City Council - 2026-03-25

Authorized $51.25M economic development grant plus $3.24M developer fee for Dallas Wings Development LLC to construct practice facility at 1200 North Cockrell Hill Road (Joey Georgus Park). Wings will fund any costs exceeding $54M for the estimated $81M project. Includes tranched payments, performance bonds, and recapture provisions if project not completed.

Authorized six-year interlocal agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit to receive up to 10% of DART sales tax revenues (estimated $211,061,217) for eligible projects enhancing public transportation or providing complementary transportation services within Dallas.

Amended Dallas Building Code to cap required electric vehicle capable spaces at 10 (20% not to exceed 10), effective April 24, 2026. Staff directed to study land use-based criteria and return to committee in June.

Denied specific use permit for commercial motor vehicle parking on property at Southwest line of South Central Expressway between Youngblood Road and LBJ Freeway. Denied without prejudice due to location outside inland port area.

Denied specific use permit for sale of alcoholic beverages at general merchandise store at north corner of Lavette Avenue and Military Parkway due to existing issues with loitering, litter, substance abuse, and public safety concerns at the intersection.

Authorized rejection of all bids received for asbestos abatement and demolition services for permanent supportive housing development at 4150 Independence Drive. Bids deemed not reasonable due to costs exceeding available funding.

Deferred authorization of $90,000 guaranteed maximum price contract with RNDI Companies for Dallas Zoo Safari Trails project to April 8, 2026 due to communication concerns between Parks Department and Council Member Johnson's office.

Deferred third amendment to agreement with Visit Dallas for Fair Park booking and sales services to April 8, 2026 to allow completion of performance benchmark negotiations. Agreement would provide $3.05M estimated annual revenue with $2.44M in fees.

Authorized adoption of White Rock Lake master plan, consolidating over a dozen overlapping plans into single comprehensive framework for the lake's long-term future.

Authorized supplemental agreement to increase service contract with RNDI Companies Inc for asbestos abatement and demolition services from $11.57M to $14.46M for citywide use.

Deferred action on substantial amendment to FY25-26 action plan that would have allowed $935,000 in CDBG funds to be used for Lorenzo Hotel Section 108 loan debt payment. Council directed staff to identify alternative funding sources.