Consent Agenda Items: 2. Authorize an increase to the master agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for meter postage – Not to exceed $3,013,750, from $12,305,000 to $15,318,750 – Financing: Current Funds 3. Authorize (1) the fourth and final twelve-month renewal option to the contract with the Southern Dallas Development Corporation to administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Revolving Loan Program, for the purpose of servicing and making loans to area businesses and creating and/or retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income persons, in accordance with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations; and (2) any unexpended balances of allocations and program income from prior year's contracts be rolled over to continue the CDBG Business Revolving Loan Program - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 4. Authorize various amendments to the terms of a $12,825,000 grant agreement with Victory Park UST Joint Venture I, LP, (UST) previously approved by Resolution No. 13-0324, on February 13, 2013 to: (1) reduce the parking commitments in the South Parking Garage to accommodate UST’s current contract parkers; (2) reduce UST's commitment to increase DCAD appraised values on its undeveloped/underdeveloped lots from $100M to $50M and reduce the number of developable tracts to only Blocks D, K and M for this commitment; (3) add a contractual commitment to comply with the Sports Arena TIF District’s Mixed Income Housing requirements for any residential development on Blocks D, K and M, if the block’s increased value is counted towards UST’s development commitment; and (4) add a city design review requirement for any improvements to Blocks D, G, K and M – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 5. An ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Dallas City Code, to adopt the 2012 International Fire Code, as amended - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 6. Authorize (1) the acceptance of a Continuum of Care Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (formerly known as Shelter Plus Care) in the amount of $92,528 to provide sponsor-based rental assistance for permanent housing for homeless veterans with disabilities for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; (2) a contract between the City of Dallas and Operation Relief Center, Inc. to provide sponsor-based rental assistance to homeless veterans with disabilities, to provide an In-Kind Contributions in the amount of $24,960; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $92,528 - Financing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds 7. Authorize (1) the acceptance of a Continuum of Care Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for rapid re-housing (formerly Transitional Supportive Housing) in the amount of $464,692, to provide tenant-based rental assistance and case management for homeless families and single homeless persons and to provide funding for two staff positions to administer the program for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; (2) a local cash match in an amount not to exceed $64,893; (3) a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dallas and Metrocare Services to provide an In-Kind Contributions in the amount of $51,280; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $580,865 - Financing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds ($464,692), In-Kind Contributions ($51,280) and Current Funds ($64,893) (subject to appropriations) 8. Authorize (1) the acceptance of a Continuum of Care Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for rapid re-housing (formerly Transitional Supportive Housing) in the amount of $464,692, to provide tenant-based rental assistance and case management for homeless families and single homeless persons and to provide funding for two staff positions to administer the program for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; (2) a local cash match in an amount not to exceed $64,893; (3) a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dallas and Metrocare Services to provide an In-Kind Contributions in the amount of $51,280; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $580,865 - Financing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds ($464,692), In-Kind Contributions ($51,280) and Current Funds ($64,893) (subject to appropriations) 9. Authorize an Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program with Dallas County, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas County Hospital District, Dallas County School Equalization Fund, Dallas County Education District and Dallas County Community College District to facilitate the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation’s (Land Bank) acquisition of unimproved tax foreclosed properties for sale to qualified developers for the development of affordable housing - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 13. Authorize a professional services contract with Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein, Inc. for professional services including survey, landscape architectural design and construction plans and specifications for improvements at Buckner Park located at 4550 Worth Street - Not to exceed $132,348 - Financing: Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Funds 14. Authorize (1) the acceptance of the Commercial Auto Theft Interdiction Squad/22 grant from the Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority in the amount of $688,107 to provide a specialized proactive automobile theft program, for the period September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015; (2) a local match in the amount of $151,143; (3) an In-Kind Contribution in the amount of $462,437; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $1,301,687 - Financing: Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority Grant Funds ($688,107), In-Kind Contributions ($462,437) and Current Funds ($151,143) (subject to appropriations) 15. Authorize a professional services contract with Criado & Associates, Inc. for the engineering design of two street and sidewalk improvement projects on Cypress Hills Drive from La Cosa Drive to south of Liberty Hill Street and Hughes Lane from Lafayette Way to alley north of Linden Lane and one street reconstruction local project on Spring Grove Avenue from Alpha Road to Coit Road (list attached) - Not to exceed $325,747 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($271,988) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($53,759) 16. Authorize an increase in the construction contract with Gilbert May, Inc. dba Phillips/May Corporation for mechanical, electrical, audio visual, and interior finish changes to the construction of interior improvements to C Lobby and Pre-function areas, Lower C Meeting Rooms, C Ballroom, and C/D/E associated restrooms at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas - Not to exceed $221,900, from $11,917,810 to $12,139,710 - Financing: 2009 Convention Center Revenue Bonds 17. & 18. McKinney Avenue Trolley Extension Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 9 to the professional services contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to provide additional engineering services support during construction for the McKinney Avenue Trolley Extension Project - Not to exceed $110,290, from $3,176,592 to $3,286,882 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds Authorize an increase in the construction contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc. for construction of the McKinney Avenue Trolley Extension Project - Not to exceed $336,202, from $8,885,188 to $9,221,390 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds 19. Authorize (1) a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the acquisition of hardware, software and communication equipment for a central computer system for the City’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) upgrade project; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $3,318,877 in the Texas Department of Transportation Grant Fund; and (3) a required local match in an amount not to exceed $538,782 including $10,564 to be paid by warrant check at the beginning of the project – Total not to exceed $3,857,659 - Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($3,318,877) and General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($538,782) 20. Authorize acquisition from Central 15th, L.P., formerly known as Central-15th, L.L.C., of approximately 28,888 square feet of land located near the intersection of Belt Line and Ravenview Roads for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $235,112 ($231,112 plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $4,000) – Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 21. Authorize acquisition from Central 15th, L.P., formerly known as Central-15th, L.L.C., of three tracts of land containing a total of approximately 160,917 square feet located near the intersection of Belt Line and Ravenview Roads for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $669,338 ($657,354, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $11,984) – Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 22. