and retiming of directly impacted signals in the area related to the construction; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $662,218.50 in the TxDOT HSIP Signals Reimbursement Lancaster-Ledbetter Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $662,218.50 in the TxDOT HSIP Signals Reimbursement Lancaster-Ledbetter Fund; and (4) execution of the agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total amount of $662,218.50 - Financing: TxDOT HSIP Signals Reimbursement Lancaster-Ledbetter Fund *In alignment with Vision Zero Plan. 25-2700A
  42. 11. Authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,622,454.12 for a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant (Agreement No. CSJ 0430-01-069, etc., Assistance Listing No. 20.205), which includes $2,833,629.05 as federal participation for construction and direct state cost, $588,825.07 as state participation for construction, direct state cost, and indirect state cost, and an estimated cost burden of $200,000.00 for design plus any cost overruns as local participation to construct traffic signal improvements at four locations (list attached to Agenda Information Sheet) - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information) *In alignment with Vision Zero Plan. 25-2699A
  43. 43 Page Break
  44. 44 Office of Bond and Construction Management
  45. 12. Authorize a professional services contract with LPA, Inc. for architectural, design, engineering, bid advertisement, construction administration and warranty support services for renovation and expansion of Preston Royal Branch Library located at 5626 Royal Lane - Not to exceed $1,041,500.00 - Financing: Library Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) 25-2564A
  46. 13. Authorize a design-build construction contract with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC for design and preconstruction services, an early construction package, and architectural and engineering services for the design and construction for the replacement of designated high roof areas and water infiltration mitigation at the Meyerson Symphony Center - Not to exceed $390,260.00 - Financing: Cultural and Performing Arts Facilities (E) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) 25-2539A
  47. 14. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the design-build construction contract with G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors, to provide construction services for multiple public restroom accessibility renovations to achieve compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards at various locations - Not to exceed $2,605,780.00, from $567,224.00 to $3,173,004.00 - Financing: City Hall, City Service and Maintenance Facilities Funds (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($628,428.00), Facilities (H) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($628,428.00), Library Facilities (D) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($1,190,732.00), and Cultural and Performing Arts Facilities (E) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($158,192.00) (see Fiscal Information) *In alignment with Human Rights ADA Transition Plan. 25-2667A
  48. 48 Page Break
  49. 49 FISCALLY SOUND
  50. 50 Budget and Management Services
  51. 15. Authorize payment of annual membership fees and continuation of arrangements for the North American Region of the Airports Council International in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00, American Association of Airport Executives in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, Oncor Cities Steering Committee in an amount not to exceed $149,000.00, Texas Coalition of Cities For Utility Issues in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00, North Central Texas Council of Governments in an amount not to exceed $141,000.00, Forrester Research, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $651,701.95, Atmos Cities Steering Committee in an amount not to exceed $67,252.35 - Total not to exceed $1,228,454.30 - Financing: General Fund ($406,752.35), Aviation Fund ($170,000.00), and Data Services Fund ($651,701.95) 25-2707A
  52. 52 CORE
  53. 53 Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
  54. 16. An ordinance abandoning nine sanitary sewer, four water, and two storm sewer easements, and abandoning a portion of a sanitary sewer easement and a storm sewer easement to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 118,740 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Mockingbird Lane; and authorizing the dedication of a total of approximately 5,700 square feet of land needed for wastewater easements and a total of approximately 35,050 square feet of land needed for water easements - Revenue: General Capital Reserve Fund ($3,150.00) and General Fund ($20,000.00), plus the $20.00 ordinance publication fee 25-2770A
  55. 55 Page Break
  56. 56 Department of Information and Technology Services
  57. 17. Authorize a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the implementation of an electronic citation system (eCitation) for the Department of Code Compliance with Tyler Technologies, Inc through the Sourcewell cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $403,287.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations) 25-2764A
  58. 18. Authorize (1) a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for maintenance and support and upgrade of the existing court case and content management system for Dallas Municipal Court with Tyler Technologies, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,950,523.00; and (2) the ratification payment of $265,615.93 to for on-going services provided pay outstanding during negotiations to renew the invoices associated with most recent court case and content management system contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. - Total not to exceed $3,216,138.93 - Financing: Data Services Fund ($1,986,779.00) and ITS Projects and Governance Fund ($1,229,359.93) (subject to annual appropriations) 25-2762A
  59. 59 Office of Procurement Services
  60. 19. Authorize (1) an extension to the master agreement with Ambilabs, LLC for the continued purchase of neighborhood air quality sensor equipment for the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability and to extend the term from October 13, 2025 to April 13, 2026; and (2) the modification of the funding source from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the ARPA Redevelopment Fund - Estimated amount of $67,000.00 -- Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund *In alignment with CECAP. 25-2780A
  61. 20. Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of packing, washers, and o-rings for the Dallas Water Utilities Department - Han-Boone International, Inc. dba Fort Worth Gasket & Supply, only bidder - Estimated amount of $92,825.00 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund 25-2715A
  62. 21. Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of small and large cast iron fittings for the Dallas Water Utilities Department - Fortiline, Inc. dba Fortiline Waterworks in the estimated amount of $1,660,000.00 and Core & Main LP dba Green Equipment Company in the estimated amount of $310,000.00, lowest responsible bidders of two - Total estimated amount of $1,970,000.00 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($1,955,000.00) and Stormwater Drainage Management Fund ($15,000.00) 25-2716A
  63. 22. Authorize a five-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, for fingerprint based criminal history record checks and security threat assessments for the Department of Aviation - Airport Research and Development Foundation dba Transportation Security Clearinghouse, only proposer - Not to exceed $1,630,839.00 - Financing: Aviation Fund (subject to annual appropriations) 25-2717A
