Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and City Council Meeting of October 25, 2017
Dallas Animal Services An ordinance (1) amending Chapter 7, "Animals," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 7-1.1, 7-3.1, and 7-4.7; (2) adding and clarifying definitions; (3) amending proper restraint for loose animals; (4) creating an offense for an owner failing to provide potable water and shelter while restraining certain animals; (5) clarifying the offense related to a tethered dog and deleting a defense to prosecution related to a tethered dog; and (6) amending requirements for tethered dogs - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City
Dallas Animal Services 3. An ordinance (1) amending Chapter 7, "Animals," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 7-1.1, 7-3.1, and 7-4.7; (2) adding and clarifying definitions; (3) amending proper restraint for loose animals; (4) creating an offense for an owner failing to provide potable water and shelter while restraining certain animals; (5) clarifying the offense related to a tethered dog and deleting a defense to prosecution related to a tethered dog; and (6) amending requirements for tethered dogs - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City Equipment & Building Services 5. Authorize a professional services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for design, construction documents and construction administration for the Elevator and Escalator Modernization Project at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas located at 650 South Griffin Street - Not to exceed $332,178 - Financing: Convention Center Capital Construction Funds 6. Authorize a construction contract for the Dallas Museum of Art Sculpture Garden Renovation located at 1717 North Harwood Street - Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd., best value proposer of three - Not to exceed $1,290,000 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds 8. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with JQ Infrastructure, LLC for engineering design services to prepare construction documents for the Dallas City Hall Parking Garage Slab Repairs located at 1500 Marilla Street - Not to exceed $75,750, from $35,000 to $110,750 - Financing: Capital Construction Funds Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization 9. Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 16-1449, previously approved on September 14, 2016, for a housing development loan with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity for construction of 18 single family homes to be located on scattered sites in the Joppa Neighborhood area to (1) extend the completion date from August 31, 2017 to April 30, 2018; and (2) amend the terms to incorporate contract thresholds - Financing; No cost consideration to the City 10. Authorize an Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program with Dallas County, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas County Hospital District, Dallas County School Equalization Fund, Dallas County Education District and Dallas County Community College District to facilitate the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation's (Land Bank) acquisition of unimproved tax foreclosed properties for sale to qualified developers for the development of affordable housing and commercial use - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Office of Business Diversity 12. Authorize amendments to the City's Business Inclusion and Development Plan to (1) change Business Development and Procurement Services to Office of Business Diversity; and (2) establish a sunset date of September 30, 2020 for the existing Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise program goals - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Office of Cultural Affairs 13. A resolution authorizing (1) reimbursement to Dallas Center For The Performing Arts Foundation, Inc for payments made to Mooring Recovery Services, Inc. for emergency flood remediation and related repairs at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater located at 2400 Flora Street in an amount not to exceed $139,404; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $139,404 in the Office of Cultural Affairs budget - Not to exceed $139,404 - Financing: Contingency Reserve Funds (to be reimbursed by property insurance) Office of Emergency Management 14. Authorize (1) acceptance of additional grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program-State Homeland Security Program (Grant No. EMW-2015-SS-00080/CFDA No. 97.067) to provide funding for equipment acquisition, planning and training activities to enable the City to respond to natural and man-made disasters in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the period September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017; (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $6,000 in the 2015 Homeland Security Grant-State Homeland Security Program 15-16 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of additional grant funds in an amount not to exceed $6,000 in the 2015 Homeland Security Grant-State Homeland Security Program 15-16 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $6,000, from $6,158,431 to $6,164,431 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds 15. Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency passed through the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division for the FY 2017 Homeland Security Grant, which includes the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and the State Homeland Security Program (Federal/State Award ID No. EMW-2017-SS-00005/Grant Nos. 2979903, 2980303, 2980503, 2980703, 3176402, 3321901, 3418201, 3418301/CFDA No. 97.067) to provide funding for activities related to enhancing preparedness and building capacity to prepare for, prevent and respond to complex coordinated terrorist attacks in an amount not to exceed $5,648,806 for the period September 1, 2017 through February 29, 2020; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $5,648,806 in the DHS-FY 2017 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 17-20 Fund and the DHS-FY 2017 State Homeland Security Program 17-18 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $5,648,806 in the FY 2017 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 17-20 Fund and the DHS-FY 2017 State Homeland Security Program 17-18 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $$5,648,806 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds Office of Procurement Services 16. Authorize a one-year service contract for licenses, maintenance, and support for McAfee VirusScan Threat Management Portfolio software - CDW Government LLC, most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $166,422 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to appropriations) 17. Authorize a (1) one-year maintenance contract for maintenance and support of existing Kronos licenses, and hardware maintenance; and (2) three-year contract, with a oneyear renewal option, for the purchase of an upgraded Kronos timekeeping system using web-access software as a service with hosted cloud storage, data conversion, maintenance, and support, distributed by Kronos Incorporated and sold through immixTechnology, Inc. through the Texas Department of Information Resources - Not to exceed $526,344 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 18. Authorize a four-year service contract, with one three-year renewal option, to provide payment substation and call center services for the payment of municipal court citations by defendants - Government Payment Service, Inc., most advantageous proposer of four - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (fees to be paid by the defendant) 19. Authorize a five-year service contract for arbitrage rebate calculation and compliance services for all applicable