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement containing approximately 639 square feet of land to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for the purpose of providing services to the Dallas Arboretum parking garage, located near the intersection of Garland Road and Timplemore Drive - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 23. An ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit to relocate a detached non-premise sign to property zoned an MU-3 Mixed Use District along the east line of North Central Expressway, north of Churchill Way - Z134-209 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 25. An ordinance abandoning a portion of Gibson Street and a subsurface drive to FM Futsal, Ltd, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 35,322 square feet of land, located near the intersection with Cesar Chavez Boulevard, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $14,106, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 26. An ordinance abandoning sight alley easements and an alley to Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, Inc., the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 8,347 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Storey Street and authorizing the quitclaim – Revenue: $98,148, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 27. Authorize a contract with North Texas Contracting, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four, for the construction of storm drainage improvements in the West Dallas - Westmoreland Hampton Sump Basin - Not to exceed $6,334,975 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds 28. Authorize an increase in the construction contract with RKM Utility Services, Inc. for additional drainage, wastewater and concrete foundations for the Mockingbird Lane - Maple Avenue to Forest Park Drainage Improvements Project – Not to exceed $144,425, from $4,887,413 to 5,031,838 – Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds ($47,000) and 2012 Bond Funds ($97,425) 29. Authorize (1) rejection of the single bid received for the Priority 1 & 2 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Repair and Replacement Project; and (2) the re-advertisement for new bids - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 30. Authorize professional services contracts with three consulting firms to provide construction materials testing services for ongoing and upcoming projects at three water treatment plants - Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., in the amount of $150,000, Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., in the amount of $100,000, Terracon Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $100,000 - Total not to exceed $350,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds 31. Authorize a professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for corrosion prevention design for three priority water transmission pipeline locations - Not to exceed $1,644,038 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 32. Authorize a contract for construction modifications to the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant White Rock Primary Clarifiers 1 - 6 and the wastewater collection system Five Mile Junction Structure - Archer Western Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $18,316,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 33. Authorize a contract for the construction of flocculation and sedimentation basin improvements at the Eastside Water Treatment Plant - Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of eight - Not to exceed $79,259,374 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 34. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the professional services contract with Black & Veatch Corporation for additional engineering design, bid phase, and construction phase services for water quality improvements at the Eastside Water Treatment Plant - Not to exceed $6,284,000, from $10,217,885 to $16,501,885 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds Addendum Items 1. Authorize the additional professional services of Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP, an affiliate of Deloitte LLP, regarding the fair value amounts recorded in the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 - Not to exceed $150,000, from $155,500, to $305,500 - Financing: Current Funds 2. Authorize (1) the acceptance of three grants through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Library Cooperation Grant (Grant No. 479-15005, CFDA No. 45.310) in the amount of $74,638, Special Projects Grant (Grant No. 478-15006, CFDA No. 45.310) in the amount of $70,091 and the Texas Reads Grant (Grant No. 451-15004) in the amount of $3,000 for the period September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015; and (2) execution of the grant agreements – Total not to exceed $147,729 – Financing: Texas State Library and Archives Commission Grant Funds 3. Authorize a contract with VA Construction, Inc. lowest responsible bidder of five, for the construction of traffic control and safety treatments for the Trail-Road Crossings Project of the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program – Not to exceed $663,640 – Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($530,912); Dallas County ($61,055) and 2006 Bond Funds ($71,673) 4. & 5. Authorize (1) an agreed reduction in payment to Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. for the 2013 Street Resurfacing and Street Improvements contract in the amount of $775,000; and (2) a decrease in the contract with Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. for the deletion of pavement surface improvements from the 2013 Street Resurfacing and Street Improvements contract in the amount of $2,604,621 (list attached) - Total not to exceed ($3,379,621), from $11,887,289 to $8,507,668 - Financing: 2012 Bond Funds Authorize an increase in the contract with NPL Construction Company, Inc. for the addition of pavement surface improvements to the 2014 Street Resurfacing and Street Improvements contract (list attached) - Not to exceed $3,651,621, from $14,648,832 to $18,300,453 - Financing: 2012 Bond Funds ($3,379,621) and General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($272,000) 7. An ordinance granting an RR Regional Retail District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on the east line of North Walton Walker Freeway, south of West Jefferson Boulevard and a resolution accepting the deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant - Z123-274 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 8. An ordinance granting an RR Regional Retail District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned a CR-D Community Retail District with a D Liquor 10. Authorize an increase in the contract with L. D. Kemp Excavating, Inc., for additional soil remediation improvements associated with the Upper Chain of Wetlands Remediation - Cells B & C and project close-out - Not to exceed $679,797, from $5,148,425 to $5,828,222 - Financing: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Cooperation Funds ($529,877) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($149,920) 11. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with the Mazidji Group for additional environmental assistance during the construction phase for the Upper Chain of Wetlands Project - Not to exceed $155,350, from $728,480 to $883,830 - Financing: U.S. Corps of Engineers Project Cooperation Funds
