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Briefing

Aug 5, 2026

Council Reviews Bond Election Proposal

Dallas City Council briefed a proposed November 2026 bond election and its potential impact on the 2024 Bond Program. The council also approved prior meeting minutes, made board and commission appointments, and used a lottery to select a recommended vendor for a three-year laboratory-supplies agreement.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Dallas City Council meeting summary

Council approved a wide set of measures, led by major housing, transportation, water, and public service funding actions, including $205 million in water and sewer refunding bonds, $9.24 million for pedestrian safety work, and multiple housing and community center grants.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

City Hall relocation planning advances

Dallas City Council approved, as amended, up to $3 million in ARPA funds to study up to four possible sites for relocating city hall staff, 911, and emergency operations from 1500 Marilla Street.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

City Hall relocation reviewed

Dallas City Council reviewed plans tied to possible relocation of City Hall staff, 911/emergency operations, and repairs to the current City Hall, but took no action on most items and denied the phased repair strategy.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Dallas City Council meeting summary

Council approved major funding and contract actions tied to water projects, transportation improvements, event operations, and public-safety-related planning, while deferring some planning and facilities items to a later meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Dallas City Council briefing summary

Council approved the previous meeting minutes, made no board or commission appointments, and received briefings on the FIFA World Cup 2026 update and a proposed City Hall Repair Program Phase II. The briefing also included closed-session discussions about litigation and possible real estate related to relocating 311, 911, emergency operations, and City Hall facilities.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

City Council approves budget, housing, and zoning actions

Council adopted the FY 2026-27 operating, capital, and grant budgets after a public hearing, while also approving multiple housing, transportation, public safety, and zoning items; several individual items were deferred, and a few motions passed or failed on divided votes.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

City Hall repair strategy briefed

Council was briefed on a proposed City Hall Repair Strategy and heard extensive public comment focused on City Hall, while also approving prior minutes and several board and commission appointments.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Dallas City Council approves major grants and zoning

The council approved a wide set of funding items, including $30.46 million in preliminary federal housing grant funds for 2026-27, several transportation and water projects, and multiple zoning changes. It also deferred a Samuell Farm archery planning grant item and postponed several zoning cases to later meetings.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Council reviews budget and appointments

Council approved minutes, made several board and commission appointments, and reviewed proposed changes to the FY 2026-27 HUD Consolidated Plan budget. One proposed amendment to shift $1.2 million for ADA compliance at City Hall failed after a show of cards.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Dallas City Council meeting summary

The council approved major funding and contract actions for trails, parks, public safety, airport operations, housing-related development, and several zoning changes, while deferring or rejecting a smaller number of items. It also appointed Bertram Vandenberg as Interim City Attorney, effective at the close of business on April 30, 2026, with an annual base salary of $300,000.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Dallas City Council briefing summary

Council members approved the April 1 meeting minutes and appointed four people to city boards and commissions. They also received briefings on a proposed code change affecting free food or drinks, the proposed FY 2026-27 HUD Consolidated Plan budget, and an update on Dallas Police Department training facilities.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Dallas City Council meeting summary

City Council approved major spending and contracting items for water system work, street resurfacing, traffic and signal upgrades, 9-1-1 support, cybersecurity, and grounds maintenance. Members also adopted zoning changes, rejected some development requests, and advanced housing and budget-related actions.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Dallas City Council briefing summary

Council members approved the prior meeting minutes, appointed Toni Johnson to the Citizen Homelessness Commission, and broke a tie bid by selecting On Site Fitness Services, LLC for a five-year fitness equipment contract. They also received briefings on the state of housing and the 2026-27 and 2027-28 budget priorities; a proposed code amendment on free food or drinks was not briefed and was held until April 15, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Dallas City Council meeting summary

Council approved a large slate of items, including a six-year DART General Mobility Program agreement estimated to bring in $211,061,217, a $37.5 million TxDOT project for Herbert Street, and a $57.9 million economic development grant deal tied to a Dallas Wings facility that was amended before adoption. The council also advanced several housing actions, adopted the White Rock Lake Park Master Plan, and remanded a Board of Adjustment rules change for further review.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

City Hall future plan approved

Council approved a direction for the city manager to explore both leaving City Hall and staying to repair it, with at least two lease or purchase options for relocation and two phased repair options over 10 years.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council appoints interim auditor

The City Council unanimously appointed Mamatha Sparks as Interim City Auditor at an annual base salary of $220,000, effective at the close of business on March 17, 2026, until a permanent auditor is selected.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Dallas City Council approves major housing, safety, and infrastructure actions

The council approved a wide mix of resident-impacting actions, including a revised homebuyer assistance program, a new contract to run that program, a settlement tied to the convention center expansion, and multiple water, street, sidewalk, bike lane, and public safety projects.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Dallas City Council approves housing, safety, and infrastructure items

The council approved a long list of spending and project actions, including police donations and grants, road and utility work, airport and transportation agreements, and several housing tax-credit support items; it also adopted a DART governance resolution by a 13-2 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Dallas City Council briefing summary

Council members unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes, filled three board and commission seats, and settled a tied bid by drawing lots, selecting JNA PAINTING & CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. for a citywide painting services agreement. The council also received briefings on sanitation route safety and efficiency and the Love Field Expansion Airport Program.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Dallas City Council meeting summary

The council approved a wide range of spending, contracts, zoning changes, and housing actions, including a $150 million police training center construction budget, a $26 million increase to a transportation loan request, and a $16.8 million projected revenue loss tied to a mixed-income housing deal that was remanded to committee.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Dallas City Council briefing summary

The council unanimously approved minutes from its December 3, 2025 meeting, filled three board and commission seats, and amended a transportation resolution to block aboveground rail through subdistrict 1A of PD 714, including the Harold Simmons Park site.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Dallas council approves housing, public safety items

The council approved a wide set of actions, including food, housing, mental health, public safety, infrastructure, and zoning measures, while deferring one Fair Park funding item and holding one food-distribution contract under advisement.

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Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

City Council approves major public safety and zoning actions

The council approved a $6.25 million federal grant to hire 50 police officers, a $120.6 million upgrade to public safety technology, and a $57.0 million budget increase for the Woodall Rodgers Park Deck Plaza Extension project. Members also adopted zoning and policy changes, including updated development, vendor inclusion, and code provisions, and approved several contracts for housing, parks, transportation, and utilities.

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