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Authorize settlement of the bodily injury claim filed by Claimant Nelda Humphrey, Claim No. AL-24-50851 - Not to exceed $150,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new Specific Use Permit for a handicapped group dwelling unit on property zoned R-5(A) Single Family District, on the southeast line of Prosperity Avenue, west of Stanley Smith Drive Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a five-year period, subject to site plans and conditions Z-26-000038 Note: This item was deferred by the City Council on June 10, 2026, and is scheduled for consideration on August 12, 2026. *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2302 for an attached projecting non-premise district activity videoboard sign on property zoned CA-1(A) Central Area District, on the east line of North Cesar Chavez Boulevard, between Elm Street and Main Street Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a six-year period, subject to conditions Z234-342(JG)/Z-25-000126 Note: This item was deferred by the City Council on June 10, 2026, and is scheduled for consideration on August 12, 2026. *In alignment with ForwardDallas.

A resolution (1) to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute pre-acquisition agreements that define the terms, responsibilities, and cost sharing between the property owners and the City of Dallas in order to conduct necessary due diligence work for no more than four property locations in Dallas (“sites”) for the purpose of assessing the relocation option for 911 and emergency operations staff and functions from 1500 Marilla Street; (2) to transfer appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from the ARPA City Hall Generation and Electrical Repair line-item to a new ARPA City Hall Pre-Acquisition line-item and authorize disbursement of payments to conduct such due diligence for the sites, including cost reimbursement to the property owners for the performance of due diligence deliverables; and (3) to direct the City Manager to bring the due diligence results to City Council for their consideration. [Not to exceed $1,000,000 -Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund]

A resolution (1) to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute pre-acquisition agreements that define the terms, responsibilities, and cost sharing between the property owners and the City of Dallas in order to conduct necessary due diligence work for no more than four property locations (“sites”) in the Dallas Central Business District for the purpose of assessing the relocation option for city hall staff and functions from 1500 Marilla Street; (2) to transfer appropriations in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from the ARPA City Hall Generation and Electrical Repair line-item to a new ARPA City Hall Pre-Acquisition line-item and authorize disbursement of payments to conduct such due diligence for the sites, including cost reimbursement to the property owners for the performance of due diligence deliverables; and (3) to direct the City Manager to bring the due diligence results to City Council for their consideration. [Not to exceed $2,000,000 -Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund]

- Discuss or deliberate commercial or financial information that the city has received from a business prospect (Project X) that the city seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Dallas and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; and deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to Project X.

Authorize the (1) deposit of the amount awarded by the Special Commissioners in the condemnation proceedings styled City of Dallas v. Delart Investments, Inc., a Texas corporation, et al., Cause No. CC-25-02219-C, pending in Dallas County Court at Law No. 3, to acquire a wastewater easement of a total of approximately 23,058 square feet of land located near the intersection of Preston and Arapaho Roads for the McKamy and Osage Branch Wastewater Interceptor Project; and (2) settlement of the condemnation proceeding for an amount not to exceed the award - Not to exceed $356,688.00, increased from $400,000.00 ($393,312.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $6,688.00) to $756,688.00 ($750,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $6,688.00) - Financing: Wastewater Capital Improvement F Fund ($400,000.00) and Wastewater Construction Fund ($356,688.00)

Policy Discussion on Assessing City-Owned Property in Dallas Public Improvement Districts (PIDs)

- (1) Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, the Bullington Truck Terminal and Thanks-Giving Foundation, generally located underground at 1627 Pacific Avenue, 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.

Authorize an increase in the purchase price from Jose Francisco Velazquez-Cardona and Estefania Xiomara De Leon Mata of approximately 5,632 square feet of land improved with a single-family dwelling located near the intersection of Gloyd and Nolen Streets for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project - Not to exceed $15,326.34 increased from $177,273.00 to $192,599.34 ($190,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,599.34) - Financing: Land Acquisition in Cadillac Heights Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund)

Authorize acquisition from Carmen Jimenez of approximately 5,489 square feet of land improved with a single-family dwelling located near the intersection of McGowan and Nolen Streets for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project - Not to exceed $222,669.00 ($220,000.00 plus closing cost and title expenses not to exceed $2,669.00) - Financing: Land Acquisition in Cadillac Heights Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund)

Authorize (1) designating approximately 2.9 acres of property currently addressed as 2601 Victory Avenue as the City of Dallas Neighborhood Empowerment Zone No. 23 (“NEZ No. 23”), pursuant to Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code, to promote an increase in economic development in the zone, establish boundaries for the zone, and provide for an effective date for the zone; (2) an economic development incentive agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia or an affiliate thereof (“Scotiabank”) to include: (a) a business personal property (“BPP”) tax abatement for a period of ten years in an amount equal to the City taxes assessed on ninety percent (90%) of the added taxable value of the business personal property resulting from the Project and (b) a Chapter 380 economic development grant in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000.00 consisting of: (i) an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00 for job relocation and/or creation and (ii) an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for fees associated with expedited permitting and soft cost expenditures, in consideration of the job creation and investment associated with Scotiabank’s establishment and operation of a new regional office at 2601 Victory Avenue in NEZ No. 23; and (3) the City’s nomination of Scotiabank’s Project for designation as an Enterprise Zone Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, as amended by the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism division, through the Texas Economic Development Bank; in accordance with the City’s Economic Development Incentive Policy - Total not to exceed $2,700,000.00 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Fund, and Estimated Revenue Foregone: $831,308.00 over a ten-year period (see Fiscal Information)