debt obligations outstanding and debt issued during the contract period - First Southwest Asset Management, LLC, most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $95,000 - Financing: Current Funds ($57,000), Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($4,750), and Water Utilities Current Funds ($33,250) (subject to annual appropriations) 20. Authorize a five-year service contract for a water consumption rebate program for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities - Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $842,320 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 21. Authorize (1) a two-year master agreement for the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment with Longhorn, Inc. in the amount of $320,000, Professional Turf Products LP in the amount of $300,000, Z-Riders of Texas dba Cypress Lawn and Turf Equipment in the amount of $265,000, Four Brothers Outdoor Power in the amount of $90,000, C&M Air Cooled Engine, Inc. in the amount of $80,000, Kubota Tractor Corporation in the amount of $70,000, Tom Loftus Inc. dba Austin Turf & Tractor in the amount of $57,000, Luber Brothers in the amount of $40,000, Magnum Trailers in the amount of $33,000, Vermeer Equipment of Texas, Inc. in the amount of $28,000, Landmark Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $20,000, Terrain King Corporation in the amount of $10,000, and Hustler Turf Equipment in the amount of $10,000 through the Texas Association of School Boards; and (2) a two-year master agreement for the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment with Landmark Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $96,000, EZ-Liner Industries in the amount of $15,000, Earle Kinlaw Association, Inc. dba EKA, Inc. in the amount of $14,000, Cypress Lawn and Turf Equipment dba Z-Riders of Texas in the amount of $10,000, Luber Brothers in the amount of $6,000, and Textron, Inc. dba Jacobsen in the amount of $5,000 through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments - Total not to exceed $1,469,000 - Financing: Current Funds 22. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to exercise the one-year renewal option to the service contract with ESO Solutions, Inc. for maintenance and support of Visual Fire software - Not to exceed $168,223, from $312,797 to $481,020 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to appropriations) Park & Recreation 23. Authorize a construction contract for asbestos and lead abatement at the Park and Recreation Department Operations and Maintenance Facility, the former Jules E. Muchert United States Army Reserve Center located at 10031 East Northwest Highway - HP Ecological Services, LLC dba HP EnviroVision, lowest responsible bidder of five - Not to exceed $342,069 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds 24.Authorize a twenty-year development, operation, and maintenance agreement, with one five-year renewal option, with Harwood International Inc. for the development, operation, and maintenance of a pedestrian sidewalk and landscape improvements for purposes of connecting to and providing public access from the adjacent street right-ofway to the Katy Trail located at northern terminus of North Harwood Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Police 25. Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of the Impaired Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), Overtime Enforcement Grant (Grant No. 2018-Dallas-IDM-00011, CFDA No. 20.616) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration passed through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $38,655 for a statewide Driving While Intoxicated enforcement campaign to operate during various holiday periods for the period December 9, 2017 through September 30, 2018; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $38,655 in the TxDOT-STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant FY18 Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $38,655 in the TxDOT-STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant FY18 Fund; (4) a local cash match in an amount not to exceed $9,772; and (5) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $48,427 - Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($38,655) and Current Funds ($9,772) (subject to appropriations) Public Works Department 26. Authorize a contract for the reconstruction of alley paving, storm drainage, drive approaches, and wastewater improvements for Alley Reconstruction Group 12-2033 (list attached) - MACVAL Associates, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of nine - Not to exceed $2,372,467 - Financing: 2012 Bond Funds ($1,690,297), Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($639,620) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($42,550) 27. Authorize (1) the First Amendment to the Funding Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the State of Texas for the Zang Triangle Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project to revise the project limits, change the reimbursement schedule to solely cover the construction phase, and extend the project completion deadline; and (2) an Amendment to Resolution No. 12-1624, previously approved on June 27, 2012, to correct the funding source to receive and deposit funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Zang Triangle Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 28. Authorize (1) the First Amendment to the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for the Cockrell Hill Road from Moler Street to Davis Street Project to provide the City of Dallas' share of additional construction costs for water main and wastewater main improvements; and (2) payment to Dallas County for the City's share of additional construction costs for water main and wastewater main improvements - Not to exceed $150,398 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($2,000) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($148,398) 29. Authorize (1) the Second Amendment to the Project Supplemental Agreement with Dallas County for the City's share of additional construction costs for water and wastewater main improvements on Denton Drive Phase I from north of Royal Lane to south of Walnut Hill Lane; and (2) payment to Dallas County for the City's share of additional construction costs for water and wastewater improvements - Not to exceed $1,099,033 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($22,850), and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($1,076,183) Sustainable Development and Construction 30. Authorize acquisition from Rosa Flor Delgado, of approximately 7,500 square feet of land improved with a single family dwelling located near the intersection of Pontiac Avenue and Cadillac Drive for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project - Not to exceed $33,500 ($29,500, plus closing costs not to exceed $4,000) - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds 31. Authorize acquisition from the Estate of Allan Zidell, of approximately 59,554 square feet of land with a manufactured dwelling located in Hunt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $30,000 ($26,860, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,140) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds 32. Authorize acquisition from George Bowman and Delia C. Bowman, of approximately 8,070 square feet of land with a manufactured dwelling located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $34,000 ($31,000, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 33. Authorize acquisition from Margaret Dodson, of approximately 15,853 square feet of land with a manufactured dwelling located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $55,500 ($52,500, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 34. Authorize acquisition from Judy Duncan and Raymond Anthony Duncan, of approximately 20,179 square feet of land with a manufactured dwelling located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $37,000 ($34,400, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,600) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 35. Authorize acquisition from AV Prestonwood Trails, LLC, a wastewater easement of a total of approximately 21,872 square feet of land located near the southeast corner of Keller Springs Road and Campbell Road for the McKamy and Osage Branch Wastewater Interceptor Project - Not to exceed $274,954 ($264,954, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $10,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds 36. Authorize acquisition from John H. Richardson, of a wastewater easement of approximately 325 square feet of land located near the intersection of Spanky Branch Court for the McKamy and Osage Branch Wastewater Interceptor Project - Not to exceed $5,144 ($4,144, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $1,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds 37. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of approximately 17,641 square feet of improved City-owned land to the State of Texas located near the intersection of South Harwood Street and Park Row Avenue - Revenue: $198,279 38. An ordinance providing for the closure and vacation of a portion of Live Oak Street containing approximately 22,120 square feet of land, located near the intersection of St. Paul and Live Oak Streets - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 39. An ordinance abandoning an alley to AHC Development Dallas I LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 2,250 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Lafayette and Ashby Streets; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $76,500, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 40. An ordinance abandoning an alley to AHC Development Dallas I LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 4,725 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Lafayette Street and Carroll Avenue; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $161,500, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 42. An ordinance abandoning a sanitary sewer easement to the City of Dallas, the abutting owner, containing approximately 2,131 square feet of land, located near the intersection of St. Paul and Live Oak Streets - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 43. An ordinance abandoning a sanitary sewer easement, a water easement and a public drainage easement to Whitewave Foods Company, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 42,365 square feet of land located near the intersection of Kiest Boulevard and Dan Morton Drive - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 44. An ordinance abandoning a utility easement to LH Skillman Partners, Ltd., the abutting owner, containing approximately 18,757 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Skillman Street and Vintage Oaks Court - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 45. An ordinance amending Chapter 39A, "Relocation Assistance - Eminent Domain," of the Dallas City Code, by amending Sections 39A-1, 39A-2, 39A-3; repealing and reserving Sections 39A-4, 39A-5, and 39A-6; (1) providing a purpose of the chapter; (2) adopting the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and additional Provisions as the City's relocation assistance program; (3) adding and deleting definitions; and (4) making certain other structural, grammatical, or clarifying changes - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Trinity Watershed Management 46. Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the purchase of digital aerial orthophotography - Not to exceed $69,300 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds 47. Authorize the conveyance of a (1) pipeline easement containing a total of approximately 839,628 square feet of land; and (2) temporary construction easement containing a total of approximately 278,151 square feet of land to Atmos Energy Corporation for the installation, use, and maintenance of gas facilities across City-owned land for the transportation of gas located in the Dallas Floodway between State Highway 356 and Inwood Road - Revenue: $54,574 48. Authorize a contract for the construction of Storm Drainage Improvements Group 1 for three storm drainage improvement projects (list attached) - Quick Set Concrete, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $778,095 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Capital Construction Funds 49. Authorize a contract for the construction of the Loop 12 Paving Improvements Project - Gibson & Associates, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of seven - Not to exceed $572,882 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds CONSENT ADDENDUM Aviation 1. Authorize a Fifth Amendment to the Signature Flight Support Corporation Lease of Land and Facilities at Dallas Love Field dated November 1, 1993 for Lease No. 2, previously approved on June 10, 1992, by Resolution No. 92-2174 to (1) remove approximately 14,404 square feet of land from the leased premises to be used as additional parking to support the Aviation administration building; (2) grant the ability for the lessee or a sublessee to maintain title to major capital improvements the lessee or sublessee may construct on the leased premises until the lease is terminated or expires and title reverts to the City; and (3) include an attornment provision that would allow a subtenant who is not in default under the terms of its sublease and who invests at least $7,000,000 of capital improvements into the leased premises to continue its peaceful possession of the subleased premises in the event Lease No. 2 terminates as a result of the actions or inactions of the lessee - Estimated Annual Revenue Foregone: $10,018 Sustainable Development and Construction 2. An ordinance abandoning portions of alleys, Gulden Lane, Bataan Street, Beeville Street and Bedford Avenue to West Dallas Investments, L.P., the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 72,898 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Gulden Lane and Singleton Boulevard; authorizing the quitclaim and providing for the dedication of approximately 73,162 square feet of land needed for street right-of-way - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee
City Controller An ordinance authorizing (1) the issuance and sale of City of Dallas, Texas, General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2017, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $350,000,000; (2) levying a tax in payment thereof; (3) awarding the safe thereof and approving execution of a Purchase Agreement, Deposit Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; (4) approving the official statement; (5) enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and (6) declaring an effective date - Not to exceed $771,500 - Financing: 2017 General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond Funds
Authorize additional scope of work to the construction services contract with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd. for program changes, design improvements and corrective actions for concealed conditions discovered during demolition for the Dallas City News Studio in Fair Park located at 1620 First Avenue - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City
Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on January 10, 2018, to receive comments on the proposed City of Dallas FY 2017-18 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan; and (2) at the close of the public hearing, consideration of approval of the City of Dallas FY 2017-18 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
City Secretary's Office 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)
