ADDENDUM

 

AGENDA

 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 AUGUST 11, 2010

 CITY OF DALLAS

 1500 MARILLA

 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201

 9:00 A. M.

 

 

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Council Chambers) [10-1930]

 

Agenda Item/Open Microphone Speakers [10-1931]

 

VOTING AGENDA

 

1.         Approval of Minutes of the June 23, 2010 City Council Meeting [10-1932; APPROVED]

 

CONSENT AGENDA [10-1933; APPROVED]

 

Business Development & Procurement Services

 

2.         Authorize a two-year service contract for window glass replacement services and repairs - Stafford Juneau Holdings, Inc. dba B.J. Glass Co., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $205,489 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [10-1934; APPROVED]

 

3.         Authorize a three-year service contract for grounds maintenance at Dallas Fire-Rescue, Housing/Community Services and Public Works & Transportation properties - Forest Hills Lawn Service, Inc. in the amount of $133,083 and Terrence D. Smith dba T. Smith's Lawn Service in the amount of $24,764, lowest responsible bidders of five - Total not to exceed $157,847 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [10-1935; APPROVED]

 

4.         Authorize a two-year master agreement for specialized equipment rental - Four Seasons Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $748,200, United Equipment Rentals Gulf, L.P. in the amount of $325,942, ROMCO Equipment Co. in the amount of $307,560, Holt Texas Ltd. in the amount of $273,240 and Global Rental Co. in the amount of $259,800, lowest responsible bidders of nine - Total not to exceed $1,914,742 - Financing: Current Funds ($259,800) and Water Utilities Current Funds ($1,654,942) [10-1936; APPROVED]

 

5.         Authorize a three-year master agreement for traffic signal poles, mast arms, bases and foundations - Traffco Products, LLC in the amount of $236,285, Component Products, Inc. in the amount of $74,500 and Traffic Parts, Inc. in the amount of $42,750, lowest responsible bidders of four - Total not to exceed $353,535 - Financing: Current Funds [10-1937; APPROVED]

 

6.         Authorize the sale of two helicopter blades in the amount of $30,250 and one helicopter engine assembly in the amount of $40,250, sold at public auction, on May 28, 2010 to Lance Aviation, Inc. - Revenue: $70,500 [10-1938; APPROVED]

 

7.         Authorize a three-year master agreement for hydrated lime for stabilization of soil - Simba Industries, lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $270,818 - Financing: Current Funds [10-1939; APPROVED]

 

8.         Authorize a four-year master agreement for law enforcement equipment accessories for the Dallas Police Department - GT Distributors, Inc. in the amount of $2,118,452 and C & G Police Supply dba C & G Wholesale in the amount of $22,400, lowest responsible bidders of six - Total not to exceed $2,140,852 - Financing: Current Funds [10-1940; APPROVED]

 

9.         Authorize the purchase of nine fire pumpers, three aerial ladder trucks, one haz-mat response vehicle, two battalion/deputy chief vehicles, two breathing air support vehicles and four personnel vehicles for Dallas Fire-Rescue - Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. in the amount of $7,253,000, Martin Apparatus, Inc. in the amount of $856,672 and Philpott Motors Ltd. in the amount of $260,971, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments, a Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative - Total not to exceed $8,370,643 - Financing:  2010 Certificates of Obligation [10-1941; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

City Attorney's Office

 

10.       Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Alvin Nathaniel High, Jr. v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 09-07276-E - Not to exceed $7,500 - Financing: Current Funds [10-1942; APPROVED]

 

11.       Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Benito Gomez Lares and Gaudencio Martinez v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 09-06371-C - Not to exceed $20,000 - Financing: Current Funds [10-1943; APPROVED]

 

12.       Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Jack Jones v. City of Dallas, Cause No.  09-14436-B - Not to exceed $30,000 - Financing: Current Funds [10-1944; APPROVED]

 

13.       Authorize a professional services contract with the law firm of Munck Carter, LLP for legal services necessary to represent the City in the lawsuit styled Leanne Siri v. The City of Dallas, Civil Action No. 3:10-CV-0036-M - Not to exceed $600,000 - Financing: Current Funds [10-1945; APPROVED]

 

Economic Development

 

14.       Authorize amendments to the Development Agreement with Santa Fe IV Hotel LP for the redevelopment of 1033 Young Street to: (1) adjust the valuation year to the earlier of: (a) tax year 2013, or (b) the year in which the TIF Funding becomes available for project reimbursement; (2) update the listing of projects to be funded; and (3) update and replace Exhibit F to reflect the revisions made to the administration of future available TIF revenues in accordance with the Modified Queue System approved by the Downtown Connection TIF District Board of Directors on September 30, 2009 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1946; APPROVED]