Proposed Jefferson and Houston Viaduct Realignments and Construction Interaction with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan - Convention Center Expansion [Dev Rastogi, Assistant City Manager; Rosa Fleming, Director, Convention and Event Services; Ghassan Khankarli, Director, Transportation & Public Works] Note: A motion to reconsider the May 19, 2026, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee action must be adopted before this item can be reconsidered.

Preliminary Discussion on FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 Budget Development

Report on 2026 Community Survey

2026 Public Safety Bond Program

Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (Grant No. 693JJ32640427, CFDA No. 20.939) in the amount of $9,240,000.00 to support planning, design, and construction for Pedestrian Safety Zones on 5 corridors on the High Injury Network from the effective date of award through 60 months; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,614,000.00 for Base Phase activities in the [NEED FUND NAME] Fund; (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,614,000.00 for Base Phase activities in the [NEED FUND NAME] Fund; (4) provide matching funds in an amount not to exceed of $393,000 from [NEED MATCHING FUND SOURCE(S)]; (5) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $10,500 from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in the Transportation Special Projects Fund; (6) the increase of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $10,500 in the Transportation Special Projects Fund; (7) execute the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement; and (8) execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and DART - Not to exceed $9,240,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Transportation Grant Funds

Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement, in the estimated amount of $349,224.00, with two one-year renewal options in the estimated amount of $4,264,176.00, as detailed in the Fiscal Information section, for electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair, monitoring, and related support services for the Woodall Rodgers Tunnel and Southern Gateway Tunnel systems, for the period June 24, 2026 through June 23, 2029, with CMC Network Solutions through The Interlocal Purchasing System Program cooperative purchasing agreement - Estimated amount of $4,613,400.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)

Authorize the ratification payment to CMC Network Solutions for electrical and mechanical services necessary to support the operation and safety of City-designated tunnel systems - Not to exceed $438,930.00 - Financing: General Fund

Authorize a professional services contract with Simon Engineering & Consulting, Inc. to provide engineering services for the design of six local streets as part of Street Reconstruction Group 24-2001 (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Not to exceed $525,563.18 525,563.18-Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($491,260.78), Water Capital Improvement G Fund ($18,830.02), and Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund ($15,472.38)

Authorize a professional engineering services contract with Gresham Smith to provide Master Plan and Engineering Services for Projects Connecting the Southern Gateway Park (now known as Halperin Park) and Dallas Zoo to Oak Cliff Neighborhoods - Not to exceed $1,038,846.00 - Financing: Connecting Communities in the Southern Gateway - RAISE Grant Fund ($679,971.93), General Fund ($63,722.55), and Transportation Special Projects Fund ($295,151.52)

Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 24-1562, previously approved on October 23, 2024, with HQS Construction, LLC, for a construction services contract for the Elam Road Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Pedestrian Improvements (CSJ 0918-47-326) project to construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Elam Road from North Jim Miller Road to Pemberton Hill Road to correct the amounts in Section 4 of Resolution No. 24-1562 that were originally authorized from the Elam Road Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Improvements Fund for disbursement of funds from $1,962,980.00 to $1,784,528.00 and add additional disbursement of funds from the General Fund in an amount not to exceed $178,452.00 - Not to exceed $178,452.00 - Financing: General Fund

Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the professional engineering services contract with Criado & Associates, LLC, formerly known as Criado & Associates, Inc., to provide additional design services to complete the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for Phase II of the Ross Avenue Project - Not to exceed $61,898.00, from $2,270,764.36 to $2,332,662.36 - Financing: General Fund ($40,123.00), Water Capital Improvement G Fund ($10,887.50), and Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund ($10,887.50)

Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the professional services contract with Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., to provide additional engineering services for South Ewing Avenue from Interstate Highway 35 East (IH-35E) to East Clarendon Drive, and East Clarendon Drive from South Ewing Avenue to Upton Street - Not to exceed $282,660.00, from $1,460,561.20 to $1,743,221.20 - Financing: 2024B Certificates of Obligation Fund ($261,060.00) and Water Capital Improvement G Fund ($21,600.00)

Authorize a professional engineering services contract for a traffic corridor study along the following: North Beckley Avenue from Singleton Boulevard to West 12th Street, Second Avenue from Fitzhugh Avenue to US 175 and Gaston Avenue from Washington Avenue to Paulus Avenue - Westwood Professional Services, Inc, most advantageous proposer of 13 - Not to exceed $525,000.00 - Financing: General Fund

Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 22-0547, previously approved on April 13, 2022, for an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program Grant (Agreement No. CSJ 0918-47-326, Assistance Listing No. 20.205) in the amount of $1,962,980.00 as federal share in the total project cost of $2,065,947.00 (Federal share $1,962,980.00, Indirect State $85,122.00, and Direct State Participation $17,845.00 totaling $2,065,947.00) for costs related to the construction of roadway improvements to accommodate a shared-use path along Elam Road from North Jim Miller Road to Pemberton Hill Road for pedestrian safety and accessibility features including crosswalks, to correct the amounts in Sections 2, 3, and 4 of Resolution 22-0547 that were authorized for appropriations, receipt and deposit, and disbursement of funds from $1,962,980.00 to $1,784,528.00 - Financing: This item has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)

Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a wastewater easement containing approximately 4,443 square feet of land from Joseph Jones et. al, located near the intersection of South Lancaster Road and Arden Road for the FM01 Five Mile Creek Interceptor Project - Not to exceed $9,109.00($6,109.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000.00) - Financing: Wastewater Construction Fund

Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire an access easement containing approximately 137,523 square feet of land and a wastewater easement containing approximately 48,314 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Stag Road and Haas Drive for the FM01 Five Mile Creek Interceptor Project, from Flowerdale, LLC - Not to exceed $97,747.00 ($95,475.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,272.00) - Financing: Wastewater Construction Fund

Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a wastewater easement containing approximately 6,186 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Arden Road and South Lancaster Road for the FM01 Five Mile Creek Interceptor Project, from Blayne Rush - Not to exceed $14,662.00 ($13,145.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $1,517.00) - Financing: Wastewater Construction Fund

Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a wastewater easement containing approximately 20,987 square feet of land, located near the intersection of River Oaks Drive and South Central Expressway for the FM01 Five Mile Creek Interceptor Project, from AMZA Julius Schepps, LLC - Not to exceed $37,058.00 ($34,104.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,954.00) - Financing: Wastewater Construction Fund

Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with TREG Erosion Control Specialists, LLC for additional work associated with erosion control improvements at three locations (list attached to Agenda Information Sheet) - Not to exceed $245,846.00, from $4,297,770.00 to $4,543,616.00 - Financing: Certificate of Obligations Series 2024A Stormwater Drainage Management Fund

Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Talley-Riggins Construction Group, LLC for additional work associated with the construction of the Dallas Water Utilities Service Center located at 12000 Greenville Avenue - Not to exceed $413,779.34, from $23,505,315.40 to $23,919,094.74 - Financing: Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund

Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the professional services contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide additional engineering services for water quality improvements at the Bachman Water Treatment Plant - Not to exceed $490,629.00, from $10,727,425.00 to $11,218,054.00 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement G Fund

Authorize a construction services contract for the Bachman Water Treatment Plant Liquid Ammonium Sulfate Facilities and Clearwell Mixing Improvements Project - CLW Water Group, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $8,244,000.00 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement G Fund

Authorize the use of the existing asbestos abatement and demolition services contract to abate and demolish a city owned property improved with commercial structures and supporting facilities located at 3023 and 3049 Morrell Avenue, near its intersection with Sargent Road for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Authorize a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services associated with the assessment and preliminary design of improvements for the Sorcey Pump Station and major maintenance improvements at Dallas Water Utilities Department’s water distribution facilities (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Not to exceed $3,290,060.00 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement G Fund

Authorize a professional services contract with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. to provide engineering services associated with the Lake Ray Hubbard Master Plan Update - Not to exceed $2,295,684.00 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement F Fund

Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Highland Park for the installation of water and wastewater mains associated with the Town of Highland Park’s Wycliffe Avenue Project - Not to exceed $3,875,000.00 - Financing: Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund ($2,053,290.00), Water Construction Fund ($1,062,325.18), Water Capital Improvement G Fund ($752,234.82), and Wastewater Construction Fund ($7,150.00)

Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to extend the service price agreement with Earthtek, Inc. for sand trap, grease trap, interceptors, and septic tank cleaning services for citywide use, from July 13, 2026 through December 12, 2026 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Authorize a three-year service price agreement for citywide painting services - JNA Painting & Contracting Company, Inc. in the estimated amount of $709,800 and Omega Industries, Inc. in the estimated amount of $415,000, lowest responsible bidders of seventeen - Total estimated amount of $1,124,800 - Financing: General Fund ($1,044,650), Aviation Fund ($52,150), and Stormwater Drainage Management Fund ($28,000) (subject to annual appropriations)

Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 25-1665, previously approved on October 22,2025, authorizing a new grant agreement from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the federal share of the eligible airport program and project for the Dallas Love Field (DAL) Entrance Roadway Intersection Project (Alternate Entry) (Grant No. B-23-CP-TX-1429, Assistance Listing No. 20.106) in the amount of $750,000.00 for the planning and development of DAL Entrance Roadway Intersection Project (Alternate Entry); execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement; (1) for the purpose of signing an updated agreement which includes additional terms and conditions for the same project, grant period, and grant amount - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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)