Civil Service Authorize (1) the reappointment of two Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), LaKisha Thigpen and James E. Urmin Sr.; (2) the appointment of Karen R. Washington and Hobert T. Douglas, as Administrative Law Judges for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, to hear employee appeals of terminations and demotions; and (3) contracts with each ALJ in the amount of $4,000 each - Total not to exceed $16,000 ($8,000 to be reimbursed by the appealing employees) - Financing: Current Funds (subject to appropriations)
Economic Development Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on December 13, 2017, to receive comments to consider the designation of a Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone comprising the University Center area and the University Hills area (University TIF District) under the authority of the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended (V.T.C.A, Tax Code Chapter 311); and, at the close of the hearing (2) consideration of an ordinance designating the University TIF District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Sustainable Development and Construction Authorize an historic preservation tax exemption for Factory Six03 located at 603 Munger Avenue for a ten-year period on 100 percent of the land and structure value - Revenue Foregone: First year tax revenue foregone estimated at $36,662 (Estimated revenue foregone over ten years is $366,620)
Water Utilities Walnut Hill Pump Station Facility must be considered collectively. 54. Ratify the use of the design-build delivery method pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.022(d) for improvements to the Walnut Hill Pump Station facility - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 55. Authorize a design-build contract with Eagle Contracting Limited Partnership for improvements to the Walnut Hill Pump Station facility - Not to exceed $575,192 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds
Department of Transportation Authorize the City Manager to request that the Texas Department of Transportation pursue the removal of the Live Oak off-ramp (Exit 284B) from southbound Interstate Highway 345/U.S. Highway 75 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (This item was deferred on October 25, 2017)
Sustainable Development and Construction An ordinance abandoning an access easement to GCG-RICCA JV, LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 1,050 square feet of land located near the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Victor Street; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $10,500, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee (This item was deferred on October 25, 2017)
An ordinance abandoning a floodway easement and a floodway maintenance access easement to FWLB SKILLMAN, LP, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 51,408 square feet of land located near the intersection of Skillman and Larmanda Streets - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee (This item was deferred on October 25, 2017)
City Secretary's Office A resolution considering the Ethics Advisory Commission's (EAC) recommended sanction against Councilmember Philip Kingston, in connection with the EAC's finding of a violation of Chapter 12A of the Dallas City Code (Code of Ethics) - Financing:
A closed executive session may be held if the discussion of any of the above agenda items concerns one of the following: 1. seeking the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act. [Tex. Govt. Code §551.071] 4. deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. [Tex. Govt. Code §551.074]
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 an RRD- 1 Regional Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on the south side of Great Trinity Forest Way, east of Longbranch Lane 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 Z167-366(WE)
60. 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 RR Regional Retail District on the west line of South R.L. Thornton Frontage Road, south of West Kiest Boulevard Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan and conditions Z167-151 (WE) 61. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new subarea on property zoned Subarea A of Tract II within Planned Development District No. 314, the Preston Center Special Purpose District, on the northeast corner of Sherry Lane and Lomo Alto Drive Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to conditions Z167-326(SM) 62. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MF-1(A) Multifamily District on property zoned a CR Community Retail District and an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the south line of West Louisiana Avenue, west of South Beckley Avenue Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z167-332(JM) 63. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development District No. 70 for CR Community Retail District uses, on the northeast corner of Midway Road and West Northwest Highway (Loop 12) Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to conditions Z167-363(JM) 64. 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-10(A) Single Family District and an R-16(A) Single Family District on the west line of Marsh Lane, north of Flair 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 revised site plan and conditions Z167-364(WE)
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 an RRD- 1 Regional Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on the south side of Great Trinity Forest Way, east of Longbranch Lane 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 Z167-366(WE)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new subdistrict on property zoned Subdistrict C, WMU-3 Walkable Urban Mixed Use within Planned Development District No. 468, the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, on the southwest corner of North Zang Boulevard and West Neely Street Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to a development plan, elevation plan and staff's recommended conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan, elevation plan and conditions Z167-30Q(KK)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new subdistrict on property zoned an MF-2(A) Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District on the southwest line of Reagan Street, west of Congress Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Denial Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions Z167-357(PD)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2161 for a tower/antenna for cellular communication limited to a mounted cellular antenna on property zoned Subdistrict 4 of Planned Development District No. 714, the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District, on the north line of Fort Worth Avenue, west of Walter Drive Recommendation of Staff: Approval of the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2161 for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval of the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2161 for a five-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z167-358(JM)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Subdistrict 2D within Planned Development District No. 714, the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District for mixed uses, on the south side of Fort Worth Avenue, between Sylvan Avenue and Chappell Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to conditions Z167-266(KK) Note: This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on August 23, 2017 and October 25, 2017, and was deferred until November 8, 2017, with the public hearing open
STREET NAME CHANGE A public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposal to change the name of Piano Road, between East Northwest Highway and Forest Lane to "N. Lake Highlands Drive" - NC167-006 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and City Council Meeting of October 25, 2017