 

15.       Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 25, 2010 to receive comments concerning the City of Dallas’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 Texas Government Code as revised effective August 11, 2007, in order to allow the nomination of DRS Technologies located at 13544 & 13532 Central Expressway as an Enterprise Zone Project - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1947; APPROVED AS AMENDED]

 

Equipment & Building Services

 

16.       Authorize a professional services contract with Conley Group, Inc. for engineering design of mechanical, electrical and drainage systems repairs and restoration at the Dallas Museum of Art Sculpture Garden water features and walkways to the Dallas Museum of Art located at 1717 North Harwood Street - Not to exceed $219,628 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [10-1948; APPROVED]

 

17.       Ratify an increase in the service contract with Alarm Security Group, LLC for emergency repairs to the fire alarm panel to prevent service interruption at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library located at 1515 Young Street - Not to exceed $128,286, from $782,438 to $910,724 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [10-1949; APPROVED]

 

18.       Authorize a design-build contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. to audit building lighting, lighting controls, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and provide design and construction management services to implement high-efficiency gas, electric, and water conservation measures at ten City facilities (list attached) - Not to exceed $320,000 - Financing: U. S. Department of Energy Grant Funds [10-1950; APPROVED]

 

19.       Authorize a construction contract with Ever Construction Corporation, lowest responsible bidder of six, for roofing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning improvements and building repairs at the Majestic Theatre located at 1925 Elm Street - Not to exceed $1,215,652 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [10-1951; APPROVED]

 

Housing/Community Services

 

20.       Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new contract with the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation (DHADC or Land Bank) to: (1) incorporate all  required provisions of the existing contract, as amended; (2) provide that the City may refer up to 300 parcels of real property intended for acquisition by the Land Bank for filing of tax lawsuits by March 31^st of each year; (3) provide pro bono legal services to prosecute the lawsuits during the term of the contract; (4) allow for the Land Bank to collect an administrative fee of $1,000 per lot, upon conveyance to a qualified developer; for each Land Bank lot that was acquired through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP); and (5) add requirements to the contract requiring the Land Bank to comply with all NSP rules and regulations, as applicable - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1952; APPROVED]

 

21.       Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by South Dallas Fair Park/Innercity Community Development Corporation for the construction of affordable houses; (2) the sale of 4 vacant lots from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to South Dallas Fair Park/Innercity Community Development Corporation; and (3) execution of a release of non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment, pre-judgment non-tax liens not included in the judgment, and post-judgment non-tax liens, if any (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1953; APPROVED]

 

22.       Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc. for the construction of affordable houses; (2) the sale of 2 vacant lots from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc.; and (3) execution of a release of non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment, pre-judgment non-tax liens not included in the judgment, and post-judgment non-tax liens, if any (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1954; APPROVED]

 

23.       Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc. for the construction of affordable houses; (2) the sale of 4 vacant lots from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc.; and (3) execution of a release of non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment, pre-judgment non-tax liens not included in the judgment, and post-judgment non-tax liens, if any (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1955; APPROVED]

 

24.       Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc. for the construction of affordable houses; (2) the sale of 21 vacant lots from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc.; and (3) execution of a release of non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment, pre-judgment non-tax liens not included in the judgment, and post-judgment non-tax liens, if any (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1956; APPROVED]

 

25.       Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held October 13, 2010 to receive comments on the proposed City of Dallas FY 2010-11 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan and at the close of the public hearing, (2) consideration of approval of the City of Dallas FY 2010-11 Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1957; APPROVED]

 

26.       Authorize (1) preliminary adoption of Substantial Amendment No. 2 to the FY 2008-09 Consolidated Plan Budget for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funded through the American Recovery and Re-Investment Act to reprogram $858,875 of HPRP funds from the Financial Assistance ($717,145) and Housing Relocation and Stabilization ($141,730) budget categories to: (a) allocate $56,448 to the Data Collection and Management category; (b) allocate $41,730 to the Housing Relocation and Stabilization category for the Outreach and Engagement/Case Management; (c) allocate $213,970 to the Homeless Services Program under the Financial Assistance category; and (d) allocate $546,727 to the contract with Central Dallas Ministries funded under the Homeless Prevention category; and (2) a public hearing to be held on September 22, 2010 to receive comments on Substantial Amendment No. 2 to the FY 2008-09 Consolidated Plan Budget for the HPRP - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1958; APPROVED]

