Business Development & Procurement Services 2. Authorize a one-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, to provide contractor labor and materials for minor home repairs through the People Helping People Program administered by the Housing/Community Services Department - Miko Trucking, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $155,292 - Financing: 2014-15 Community Development Block Grant Funds 3. Authorize a three-year service contract for parts, repair and purchase of fire equipment tools for Fire-Rescue - Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. in the amount of $248,200 and Casco Industries, Inc. in the amount of $72,600, lowest responsible bidders of three - Total not to exceed $320,800 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 4. Authorize a three-year service contract for maintenance, support and upgrades of an online water quality monitoring system at sixteen water monitoring locations throughout the City - S::can Measuring Systems LLC, most advantageous proposer of two - Not to exceed $357,881 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) Business Development & Procurement Services (Continued) 5. Authorize a three-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, to provide benefits consulting services and auditing services of medical and pharmacy benefit plans - Holmes Murphy & Associates, most advantageous proposer of nine - Not to exceed $675,000 - Financing: Employee Benefits Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 6. Authorize (1) an acquisition contract for the purchase and installation of pre-incident planning database, with year one maintenance and support included in the acquisition price, in the amount of $327,400; and (2) a three-year service contract for maintenance and support of the pre-incident planning database for Fire-Rescue in the amount of $47,250 - Haystax, Inc. through the U.S. General Services Administration - Total not to exceed $374,650 - Financing: Current Funds ($47,250) and U. S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds ($327,400) (subject to annual appropriations) 7. Authorize a consultant contract to develop a citywide data management plan - World Wide Technology, Inc., most qualified respondent of eight - Not to exceed $200,000 - Financing: Current Funds 8. Authorize a three-year master agreement for tires and tubes - Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, LLC in the amount of $2,552,904, Blagg Tire & Service in the amount of $2,525,397, Southern Tire Mart, LLC in the amount of $1,675,082, Tire Centers, LLC in the amount of $696,274 and Wade International Corp. dba Wallace W. Wade Specialty Tires in the amount of $6,380, lowest responsible bidders of five - Total not to exceed $7,456,037 - Financing: Current Funds ($7,190,849), Water Utilities Current Funds ($102,916), Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds ($87,085) and Aviation Current Funds ($75,187) 9. Authorize (1) a six-year master agreement, with a one-year renewal option, for the purchase, installation and upgrades of the Public, Educational, and Government Cable system in the amount of $3,695,201; (2) a six-year service contract, with a one-year renewal option, for installation, extended warranty, maintenance and support for the Public, Educational, and Government Cable system in the amount of $1,532,210; and (3) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $3,695,201, from $1,932,150 to $5,627,351 in the Public Educational and Government Access Fund - Digital Resources, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Total not to exceed $5,227,411 - Financing: Current Funds ($1,532,210) and Public Educational and Governmental Access Funds ($3,695,201) (subject to annual appropriations) 10. Authorize an increase to the master agreement with Environmental Improvements, Inc. in the amount of $145,675, Simba Industries in the amount of $123,775 and Hartwell Environmental Corporation in the amount of $45,875 for the purchase of original equipment manufacturers parts and accessories for water treatment equipment for Water Utilities to extend the term from August 7, 2014 through May 6, 2015 - Total not to exceed $315,325, from $1,261,300 to $1,576,625 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds 11. Authorize an increase to the master agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources, State of Texas Cooperative contract, for computer software, network management products, and design and presentation software - Not to exceed $600,000, from $2,400,000 to $3,000,000 - Financing: Current Funds 12. Authorize supplemental agreement no. 1 to increase the service contract with A Star Heat & Air, Inc. for plumbing services at City facilities - Not to exceed $134,253, from $537,009 to $671,262 - Financing: Current Funds City Auditor’s Office 13. Authorize approval of the Office of the City Auditor’s Fiscal Year 2015 Audit Plan as required by paragraph 4(b) of Resolution No. 79-0723, previously approved on February 28, 1979, and as amended by Resolution No. 90-4027, previously approved on December 12, 1990 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City City Controller’s Office 14. Authorize a contract for depository and lockbox services for five years, including the extension and consolidation for nine months of merchant services as currently provided - Bank of America, N.A., lowest responsive applicant of four - Not to exceed $5,150,000 - Financing: Current Funds ($4,200,000) and Water Utilities Current Funds ($950,000) (subject to annual appropriations) Note: Agenda Item Nos. 15 and 16 must be considered collectively. 15. An ordinance authorizing: (1) the issuance and sale of City of Dallas, Texas, General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2014, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $635,000,000; (2) the establishment of parameters regarding the sale of the Bonds; (3) approval of an Escrow Agreement; and (4) approval of a Bond Purchase Agreement and all other matters related thereto - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City 16. Authorize payment of expenses associated with the sale of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2014, in a principal amount not to exceed $635,000,000 - Total not to exceed $1,030,509 - Financing: 2014 General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond Funds 19. Authorize a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2014 to receive comments on amendments to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District) and the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District to: (1) create two sub-districts within the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District: (a) Oak Cliff Gateway Sub-district (original district boundary) and (b) Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district; (2) increase the geographic area of the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District to add approximately 193 acres to create the Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district to accommodate anticipated development; (3) extend the termination date of the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District from the City Council-established termination date of December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2027 for the Oak Cliff Gateway Sub-district as an exception to the City of Dallas TIF Policy and establish a termination date for the Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district of December 31, 2044; (4) maintain the percentage of tax increment contributed by the City of Dallas during the extended term of the Oak Cliff Gateway Sub-district, establish the percentage of tax increment contributed by the City of Dallas during the term of the Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district, and establish other taxing jurisdictions’ participation percentages; (5) increase the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District’s total budget from $10,066,977 NPV (approximately $33,432,572 total dollars) to $28,621,027 NPV (approximately $76,665,998 total dollars), an increase of $18,554,050 NPV (approximately $43,233,426 total dollars); (6) authorize an amendment to the participation agreement with Dallas County as a component of this budget increase; (7) restructure the TIF budget to consolidate and broaden categories of eligible project costs into the Oak Cliff Gateway Sub-district (original boundary area); a new category for the Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district; and retain the Education and Administration categories; and (8) make corresponding modifications to the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District boundary, budget and Project and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plans consistent with the requirements and limitations of the Act; and at the close of the hearing, consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 21466 and 23033, as amended, to reflect these amendments - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City 20. Authorize (1) the sale of one vacant lot located at 3811 De Maggio Avenue from the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Billy Spring; and (2) the execution of a release of lien for any non-tax liens that may have been filed by the City - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 21. Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity for the construction of affordable houses; (2) the sale of 21 vacant lots (list attached) from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity; and (3) execution of a release of lien for any non-tax liens on the 21 properties that may have been filed by the City – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 22. Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by RPL Properties, LLC for the construction of affordable houses; and (2) the exchange of deed restrictions from 3 lots previously purchased from the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to 3 comparable lots owned by the developer (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 23. Authorize a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Dallas and Akard Walk Residential, LLC to provide permanent supportive housing for ten units of project-based housing for formerly incarcerated homeless individuals located at CityWalk@Akard located at 511 North Akard Street through the Dallas Housing Authority for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2024 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 24. Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dallas and Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) to coordinate regional efforts to end homelessness for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $150,000 - Financing: Current Funds 25. Authorize a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Dallas and TX Laureland Housing LP to provide permanent supportive housing for twenty units of project-based housing for homeless families with children at Rosemont at Mission Trails located at 330 East Camp Wisdom Road through the Dallas Housing Authority for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2020 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 26. Authorize an amendment to the development loan agreement with 2122 Highland LLC for $550,000 previously approved by Resolution No. 14-1230 on August 13, 2014, to extend the completion date from September 30, 2014 to March 31, 2015 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 28. Authorize a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2014 to receive comments on the proposed sale of one (1) unimproved property (list attached) acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, a qualified non-profit organization, under the HB110 process of the City’s Land Transfer Program and the release of the City’s non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment and postjudgment non-tax liens, if any - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Office of Management Services 29. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program for the period October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015 - Not to exceed $183,384 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds 30. Authorize (1) acceptance of the 2014 Homeland Security Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program to provide funding for equipment acquisition, planning and training activities to enable the City to respond to natural and man-made disasters for the period September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $5,818,875 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds Park & Recreation 31. Authorize a contract for construction of the stormwater wetland supplemental environmental project at the Dallas Zoo located at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway - C. Green Scaping, LP, best value proposer of three - Not to exceed $1,523,949 - Financing: 2004 Certificates of Obligation ($244,650), 2005 Certificates of Obligation ($668,762) and Stormwater Drainage Management Capital Construction Funds ($610,537) 32. Authorize a twelve-month funding agreement with Dallas County Audubon Society, Inc. dba Audubon Dallas for the Cedar Ridge Preserve to provide services and programs within the City of Dallas for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 - Not to exceed $33,949 - Financing: Current Funds 33. Authorize a twelve-month funding agreement with Texas Discovery Gardens to provide services and programs within the City of Dallas for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $95,862 - Financing: Current Funds 34. Authorize a twelve-month funding agreement with the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Inc. to provide services and programs within the City of Dallas for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $269,098 - Financing: Current Funds 35. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Jaster-Quintanilla Dallas, LLP to provide for additional forensic investigations and design, bidding and construction administration services for repair work at the Kleberg/Rylie Recreation Center located at 1515 Edd Road - Not to exceed $43,200, from $23,900 to $67,100 - Financing: Park and Recreation Program Funds Police Internet Crimes Against Children Note: Item Nos. 36 and 37 Continuation Grant must be considered collectively. 36. * Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the 2014 Internet Crimes Against Children Continuation Grant, new funding period from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for response to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated by the use of computer technology related to the investigation of Internet-facilitated child exploitation, for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $480,233, from $477,337 to $957,570 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Funds 37. * Authorize the continuation of and an increase in the cooperative working agreements with agencies that assist the Dallas Police Department in combatting internet crimes against children, increasing the allocations for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $9,000, Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $8,500, Potter County District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $5,028, Collin County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $18,000, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $10,000, Wichita County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $7,500, Lubbock Police Department in the amount of $23,000, Arlington Police Department in the amount of $13,000, Garland Police Department in the amount of $13,000, Longview Police Department in the amount of $22,000, and the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of $37,000 - Total not to exceed $166,028 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City 38. Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the City of Dallas - Digital Evidence Asset Management grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to prevent and control crime and make improvements to the criminal justice system for the period October 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $76,769 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds 39. Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the City of Dallas - NIBIN Program from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to provide aid in finding crime linkages and provide additional resources to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network Program for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; (2) an In-kind contribution in the amount of $51,230; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $80,000 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds ($80,000) and In-Kind Contributions ($51,230) 41. Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the City of Dallas - Dallas Police Department Victim Services/14 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $47,040 to adequately respond to victims of violent crime with needed aid for the period September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015; (2) a local match in the amount of $15,680; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $62,720 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds ($47,040) and Current Funds ($15,680) (subject to appropriations) 42. Authorize renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, through the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas, for the provision of forensic, drug, toxicological, environmental, and physical evidence analysis, and other similar medical/forensic analytical services for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $3,800,000 - Financing: Confiscated Monies Funds ($1,295,000) and Current Funds ($2,505,000) 43. Authorize the payments for parking fees for Dallas Police at Dallas County Frank Crowley Courts Building for five years - Estimated annual Cost $84,000 - Total amount not to exceed $364,000 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 44. Authorize a professional services contract with EJES, Inc. to provide engineering design services for the installation of an above-ground fuel storage tank at the Dallas Love Field Airport Maintenance Facility, located at 3387 Hawes Avenue - Not to exceed $65,100 - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds 45. Authorize a professional services contract with Urban Engineers Group, Inc. for the engineering design of streetscape improvements for Greenville Avenue from Belmont Avenue to Bell Avenue and from Alta Avenue to Ross Avenue - Not to exceed $402,850 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($367,410) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($35,440) 46. Authorize a professional services contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to provide engineering services for perimeter security control enhancements at Dallas Love Field Airport, located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road - Not to exceed $999,619 - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds 47. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Salcedo Group, Inc. for additional engineering services along Jefferson Boulevard from Zang Boulevard to Adams Avenue for streetscape improvements - Not to exceed $207,920, from $299,881 to $507,801 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds Sustainable Development and Construction 48. Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of a tract of land containing approximately 61,512 square feet from Eung Pyo Choi, Heung Soon Choi and Heung Soo Lim, located near the intersection of Lasater and Lawson Roads for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $16,289, increased from $37,711 ($35,511, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,200) to $54,000 ($50,000, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $4,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 49. Authorize a four-year extension of the lease agreement with Pollock Realty, L.P., a Texas limited partnership for a total of approximately 3,099 square feet of office space located at 2600 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 188 for the Women, Infants, and Children Clinic for the period November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2024 - Not to exceed $193,044 ($173,544, plus one-time payment of $19,500 for leasehold improvements) - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 50. Authorize a ten-year lease agreement with Pollock Realty, L.P. for approximately 5,873 square feet of office space located at 2600 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 190, to be used as a Women, Infants and Children Lactation Support Center for the period November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2024 - Not to exceed $938,356 ($792,856, plus one-time payment of $145,500 for leasehold improvements) - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 51. Authorize a third amendment to the lease agreement with Dallas Clean Energy McCommas Bluff, LLC, to expand the current leased square footage by 31,347 additional square feet of land for a total of approximately 126,394 square feet of land, located at the McCommas Bluff Landfill, and extend the lease term for an additional 10 year period to expire on December 31, 2034 for the continued use of a gas processing site - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 52. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of five drainage easements containing a total of approximately 31,602 square feet of land to the City of Rowlett for the construction and maintenance of drainage facilities across City-owned land at Lake Ray Hubbard located near the intersection of Miller and Chiesa Roads - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 53. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a water easement containing a total of approximately 774 square feet of land to the City of Rowlett for the construction and maintenance of water facilities across City-owned land at Lake Ray Hubbard located near the intersection of Miller and Chiesa Roads - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 54. A resolution consenting to the sale of a tax foreclosed property, located at 350 North Acres Drive, acquired by the taxing authorities from a Sheriff’s Sale - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 55. Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 13-0864, previously approved on May 22, 2013, to authorize acquisition of a smaller tract of land containing approximately 83,060 square feet from James A. Loven and Debra J. Loven, located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Pipeline Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 56. Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 14-0928, previously approved on June 11, 2014, to amend the Special Warranty Deed to the City from Matthews CCH Partners, L.P., for approximately 22,478 square feet of land improved with two buildings located near the intersection of Belleview and Browder Streets for the widening and extension of Belleview Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 57. Authorize a boundary adjustment agreement with the City of DeSoto on properties located on the west side of Old Hickory Trail, north of Danieldale Road and on the south side of Danieldale Road, east of Polk Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 59. An ordinance abandoning a portion of Gleason Avenue and a barrier easement to Jubilee Park and Community Center Corporation, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 17,014 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Gurley and Gleason Avenues, authorizing the quitclaim and providing for the dedication of approximately 2,916 square feet of needed land for street right-of-way - Revenue: $11,546, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 60. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 17772, previously approved on April 6, 1983, which closed and vacated a portion of Cadiz Street to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, by deleting Section 1 and Exhibit A and substituting a new Section 1 and Exhibit A and adding an Exhibit A-1, which will allow approximately 939 square feet of Cadiz Street to remain open to pedestrian traffic - Not to exceed $95 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds Trinity Watershed Management 61. Authorize a professional services contract with Mas-Tek Engineering & Associates, Inc. to provide construction material testing for the completion of construction of the Levee Drainage System - Hampton-Oak Lawn Sump, also referred to as the Baker No. 3 Pump Station - Not to exceed $91,429 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds 62. Authorize (1) acceptance of an annual grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) program; (2) execution of a CTP Agreement with FEMA for FY 2014-15 to provide a 75% cost share for updating certain flood studies in the City of Dallas; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $556,250 from FEMA; (4) establish appropriations in the amount of $556,250 in the FEMA Cooperating Technical Partnership Fund; and (5) a professional service contract with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $741,667 for updating certain flood studies in accordance with the CTP Agreement with FEMA - Total not to exceed $741,667 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds ($185,417) and FEMA Cooperating Technical Partnership Funds ($556,250) Water Utilities 63. Authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, for water main relocations and appurtenance adjustments in Garland Road (SH 78) from south of Tranquilla Drive to Northwest Highway (SP 244) - Not to exceed $1,452,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($90,000) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($1,362,000) 64. Authorize continuation of the contract with the United States Geological Survey for operation of stream flow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River basin, a pharmaceutical and personal care products water quality study, and Zebra Mussel sampling from November 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $567,825 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds
Authorize a one-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, to provide contractor labor and materials for minor home repairs through the People Helping People Program administered by the Housing/Community Services Department - Miko Trucking, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $155,292 - Financing: 2014-15 Community Development Block Grant Funds
Authorize payment of annual membership fees and continuation of arrangements for providing specialized municipal-related services to North Texas Commission - Not to exceed $91,020 - Financing: Current Funds
Authorize certain amendments to the terms of the development agreement with TEOF Hotel LLC for the Plaza Hotel Project, previously approved on September 25, 2013, by Resolution Nos. 13-1711 and 13-1712, in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Cedars TIF District) to: (1) extend the project deadlines by one year; (2) require the Developer/Owner to secure an Ascend Collection Hotel or an equivalent brand for the hotel’s operator as approved by the Director of the Office of Economic Development by April 1, 2015; (3) authorize the City to reimburse the Developer/Owner up to $1,000,000 for expenditures related to the Project’s public infrastructure improvements pursuant to a monthly draw schedule approved by the Director of the Office of Economic Development and/or submission of invoices for work completed, subject to the availability of funding in the Cedars TIF District Fund; and (4) allow upon project completion, reimbursement of TIF-eligible project costs in excess of $1,000,000 in five annual payments in the amount of $257,014, subject to the availability of funding in the Cedars TIF District Fund - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City
Authorize an amendment to the Program Statement for the Dallas Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program to remove the rental housing option and the requirement for community meetings - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the City of Dallas - Intellectual Property Taskforce grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $400,000 to initiate and address intellectual property theft in the areas of piracy and counterfeiting of various items from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016; (2) approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Grand Prairie, Department of Homeland Security’s Immigrations and Customs (ICE), and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office; and (3) the addition of one Sergeant position to this investigative unit - Not to exceed $400,000 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice Grant Funds, Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funds
An ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Convalescent and nursing homes, hospice care, and related institutions use and a resolution accepting the termination of deed restrictions on property zoned Subdistrict 4A of Planned Development District No. 714 the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District, on the northeast line of Bahama Drive, south of Fort Worth Avenue - Z123-334 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A resolution endorsing the agreement with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) executed by the City Manager on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, resolving the issues raised by HUD’s regional office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity on November 22, 2013 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize a Chapter 380 economic development grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $700,000 with the Commemorative Air Force (“CAF”) related to the relocation and expansion of its Headquarters and National AirBase operations to Dallas Executive Airport (“DEA”) - Not to exceed $700,000 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds
City Secretary’s Office 65. 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) Sustainable Development and Construction 66. Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Joseph P. Benton and Martha E. Benton, of a tract of land containing approximately 13,586 square feet located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $4,122 ($1,622, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,500) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds Trinity Watershed Management 67. Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Yara L. Mitchell, of access easement rights to a portion of Zangs Boulevard containing approximately 7,969 square feet, located at its intersection with South Riverfront Boulevard for the Able Pump Station Project - Not to exceed $10 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds
Authorize a Chapter 380 economic development grant agreement with WWF Operating Company in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to promote the expansion of its food manufacturing company and the creation and retention of jobs at 3333 Dan Morton Drive in Dallas pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code in accordance with the City's Public/Private Partnership Program - Not to exceed $300,000 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds
Authorize a development agreement with Maple Multi-Family Development, LLC. to reimburse eligible project costs related to the Alexan Riveredge development currently addressed at 150 Turtle Creek Boulevard in an amount not to exceed $7,800,000 from revenues accruing to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Eight (Design District TIF District) - Not to exceed $7,800,000 - Financing: Design District TIF District Funds (subject to appropriations)
Addendum Item 11 (Part 1 of 2)
Authorize a five-year disclosure counsel contract with Andrews Kurth LLP and Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, most qualified respondents of seven, in accordance with the hourly rates and opinion fees as set forth in the resolution - Financing: Disclosure Counsel and Co-Disclosure Counsel fees to be paid from bond proceeds, Current Funds, and/or Water Utilities Current Funds, contingent upon completion of each bond sale
Addendum Item 11 (Part 2 of 2)
Authorize a five-year disclosure counsel contract with Andrews Kurth LLP and Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, most qualified respondents of seven, in accordance with the hourly rates and opinion fees as set forth in the resolution - Financing: Disclosure Counsel and Co-Disclosure Counsel fees to be paid from bond proceeds, Current Funds, and/or Water Utilities Current Funds, contingent upon completion of each bond sale
A resolution designating absences by Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, Councilmember Scott Griggs, Councilmember Dwaine R. Caraway, Councilmember Jennifer S. Gates and Councilmember Sandy Greyson as being for "Official City Business" - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
An ordinance abandoning portions of an alley and Denley Drive (formerly Lindley Avenue) to City Wide Community Development Corporation, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 5,170 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Lancaster and Corning Streets, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee
Addendum Item 14 (Part 1 of 2)
Authorize a three-year service contract, with three one year renewal options, for the collection of delinquent fines and fees for violations of City ordinances, traffic, and state laws, excluding parking violations - Gila LLC dba Municipal Services Bureau, most advantageous proposer of seven - Estimated Annual Revenue: $4,257,000