Ordinances amending Ordinance No. 29146 (FY 2013-14 Operating Budget Appropriation Ordinance) and Ordinance No. 29147 (FY 2013-14 Capital Budget Appropriation Ordinance) to make certain adjustments to fund appropriations for FY 2013-14 for the capital improvement program and for maintenance and operation of various departments and activities; and authorize the City Manager to implement those adjustments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize approval of the FY 2014-2015 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Annual Budget - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize an amendment to the mineral lease between the City of Dallas, the City of Fort Worth, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, and Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. for a one year extension to Chesapeake’s northern sector drilling requirement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
An ordinance abandoning aerial space above a portion of North Akard Street to Hunt Dallas Office, L.P., the abutting owner, containing approximately 316 square feet of land, located near the intersection of North Akard Street and Munger Avenue - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee
An ordinance granting amendments to Planned Development District No. 316, the Jefferson Area Special Purpose District on property zoned Planned Development District No. 316 and an NS Neighborhood Service District, generally bounded by an alley between Tenth Street and Sunset Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard on the north, Beckley Avenue on the east, an alley between Page Avenue and Twelfth Street on the south, an alley between Polk Street and Willomet Avenue on the west and the southwest corner between South Tyler Street (northbound) and Polk Street South (the Tyler Street Connection) - Z112-251 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
An ordinance granting an amendment to and an expansion of Planned Development Subdistrict No. 71 for MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict uses within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on property zoned Planned Development Subdistrict No. 71 and an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193 on the south corner of McKinney Avenue and Hester Avenue - Z134-147 - 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)
Authorize (1) an extension of the development loan agreement with Builders of Hope CDC, Prairie Creek Project for acquisition and related acquisition costs of 40 unimproved properties to December 31, 2015; and (2) a development loan in the amount of $480,000 for the construction of the final sixteen homes – Financing: 2010-11 Home Investment Partnership Program Grant Funds ($115,235), 2011-12 Home Investment Partnership Program Grant Funds ($270,767), and 2012-13 Home Investment Partnership Program Grant Funds ($93,998)
Authorize a contract for the installation of water and wastewater mains at 15 16 locations and the removal of inoperable wastewater flow control gates and valves at four locations (list attached) - Ark Contracting Services, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $10,184,725 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds
An amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change the dimensional classification of Mountain Creek Parkway from Eagle Ford Drive to Clark Road from a six-lane divided roadway {M-6-D(A)} within 100 feet of right-of-way to a special four-lane divided roadway (SPCL 4D) with a bicycle facility within 100 feet right-of-way; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Bail bonds office on property within the Mixmaster Riverfront Subarea of Planned Development District No. 784, the Trinity River Corridor Special Purpose District, on the east line of South Riverfront Boulevard, south of Reunion Boulevard Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a three-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional three-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions Z134-235(RB)
37. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a Group Residential Facility and CS Commercial Service District Uses on property zoned a CS Commercial Service District and a P(A) Parking District, on the northeast line of Laughlin Drive and the southwest line of Charles Street, east of Ferguson Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions Z134-233(RB) 39. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 1817 for an open-enrollment charter school on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the north side of Bruton Road, east of Masters Drive Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan and conditions Z134-246(WE) 40. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a fire station on property in an R-5(A) Single Family Residential Subdistrict of Planned Development District No. 595, at the north corner of Kimble Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a permanent period, subject to a site plan, landscape plan, and conditions Z134-251(CG)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an open-enrollment charter school on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the east side of Monroe Drive, north of Walnut Hill Lane Recommendation of Staff: Denial Recommendation of CPC: Approval for an 18-month period, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan and conditions Z134-184(MW)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an open-enrollment charter school on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the east side of Monroe Drive, north of Walnut Hill Lane Recommendation of Staff: Denial Recommendation of CPC: Approval for an 18-month period, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan and conditions Z134-184(MW)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1747 for an alcoholic beverage establishment limited to a private-club bar on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the northwest corner of Harcourt Street and Stemmons Freeway Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a three-year period, subject to conditions Z134-211(WE) Note: This item was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on August 27, 2014, and was taken under advisement until September 10, 2014, with the public hearing open
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1691 for a bar, lounge, or tavern on property zoned Planned Development District No. 269, the Deep Ellum/Near East Side Special Purpose District on the south side of Exposition Avenue, east of Ash Lane Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a three-year period, subject to conditions Z134-257(CG)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for certain Residential and Utility and public service uses on property zoned a TH-3(A) Townhouse District, an MF-2(A) Multifamily District, an MF-4(A) Multiple Family District, and a CS Commercial Service District on property generally bounded by the east line of Willomet Avenue between Stafford Avenue and Pollard Street, and the west line of Ormsby Street between the terminus of Seale Street and Pollard Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan, finished grade section plan and conditions Z134-145(RB)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for mixed uses and an ordinance terminating Specific Use Permit No. 566 for a Religious, Charitable, or Philanthropic Nature on property zoned an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District on the north corner of Cedar Springs Road and Crestview Drive Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan, landscape plan and conditions and approval of the termination of Specific Use Permit No. 566 Z134-225(WE)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for multi-family and non-residential uses on property zoned an MC-1 Mixed Commercial District on the north side of Walnut Hill Lane, west of Rambler Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions Z134-234(MW)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to the development plan and landscape plan on property in Subarea 1 of Planned Development District No. 585 on the north line of West Kiest Boulevard and west of Spur 408 Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and landscape plan Z134-240(WE)