 

27.       Authorize an amendment to the lease agreement with MacArthur Center Levy, LLC. to amend the current leased square footage of approximately 5,055 to include an additional approximately 1,799 square feet of office space for a total of approximately 6,854 square feet of space located at 1111 West Airport Freeway, Suite 237, Irving, Texas for the continued use as a Women, Infants and Children Clinic for the period September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2019, plus additional rental for leasehold improvements for the expansion space in an amount not to exceed $70,265 (additional base monthly rental cost during term $159,661) - Total not to exceed $229,926 - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [10-1959; APPROVED]

 

28.       Authorize the third amendment to the contract with the Department of State Health Services to accept additional grant funds for the continuation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for the Women, Infants and Children Program for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 - Not to exceed $320,000, from $15,884,582 to $16,204,582 - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds [10-1960; APPROVED]

 

Office of Financial Services

 

29.       Authorize the City's continued participation in the Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor in hearings before the Public Utilities Commission of Texas concerning electric restructuring and rates to be charged by Oncor Electric Delivery - Not to exceed $130,635 - Financing: Current Funds [10-1961; APPROVED]

 

30.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. for expert consulting services and testimony in matters related to the statement of intent of Atmos Energy Corp. Mid-Tex Division to change rates in the City of Dallas, filed November 5, 2008 - Not to exceed $85,000, from $175,000 to $260,000 - Financing: Current Funds (to be fully reimbursed by Atmos Energy) [10-1962; APPROVED]

 

31.       Authorize (1) preliminary adoption of Substantial Amendment No. 6 to amend the FY 2008-2013 Consolidated Plan for U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development Funds to incorporate additional City priority needs and resources, including (a) the production, acquisition or rehabilitation of rental units for low and moderate income renters; (b) micro-loans for the establishment, stabilization and expansion of microenterprises; and (c) up to $75,000,000 in Section 108 funds as potential resources to address identified needs; and (2) a public hearing to be held on September 8, 2010 to receive comments on Substantial Amendment No. 6 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1963; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

32.       Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 25, 2010 to receive comments on the proposed FY 2010-11 Operating, Capital, Grant, and Trust budgets - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1964; APPROVED]

 

Police

 

33.       Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for partial reimbursement of approved bulletproof vest purchases for the period April 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $49,953 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funds [10-1965; APPROVED]

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

34.       Authorize an additional payment to the Texas Department of Transportation for the City's share of construction costs for paving and drainage improvements on Elam Road from St. Augustine Road to Acres Drive - Not to exceed $213,254 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds [10-1966; APPROVED]

 

35.       Authorize a contract with Rebcon, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six, for the construction of street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater adjustments for intersection improvements on Ferguson Road at Shiloh Road/Maylee Boulevard and Mockingbird Lane at Williamson Road - Not to exceed $662,709 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($656,109) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($6,600) [10-1967; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

36.       Authorize a construction contract with Texas Standard Construction, Ltd, lowest responsible bidder of four, for the construction of erosion control improvements for Erosion Control Group 06-800 (list attached) - Not to exceed $471,773 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [10-1968; APPROVED]

 

37.       Authorize an increase in the contract with Texas Standard Construction, Ltd. for the construction of street paving and storm drainage improvements on Stedman Drive from existing concrete pavement north of Stedman Circle to Davenport Road - Not to exceed $60,279, from $241,186 to $301,465 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($3,145) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($57,134) [10-1969; APPROVED]

 

38.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for additional engineering and survey services for a thoroughfare project on West Commerce Street from Fort Worth Avenue to Hampton Road - Not to exceed $45,650, from $844,525 to $890,175 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [10-1970; APPROVED]

 

39.       Authorize (1) Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the professional services contract with HNTB Corporation to provide additional engineering design services for Phase VI of the Katy Trail from Ellsworth Street to Worcola Street in an amount not to exceed $506,734, from $1,375,360 to $1,882,094; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds from the Texas Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $405,387; and (3) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $405,387 in the Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund - Total not to exceed $506,734, from $1,375,360 to $1,882,094 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds ($101,347) and Capital Projects Reimbursement Funds ($405,387 to be reimbursed by TxDOT) [10-1971; APPROVED]

 

Sanitation Services

 

40.       An ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Dallas City Code to: (1) eliminate the cap on the maximum annual tonnage of solid waste for landfill disposal contracts; and (2) adjust the maximum discount for the five-year contract from seventeen percent to twenty-six percent - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City [10-1972; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27934]