Addendum Item 14 (Part 2 of 2)
Authorize a three-year service contract, with three one year renewal options, for the collection of delinquent fines and fees for violations of City ordinances, traffic, and state laws, excluding parking violations - Gila LLC dba Municipal Services Bureau, most advantageous proposer of seven - Estimated Annual Revenue: $4,257,000
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MF-2(A) Multifamily District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the northwest side of Kimsey Drive, northeast of Maple Avenue and a resolution accepting deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant
ZONING CASES - CONSENT 71. A public hearing to receive comments regarding a City Plan Commission Authorized Hearing to consider an Historic Overlay for Kathlyn Joy Gilliam House on property zoned an R-5(A) Single Family Subdistrict in Planned Development District No. 595, the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District on the southwest side of Wendelkin Street, northwest of Driskell Street and an ordinance granting the overlay Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to preservation criteria Recommendation of Landmark Commission: Approval, subject to preservation criteria Z123-342(MD) 72. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for certain IR Industrial Research District Uses and Live/Work Units on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District, on property at the east corner of Medical District Drive and Farrington Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions Z134-139(RB) 73. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a CR Community Retail District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District on the west corner of Ferguson Road and Joaquin Drive Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant Z134-194(WE) 74. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for vehicle display, sales and services on property zoned Subdistrict 2 within Planned Development District No. 534, the C.F. Hawn Special Purpose District on the southwest side of C.F. Hawn Freeway, east of Murdock Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a three-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z134-223(WE) 75. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an office showroom/warehouse use on property zoned Tract 1, Subdistrict 2 in Planned Development District No. 535, the C.F. Hawn Special Purpose District No. 3 on the north side of Rylie Crest Road, east of South St. Augustine 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 and conditions Z134-238(MW) 76. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a CS Commercial Service District on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the south side of Irving Boulevard, west of Inwood Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z134-239(OTH) 77. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1768 for a mini-warehouse use on property zoned a CR Community Retail District on the north side of Mountain Creek Parkway, west of Clark Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a two-year period with eligibility for automatic renewal for one additional three-year period, subject to conditions Z134-247(OTH) 78. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a child-care facility on property zoned an R-5(A) Single Family District on the north side of 56th Street, east of Bronx Avenue 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 and conditions Z134-258(MW) 79. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1465 for a community service center on property zoned Planned Development District No. 67 on the northwest corner of West University Boulevard and Roper Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to conditions Z134-266(WE) 80. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a child-care facility on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on the east corner of East Ledbetter Drive and Veterans 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 and conditions Z134-310(OTH)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposal to change the name of South Lancaster Road from East Illinois Avenue to Interstate Highway 20 to “Nelson Mandela Boulevard” and an ordinance granting the name change - NC134-004 - 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 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
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for R-7.5(A) Single Family District uses and a local utility limited to a utility services use on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District and Planned Development District No. 703 at the northeast corner of Walnut Hill Lane and Hillcrest Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan, landscape plan and conditions Z123-376(MW)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for P Parking Subdistrict Uses on property zoned an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, Oak Lawn Special Purpose District with deed restrictions on the northeast corner of Wycliff Avenue and Brown Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development/landscape plan and conditions Z134-294(RB)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for a Specific Use Permit for a Drive-through restaurant on property zoned a GR General Retail Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District on the east corner of Lemmon Avenue and Throckmorton Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Denial Z134-295(RB)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an alcoholic beverage establishment limited to a bar, lounge, or tavern on property zoned Planned Development District No. 808 and Special Use Permit No. 1985 for a community service center on the south corner of Gaston Avenue and Tucker Street Recommendation of Staff: Approval for a two-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional two-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z134-299(AF)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a general merchandise or food store 3,500 square feet or less on property zoned a CR-D-1 Community Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on the southwest corner of Great Trinity Forest Way and North Jim Miller Road Recommendation of Staff: Approval for a two-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z134-166(MW) Note: This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on August 27, 2014 and October 8, 2014, and was taken under advisement until November 12, 2014, with the public hearing open
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District and a resolution accepting an amendment to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District on the west side of Marvin D. Love Freeway, south of West Pentagon Parkway Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to amended deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant Z134-261(OTH) Note: This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on October 8, 2014 and October 22, 2014, and was taken under advisement until November 12, 2014, with the public hearing open
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a private school on property zoned an MU-3(SAH) Mixed Use Affordable District with deed restrictions on the southeast corner of Park Lane and North Central Expressway 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 and conditions Z134-273(OTH)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MU-3 Mixed Use District on property zoned an IM Industrial Manufacturing District on the north line of Vantage Street, west of Wycliff Avenue Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z134-324(AF)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MU-3 Mixed Use District on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District south of Lupo Drive, between Memphis Street and Vicksburg Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z134-331(AF)
A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments on street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for Street Group 03-446; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying benefit assessments, and a construction contract with Camino Construction, LP, lowest responsible bidder of four (list attached) - Not to exceed $1,786,832 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($609,582); 2006 Bond Funds ($643,330); Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($8,375) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($525,545) BACKGROUND Lauderdale Drive from dead-end south of 56th to 56th Street was requested by property owner petition and accepted on October 31, 2001. Watson Drive from dead-end south of 56th Street to 56th Street was requested by property owner petition and accepted on October 8, 2001. A professional services contract for the design of this project was authorized by City Council on April 12, 2006, and partial payment of cost by assessment and a benefit assessment hearing was authorized on October 8, 2014. This action will allow the public hearing to be held and will authorize the levying of assessments and contract for construction. The improvements will consist of upgrading the existing unimproved two-lane asphalt street with 26-foot wide concrete pavement with curbs, sidewalks, drive approaches, installation of a storm drainage system, water and wastewater main improvements. The paving assessment process requires the following three steps: 1. Authorize paving improvements. 2. Authorize a benefit assessment hearing. 3. Benefit assessment hearing, ordinance levying assessments and authorize contract for construction. This is the 3rd and final step in the process
A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed City of Dallas FY 2014-15 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan; and at the close of the public hearing, consideration of approval of the City of Dallas FY 2014-15 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City BACKGROUND Chapter 379C of the Texas Local Government Code (“Act”) requires that the governing body of the municipality that adopts an Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program adopt a plan annually. The plan must include: (1) a list of parcels of real property that may become eligible for sale to the land bank for development of affordable housing on such parcels in the upcoming year, (2) the municipality’s plan for affordable housing development on such parcels, (3) a list of the community housing development organizations eligible to participate in the right of first refusal provided by the Act, and (4) the sources and amounts of funding anticipated being available from the municipality for development of affordable housing. A copy of the proposed FY 2014-15 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan (“Plan”) is attached as “Exhibit A” to the resolution. Before adopting the FY 2014-15 Plan, the City of Dallas must hold a public hearing on the proposed Plan. In accordance with the Act, the City of Dallas provided notice of the hearing to all City-certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and to neighborhood associations identified by the City as serving the neighborhoods in which properties anticipated to be available for sale to the land bank are located.