A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments on street paving, storm drainage, and water and wastewater adjustments for San Leon Avenue from Glencliff Drive to dead-end; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying benefit assessments, and a construction contract with FNH Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five - Not to exceed $522,705 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($437,555) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($85,150)
An amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change the dimensional classification of Denton Drive from Webb Chapel Extension to the Farmers Branch city limits from a four-lane undivided roadway (M-4-U) within 60 feet of right-of-way to a special three-lane undivided roadway (SPCL 3U) with a bicycle facility within a variable 62 to 80 feet right-of-way; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed $0.7970/$100 property tax rate for the 2014-15 fiscal year - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A public hearing to receive comments, and Council action, on the proposed use of a portion of the Five Mile Creek Trail, consisting of approximately 7,518 square feet of land, by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for a Public Mass Transit Easement to accommodate the South Oak Cliff Corridor SOC-3 Blue Line Extension Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
53. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Dallas Downtown Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 54. An ordinance approving and adopting the final Service Plan for 2015 and final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Dallas Downtown Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the Dallas Downtown Improvement District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment providing for city participation in the District in the amount of $612,441; and providing for an effective date - Total amount not to exceed $612,441 - Financing: Current Funds ($407,274) and Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($205,167) (subject to appropriations) 55. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 56. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 57. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Klyde Warren Park/Dallas Arts District Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 58. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Klyde Warren Park/Dallas Arts District Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 59. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Knox Street Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 60. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Knox Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 61. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 62. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 63. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Oak Lawn-Hi Line Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 64. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Oak Lawn-Hi Line Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 65. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Prestonwood Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 66. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Prestonwood Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 67. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the South Side Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 68. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the South Side Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 69. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Uptown Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 70. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the District; closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 71. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the University Crossing Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 72. An ordinance approving an adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the University Crossing Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 73.A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Vickery Meadow Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 74. An ordinance approving and adopting the final Service Plan for 2015 and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the for the Vickery Meadow Public Improvement District Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City
75. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Tourism Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of increasing hotel activities within the City of Dallas, to be funded by a special assessment on hotel property with 100 or more rooms – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 76. An ordinance approving and adopting the final Service Plan for 2014-15 and final 2014 Assessment Roll for the Tourism Public Improvement District (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special benefits accruing to the hotel properties in the District; levying assessments for the cost of services and improvements to be provided in the Tourism Public Improvement District during 2014-15; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City
77. A public hearing to receive comments on an amendment to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine (Vickery Meadow TIF District) to increase the geographic area of the TIF District to include adjacent properties at 5905 East Northwest Hwy, 5915 East Northwest Hwy, 5929 East Northwest Hwy and 6730 Shady Brook Lane (totaling approximately 5.70 acres) to help facilitate the redevelopment of the former Parker Plaza along with the development of two vacant adjacent properties – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 78. An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 25964 and 26181 to increase the geographic area of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine (Vickery Meadow TIF District) to include adjacent properties at 5905 East Northwest Hwy, 5915 East Northwest Hwy, 5929 East Northwest Hwy and 6730 Shady Brook Lane (totaling approximately 5.70 acres) to help facilitate the redevelopment of the former Parker Plaza along with the development of two vacant adjacent properties; establishing an effective date; making a finding regarding feasibility; providing a severability clause; and enacting other matters related hereto – Financing: No cost consideration to the City
79. A public hearing to be held on September 10, 2014, to receive comments on amendments to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve (Deep Ellum TIF District) to: (1) increase geographic area to add traditional core area of Deep Ellum (approximately 51.0 acres) to facilitate the development of the Deep Ellum Crossroads project and encourage further redevelopment of the district; (2) increase the budget of the Deep Ellum TIF District from $27,162,083 NPV ($51,706,392 total dollars) to $29,992,935 NPV ($57,641,077 total dollars), an increase of $2,830,852 NPV ($5,934,685 in total estimated collections); and (3) make corresponding modifications to the Deep Ellum TIF District map, budget, and Project Plan & Reinvestment Zone Financing Plans - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 80. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 26043, previously approved on June 22, 2005, as amended and 26304 previously approved on April 2, 2006, to reflect these amendments – Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Consent Agenda Items: 2. Authorize an increase to the master agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for meter postage – Not to exceed $3,013,750, from $12,305,000 to $15,318,750 – Financing: Current Funds 3. Authorize (1) the fourth and final twelve-month renewal option to the contract with the Southern Dallas Development Corporation to administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Revolving Loan Program, for the purpose of servicing and making loans to area businesses and creating and/or retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income persons, in accordance with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations; and (2) any unexpended balances of allocations and program income from prior year's contracts be rolled over to continue the CDBG Business Revolving Loan Program - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 4. Authorize various amendments to the terms of a $12,825,000 grant agreement with Victory Park UST Joint Venture I, LP, (UST) previously approved by Resolution No. 13-0324, on February 13, 2013 to: (1) reduce the parking commitments in the South Parking Garage to accommodate UST’s current contract parkers; (2) reduce UST's commitment to increase DCAD appraised values on its undeveloped/underdeveloped lots from $100M to $50M and reduce the number of developable tracts to only Blocks D, K and M for this commitment; (3) add a contractual commitment to comply with the Sports Arena TIF District’s Mixed Income Housing requirements for any residential development on Blocks D, K and M, if the block’s increased value is counted towards UST’s development commitment; and (4) add a city design review requirement for any improvements to Blocks D, G, K and M – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 5. An ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Dallas City Code, to adopt the 2012 International Fire Code, as amended - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 6. Authorize (1) the acceptance of a Continuum of Care Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (formerly known as Shelter Plus Care) in the amount of $92,528 to provide sponsor-based rental assistance for permanent housing for homeless veterans with disabilities for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; (2) a contract between the City of Dallas and Operation Relief Center, Inc. to provide sponsor-based rental assistance to homeless veterans with disabilities, to provide an In-Kind Contributions in the amount of $24,960; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $92,528 - Financing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds 7. Authorize (1) the acceptance of a Continuum of Care Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for rapid re-housing (formerly Transitional Supportive Housing) in the amount of $464,692, to provide tenant-based rental assistance and case management for homeless families and single homeless persons and to provide funding for two staff positions to administer the program for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; (2) a local cash match in an amount not to exceed $64,893; (3) a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dallas and Metrocare Services to provide an In-Kind Contributions in the amount of $51,280; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $580,865 - Financing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds ($464,692), In-Kind Contributions ($51,280) and Current Funds ($64,893) (subject to appropriations) 8. Authorize (1) the acceptance of a Continuum of Care Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for rapid re-housing (formerly Transitional Supportive Housing) in the amount of $464,692, to provide tenant-based rental assistance and case management for homeless families and single homeless persons and to provide funding for two staff positions to administer the program for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; (2) a local cash match in an amount not to exceed $64,893; (3) a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dallas and Metrocare Services to provide an In-Kind Contributions in the amount of $51,280; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $580,865 - Financing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds ($464,692), In-Kind Contributions ($51,280) and Current Funds ($64,893) (subject to appropriations) 9. Authorize an Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program with Dallas County, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas County Hospital District, Dallas County School Equalization Fund, Dallas County Education District and Dallas County Community College District to facilitate the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation’s (Land Bank) acquisition of unimproved tax foreclosed properties for sale to qualified developers for the development of affordable housing - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 13. Authorize a professional services contract with Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein, Inc. for professional services including survey, landscape architectural design and construction plans and specifications for improvements at Buckner Park located at 4550 Worth Street - Not to exceed $132,348 - Financing: Capital Gifts, Donation and Development Funds 14. Authorize (1) the acceptance of the Commercial Auto Theft Interdiction Squad/22 grant from the Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority in the amount of $688,107 to provide a specialized proactive automobile theft program, for the period September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015; (2) a local match in the amount of $151,143; (3) an In-Kind Contribution in the amount of $462,437; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $1,301,687 - Financing: Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority Grant Funds ($688,107), In-Kind Contributions ($462,437) and Current Funds ($151,143) (subject to appropriations) 15. Authorize a professional services contract with Criado & Associates, Inc. for the engineering design of two street and sidewalk improvement projects on Cypress Hills Drive from La Cosa Drive to south of Liberty Hill Street and Hughes Lane from Lafayette Way to alley north of Linden Lane and one street reconstruction local project on Spring Grove Avenue from Alpha Road to Coit Road (list attached) - Not to exceed $325,747 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($271,988) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($53,759) 16. Authorize an increase in the construction contract with Gilbert May, Inc. dba Phillips/May Corporation for mechanical, electrical, audio visual, and interior finish changes to the construction of interior improvements to C Lobby and Pre-function areas, Lower C Meeting Rooms, C Ballroom, and C/D/E associated restrooms at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas - Not to exceed $221,900, from $11,917,810 to $12,139,710 - Financing: 2009 Convention Center Revenue Bonds 17. & 18. McKinney Avenue Trolley Extension Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 9 to the professional services contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to provide additional engineering services support during construction for the McKinney Avenue Trolley Extension Project - Not to exceed $110,290, from $3,176,592 to $3,286,882 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds Authorize an increase in the construction contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc. for construction of the McKinney Avenue Trolley Extension Project - Not to exceed $336,202, from $8,885,188 to $9,221,390 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds 19. Authorize (1) a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the acquisition of hardware, software and communication equipment for a central computer system for the City’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) upgrade project; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $3,318,877 in the Texas Department of Transportation Grant Fund; and (3) a required local match in an amount not to exceed $538,782 including $10,564 to be paid by warrant check at the beginning of the project – Total not to exceed $3,857,659 - Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($3,318,877) and General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($538,782) 20. Authorize acquisition from Central 15th, L.P., formerly known as Central-15th, L.L.C., of approximately 28,888 square feet of land located near the intersection of Belt Line and Ravenview Roads for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $235,112 ($231,112 plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $4,000) – Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 21. Authorize acquisition from Central 15th, L.P., formerly known as Central-15th, L.L.C., of three tracts of land containing a total of approximately 160,917 square feet located near the intersection of Belt Line and Ravenview Roads for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $669,338 ($657,354, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $11,984) – Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 22. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement containing approximately 639 square feet of land to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC for the purpose of providing services to the Dallas Arboretum parking garage, located near the intersection of Garland Road and Timplemore Drive - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 23. An ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit to relocate a detached non-premise sign to property zoned an MU-3 Mixed Use District along the east line of North Central Expressway, north of Churchill Way - Z134-209 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 25. An ordinance abandoning a portion of Gibson Street and a subsurface drive to FM Futsal, Ltd, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 35,322 square feet of land, located near the intersection with Cesar Chavez Boulevard, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $14,106, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 26. An ordinance abandoning sight alley easements and an alley to Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, Inc., the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 8,347 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Storey Street and authorizing the quitclaim – Revenue: $98,148, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 27. Authorize a contract with North Texas Contracting, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four, for the construction of storm drainage improvements in the West Dallas - Westmoreland Hampton Sump Basin - Not to exceed $6,334,975 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds 28. Authorize an increase in the construction contract with RKM Utility Services, Inc. for additional drainage, wastewater and concrete foundations for the Mockingbird Lane - Maple Avenue to Forest Park Drainage Improvements Project – Not to exceed $144,425, from $4,887,413 to 5,031,838 – Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds ($47,000) and 2012 Bond Funds ($97,425) 29. Authorize (1) rejection of the single bid received for the Priority 1 & 2 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Repair and Replacement Project; and (2) the re-advertisement for new bids - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 30. Authorize professional services contracts with three consulting firms to provide construction materials testing services for ongoing and upcoming projects at three water treatment plants - Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., in the amount of $150,000, Rone Engineering Services, Ltd., in the amount of $100,000, Terracon Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $100,000 - Total not to exceed $350,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds 31. Authorize a professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for corrosion prevention design for three priority water transmission pipeline locations - Not to exceed $1,644,038 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 32. Authorize a contract for construction modifications to the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant White Rock Primary Clarifiers 1 - 6 and the wastewater collection system Five Mile Junction Structure - Archer Western Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $18,316,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 33. Authorize a contract for the construction of flocculation and sedimentation basin improvements at the Eastside Water Treatment Plant - Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of eight - Not to exceed $79,259,374 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 34. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the professional services contract with Black & Veatch Corporation for additional engineering design, bid phase, and construction phase services for water quality improvements at the Eastside Water Treatment Plant - Not to exceed $6,284,000, from $10,217,885 to $16,501,885 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds Addendum Items 1. Authorize the additional professional services of Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP, an affiliate of Deloitte LLP, regarding the fair value amounts recorded in the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 - Not to exceed $150,000, from $155,500, to $305,500 - Financing: Current Funds 2. Authorize (1) the acceptance of three grants through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Library Cooperation Grant (Grant No. 479-15005, CFDA No. 45.310) in the amount of $74,638, Special Projects Grant (Grant No. 478-15006, CFDA No. 45.310) in the amount of $70,091 and the Texas Reads Grant (Grant No. 451-15004) in the amount of $3,000 for the period September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015; and (2) execution of the grant agreements – Total not to exceed $147,729 – Financing: Texas State Library and Archives Commission Grant Funds 3. Authorize a contract with VA Construction, Inc. lowest responsible bidder of five, for the construction of traffic control and safety treatments for the Trail-Road Crossings Project of the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program – Not to exceed $663,640 – Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($530,912); Dallas County ($61,055) and 2006 Bond Funds ($71,673) 4. & 5. Authorize (1) an agreed reduction in payment to Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. for the 2013 Street Resurfacing and Street Improvements contract in the amount of $775,000; and (2) a decrease in the contract with Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. for the deletion of pavement surface improvements from the 2013 Street Resurfacing and Street Improvements contract in the amount of $2,604,621 (list attached) - Total not to exceed ($3,379,621), from $11,887,289 to $8,507,668 - Financing: 2012 Bond Funds Authorize an increase in the contract with NPL Construction Company, Inc. for the addition of pavement surface improvements to the 2014 Street Resurfacing and Street Improvements contract (list attached) - Not to exceed $3,651,621, from $14,648,832 to $18,300,453 - Financing: 2012 Bond Funds ($3,379,621) and General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($272,000) 7. An ordinance granting an RR Regional Retail District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on the east line of North Walton Walker Freeway, south of West Jefferson Boulevard and a resolution accepting the deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant - Z123-274 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 8. An ordinance granting an RR Regional Retail District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned a CR-D Community Retail District with a D Liquor 10. Authorize an increase in the contract with L. D. Kemp Excavating, Inc., for additional soil remediation improvements associated with the Upper Chain of Wetlands Remediation - Cells B & C and project close-out - Not to exceed $679,797, from $5,148,425 to $5,828,222 - Financing: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Cooperation Funds ($529,877) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($149,920) 11. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with the Mazidji Group for additional environmental assistance during the construction phase for the Upper Chain of Wetlands Project - Not to exceed $155,350, from $728,480 to $883,830 - Financing: U.S. Corps of Engineers Project Cooperation Funds