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

41.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Oakwood Properties of approximately 7,474 square feet of land located near the intersection of Prater Road and Sewell Drive for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $14,449 ($12,332 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,117) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [10-1973; APPROVED]

42.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Charlie Herron of approximately 7,474 square feet of land improved with a single-family dwelling located near the intersection of Prater Road and Sewell Drive for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $66,266 ($63,797 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,469) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [10-1974; APPROVED]

 

43.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Mark C. Jacobs and Leslie D. Jacobs of approximately 45,835 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $73,180 ($70,662 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,518) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [10-1975; APPROVED]

 

44.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Melinda Sue Ayres Howard, Lillian Elaine Ayres Bargman and R. Jack Ayres, Jr. of approximately 177,013 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $322,504 ($318,623 plus closing costs not to exceed $3,881) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [10-1976; APPROVED]

 

45.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Must-Bon Realty Company of approximately 34,605 square feet of land improved with an office warehouse located near the intersection of Adair and Race Streets - Not to exceed $620,000 ($615,000 plus closing cost not to exceed $5,000) - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [10-1977; APPROVED]

 

46.       Authorize moving expense and rental assistance payments for Betty Reyes and Roger Guardiola in the Cadillac Heights neighborhood as a result of an official written offer of just compensation to purchase real property at 1008 LaSalle Drive for future City facilities - Not to exceed $20,457 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [10-1978; APPROVED]

 

47.       Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of approximately 83,295 square feet of land improved with a single-family dwelling from Barbara Ann Jackson located in Dallas County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Pipeline - Not to exceed $264,743 ($258,243 plus closing costs not to exceed $6,500) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds [10-1979; APPROVED]

 

48.       A resolution authorizing conveyance of four wastewater easements and five temporary construction easements containing a total of approximately 228,657 square feet of land to the City of Garland for the construction, maintenance and use of wastewater facilities across City-owned land on the west shoreline of Lake Ray Hubbard, near its intersection with IH-30 - Revenue: $53,452 [10-1980; APPROVED]

 

49.       Authorize a third amendment to the lease agreement with Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center to extend the lease for an additional one-year period for the continued use of approximately 3,731 square feet of office space and five parking spaces located at 3611 Swiss Avenue near its intersection with Gordon Street by the Police Department’s Youth and Family Support Division for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 - Not to exceed $49,250 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [10-1981; APPROVED]

 

50.       Authorize a fourth amendment to the lease agreement with Galt II, L.P., a Texas limited partnership to extend the lease for an additional three-year period for the continued use of approximately 1,121 square feet of office space located at 8500 Stemmons Freeway for Police Department office space for the period September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2013 - Not to exceed $53,809 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [10-1982; APPROVED]

 

51.       Authorize the quitclaim of 26 properties acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff's Sale to the highest bidders (list attached) - Revenue: $279,208 [10-1983; APPROVED]

 

52.       Authorize a Programmatic Agreement with the Texas Historical Commission and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation that stipulates the procedures to be followed by the City of Dallas to satisfy its Section 106 responsibilities - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1984; APPROVED]

 

53.       An ordinance granting a CR Community Retail District and a resolution accepting deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an R-10(A) Single Family District fronting on both the south line of IH 20, north of Rylie Crest Road, west of Seagoville Road - Z089-277 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-1985; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27935]

 

54.       An ordinance granting renewal of a private license to Baylor Health Care System for the use of a total of approximately 783 square feet of land to maintain existing subsurface conduits in two alleys, Shreveport Alley rights-of-way, Washington Avenue and Race, Elm, and Worth Streets located near the intersection of Gaston Avenue and Hall Street - Revenue: $1,000 annually plus $20 ordinance publication fee [10-1986; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM; ORDINANCE 27936]

 

55.       An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 27620, which abandoned portions of Avenue B, Fiji and Danel Streets and easements located near the intersection of Compton Street and Fran Way to Sphinx Development Corporation, to extend the final replat requirement from one year to sixteen months - Revenue: $5,400 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [10-1987; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27937]

 

56.       An ordinance abandoning a drainage easement to Richard Tannen and Bette Tannen, the abutting owners, containing approximately 665 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Woodmark Court and Hillcrest Road - Revenue: $5,400 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [10-1988; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27938]

 

57.       An ordinance abandoning a portion of Foreman Street to HFLP, Ltd., the abutting owner, containing approximately 23,665 square feet of land located near the intersection of Scyene Road and Dixon Avenue and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $17,750 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [10-1989; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27939]

 