Dallas Animal Services An ordinance (1) amending Chapter 7, "Animals," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 7-1.1, 7-3.1, and 7-4.7; (2) adding and clarifying definitions; (3) amending proper restraint for loose animals; (4) creating an offense for an owner failing to provide potable water and shelter while restraining certain animals; (5) clarifying the offense related to a tethered dog and deleting a defense to prosecution related to a tethered dog; and (6) amending requirements for tethered dogs - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City
Dallas Animal Services 3. An ordinance (1) amending Chapter 7, "Animals," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 7-1.1, 7-3.1, and 7-4.7; (2) adding and clarifying definitions; (3) amending proper restraint for loose animals; (4) creating an offense for an owner failing to provide potable water and shelter while restraining certain animals; (5) clarifying the offense related to a tethered dog and deleting a defense to prosecution related to a tethered dog; and (6) amending requirements for tethered dogs - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City Equipment & Building Services 5. Authorize a professional services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for design, construction documents and construction administration for the Elevator and Escalator Modernization Project at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas located at 650 South Griffin Street - Not to exceed $332,178 - Financing: Convention Center Capital Construction Funds 6. Authorize a construction contract for the Dallas Museum of Art Sculpture Garden Renovation located at 1717 North Harwood Street - Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd., best value proposer of three - Not to exceed $1,290,000 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds 8. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with JQ Infrastructure, LLC for engineering design services to prepare construction documents for the Dallas City Hall Parking Garage Slab Repairs located at 1500 Marilla Street - Not to exceed $75,750, from $35,000 to $110,750 - Financing: Capital Construction Funds Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization 9. Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 16-1449, previously approved on September 14, 2016, for a housing development loan with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity for construction of 18 single family homes to be located on scattered sites in the Joppa Neighborhood area to (1) extend the completion date from August 31, 2017 to April 30, 2018; and (2) amend the terms to incorporate contract thresholds - Financing; No cost consideration to the City 10. Authorize an Interlocal Cooperation Contract for the Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program with Dallas County, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas County Hospital District, Dallas County School Equalization Fund, Dallas County Education District and Dallas County Community College District to facilitate the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation's (Land Bank) acquisition of unimproved tax foreclosed properties for sale to qualified developers for the development of affordable housing and commercial use - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Office of Business Diversity 12. Authorize amendments to the City's Business Inclusion and Development Plan to (1) change Business Development and Procurement Services to Office of Business Diversity; and (2) establish a sunset date of September 30, 2020 for the existing Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise program goals - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Office of Cultural Affairs 13. A resolution authorizing (1) reimbursement to Dallas Center For The Performing Arts Foundation, Inc for payments made to Mooring Recovery Services, Inc. for emergency flood remediation and related repairs at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater located at 2400 Flora Street in an amount not to exceed $139,404; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $139,404 in the Office of Cultural Affairs budget - Not to exceed $139,404 - Financing: Contingency Reserve Funds (to be reimbursed by property insurance) Office of Emergency Management 14. Authorize (1) acceptance of additional grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program-State Homeland Security Program (Grant No. EMW-2015-SS-00080/CFDA No. 97.067) to provide funding for equipment acquisition, planning and training activities to enable the City to respond to natural and man-made disasters in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the period September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017; (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $6,000 in the 2015 Homeland Security Grant-State Homeland Security Program 15-16 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of additional grant funds in an amount not to exceed $6,000 in the 2015 Homeland Security Grant-State Homeland Security Program 15-16 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $6,000, from $6,158,431 to $6,164,431 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds 15. Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency passed through the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division for the FY 2017 Homeland Security Grant, which includes the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and the State Homeland Security Program (Federal/State Award ID No. EMW-2017-SS-00005/Grant Nos. 2979903, 2980303, 2980503, 2980703, 3176402, 3321901, 3418201, 3418301/CFDA No. 97.067) to provide funding for activities related to enhancing preparedness and building capacity to prepare for, prevent and respond to complex coordinated terrorist attacks in an amount not to exceed $5,648,806 for the period September 1, 2017 through February 29, 2020; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $5,648,806 in the DHS-FY 2017 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 17-20 Fund and the DHS-FY 2017 State Homeland Security Program 17-18 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $5,648,806 in the FY 2017 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 17-20 Fund and the DHS-FY 2017 State Homeland Security Program 17-18 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $$5,648,806 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds Office of Procurement Services 16. Authorize a one-year service contract for licenses, maintenance, and support for McAfee VirusScan Threat Management Portfolio software - CDW Government LLC, most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $166,422 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to appropriations) 17. Authorize a (1) one-year maintenance contract for maintenance and support of existing Kronos licenses, and hardware maintenance; and (2) three-year contract, with a oneyear renewal option, for the purchase of an upgraded Kronos timekeeping system using web-access software as a service with hosted cloud storage, data conversion, maintenance, and support, distributed by Kronos Incorporated and sold through immixTechnology, Inc. through the Texas Department of Information Resources - Not to exceed $526,344 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 18. Authorize a four-year service contract, with one three-year renewal option, to provide payment substation and call center services for the payment of municipal court citations by defendants - Government Payment Service, Inc., most advantageous proposer of four - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (fees to be paid by the defendant) 19. Authorize a five-year service contract for arbitrage rebate calculation and compliance services for all applicable debt obligations outstanding and debt issued