Ordinances amending Ordinance No. 29146 (FY 2013-14 Operating Budget Appropriation Ordinance) and Ordinance No. 29147 (FY 2013-14 Capital Budget Appropriation Ordinance) to make certain adjustments to fund appropriations for FY 2013-14 for the capital improvement program and for maintenance and operation of various departments and activities; and authorize the City Manager to implement those adjustments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize approval of the FY 2014-2015 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Annual Budget - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize an amendment to the mineral lease between the City of Dallas, the City of Fort Worth, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, and Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. for a one year extension to Chesapeake’s northern sector drilling requirement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
An ordinance abandoning aerial space above a portion of North Akard Street to Hunt Dallas Office, L.P., the abutting owner, containing approximately 316 square feet of land, located near the intersection of North Akard Street and Munger Avenue - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee
An ordinance granting amendments to Planned Development District No. 316, the Jefferson Area Special Purpose District on property zoned Planned Development District No. 316 and an NS Neighborhood Service District, generally bounded by an alley between Tenth Street and Sunset Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard on the north, Beckley Avenue on the east, an alley between Page Avenue and Twelfth Street on the south, an alley between Polk Street and Willomet Avenue on the west and the southwest corner between South Tyler Street (northbound) and Polk Street South (the Tyler Street Connection) - Z112-251 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
An ordinance granting an amendment to and an expansion of Planned Development Subdistrict No. 71 for MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict uses within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on property zoned Planned Development Subdistrict No. 71 and an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193 on the south corner of McKinney Avenue and Hester Avenue - Z134-147 - 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)
Authorize (1) an extension of the development loan agreement with Builders of Hope CDC, Prairie Creek Project for acquisition and related acquisition costs of 40 unimproved properties to December 31, 2015; and (2) a development loan in the amount of $480,000 for the construction of the final sixteen homes – Financing: 2010-11 Home Investment Partnership Program Grant Funds ($115,235), 2011-12 Home Investment Partnership Program Grant Funds ($270,767), and 2012-13 Home Investment Partnership Program Grant Funds ($93,998)
Authorize a contract for the installation of water and wastewater mains at 15 16 locations and the removal of inoperable wastewater flow control gates and valves at four locations (list attached) - Ark Contracting Services, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $10,184,725 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds
An amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change the dimensional classification of Mountain Creek Parkway from Eagle Ford Drive to Clark Road from a six-lane divided roadway {M-6-D(A)} within 100 feet of right-of-way to a special four-lane divided roadway (SPCL 4D) with a bicycle facility within 100 feet right-of-way; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Bail bonds office on property within the Mixmaster Riverfront Subarea of Planned Development District No. 784, the Trinity River Corridor Special Purpose District, on the east line of South Riverfront Boulevard, south of Reunion Boulevard Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a three-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional three-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions Z134-235(RB)
37. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a Group Residential Facility and CS Commercial Service District Uses on property zoned a CS Commercial Service District and a P(A) Parking District, on the northeast line of Laughlin Drive and the southwest line of Charles Street, east of Ferguson Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions Z134-233(RB) 39. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 1817 for an open-enrollment charter school on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the north side of Bruton Road, east of Masters Drive Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan and conditions Z134-246(WE) 40. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a fire station on property in an R-5(A) Single Family Residential Subdistrict of Planned Development District No. 595, at the north corner of Kimble Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a permanent period, subject to a site plan, landscape plan, and conditions Z134-251(CG)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an open-enrollment charter school on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the east side of Monroe Drive, north of Walnut Hill Lane Recommendation of Staff: Denial Recommendation of CPC: Approval for an 18-month period, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan and conditions Z134-184(MW)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an open-enrollment charter school on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the east side of Monroe Drive, north of Walnut Hill Lane Recommendation of Staff: Denial Recommendation of CPC: Approval for an 18-month period, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan and conditions Z134-184(MW)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1747 for an alcoholic beverage establishment limited to a private-club bar on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the northwest corner of Harcourt Street and Stemmons Freeway Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a three-year period, subject to conditions Z134-211(WE) Note: This item was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on August 27, 2014, and was taken under advisement until September 10, 2014, with the public hearing open
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1691 for a bar, lounge, or tavern on property zoned Planned Development District No. 269, the Deep Ellum/Near East Side Special Purpose District on the south side of Exposition Avenue, east of Ash Lane Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a three-year period, subject to conditions Z134-257(CG)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for certain Residential and Utility and public service uses on property zoned a TH-3(A) Townhouse District, an MF-2(A) Multifamily District, an MF-4(A) Multiple Family District, and a CS Commercial Service District on property generally bounded by the east line of Willomet Avenue between Stafford Avenue and Pollard Street, and the west line of Ormsby Street between the terminus of Seale Street and Pollard Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan, finished grade section plan and conditions Z134-145(RB)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for mixed uses and an ordinance terminating Specific Use Permit No. 566 for a Religious, Charitable, or Philanthropic Nature on property zoned an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District on the north corner of Cedar Springs Road and Crestview Drive Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan, landscape plan and conditions and approval of the termination of Specific Use Permit No. 566 Z134-225(WE)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for multi-family and non-residential uses on property zoned an MC-1 Mixed Commercial District on the north side of Walnut Hill Lane, west of Rambler Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions Z134-234(MW)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to the development plan and landscape plan on property in Subarea 1 of Planned Development District No. 585 on the north line of West Kiest Boulevard and west of Spur 408 Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and landscape plan Z134-240(WE)