Trinity Watershed Management

 

58.       Authorize a construction contract with Northstar Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of eight, for the construction of a concrete multipurpose trail, decomposed granite trail, installation of a prefabricated bridge, and other miscellaneous items necessary to complete the project for the Trinity Trails, Phase 2 and the Rochester Park Improvement Project - Not to exceed $2,322,000 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds ($1,867,444) and 2003 Certificates of Obligation ($454,556) [10-1990; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

59.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, of approximately 10.379 acres of unimproved land located on the west bank of the Trinity River between Loop 12 and IH 20 for the Dallas Floodway Extension portion of the Trinity River Corridor Project - Not to exceed $36,418 ($33,218 plus closing costs not to exceed $3,200) - Financing: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Cooperation Funds [10-1991; APPROVED]

 

Water Utilities

 

60.       Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with North Texas Tollway Authority for the relocation and replacement of existing water and wastewater mains in conjunction with North Texas Tollway Authority’s proposed improvements at the Mockingbird Lane, Northwest Highway, and Royal Lane toll plazas along the Dallas North Tollway - Not to exceed $181,965 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($175,890) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($6,075) [10-1992; APPROVED]

 

61.       Authorize a contract for the construction of the East Side Water Treatment Plantimprovements at Transfer Pump Stations 1 and 2 - Archer Western Contractors, Ltd., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $25,499,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [10-1993; APPROVED]

 

62.       Authorize a professional services contract with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services for Phase II effluent filter modifications at the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant - Not to exceed $595,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [10-1994; APPROVED]

 

63.       Authorize a professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for improvements to the Iron Bridge Pump Station - Not to exceed $4,139,885 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [10-1995; APPROVED]

 

64.       Authorize an increase in the contract with Archer Western Contractors, Ltd. for modifications to the existing 69 kV electrical substation and switchgear at the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant - Not to exceed $197,735, from $6,354,000 to $6,551,735 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [10-1996; APPROVED]

 

65.       Authorize a twenty-four-month contract with the Department of State Health Services to provide on-line computer services for the City's Bureau of Vital Statistics program to obtain certified copies of birth certificates at a cost of $1.83 for each birth certificate printed for the period September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2012 - Not to exceed $35,000 annually for a total not to exceed $70,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [10-1997; APPROVED]

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

City Secretary’s Office

 

66.       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) [10-1998; NO APPOINTMENTS MADE TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS]

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

67.       Authorize a historic preservation tax exemption for the Nurses Building located at 3819 (3849) Maple Avenue for a ten-year period on 100% of the land and structure value - Revenue: First year tax revenue foregone estimated at $130,701 (Estimated revenue foregone for ten years is $1,307,010) [10-1999; APPROVED]

 

ITEMS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

68.       Authorize a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the City to provide supplemental mowing in the parkways and maintain median landscape improvements along US 75 from Spur 366 (Woodall Rodgers Freeway) to IH 635 within Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2000; DEFERRED]

 

69.       An ordinance amending Section 43-136 of Chapter 43 of the Dallas City Code to authorize the Director of Public Works and Transportation to promulgate regulations and operational standards governing the shared use of the public right-of-way by transportation uses (including streetcars) and public service providers - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2001; DEFERRED]

 

DESIGNATED PUBLIC SUBSIDY MATTERS

 

Economic Development

 

70.       Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 25, 2010 to receive comments concerning the creation of City of Dallas Reinvestment Zone No. 74 located at  4525 Joseph Hardin Drive, Dallas, Texas; and at the close of the hearing, consideration of (1) an ordinance creating City of Dallas Reinvestment Zone No. 74; (2) a 60 percent business personal property tax abatement for five years with Consolidated Container Company and Weingarten Realty Investors; and (3) a Chapter 380 economic development grant agreement pursuant to the Public/Private Partnership Program with Consolidated Container Company in an amount up to $25,000 associated with retaining and expanding the company’s operations in Southern Dallas - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2002; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

 

71.       Authorize an economic development grant agreement with Cambium Learning Group, Inc. related to the relocation of its regional headquarters to 17855 North Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75287, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code in accordance with the City's Public/Private Partnership Program - Business Development Grant Program - Not to exceed $100,000 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds [10-2003; APPROVED]

 

Housing/Community Services

 