  64. 23. Authorize a five-year service price agreement for the removal and disposal of water and debris from storage tanks and containment vaults for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department - The Diesel Cleaner LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five - Estimated amount of $486,191.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations) 25-2763A
  65. 24. Authorize a five-year service price agreement for vehicle and equipment appraisal services for the Department of Equipment and Fleet Management - Choice Solutions Services, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Estimated amount of $623,500.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations) *In alignment with CECAP. 25-2718A
  66. 66 CORE - ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
  67. 67 City Attorney's Office
  68. 25. Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled, Edna Rodrigues v. City of Dallas, Cause No. CC-23-08121-C - Not to exceed $50,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund 25-2714A
  69. 26. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Jeffrey M. Tillotson, P.C. dba Tillotson Johnson & Patton for additional legal services to represent the City of Dallas in the lawsuit styled Dallas Police and Fire Pension System v. City of Dallas, Cause No. D-1-GN-24-004948 - Not to exceed $500,000.00, from $100,000.00 to $600,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund 25-2608A
  70. 70 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
  71. 71 CORE - ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
  72. 72 City Secretary's Office
  73. 27. Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions and the evaluation and duties of board and commission members (List of nominees is available in the City Secretary's Office) 25-2768A
  74. 74 CORE
  75. 75 Office of Procurement Services
  76. 28. An ordinance amending Chapter 2, “Administration,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 2-30, 2-31, 2-32 to (1) raise the thresholds for when a City contracts must be competitively bid from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00, as authorized by state law; (2) increase the threshold for certain administrative actions and contracts from $100,000.00 to $300,000.00 for goods, general, professional, personal, and other services, and $500,000.00 for architecture, engineering and construction services; (3) provide a savings clause; (4) provide a severability clause; and (5) provide an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 25-2511A
  77. 77 Page Break
  78. 78 ADDITIONS:
  79. 79 CLOSED SESSION
  80. 80 Real Estate (Sec. 551.072 T.O.M.A.)
  81. 29. (1) Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located at 2929 South Hampton because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person; and (2) seek the advice of the City Attorney on this matter (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.). 25-2776A
  82. 30. (1) Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located at 7800 Stemmons because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person; and (2) seek the advice of the City Attorney on this matter (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.). 25-2797A
  83. 83 Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.)
  84. 31. Seeking the advice of the City Attorney regarding the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, HB 2127 (88R). 25-2833A
  85. 85 OTHER ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
  86. 86 CORE - ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
  87. 87 City Secretary's Office
  88. 32. Authorize the nomination of a candidate(s) for election to the Board of Directors of Dallas Central Appraisal District, in accordance with Senate Bill 2 (signed into law on July 24, 2023) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 25-2852A
  89. 89 Page Break
  90. 90 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS
  91. 91 GROWING
  92. 92 ZONING CASES - CONSENT
  93. 93 Department of Planning and Development
  94. Z1. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting R-7.5(A) Single Family District on property zoned IR Industrial Research District with D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, on the west corner of Edd Road and Kleberg Road Recommendation of Staff: Approval Recommendation of CPC: Approval Z-25-000037 *In alignment with ForwardDallas. 25-2705A
  95. Z2. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development No. 942, on the south line of East Belt Line Road and west line of South Northlake Road Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to an amended development plan and amended conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to an amended development plan and amended conditions Z-25-000067 *In alignment with ForwardDallas. 25-2706A
  96. Z3. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2160 for the sale of alcoholic beverages on property zoned Subarea 7 of Planned Development District No. 366, the Buckner Boulevard Special Purpose District, with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, on the northwest corner of South Buckner Boulevard and Scyene Road Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to conditions Z-25-000070 *In alignment with ForwardDallas. 25-2769A
  97. 97 ZONING CASES - UNDER ADVISEMENT - INDIVIDUAL
  98. Z4. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2316 for the sale of alcoholic beverages on property zoned RR Regional Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, on the northeast line of East Ledbetter Drive, east of R.L. Thornton Freeway Service Road Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to a site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a five-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z-25-000061 / Z245-180(CC) Note: This item was deferred by the City Council at the public hearing on August 13, 2025, and is scheduled for consideration on October 8, 2025. *In alignment with ForwardDallas. 25-2568A
  99. 99 Page Break
  100. 100 MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS
  101. 101 FISCALLY SOUND
  102. 102 Budget and Management Services
  103. PH1. A public hearing (1) to receive comments on Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2025-26 Action Plan; and at the close of the public hearing; and (2) authorize Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2025-26 Action Plan, including amendments to the FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29 Five-Year Consolidated Plan; amendments to the FY 2025-26 Action Plan; and amendments to the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Program Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program Grant, and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Grant, to: (a) incorporate adjustments to City of Dallas plans, policies, and programs, implemented by the City Manager pursuant to City Council authorization, to remain in ensure compliance with federal grant requirements new Federal Executive Orders and other fFederal directives; (b) reflect departmental and operational efficiencies set forth in the FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget, with realignment of funding in open HUD grant budgets; and (c) reprogram unspent CDBG Funds in the amount of $2,000,000 for use on public improvement projects as FY 2025-26 Reprogramming Budget No. 1 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City *In alignment with HUD Consolidated Plan. 25-2751A