during the contract period - First Southwest Asset Management, LLC, most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $95,000 - Financing: Current Funds ($57,000), Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($4,750), and Water Utilities Current Funds ($33,250) (subject to annual appropriations) 20. Authorize a five-year service contract for a water consumption rebate program for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities - Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $842,320 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) 21. Authorize (1) a two-year master agreement for the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment with Longhorn, Inc. in the amount of $320,000, Professional Turf Products LP in the amount of $300,000, Z-Riders of Texas dba Cypress Lawn and Turf Equipment in the amount of $265,000, Four Brothers Outdoor Power in the amount of $90,000, C&M Air Cooled Engine, Inc. in the amount of $80,000, Kubota Tractor Corporation in the amount of $70,000, Tom Loftus Inc. dba Austin Turf & Tractor in the amount of $57,000, Luber Brothers in the amount of $40,000, Magnum Trailers in the amount of $33,000, Vermeer Equipment of Texas, Inc. in the amount of $28,000, Landmark Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $20,000, Terrain King Corporation in the amount of $10,000, and Hustler Turf Equipment in the amount of $10,000 through the Texas Association of School Boards; and (2) a two-year master agreement for the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment with Landmark Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $96,000, EZ-Liner Industries in the amount of $15,000, Earle Kinlaw Association, Inc. dba EKA, Inc. in the amount of $14,000, Cypress Lawn and Turf Equipment dba Z-Riders of Texas in the amount of $10,000, Luber Brothers in the amount of $6,000, and Textron, Inc. dba Jacobsen in the amount of $5,000 through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments - Total not to exceed $1,469,000 - Financing: Current Funds 22. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to exercise the one-year renewal option to the service contract with ESO Solutions, Inc. for maintenance and support of Visual Fire software - Not to exceed $168,223, from $312,797 to $481,020 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to appropriations) Park & Recreation 23. Authorize a construction contract for asbestos and lead abatement at the Park and Recreation Department Operations and Maintenance Facility, the former Jules E. Muchert United States Army Reserve Center located at 10031 East Northwest Highway - HP Ecological Services, LLC dba HP EnviroVision, lowest responsible bidder of five - Not to exceed $342,069 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds 24.Authorize a twenty-year development, operation, and maintenance agreement, with one five-year renewal option, with Harwood International Inc. for the development, operation, and maintenance of a pedestrian sidewalk and landscape improvements for purposes of connecting to and providing public access from the adjacent street right-ofway to the Katy Trail located at northern terminus of North Harwood Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Police 25. Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of the Impaired Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), Overtime Enforcement Grant (Grant No. 2018-Dallas-IDM-00011, CFDA No. 20.616) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration passed through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $38,655 for a statewide Driving While Intoxicated enforcement campaign to operate during various holiday periods for the period December 9, 2017 through September 30, 2018; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $38,655 in the TxDOT-STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant FY18 Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $38,655 in the TxDOT-STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant FY18 Fund; (4) a local cash match in an amount not to exceed $9,772; and (5) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $48,427 - Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($38,655) and Current Funds ($9,772) (subject to appropriations) Public Works Department 26. Authorize a contract for the reconstruction of alley paving, storm drainage, drive approaches, and wastewater improvements for Alley Reconstruction Group 12-2033 (list attached) - MACVAL Associates, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of nine - Not to exceed $2,372,467 - Financing: 2012 Bond Funds ($1,690,297), Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($639,620) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($42,550) 27. Authorize (1) the First Amendment to the Funding Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the State of Texas for the Zang Triangle Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project to revise the project limits, change the reimbursement schedule to solely cover the construction phase, and extend the project completion deadline; and (2) an Amendment to Resolution No. 12-1624, previously approved on June 27, 2012, to correct the funding source to receive and deposit funds from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Zang Triangle Sustainable Development Infrastructure Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 28. Authorize (1) the First Amendment to the Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for the Cockrell Hill Road from Moler Street to Davis Street Project to provide the City of Dallas' share of additional construction costs for water main and wastewater main improvements; and (2) payment to Dallas County for the City's share of additional construction costs for water main and wastewater main improvements - Not to exceed $150,398 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($2,000) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($148,398) 29. Authorize (1) the Second Amendment to the Project Supplemental Agreement with Dallas County for the City's share of additional construction costs for water and wastewater main improvements on Denton Drive Phase I from north of Royal Lane to south of Walnut Hill Lane; and (2) payment to Dallas County for the City's share of additional construction costs for water and wastewater improvements - Not to exceed $1,099,033 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($22,850), and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($1,076,183) Sustainable Development and Construction 30. Authorize acquisition from Rosa Flor Delgado, of approximately 7,500 square feet of land improved with a single family dwelling located near the intersection of Pontiac Avenue and Cadillac Drive for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project - Not to exceed $33,500 ($29,500, plus closing costs not to exceed $4,000) - Financing: General Obligation Commercial Paper Funds 31. Authorize acquisition from the Estate of Allan Zidell, of approximately 59,554 square feet of land with a manufactured dwelling located in Hunt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $30,000 ($26,860, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,140) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds 32. Authorize acquisition from George Bowman and Delia C. Bowman, of approximately 8,070 square feet of land with a manufactured dwelling located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $34,000 ($31,000, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 33. Authorize acquisition from Margaret Dodson, of approximately 15,853 square feet of land with a manufactured dwelling located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $55,500 ($52,500, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 34. Authorize acquisition from Judy Duncan and Raymond Anthony Duncan, of approximately 20,179 