72.       Authorize the reconstruction on-site of six homes in accordance with the Reconstruction/SHARE Program Statement requirements for the properties located at 4216 Aztec Drive in the amount of $93,400, 1945 Kraft Street in the amount of $93,400; 1926 Arizona Avenue in the amount of $93,400, 1627 Exeter Avenue in the amount of $93,400, 2619 Stephenson Drive in the amount of $93,400 and 1847 Life Avenue in the amount of $93,400 - Total not to exceed $560,400 - Financing: 2008-09 Community Development Block Grant Funds [10-2004; APPROVED]

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

            ZONING CASES – CONSENT [10-2005]

 

73.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1765 for a Recycling buy-back center use on property zoned an IM Industrial Manufacturing District on the northwest line of Hickory Street, east of Malcolm X Boulevard [10-2006; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27940]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval for a one-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Recommendation of CPC:  Approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z090-140(RB)

 

74.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 1663 for a Transit passenger station or transfer center on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District, on the northeast corner of Denton Drive and Walnut Hill Lane [10-2007; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27941]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z090-176(RB)

 

75.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a public school athletic field and R-7.5(A) Single Family District uses on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District and a TH-3(A) Town House District on the northeast corner of 12th Street and Franklin Street [10-2008; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27942]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, subject to a development plan/landscape plan and conditions

            Z090-189(MG)

 

76.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to and renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1724 for an Animal clinic without outside run, limited to boarding and grooming on property zoned Tract 6A within Planned Development District No. 170, on the west line of Preston Road, south of Lloyd Drive [10-2009; REMAND BACK TO CITY PLAN COMMISSION]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval for a three-year period with eligibility for automatic renewal for additional three-year periods subject to conditions

            Z090-196(OTH)

 

            ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL

 

77.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for an IM Industrial Manufacturing District on property zoned a CR Community Retail District and a Specific Use Permit for a metal salvage facility on property zoned a CR Community Retail District and an IM Industrial Manufacturing District generally bounded by Cedar Crest Boulevard, Pontiac Avenue and Childs Street [10-2010; HEARING CLOSED; DENIED]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Denial without prejudice                                   

            Recommendation of CPC:  Denial

            Z090-112(WE)

 

78.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for Industrial (inside) potentially incompatible use on property zoned an IM Industrial Manufacturing District on the west line of Weir Street, south of Singleton Boulevard [10-2011; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27943]

            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 three-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional two-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z090-166(WE)

 

            DESIGNATED ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL

 

79.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding a City Council authorized hearing to determine the proper zoning on property zoned R-5(A) Single Family District, D(A) Duplex District, TH-3(A) Townhouse District, MF-2(A) Multifamily District with Historic Overlay No. 123 on a portion, Specific Use Permit No. 814 on a portion and Specific Use Permit No. 1254 on a portion, MU-1 Mixed Use District, LO-1 Limited Office District with a D Dry Liquor Control Overlay on a portion, NS(A) Neighborhood Service District, CR Community Retail District with a D Dry Liquor Control Overlay on a portion, CS Commercial Service District with deed restrictions on a portion, P(A) Parking District, portions of Tracts 1, 2, and 3 and Tracts 3a and 3b within Planned Development District No. 87 with Historic Overlay No. 15, a portion of Tract 1A and all of Tract 2A within Planned Development District No. 160 with Historic Overlay No. 59 on a portion and Specific Use Permit No. 1733 on a portion, Tract 2 within Planned Development District No. 340, portions of the MCO and the LCO Subdistricts within Planned Development District No. 631 with Specific Use Permit No. 1098 on a portion and a D Dry Liquor Control Overlay on a portion, Planned Development District No. 768, all of Subarea 2 and a portion of Subarea 3 within Conservation District No. 1, Conservation District No. 7 with Historic Overlay No. 95 on a portion and a D Dry Liquor Control Overlay on a portion generally along both side of Davis Street from Plymouth Road to Zang Boulevard; generally including properties located north of Davis Street between Polk Street and Tyler Street; properties located north of Davis Street between Van Buren Avenue and Cedar Hill Avenue and south of 5^th Street; properties located north of Davis Street on both sides of Bishop Avenue to south of Colorado Boulevard; properties located south of Davis Street between Plymouth Road and Hampton Road north of Jefferson Boulevard and properties located south of Davis Street between Polk Street and Zang Boulevard north of 10^th Street (including properties fronting the south side of 10^th Street) with consideration given to appropriate zoning for the area including use, development standards, parking, landscape, sign, and other appropriate regulations that protect and enhance existing neighborhoods with consideration given to the land use recommendations contained in the Bishop/Davis Land Use and Zoning Study done by GFF Planning and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for mixed uses, an ordinance amending Subarea 2 and a portion of Subarea 3 within Conservation District No. 1, an ordinance amending Conservation District No. 7, an ordinance amending Planned Development District No. 87 with Historic Overlay No. 15, an ordinance amending Planned Development District No. 160 to remove a portion of Tract 1A and all of Tract 2A, an ordinance amending Planned Development District No. 340 to remove a portion of Tract 2 and an ordinance amending Planned Development District No. 631 to remove portions of the MCO and the LCO Subdistricts with retention of Historic Overlay No. 59, Historic Overlay No. 95, Historic Overlay No. 123, Specific Use Permit No. 814, Specific Use Permit No. 1098, Specific Use Permit No. 1254, Planned Development District No. 768, the Dry Liquor Control Overlays and deed restrictions [10-2012; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCES 27944 THROUGH 27949]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval, subject to staff’s recommended conditions

