Casey Thomas, II: Dallas City Council Voting Record

2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

AMENDED

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: No cost consideration to the City (This item was deferred on October 25, 2017)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

AMENDED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

DEFERRED TO 1/10/18

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 RR-D-1 Regional Retail District with a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay on the south side of Great Trinity Forest Way, east of Longbranch Lane

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

AMENDED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

AWVT

APPROVED

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)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

AWVT

APPROVED

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)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

AWVT

AMENDED

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)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Walnut Hill Pump Station Facility: 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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Walnut Hill Pump Station Facility: 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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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)

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

N/A

DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM

Authorize a resolution supporting a housing and economic development impact study for the alternative scenarios identified for I-345 in the Dallas City Center Master Assessment Process (CityMAP) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

Authorize a contract for the construction of Storm Drainage Improvements Group 1 for three storm drainage improvement projects - Quick Set Concrete, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $778,095 - Financing: Stormwater Drainage Management Capital Construction Funds

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

N/A

DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM

An ordinance abandoning a portion of an alley to Henderson Residential Lands (Dallas), LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 925 square feet of land, located near the intersection of McMillan and Henderson Avenues; authorizing the quitclaim; and providing for the dedication of approximately 4,059 square feet of land needed for street right-of-way - Revenue: $5,400, plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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2017-11-08T00:00:00.000

AGENDA DATE

3

Councilmember

Casey Thomas, II

YES

APPROVED

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

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