A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments on street paving, storm drainage, and water and wastewater adjustments for San Leon Avenue from Glencliff Drive to dead-end; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying benefit assessments, and a construction contract with FNH Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five - Not to exceed $522,705 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($437,555) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($85,150)
An amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change the dimensional classification of Denton Drive from Webb Chapel Extension to the Farmers Branch city limits from a four-lane undivided roadway (M-4-U) within 60 feet of right-of-way to a special three-lane undivided roadway (SPCL 3U) with a bicycle facility within a variable 62 to 80 feet right-of-way; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed $0.7970/$100 property tax rate for the 2014-15 fiscal year - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A public hearing to receive comments, and Council action, on the proposed use of a portion of the Five Mile Creek Trail, consisting of approximately 7,518 square feet of land, by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for a Public Mass Transit Easement to accommodate the South Oak Cliff Corridor SOC-3 Blue Line Extension Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
53. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Dallas Downtown Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 54. An ordinance approving and adopting the final Service Plan for 2015 and final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Dallas Downtown Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the Dallas Downtown Improvement District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment providing for city participation in the District in the amount of $612,441; and providing for an effective date - Total amount not to exceed $612,441 - Financing: Current Funds ($407,274) and Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($205,167) (subject to appropriations) 55. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 56. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 57. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Klyde Warren Park/Dallas Arts District Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 58. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Klyde Warren Park/Dallas Arts District Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 59. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Knox Street Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 60. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Knox Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 61. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 62. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 63. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Oak Lawn-Hi Line Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 64. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Oak Lawn-Hi Line Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 65. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Prestonwood Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 66. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the Prestonwood Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 67. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the South Side Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 68. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the South Side Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 69. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Uptown Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 70. An ordinance approving and adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the District; closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing for an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 71. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the University Crossing Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 72. An ordinance approving an adopting the final 2015 Service Plan and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the University Crossing Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 73.A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Vickery Meadow Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of providing supplemental public services, to be funded by assessments on property in the District – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 74. An ordinance approving and adopting the final Service Plan for 2015 and the final 2014 Assessment Roll (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the for the Vickery Meadow Public Improvement District Public Improvement District (District); closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the District during 2015; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City
75. A public hearing concerning the proposed levy of assessment for the Tourism Public Improvement District (District), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of increasing hotel activities within the City of Dallas, to be funded by a special assessment on hotel property with 100 or more rooms – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 76. An ordinance approving and adopting the final Service Plan for 2014-15 and final 2014 Assessment Roll for the Tourism Public Improvement District (to be kept on file with the City Secretary); establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special benefits accruing to the hotel properties in the District; levying assessments for the cost of services and improvements to be provided in the Tourism Public Improvement District during 2014-15; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date – Financing: No cost consideration to the City
77. A public hearing to receive comments on an amendment to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine (Vickery Meadow TIF District) to increase the geographic area of the TIF District to include adjacent properties at 5905 East Northwest Hwy, 5915 East Northwest Hwy, 5929 East Northwest Hwy and 6730 Shady Brook Lane (totaling approximately 5.70 acres) to help facilitate the redevelopment of the former Parker Plaza along with the development of two vacant adjacent properties – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 78. An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 25964 and 26181 to increase the geographic area of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine (Vickery Meadow TIF District) to include adjacent properties at 5905 East Northwest Hwy, 5915 East Northwest Hwy, 5929 East Northwest Hwy and 6730 Shady Brook Lane (totaling approximately 5.70 acres) to help facilitate the redevelopment of the former Parker Plaza along with the development of two vacant adjacent properties; establishing an effective date; making a finding regarding feasibility; providing a severability clause; and enacting other matters related hereto – Financing: No cost consideration to the City
79. A public hearing to be held on September 10, 2014, to receive comments on amendments to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve (Deep Ellum TIF District) to: (1) increase geographic area to add traditional core area of Deep Ellum (approximately 51.0 acres) to facilitate the development of the Deep Ellum Crossroads project and encourage further redevelopment of the district; (2) increase the budget of the Deep Ellum TIF District from $27,162,083 NPV ($51,706,392 total dollars) to $29,992,935 NPV ($57,641,077 total dollars), an increase of $2,830,852 NPV ($5,934,685 in total estimated collections); and (3) make corresponding modifications to the Deep Ellum TIF District map, budget, and Project Plan & Reinvestment Zone Financing Plans - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 80. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 26043, previously approved on June 22, 2005, as amended and 26304 previously approved on April 2, 2006, to reflect these amendments – Financing: No cost consideration to the City