            Recommendation of CPC:  Approval, subject to CPC’s recommended conditions

            Z089-219(DC)

 

80.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MU-2 Mixed Use District and a resolution accepting deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an MF-2(A) Multifamily District and an IR Industrial Research District on property located east of Kiest Boulevard, at the terminus of Wonderview Way [10-2013; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED;  ORDINANCE 27950]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant

            Z090-133(RB)

 

81.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for MF-1 Multiple Family Subdistrict uses and a parking lot on property zoned an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on the south line of Hondo Avenue, approximately 165 feet northeast from Maple Avenue [10-2014; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27951]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Denial

            Recommendation of CPC:  Approval, subject to a development plan/landscape plan and conditions

            Z090-155(WE)                                                             

 

82.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development District No. 262, with Historic Overlay District No. 31, to amend conditions, development plan, landscape plan and create a Tract 3 with historic preservation criteria for the Nurses Building at the west corner of Maple Avenue and Oak Lawn Avenue [10-2015; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED ORDINANCE 27952]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, subject to conditions, conceptual plan, development plan, landscaping plan and preservation criteria

            Z090-168(MD)

 

83.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern on property zoned a CS Commercial Service District on the north side of Lombardy Lane, between Abernathy Avenue and Brockbank Drive [10-2016; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2010]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval for a three-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional three-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions.

            Recommendation of CPC:  Denial

            Z090-172(WE)

 

84.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to the Tract I portion of Planned Development District No. 536 for a Transit passenger station or transfer center and certain Mixed Uses on the northeast line of LBJ Freeway, between Skillman Street and Miller Road [10-2017; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED;  ORDINANCE 27953]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, subject to a development plan and conditions

            Z090-173(RB)

 

85.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict uses on property zoned an MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on the southwest line of Cedar Springs Road, between the Dallas North Tollway and Herschel Avenue [10-2018; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27954]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval of a Planned Development Subdistrict for MF-2 Multiple Family Subdistrict uses, subject to a development plan and conditions

            Z090-180(WE)

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS

 

Office of Financial Services

 

86.       A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed changes to the City’s Community Development Block Grant public improvement policy for nonprofit organizations; and at the close of the public hearing, (1) rescind the current policy that discontinued the use of CDBG funds for public improvement activities at nonprofit organizations; and (2) adopt a new policy for which CDBG funds will be used to fund public improvement activities at nonprofit organizations - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2019; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22, 2010]

 

Office of Management Services

 

87.       A public hearing to receive comments on a proposed municipal setting designation to prohibit the use of groundwater as potable water beneath properties owned by Pimental Holdings, LLC, Prescott Interests, Ltd., and Dallas Area Rapid Transit located near the intersection of Butler Street and Maple Avenue and adjacent street rights-of-way, and an ordinance authorizing support of the issuance of a municipal setting designation to Ashland, 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 [10-2020; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27955]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval

 

88.       A public hearing to receive comments on a proposed municipal setting designation to prohibit the use of groundwater as potable water beneath properties owned by Southern Methodist University, Pony Properties, Inc., Mustang Mockingbird Corporation, and Mustang Mockingbird Properties located near the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and North Central Expressway and adjacent street right-of-way, and an ordinance authorizing support of the issuance of a municipal setting designation to Southern Methodist University 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 [10-2021; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27956]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval

 

Park & Recreation

 

89.       A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of a portion of Ridgewood Park, totaling approximately 41,905 square feet of land, for the installation of drainage and flood control structures for the Rush Creek drainage improvement project; and at the close of the hearing, consideration of a resolution authorizing the use - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City [10-2022; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED]