A public hearing to receive comments on a proposed municipal setting designation to prohibit the use of groundwater as potable water beneath property owned by Hunt-Reunion Holdings, Inc. located at 777 Sports Street (aka 701 Sports Street), and adjacent street right-of-way, and an ordinance authorizing support of the issuance of a municipal setting designation to Hunt-Reunion Holdings, Inc. by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and prohibiting the use of groundwater beneath the designated property as potable water - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed granting of access denial lines to Texas Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Council authorized exchange of 1,767 square feet of land at the Dallas Zoo, located at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, for the future Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Southern Gateway Interstate Highway 35 East/US 67 Highway Improvement Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
* A public hearing to receive comments on boundary amendments to the City Center TIF District (the “Zone”) to: (1) remove certain properties from the City Center Sub-district of the Zone, thereby reducing the tax increment base of the City Center Sub-district and increasing city general fund contributions to the Zone over the remaining term; and (2) make such other corresponding adjustments to the ordinances creating the zone and approving the project and financing plans, Ordinance Nos. 22802 and 23034, approved on June 26, 1996 and February 17, 1997, respectively, necessary to accommodate the boundary amendments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City * An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22802, as amended, previously approved on June 26, 1996, and Ordinance No. 23034, as amended, previously approved February 12, 1997, to reflect these amendments – Financing: No cost consideration to the City * Authorize a development agreement with 1601 Elm Holdings, LP, to reimburse TIF eligible project costs for site and plaza improvements in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 and an Economic Development TIF Grant in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the Thanksgiving Tower renovation project (1601 Elm Street) from revenues accruing to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Five (City Center TIF District) – Not to exceed $6,000,000 - Financing: City Center TIF District Funds (subject to appropriations) * Authorize a Chapter 380 economic development grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,780,000 with 1601 Elm Holdings, LP, related to the redevelopment of the Thanksgiving Tower building (1601 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas) pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code in accordance with the City's Public/Private Partnership Program – Not to exceed $2,780,000 – Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds (subject to appropriations)
Business Development & Procurement Services 2. Authorize a one-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, to provide contractor labor and materials for minor home repairs through the People Helping People Program administered by the Housing/Community Services Department - Miko Trucking, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $155,292 - Financing: 2014-15 Community Development Block Grant Funds 3. Authorize a three-year service contract for parts, repair and purchase of fire equipment tools for Fire-Rescue - Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. in the amount of $248,200 and Casco Industries, Inc. in the amount of $72,600, lowest responsible bidders of three - Total not to exceed $320,800 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 4. Authorize a three-year service contract for maintenance, support and upgrades of an online water quality monitoring system at sixteen water monitoring locations throughout the City - S::can Measuring Systems LLC, most advantageous proposer of two - Not to exceed $357,881 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) Business Development & Procurement Services (Continued) 5. Authorize a three-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, to provide benefits consulting services and auditing services of medical and pharmacy benefit plans - Holmes Murphy & Associates, most advantageous proposer of nine - Not to exceed $675,000 - Financing: Employee Benefits Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 6. Authorize (1) an acquisition contract for the purchase and installation of pre-incident planning database, with year one maintenance and support included in the acquisition price, in the amount of $327,400; and (2) a three-year service contract for maintenance and support of the pre-incident planning database for Fire-Rescue in the amount of $47,250 - Haystax, Inc. through the U.S. General Services Administration - Total not to exceed $374,650 - Financing: Current Funds ($47,250) and U. S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds ($327,400) (subject to annual appropriations) 7. Authorize a consultant contract to develop a citywide data management plan - World Wide Technology, Inc., most qualified respondent of eight - Not to exceed $200,000 - Financing: Current Funds 8. Authorize a three-year master agreement for tires and tubes - Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, LLC in the amount of $2,552,904, Blagg Tire & Service in the amount of $2,525,397, Southern Tire Mart, LLC in the amount of $1,675,082, Tire Centers, LLC in the amount of $696,274 and Wade International Corp. dba Wallace W. Wade Specialty Tires in the amount of $6,380, lowest responsible bidders of five - Total not to exceed $7,456,037 - Financing: Current Funds ($7,190,849), Water Utilities Current Funds ($102,916), Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds ($87,085) and Aviation Current Funds ($75,187) 9. Authorize (1) a six-year master agreement, with a one-year renewal option, for the purchase, installation and upgrades of the Public, Educational, and Government Cable system in the amount of $3,695,201; (2) a six-year service contract, with a one-year renewal option, for installation, extended warranty, maintenance and support for the Public, Educational, and Government Cable system in the amount of $1,532,210; and (3) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $3,695,201, from $1,932,150 to $5,627,351 in the Public Educational and Government Access Fund - Digital Resources, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Total not to exceed $5,227,411 - Financing: Current Funds ($1,532,210) and Public Educational and Governmental Access Funds ($3,695,201) (subject to annual appropriations) 10. Authorize an increase to the master agreement with Environmental Improvements, Inc. in the amount of $145,675, Simba Industries in the amount of $123,775 and Hartwell Environmental Corporation in the amount of $45,875 for the purchase of original equipment manufacturers parts and accessories for water treatment equipment for Water Utilities to extend the term from August 7, 2014 through May 6, 2015 - Total not to exceed $315,325, from $1,261,300 to $1,576,625 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds 11. Authorize an increase to the master agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources, State of Texas Cooperative contract, for computer software, network management products, and design and presentation software - Not to exceed $600,000, from $2,400,000 to $3,000,000 - Financing: Current Funds 12. Authorize supplemental agreement no. 1 to increase the service contract with A Star Heat & Air, Inc. for plumbing services at City facilities - Not to exceed $134,253, from $537,009 to $671,262 - Financing: Current Funds City Auditor’s Office 13. Authorize approval of the Office of the City Auditor’s Fiscal Year 2015 Audit Plan as required by paragraph 4(b) of Resolution No. 79-0723, previously approved on February 28, 1979, and as amended by Resolution No. 90-4027, previously approved on December 12, 1990 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City City Controller’s Office 14. Authorize a contract for depository and lockbox services for five years, including the extension and consolidation for nine months of merchant services as currently provided - Bank of America, N.A., lowest responsive applicant of four - Not to exceed $5,150,000 - Financing: Current Funds ($4,200,000) and Water Utilities Current Funds ($950,000) (subject to annual appropriations) Note: Agenda Item Nos. 15 and 16 must be considered collectively. 15. An ordinance authorizing: (1) the issuance and sale of City of Dallas, Texas, General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2014, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $635,000,000; (2) the establishment of parameters regarding the sale of the Bonds; (3) approval of an Escrow Agreement; and (4) approval of a Bond Purchase Agreement and all other matters related thereto - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City 16. Authorize payment of expenses associated with the sale of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2014, in a principal amount not to exceed $635,000,000 - Total not to exceed $1,030,509 - Financing: 2014 General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond Funds 19. Authorize a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2014 to receive comments on amendments to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District) and the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District to: (1) create two sub-districts within the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District: (a) Oak Cliff Gateway Sub-district (original district boundary) and (b) Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district; (2) increase the geographic area of the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District to add approximately 193 acres to create the Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district to accommodate anticipated development; (3) extend the termination date of the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District from the City Council-established termination date of December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2027 for the Oak Cliff Gateway Sub-district as an exception to the City of Dallas TIF Policy and establish a termination date for the Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district of December 31, 2044; (4) maintain the percentage of tax increment contributed by the City of Dallas during the extended term of the Oak Cliff Gateway Sub-district, establish the percentage of tax increment contributed by the City of Dallas during the term of the Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district, and establish other taxing jurisdictions’ participation percentages; (5) increase the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District’s total budget from $10,066,977 NPV (approximately $33,432,572 total dollars) to $28,621,027 NPV (approximately $76,665,998 total dollars), an increase of $18,554,050 NPV (approximately $43,233,426 total dollars); (6) authorize an amendment to the participation agreement with Dallas County as a component of this budget increase; (7) restructure the TIF budget to consolidate and broaden categories of eligible project costs into the Oak Cliff Gateway Sub-district (original boundary area); a new category for the Bishop/Jefferson Sub-district; and retain the Education and Administration categories; and (8) make corresponding modifications to the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District boundary, budget and Project and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plans consistent with the requirements and limitations of the Act; and at the close of the hearing, consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 21466 and 23033, as amended, to reflect these amendments - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City 20. Authorize (1) the sale of one vacant lot located at 3811 De Maggio Avenue from the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Billy Spring; and (2) the execution of a release of lien for any non-tax liens that may have been filed by the City - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 21. Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity for the construction of affordable houses; (2) the sale of 21 vacant lots (list attached) from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity; and (3) execution of a release of lien for any non-tax liens on the 21 properties that may have been filed by the City – Financing: No cost consideration to the City 22. Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by RPL Properties, LLC for the construction of affordable houses; and (2) the exchange of deed restrictions from 3 lots previously purchased from the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to 3 comparable lots owned by the developer (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 23. Authorize a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Dallas and Akard Walk Residential, LLC to provide permanent supportive housing for ten units of project-based housing for formerly incarcerated homeless individuals located at CityWalk@Akard located at 511 North Akard Street through the Dallas Housing Authority for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2024 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 24. Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dallas and Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) to coordinate regional efforts to end homelessness for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $150,000 - Financing: Current Funds 25. Authorize a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Dallas and TX Laureland Housing LP to provide permanent supportive housing for twenty units of project-based housing for homeless families with children at Rosemont at Mission Trails located at 330 East Camp Wisdom Road through the Dallas Housing Authority for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2020 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 26. Authorize an amendment to the development loan agreement with 2122 Highland LLC for $550,000 previously approved by Resolution No. 14-1230 on August 13, 2014, to extend the completion date from September 30, 2014 to March 31, 2015 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 28. Authorize a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2014 to receive comments on the proposed sale of one (1) unimproved property (list attached) acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, a qualified non-profit organization, under the HB110 process of the City’s Land Transfer Program and the release of the City’s non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment and postjudgment non-tax liens, if any - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Office of Management Services 29. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program for the period October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015 - Not to exceed $183,384 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds 30. Authorize (1) acceptance of the 2014 Homeland Security Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program to provide funding for equipment acquisition, planning and training activities to enable the City to respond to natural and man-made disasters for the period September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $5,818,875 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds Park & Recreation 31. Authorize a contract for construction of the stormwater wetland supplemental environmental project at the Dallas Zoo located at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway - C. Green Scaping, LP, best value proposer of three - Not to exceed $1,523,949 - Financing: 2004 Certificates of Obligation ($244,650), 2005 Certificates of Obligation ($668,762) and Stormwater Drainage Management Capital Construction Funds ($610,537) 32. Authorize a twelve-month funding agreement with Dallas County Audubon Society, Inc. dba Audubon Dallas for the Cedar Ridge Preserve to provide services and programs within the City of Dallas for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 - Not to exceed $33,949 - Financing: Current Funds 33. Authorize a twelve-month funding agreement with Texas Discovery Gardens to provide services and programs within the City of Dallas for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $95,862 - Financing: Current Funds 34. Authorize a twelve-month funding agreement with the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Inc. to provide services and programs within the City of Dallas for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $269,098 - Financing: Current Funds 35. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Jaster-Quintanilla Dallas, LLP to provide for additional forensic investigations and design, bidding and construction administration services for repair work at the Kleberg/Rylie Recreation Center located at 1515 Edd Road - Not to exceed $43,200, from $23,900 to $67,100 - Financing: Park and Recreation Program Funds Police Internet Crimes Against Children Note: Item Nos. 36 and 37 Continuation Grant must be considered collectively. 36. * Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the 2014 Internet Crimes Against Children Continuation Grant, new funding period from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for response to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated by the use of computer technology related to the investigation of Internet-facilitated child exploitation, for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $480,233, from $477,337 to $957,570 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Funds 37. * Authorize the continuation of and an increase in the cooperative working agreements with agencies that assist the Dallas Police Department in combatting internet crimes against children, increasing the allocations for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $9,000, Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $8,500, Potter County District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $5,028, Collin County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $18,000, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $10,000, Wichita County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $7,500, Lubbock Police Department in the amount of $23,000, Arlington Police Department in the amount of $13,000, Garland Police Department in the amount of $13,000, Longview Police Department in the amount of $22,000, and the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of $37,000 - Total not to exceed $166,028 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City 38. Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the City of Dallas - Digital Evidence Asset Management grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to prevent and control crime and make improvements to the criminal justice system for the period October 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $76,769 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds 39. Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the City of Dallas - NIBIN Program from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to provide aid in finding crime linkages and provide additional resources to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network Program for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; (2) an In-kind contribution in the amount of $51,230; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $80,000 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds ($80,000) and In-Kind Contributions ($51,230) 41. Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the City of Dallas - Dallas Police Department Victim Services/14 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $47,040 to adequately respond to victims of violent crime with needed aid for the period September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015; (2) a local match in the amount of $15,680; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $62,720 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds ($47,040) and Current Funds ($15,680) (subject to appropriations) 42. Authorize renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, through the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas, for the provision of forensic, drug, toxicological, environmental, and physical evidence analysis, and other similar medical/forensic analytical services for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $3,800,000 - Financing: Confiscated Monies Funds ($1,295,000) and Current Funds ($2,505,000) 43. Authorize the payments for parking fees for Dallas Police at Dallas County Frank Crowley Courts Building for five years - Estimated annual Cost $84,000 - Total amount not to exceed $364,000 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 44. Authorize a professional services contract with EJES, Inc. to provide engineering design services for the installation of an above-ground fuel storage tank at the Dallas Love Field Airport Maintenance Facility, located at 3387 Hawes Avenue - Not to exceed $65,100 - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds 45. Authorize a professional services contract with Urban Engineers Group, Inc. for the engineering design of streetscape improvements for Greenville Avenue from Belmont Avenue to Bell Avenue and from Alta Avenue to Ross Avenue - Not to exceed $402,850 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds ($367,410) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($35,440) 46. Authorize a professional services contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to provide engineering services for perimeter security control enhancements at Dallas Love Field Airport, located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road - Not to exceed $999,619 - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds 47. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Salcedo Group, Inc. for additional engineering services along Jefferson Boulevard from Zang Boulevard to Adams Avenue for streetscape improvements - Not to exceed $207,920, from $299,881 to $507,801 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds Sustainable Development and Construction 48. Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of a tract of land containing approximately 61,512 square feet from Eung Pyo Choi, Heung Soon Choi and Heung Soo Lim, located near the intersection of Lasater and Lawson Roads for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $16,289, increased from $37,711 ($35,511, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,200) to $54,000 ($50,000, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $4,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 49. Authorize a four-year extension of the lease agreement with Pollock Realty, L.P., a Texas limited partnership for a total of approximately 3,099 square feet of office space located at 2600 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 188 for the Women, Infants, and Children Clinic for the period November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2024 - Not to exceed $193,044 ($173,544, plus one-time payment of $19,500 for leasehold improvements) - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 50. Authorize a ten-year lease agreement with Pollock Realty, L.P. for approximately 5,873 square feet of office space located at 2600 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 190, to be used as a Women, Infants and Children Lactation Support Center for the period November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2024 - Not to exceed $938,356 ($792,856, plus one-time payment of $145,500 for leasehold improvements) - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 51. Authorize a third amendment to the lease agreement with Dallas Clean Energy McCommas Bluff, LLC, to expand the current leased square footage by 31,347 additional square feet of land for a total of approximately 126,394 square feet of land, located at the McCommas Bluff Landfill, and extend the lease term for an additional 10 year period to expire on December 31, 2034 for the continued use of a gas processing site - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 52. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of five drainage easements containing a total of approximately 31,602 square feet of land to the City of Rowlett for the construction and maintenance of drainage facilities across City-owned land at Lake Ray Hubbard located near the intersection of Miller and Chiesa Roads - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 53. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a water easement containing a total of approximately 774 square feet of land to the City of Rowlett for the construction and maintenance of water facilities across City-owned land at Lake Ray Hubbard located near the intersection of Miller and Chiesa Roads - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 54. A resolution consenting to the sale of a tax foreclosed property, located at 350 North Acres Drive, acquired by the taxing authorities from a Sheriff’s Sale - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 55. Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 13-0864, previously approved on May 22, 2013, to authorize acquisition of a smaller tract of land containing approximately 83,060 square feet from James A. Loven and Debra J. Loven, located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Pipeline Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 56. Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 14-0928, previously approved on June 11, 2014, to amend the Special Warranty Deed to the City from Matthews CCH Partners, L.P., for approximately 22,478 square feet of land improved with two buildings located near the intersection of Belleview and Browder Streets for the widening and extension of Belleview Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 57. Authorize a boundary adjustment agreement with the City of DeSoto on properties located on the west side of Old Hickory Trail, north of Danieldale Road and on the south side of Danieldale Road, east of Polk Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 59. An ordinance abandoning a portion of Gleason Avenue and a barrier easement to Jubilee Park and Community Center Corporation, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 17,014 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Gurley and Gleason Avenues, authorizing the quitclaim and providing for the dedication of approximately 2,916 square feet of needed land for street right-of-way - Revenue: $11,546, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 60. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 17772, previously approved on April 6, 1983, which closed and vacated a portion of Cadiz Street to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, by deleting Section 1 and Exhibit A and substituting a new Section 1 and Exhibit A and adding an Exhibit A-1, which will allow approximately 939 square feet of Cadiz Street to remain open to pedestrian traffic - Not to exceed $95 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds Trinity Watershed Management 61. Authorize a professional services contract with Mas-Tek Engineering & Associates, Inc. to provide construction material testing for the completion of construction of the Levee Drainage System - Hampton-Oak Lawn Sump, also referred to as the Baker No. 3 Pump Station - Not to exceed $91,429 - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds 62. Authorize (1) acceptance of an annual grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) program; (2) execution of a CTP Agreement with FEMA for FY 2014-15 to provide a 75% cost share for updating certain flood studies in the City of Dallas; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $556,250 from FEMA; (4) establish appropriations in the amount of $556,250 in the FEMA Cooperating Technical Partnership Fund; and (5) a professional service contract with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $741,667 for updating certain flood studies in accordance with the CTP Agreement with FEMA - Total not to exceed $741,667 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds ($185,417) and FEMA Cooperating Technical Partnership Funds ($556,250) Water Utilities 63. Authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, for water main relocations and appurtenance adjustments in Garland Road (SH 78) from south of Tranquilla Drive to Northwest Highway (SP 244) - Not to exceed $1,452,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($90,000) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($1,362,000) 64. Authorize continuation of the contract with the United States Geological Survey for operation of stream flow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River basin, a pharmaceutical and personal care products water quality study, and Zebra Mussel sampling from November 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 - Not to exceed $567,825 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds
Authorize a one-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, to provide contractor labor and materials for minor home repairs through the People Helping People Program administered by the Housing/Community Services Department - Miko Trucking, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $155,292 - Financing: 2014-15 Community Development Block Grant Funds
Authorize payment of annual membership fees and continuation of arrangements for providing specialized municipal-related services to North Texas Commission - Not to exceed $91,020 - Financing: Current Funds
Authorize certain amendments to the terms of the development agreement with TEOF Hotel LLC for the Plaza Hotel Project, previously approved on September 25, 2013, by Resolution Nos. 13-1711 and 13-1712, in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Cedars TIF District) to: (1) extend the project deadlines by one year; (2) require the Developer/Owner to secure an Ascend Collection Hotel or an equivalent brand for the hotel’s operator as approved by the Director of the Office of Economic Development by April 1, 2015; (3) authorize the City to reimburse the Developer/Owner up to $1,000,000 for expenditures related to the Project’s public infrastructure improvements pursuant to a monthly draw schedule approved by the Director of the Office of Economic Development and/or submission of invoices for work completed, subject to the availability of funding in the Cedars TIF District Fund; and (4) allow upon project completion, reimbursement of TIF-eligible project costs in excess of $1,000,000 in five annual payments in the amount of $257,014, subject to the availability of funding in the Cedars TIF District Fund - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City
Authorize an amendment to the Program Statement for the Dallas Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program to remove the rental housing option and the requirement for community meetings - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the City of Dallas - Intellectual Property Taskforce grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $400,000 to initiate and address intellectual property theft in the areas of piracy and counterfeiting of various items from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2016; (2) approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Grand Prairie, Department of Homeland Security’s Immigrations and Customs (ICE), and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office; and (3) the addition of one Sergeant position to this investigative unit - Not to exceed $400,000 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice Grant Funds, Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funds
An ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Convalescent and nursing homes, hospice care, and related institutions use and a resolution accepting the termination of deed restrictions on property zoned Subdistrict 4A of Planned Development District No. 714 the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District, on the northeast line of Bahama Drive, south of Fort Worth Avenue - Z123-334 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A resolution endorsing the agreement with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) executed by the City Manager on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, resolving the issues raised by HUD’s regional office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity on November 22, 2013 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize a Chapter 380 economic development grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $700,000 with the Commemorative Air Force (“CAF”) related to the relocation and expansion of its Headquarters and National AirBase operations to Dallas Executive Airport (“DEA”) - Not to exceed $700,000 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds
City Secretary’s Office 65. 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) Sustainable Development and Construction 66. Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Joseph P. Benton and Martha E. Benton, of a tract of land containing approximately 13,586 square feet located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $4,122 ($1,622, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,500) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds Trinity Watershed Management 67. Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Yara L. Mitchell, of access easement rights to a portion of Zangs Boulevard containing approximately 7,969 square feet, located at its intersection with South Riverfront Boulevard for the Able Pump Station Project - Not to exceed $10 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds
Authorize a Chapter 380 economic development grant agreement with WWF Operating Company in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to promote the expansion of its food manufacturing company and the creation and retention of jobs at 3333 Dan Morton Drive in Dallas pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code in accordance with the City's Public/Private Partnership Program - Not to exceed $300,000 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds
Authorize a development agreement with Maple Multi-Family Development, LLC. to reimburse eligible project costs related to the Alexan Riveredge development currently addressed at 150 Turtle Creek Boulevard in an amount not to exceed $7,800,000 from revenues accruing to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Eight (Design District TIF District) - Not to exceed $7,800,000 - Financing: Design District TIF District Funds (subject to appropriations)
Addendum Item 11 (Part 1 of 2)
Authorize a five-year disclosure counsel contract with Andrews Kurth LLP and Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, most qualified respondents of seven, in accordance with the hourly rates and opinion fees as set forth in the resolution - Financing: Disclosure Counsel and Co-Disclosure Counsel fees to be paid from bond proceeds, Current Funds, and/or Water Utilities Current Funds, contingent upon completion of each bond sale
Addendum Item 11 (Part 2 of 2)
Authorize a five-year disclosure counsel contract with Andrews Kurth LLP and Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, most qualified respondents of seven, in accordance with the hourly rates and opinion fees as set forth in the resolution - Financing: Disclosure Counsel and Co-Disclosure Counsel fees to be paid from bond proceeds, Current Funds, and/or Water Utilities Current Funds, contingent upon completion of each bond sale
A resolution designating absences by Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, Councilmember Scott Griggs, Councilmember Dwaine R. Caraway, Councilmember Jennifer S. Gates and Councilmember Sandy Greyson as being for "Official City Business" - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
An ordinance abandoning portions of an alley and Denley Drive (formerly Lindley Avenue) to City Wide Community Development Corporation, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 5,170 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Lancaster and Corning Streets, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee
Addendum Item 14 (Part 1 of 2)
Authorize a three-year service contract, with three one year renewal options, for the collection of delinquent fines and fees for violations of City ordinances, traffic, and state laws, excluding parking violations - Gila LLC dba Municipal Services Bureau, most advantageous proposer of seven - Estimated Annual Revenue: $4,257,000
Addendum Item 14 (Part 2 of 2)
Authorize a three-year service contract, with three one year renewal options, for the collection of delinquent fines and fees for violations of City ordinances, traffic, and state laws, excluding parking violations - Gila LLC dba Municipal Services Bureau, most advantageous proposer of seven - Estimated Annual Revenue: $4,257,000
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MF-2(A) Multifamily District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the northwest side of Kimsey Drive, northeast of Maple Avenue and a resolution accepting deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant
ZONING CASES - CONSENT 71. A public hearing to receive comments regarding a City Plan Commission Authorized Hearing to consider an Historic Overlay for Kathlyn Joy Gilliam House on property zoned an R-5(A) Single Family Subdistrict in Planned Development District No. 595, the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District on the southwest side of Wendelkin Street, northwest of Driskell Street and an ordinance granting the overlay Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to preservation criteria Recommendation of Landmark Commission: Approval, subject to preservation criteria Z123-342(MD) 72. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for certain IR Industrial Research District Uses and Live/Work Units on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District, on property at the east corner of Medical District Drive and Farrington Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions Z134-139(RB) 73. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a CR Community Retail District with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District on the west corner of Ferguson Road and Joaquin Drive Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval with deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant Z134-194(WE) 74. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for vehicle display, sales and services on property zoned Subdistrict 2 within Planned Development District No. 534, the C.F. Hawn Special Purpose District on the southwest side of C.F. Hawn Freeway, east of Murdock Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a three-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z134-223(WE) 75. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an office showroom/warehouse use on property zoned Tract 1, Subdistrict 2 in Planned Development District No. 535, the C.F. Hawn Special Purpose District No. 3 on the north side of Rylie Crest Road, east of South St. Augustine 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 and conditions Z134-238(MW) 76. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a CS Commercial Service District on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the south side of Irving Boulevard, west of Inwood Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z134-239(OTH) 77. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1768 for a mini-warehouse use on property zoned a CR Community Retail District on the north side of Mountain Creek Parkway, west of Clark Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a two-year period with eligibility for automatic renewal for one additional three-year period, subject to conditions Z134-247(OTH) 78. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a child-care facility on property zoned an R-5(A) Single Family District on the north side of 56th Street, east of Bronx Avenue 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 and conditions Z134-258(MW) 79. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1465 for a community service center on property zoned Planned Development District No. 67 on the northwest corner of West University Boulevard and Roper Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to conditions Z134-266(WE) 80. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a child-care facility on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on the east corner of East Ledbetter Drive and Veterans 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 and conditions Z134-310(OTH)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposal to change the name of South Lancaster Road from East Illinois Avenue to Interstate Highway 20 to “Nelson Mandela Boulevard” and an ordinance granting the name change - NC134-004 - 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 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
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for R-7.5(A) Single Family District uses and a local utility limited to a utility services use on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District and Planned Development District No. 703 at the northeast corner of Walnut Hill Lane and Hillcrest Road Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan, landscape plan and conditions Z123-376(MW)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for P Parking Subdistrict Uses on property zoned an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, Oak Lawn Special Purpose District with deed restrictions on the northeast corner of Wycliff Avenue and Brown Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a development/landscape plan and conditions Z134-294(RB)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for a Specific Use Permit for a Drive-through restaurant on property zoned a GR General Retail Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District on the east corner of Lemmon Avenue and Throckmorton Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Denial Z134-295(RB)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an alcoholic beverage establishment limited to a bar, lounge, or tavern on property zoned Planned Development District No. 808 and Special Use Permit No. 1985 for a community service center on the south corner of Gaston Avenue and Tucker Street Recommendation of Staff: Approval for a two-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional two-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z134-299(AF)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a general merchandise or food store 3,500 square feet or less on property zoned a CR-D-1 Community Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on the southwest corner of Great Trinity Forest Way and North Jim Miller Road Recommendation of Staff: Approval for a two-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z134-166(MW) Note: This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on August 27, 2014 and October 8, 2014, and was taken under advisement until November 12, 2014, with the public hearing open
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District and a resolution accepting an amendment to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District on the west side of Marvin D. Love Freeway, south of West Pentagon Parkway Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to amended deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant Z134-261(OTH) Note: This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on October 8, 2014 and October 22, 2014, and was taken under advisement until November 12, 2014, with the public hearing open
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a private school on property zoned an MU-3(SAH) Mixed Use Affordable District with deed restrictions on the southeast corner of Park Lane and North Central Expressway 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 and conditions Z134-273(OTH)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MU-3 Mixed Use District on property zoned an IM Industrial Manufacturing District on the north line of Vantage Street, west of Wycliff Avenue Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z134-324(AF)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MU-3 Mixed Use District on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District south of Lupo Drive, between Memphis Street and Vicksburg Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z134-331(AF)
A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments on street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for Street Group 03-446; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying benefit assessments, and a construction contract with Camino Construction, LP, lowest responsible bidder of four (list attached) - Not to exceed $1,786,832 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($609,582); 2006 Bond Funds ($643,330); Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($8,375) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($525,545) BACKGROUND Lauderdale Drive from dead-end south of 56th to 56th Street was requested by property owner petition and accepted on October 31, 2001. Watson Drive from dead-end south of 56th Street to 56th Street was requested by property owner petition and accepted on October 8, 2001. A professional services contract for the design of this project was authorized by City Council on April 12, 2006, and partial payment of cost by assessment and a benefit assessment hearing was authorized on October 8, 2014. This action will allow the public hearing to be held and will authorize the levying of assessments and contract for construction. The improvements will consist of upgrading the existing unimproved two-lane asphalt street with 26-foot wide concrete pavement with curbs, sidewalks, drive approaches, installation of a storm drainage system, water and wastewater main improvements. The paving assessment process requires the following three steps: 1. Authorize paving improvements. 2. Authorize a benefit assessment hearing. 3. Benefit assessment hearing, ordinance levying assessments and authorize contract for construction. This is the 3rd and final step in the process
A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed City of Dallas FY 2014-15 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan; and at the close of the public hearing, consideration of approval of the City of Dallas FY 2014-15 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City BACKGROUND Chapter 379C of the Texas Local Government Code (“Act”) requires that the governing body of the municipality that adopts an Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program adopt a plan annually. The plan must include: (1) a list of parcels of real property that may become eligible for sale to the land bank for development of affordable housing on such parcels in the upcoming year, (2) the municipality’s plan for affordable housing development on such parcels, (3) a list of the community housing development organizations eligible to participate in the right of first refusal provided by the Act, and (4) the sources and amounts of funding anticipated being available from the municipality for development of affordable housing. A copy of the proposed FY 2014-15 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan (“Plan”) is attached as “Exhibit A” to the resolution. Before adopting the FY 2014-15 Plan, the City of Dallas must hold a public hearing on the proposed Plan. In accordance with the Act, the City of Dallas provided notice of the hearing to all City-certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and to neighborhood associations identified by the City as serving the neighborhoods in which properties anticipated to be available for sale to the land bank are located.
A public hearing to receive comments on a proposed municipal setting designation to prohibit the use of groundwater as potable water beneath property owned by Hunt-Reunion Holdings, Inc. located at 777 Sports Street (aka 701 Sports Street), and adjacent street right-of-way, and an ordinance authorizing support of the issuance of a municipal setting designation to Hunt-Reunion Holdings, Inc. by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and prohibiting the use of groundwater beneath the designated property as potable water - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed granting of access denial lines to Texas Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Council authorized exchange of 1,767 square feet of land at the Dallas Zoo, located at 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, for the future Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Southern Gateway Interstate Highway 35 East/US 67 Highway Improvement Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
* A public hearing to receive comments on boundary amendments to the City Center TIF District (the “Zone”) to: (1) remove certain properties from the City Center Sub-district of the Zone, thereby reducing the tax increment base of the City Center Sub-district and increasing city general fund contributions to the Zone over the remaining term; and (2) make such other corresponding adjustments to the ordinances creating the zone and approving the project and financing plans, Ordinance Nos. 22802 and 23034, approved on June 26, 1996 and February 17, 1997, respectively, necessary to accommodate the boundary amendments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City * An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 22802, as amended, previously approved on June 26, 1996, and Ordinance No. 23034, as amended, previously approved February 12, 1997, to reflect these amendments – Financing: No cost consideration to the City * Authorize a development agreement with 1601 Elm Holdings, LP, to reimburse TIF eligible project costs for site and plaza improvements in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 and an Economic Development TIF Grant in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the Thanksgiving Tower renovation project (1601 Elm Street) from revenues accruing to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Five (City Center TIF District) – Not to exceed $6,000,000 - Financing: City Center TIF District Funds (subject to appropriations) * Authorize a Chapter 380 economic development grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,780,000 with 1601 Elm Holdings, LP, related to the redevelopment of the Thanksgiving Tower building (1601 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas) pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code in accordance with the City's Public/Private Partnership Program – Not to exceed $2,780,000 – Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds (subject to appropriations)