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Authorized Hearings​ Status Update [Andrea Gilles, AICP, Deputy Director​ Planning and Development​]

Approval of November 3, 2025 Special Called Joint Meeting of the Economic Development Committee and Committee on Finance Minutes.

Upcoming Agenda Item: Authorize (1) the establishment of a City Council District 7 Exterior Improvement Grant Program for Commercial Properties in accordance with the Program Statement (Exhibit A) for grants of up to $50,000 to eligible small businesses in Dallas to support building façade improvements and other exterior capital improvements to commercial properties in City Council District 7; and (2) the allocation of $796,875.00 in funds from ECO (I) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) for the District 7 Exterior Improvement Grant Program for Commercial Properties [Kevin Spath, Director, Office of Economic Development]

Off-Street Parking Requirements for Applicable Construction Projects in PD-193 [Emily Liu, Director, Planning & Development Department]

Approval of November 3, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes.

A resolution (1) declaring approximately 55,236 square feet of improved subsurface land unwanted and unneeded, located near the intersection of Patterson and North Akard Streets, and authorizing its advertisement for sale by public auction or through a real estate brokerage service; (2) establishing a reserve for the auctioned surplus property; (3) authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement to be prepared for the auctioned surplus property receiving highest qualified bid that meets or exceeds the reserve or the highest cash offer; and (4) authorizing the conveyance of a deed in a form acceptable to City Attorney - Estimated Revenue: TBD - Real Estate Market to determine the value

Consideration of appointments to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors for Positions 04, 06, and 09 (Closed Session, if necessary, Personnel, Sec. 551.074, T.O.M.A.) (List of nominees in the City Secretary's Office) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Authorize a resolution reporting the results of balloting for a nominee(s) to the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Authorize a resolution reporting the results of balloting for a nominee(s) to the Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Authorize a resolution reporting the results of balloting for a nominee(s) to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Authorize a construction services contract with The Northstar Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of nine, for the construction of the Kleberg Trail Phase I Project, to provide a 12-foot wide and approximately 0.74-mile-long new concrete trail including prefabricated bridge from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Buckner Station located at 8008 Elam Road to Crawford Memorial Park at Bridges Street - Not to exceed $1,438,777.00 - Financing: Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Fund ($719,388.50) and Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($719,388.50)

Consideration of appointment to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors for Position 9 to fill the remaining 2024-2026 unexpired term, with service to begin December 10, 2025 and end January 31, 2026 (Closed Session, if necessary, Personnel, Sec. 551.074, T.O.M.A.). (List of nominees in the City Secretary's Office) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

A resolution amending Resolution No. 16-0173, passed by the City Council on January 27, 2016; Resolution No. 18-1520, passed by the City Council on October 24, 2018; Resolution No. 18-1683, passed by the City Council on November 28, 2018; Resolution No. 20-0827, passed by the City Council on May 27, 2020; Resolution No. 21-0691, passed by the City Council on April 28, 2021; Resolution No. 22-0865, passed by the City Council on June 8, 2022; Resolution No. 22-0965, passed by the City Council on June 22, 2022; Resolution No. 23-0220, passed by the City Council on January 25, 2023; Resolution No. 23-0373, passed by the City Council on March 8, 2023; Resolution No. 23-0443, passed by the City Council on April 12, 2023; Resolution No. 23-0444, passed by the City Council on April 12, 2023; Resolution No. 24-0559, passed by the City Council on April 10, 2024; Resolution No. 24-0617, passed by the City Council on April 24, 2024; Resolution No. 24-0775, passed by the City Council on May 22, 2024; Resolution No. 25-0355, passed by the City Council on February 26, 2025; Resolution No. 25-0464, passed by the City Council on March 26, 2025; Resolution No. 25-0644, passed by the City Council on April 23, 2025; and Resolution No. 25-0826, passed by the City Council on May 28, 2025, to comply with federal directives - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

An ordinance amending Chapter 2, “Administration”; Chapter 12A, “Code of Ethics” Chapter 13, “Courts, Fines, and Imprisonments”; Chapter 15B, “Equal Employment Opportunity Contract Compliance”; Chapter 34, “Personnel Rules”; Chapter 37, “Police”; Chapter 43, “Streets and Sidewalks”; Chapter 46, “Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Relating to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression”; and Chapter 51A, “Dallas Development Code: Ordinance No. 19455, as amended,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 2-78, 2-121, 2-152.4, 2-163, 2-164, 12A-5, 13-5.1, 13-5.2, 15B-1, 15B-3, 34-35, 37-31, 37-36, 43-172, 46-1, 51A-3.102, and 51A-3.103; (1) providing updated definitions; (2) providing the information that must be reported under a city banking contract; (3) providing that appointees to boards and commissions must reflect the community served by the City; (4) providing for the use of vehicle fees and ride fees under the shared dockless vehicle program; (5) providing an updated declaration of policy relating to unlawful discriminatory practices; (6) amending Ordinance No. 32885, passed by the City Council on September 25, 2024 by revising Forward Dallas 2.0 to address economically disadvantaged communities and areas experiencing environmental and infrastructure challenges; (7) amending Ordinance No. 33165, passed by the City Council on June 25, 2025 by revising the South Dallas/Fair Park Area Plan to address support for small businesses and entrepreneurs and areas of historic underinvestment in infrastructure; (8) providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000.00; (9) providing a saving clause; (10) providing a severability clause; and (11) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Historic Preservation Tax Exemption Sunset [Emily Liu, Director​ Planning and Development​]