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

90.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change the dimensional classification of Unnamed FN3, a four lane undivided collector (S-4-U) within 60 feet of right-of-way between Frankford Road and the George Bush Tollway to a special two lane undivided collector (SPCL-2-U) within 50 feet of right-of-way and 26 to 36 feet of pavement, and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2023; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27957]

 

91.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to: (1) change the dimensional classification of Belleview Street from Lamar Street to Akard Street from a four lane undivided roadway (M-4-U) within 60 feet of right-of-way to a special two lane undivided roadway (SPCL-2-U) within 60 feet of right-of-way and 36 feet of pavement; (2) add Belleview Street from Austin Street to Lamar Street, a special two lane undivided roadway (SPCL-2-U) within 60 feet of right of way and 36 feet of pavement; and (3) add Belleview Street from Akard Street to Ervay Street, a special two lane undivided roadway (SPCL-2-U) within 60 feet of right of way and 36 feet of pavement and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2024; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27958]

 

92.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an amendment to the CBD Streets and Vehicular Circulation Plan to change the following streets from one-way to two-way traffic operations: (1) Akard Street from Pacific Street to Elm Street, from a 3 lanes southbound operation to 2 lanes southbound and 1 lane northbound operation; (2) Akard Street from Elm Street to Commerce Street, from a 2 lanes southbound operation to 1 lane northbound and 1 lane southbound operation; (3) Federal Street from Field to Ervay, from a 2 lane eastbound operation to a 1 lane eastbound and 1 lane westbound operation; (4) Field Street from Elm Street to Wood Street, from a 3 lanes northbound operation to 2 lanes northbound and 1 lane southbound operation; and (5) Patterson Street from Field Street to Akard Street, from a 2 lanes westbound operation to 1 lane westbound and 1 lane eastbound operation, and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2025; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27959]

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ADDENDUM

 

ADDITIONS:

 

CONSENT ADDENDUM

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

1.         Authorize a professional services contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for the engineering design of Project Group 06-3012 (list attached) - Not to exceed $49,397 - Financing: 2008-09 Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming Funds ($27,096) and Stormwater Drainage Management Funds ($22,301) [10-2026; APPROVED]

 

Trinity Watershed Management

 

2.         Authorize the deposit of a Special Commissioners’ Award in the lawsuit styled, City of Dallas v. James Robert McDaniel, Cause No. 10-01370-E, for acquisition from James Robert McDaniel of approximately 49,047 square feet of land located near the intersection of Long Acre Lane and Loop 12 for the Trinity River Corridor Project Audubon Center - Not to exceed $309,217 ($305,217 plus closing costs not to exceed $4,000) - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds [10-2027; APPROVED]

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

Mayor and City Council

 

3.         An ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Dallas City Code to: (1) prohibit the use, possession, or sale of synthetic cannabinoids and salvia divinorum in the City; (2) prohibit the use or possession of paraphernalia used or intended to be used to introduce synthetic cannabinoids or salvia divinorum into the human body; (3) provide defenses; and (4) provide a penalty of up to $2,000 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2028; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27960]

 

DELETION:

 

Economic Development

 

70.       Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 25, 2010 to receive comments concerning the creation of City of Dallas Reinvestment Zone No. 74 located at  4525 Joseph Hardin Drive, Dallas, Texas; and, at the close of the hearing, consideration of (1) an ordinance creating City of Dallas Reinvestment Zone No. 74; (2) a 60 percent business personal property tax abatement for five years with Consolidated Container Company and Weingarten Realty Investors; and (3) a Chapter 380 economic development grant agreement pursuant to the Public/Private Partnership Program with Consolidated Container Company in an amount up to $25,000 associated with retaining and expanding the company’s operations in Southern Dallas - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [10-2002]

 

 

Project Group 06-3012

Addendum Item #1

                                   

 

 

 

 

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Design-Build Contract for City Facilities

Agenda Item #18

 

                                                                                                                                         

Land Bank (DHADC) Sale of 4 Lots

to South Dallas Fair Park/Innercity Community Development Corporation

Agenda Item #21

 

 

Land Bank (DHADC) Sale of 2 Lots

to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance For Habitat

Agenda Item #22

 

Land Bank (DHADC) Sale of 4 Lots

to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance For Habitat

Agenda Item #23

 

Land Bank (DHADC) Sale of 21 Lots

to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance For Habitat

Agenda Item #24

 

Erosion Control Group 06-800

Agenda Item #36

 

                                                                                                     

 

Tax Foreclosure and Seizure Warrant Property Resale

Agenda Item #51

 

 

 

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Updated: August 9, 2010
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