square feet of land with a manufactured dwelling located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $37,000 ($34,400, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,600) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds 35. Authorize acquisition from AV Prestonwood Trails, LLC, a wastewater easement of a total of approximately 21,872 square feet of land located near the southeast corner of Keller Springs Road and Campbell Road for the McKamy and Osage Branch Wastewater Interceptor Project - Not to exceed $274,954 ($264,954, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $10,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds 36. Authorize acquisition from John H. Richardson, of a wastewater easement of approximately 325 square feet of land located near the intersection of Spanky Branch Court for the McKamy and Osage Branch Wastewater Interceptor Project - Not to exceed $5,144 ($4,144, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $1,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds 37. A resolution authorizing the conveyance of approximately 17,641 square feet of improved City-owned land to the State of Texas located near the intersection of South Harwood Street and Park Row Avenue - Revenue: $198,279 38. An ordinance providing for the closure and vacation of a portion of Live Oak Street containing approximately 22,120 square feet of land, located near the intersection of St. Paul and Live Oak Streets - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 39. An ordinance abandoning an alley to AHC Development Dallas I LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 2,250 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Lafayette and Ashby Streets; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $76,500, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 40. An ordinance abandoning an alley to AHC Development Dallas I LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 4,725 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Lafayette Street and Carroll Avenue; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $161,500, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 42. An ordinance abandoning a sanitary sewer easement to the City of Dallas, the abutting owner, containing approximately 2,131 square feet of land, located near the intersection of St. Paul and Live Oak Streets - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 43. An ordinance abandoning a sanitary sewer easement, a water easement and a public drainage easement to Whitewave Foods Company, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 42,365 square feet of land located near the intersection of Kiest Boulevard and Dan Morton Drive - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 44. An ordinance abandoning a utility easement to LH Skillman Partners, Ltd., the abutting owner, containing approximately 18,757 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Skillman Street and Vintage Oaks Court - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee 45. An ordinance amending Chapter 39A, "Relocation Assistance - Eminent Domain," of the Dallas City Code, by amending Sections 39A-1, 39A-2, 39A-3; repealing and reserving Sections 39A-4, 39A-5, and 39A-6; (1) providing a purpose of the chapter; (2) adopting the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and additional Provisions as the City's relocation assistance program; (3) adding and deleting definitions; and (4) making certain other structural, grammatical, or clarifying changes - Financing: No cost consideration to the City Trinity Watershed Management 46. Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the purchase of digital aerial orthophotography - Not to exceed $69,300 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Current Funds 47. Authorize the conveyance of a (1) pipeline easement containing a total of approximately 839,628 square feet of land; and (2) temporary construction easement containing a total of approximately 278,151 square feet of land to Atmos Energy Corporation for the installation, use, and maintenance of gas facilities across City-owned land for the transportation of gas located in the Dallas Floodway between State Highway 356 and Inwood Road - Revenue: $54,574 48. Authorize a contract for the construction of Storm Drainage Improvements Group 1 for three storm drainage improvement projects (list attached) - Quick Set Concrete, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $778,095 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Capital Construction Funds 49. Authorize a contract for the construction of the Loop 12 Paving Improvements Project - Gibson & Associates, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of seven - Not to exceed $572,882 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds CONSENT ADDENDUM Aviation 1. Authorize a Fifth Amendment to the Signature Flight Support Corporation Lease of Land and Facilities at Dallas Love Field dated November 1, 1993 for Lease No. 2, previously approved on June 10, 1992, by Resolution No. 92-2174 to (1) remove approximately 14,404 square feet of land from the leased premises to be used as additional parking to support the Aviation administration building; (2) grant the ability for the lessee or a sublessee to maintain title to major capital improvements the lessee or sublessee may construct on the leased premises until the lease is terminated or expires and title reverts to the City; and (3) include an attornment provision that would allow a subtenant who is not in default under the terms of its sublease and who invests at least $7,000,000 of capital improvements into the leased premises to continue its peaceful possession of the subleased premises in the event Lease No. 2 terminates as a result of the actions or inactions of the lessee - Estimated Annual Revenue Foregone: $10,018 Sustainable Development and Construction 2. An ordinance abandoning portions of alleys, Gulden Lane, Bataan Street, Beeville Street and Bedford Avenue to West Dallas Investments, L.P., the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 72,898 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Gulden Lane and Singleton Boulevard; authorizing the quitclaim and providing for the dedication of approximately 73,162 square feet of land needed for street right-of-way - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee
City Controller An ordinance authorizing (1) the issuance and sale of City of Dallas, Texas, General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2017, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $350,000,000; (2) levying a tax in payment thereof; (3) awarding the safe thereof and approving execution of a Purchase Agreement, Deposit Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; (4) approving the official statement; (5) enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and (6) declaring an effective date - Not to exceed $771,500 - Financing: 2017 General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bond Funds
Authorize additional scope of work to the construction services contract with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd. for program changes, design improvements and corrective actions for concealed conditions discovered during demolition for the Dallas City News Studio in Fair Park located at 1620 First Avenue - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City
Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on January 10, 2018, to receive comments on the proposed City of Dallas FY 2017-18 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan; and (2) at the close of the public hearing, consideration of approval of the City of Dallas FY 2017-18 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
City Secretary's Office 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)
Civil Service Authorize (1) the reappointment of two Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), LaKisha Thigpen and James E. Urmin Sr.; (2) the appointment of Karen R. Washington and Hobert T. Douglas, as Administrative Law Judges for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, to hear employee appeals of terminations and demotions; and (3) contracts with each ALJ in the amount of $4,000 each - Total not to exceed $16,000 ($8,000 to be reimbursed by the appealing employees) - Financing: Current Funds (subject to appropriations)
Economic Development Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on December 13, 2017, to receive comments to consider the designation of a Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone comprising the University Center area and the University Hills area (University TIF District) under the authority of the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended (V.T.C.A, Tax Code Chapter 311); and, at the close of the hearing (2) consideration of an ordinance designating the University TIF District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Sustainable Development and Construction Authorize an historic preservation tax exemption for Factory Six03 located at 603 Munger Avenue for a ten-year period on 100 percent of the land and structure value - Revenue Foregone: First year tax revenue foregone estimated at $36,662 (Estimated revenue foregone over ten years is $366,620)
Water Utilities Walnut Hill Pump Station Facility must be considered collectively. 54. Ratify the use of the design-build delivery method pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.022(d) for improvements to the Walnut Hill Pump Station facility - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 55. Authorize a design-build contract with Eagle Contracting Limited Partnership for improvements to the Walnut Hill Pump Station facility - Not to exceed $575,192 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds
Department of Transportation Authorize the City Manager to request that the Texas Department of Transportation pursue the removal of the Live Oak off-ramp (Exit 284B) from southbound Interstate Highway 345/U.S. Highway 75 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (This item was deferred on October 25, 2017)
Sustainable Development and Construction An ordinance abandoning an access easement to GCG-RICCA JV, LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 1,050 square feet of land located near the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Victor Street; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $10,500, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee (This item was deferred on October 25, 2017)
An ordinance abandoning a floodway easement and a floodway maintenance access easement to FWLB SKILLMAN, LP, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 51,408 square feet of land located near the intersection of Skillman and Larmanda Streets - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee (This item was deferred on October 25, 2017)
City Secretary's Office A resolution considering the Ethics Advisory Commission's (EAC) recommended sanction against Councilmember Philip Kingston, in connection with the EAC's finding of a violation of Chapter 12A of the Dallas City Code (Code of Ethics) - Financing:
A closed executive session may be held if the discussion of any of the above agenda items concerns one of the following: 1. seeking the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act. [Tex. Govt. Code §551.071] 4. deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. [Tex. Govt. Code §551.074]
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 an RRD- 1 Regional Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on the south side of Great Trinity Forest Way, east of Longbranch Lane 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 Z167-366(WE)
60. 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 RR Regional Retail District on the west line of South R.L. Thornton Frontage Road, south of West Kiest Boulevard Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to a site plan, traffic management plan and conditions Z167-151 (WE) 61. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new subarea on property zoned Subarea A of Tract II within Planned Development District No. 314, the Preston Center Special Purpose District, on the northeast corner of Sherry Lane and Lomo Alto Drive Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to conditions Z167-326(SM) 62. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MF-1(A) Multifamily District on property zoned a CR Community Retail District and an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the south line of West Louisiana Avenue, west of South Beckley Avenue Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval Z167-332(JM) 63. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development District No. 70 for CR Community Retail District uses, on the northeast corner of Midway Road and West Northwest Highway (Loop 12) Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to conditions Z167-363(JM) 64. 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-10(A) Single Family District and an R-16(A) Single Family District on the west line of Marsh Lane, north of Flair 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 revised site plan and conditions Z167-364(WE)
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 an RRD- 1 Regional Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on the south side of Great Trinity Forest Way, east of Longbranch Lane 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 Z167-366(WE)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new subdistrict on property zoned Subdistrict C, WMU-3 Walkable Urban Mixed Use within Planned Development District No. 468, the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District, on the southwest corner of North Zang Boulevard and West Neely Street Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to a development plan, elevation plan and staff's recommended conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan, elevation plan and conditions Z167-30Q(KK)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new subdistrict on property zoned an MF-2(A) Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District on the southwest line of Reagan Street, west of Congress Avenue Recommendation of Staff: Denial Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions Z167-357(PD)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2161 for a tower/antenna for cellular communication limited to a mounted cellular antenna on property zoned Subdistrict 4 of Planned Development District No. 714, the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District, on the north line of Fort Worth Avenue, west of Walter Drive Recommendation of Staff: Approval of the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2161 for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval of the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 2161 for a five-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions Z167-358(JM)
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Subdistrict 2D within Planned Development District No. 714, the West Commerce Street/Fort Worth Avenue Special Purpose District for mixed uses, on the south side of Fort Worth Avenue, between Sylvan Avenue and Chappell Street Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to conditions Z167-266(KK) Note: This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on August 23, 2017 and October 25, 2017, and was deferred until November 8, 2017, with the public hearing open
STREET NAME CHANGE A public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposal to change the name of Piano Road, between East Northwest Highway and Forest Lane to "N. Lake Highlands Drive" - NC167-006 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City