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What was approved: The consent agenda included an item authorizing the City to enter a Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake design work for lake dredging. City staff said the Corps will contribute $2 million in reimbursable funds for design and that the Park and Recreation Department has a matching requirement for construction later in the program.

Funding and schedule described by staff
- Funding: Staff told council the Army Corps will provide $2,000,000 in reimbursable funds and that voters previously approved roughly $20,000,000 in bond funds for lake maintenance. Park staff also described a department match in the Corps arrangement; staff said that match will be 25% for this program but that matching ratios vary by Corps program.
- Timeline: Parks staff said the Corps will begin design in November 2025 with an expected design completion date in May (date specified in staff remarks); construction was described as tentatively beginning in August 2028 and finishing in December 2029.

Administrative clarification: typographical error
Councilmember Kara Mendelsohn noted a typographical error in the resolution that could change the dollar formatting. Staff confirmed the error can be corrected on the floor and the city secretary will note the correction in the minutes; the city attorney’s office and staff said they will record the correction so the record reflects the intended amounts.

Why it matters
White Rock Lake draws more than 1 million visitors annually and has not been dredged in decades, staff said. City and park leaders and some councilmembers framed the decision as a multiyear, multi‑partner investment in recreation, water quality and habitat that will require federal, local and voter‑approved funding.

Ending
The consent agenda item passed without roll‑call objections after staff confirmed the Corps match and timeline and promised to correct the typographical error in the ordinance language. Parks staff said there will be public outreach about the design as the Corps prepares plans.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dallas - City Council Agenda Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","The Dallas City Council authorized an agreement Aug. 13 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for design work on a White Rock Lake dredging project, and staff said they will correct a typographical error in the ordinance on the record.","taxTitle","Dallas, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2781,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6504655,"Council approves Hampton‑Clarendon rezoning with 45‑foot overlay after months of debate; residents press for anti‑displacement actions",5259,11573000,16832000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5573833-f0df775f716fab981def69787eb85522&start=11573&end=16832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5573833-f0df775f716fab981def69787eb85522/thumbnail_11573000.jpg","/articles/6504655/Dallas/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-approves-HamptonClarendon-rezoning-with-45foot-overlay-after-months-of-debate-residents-press-for-antidisplacement-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6504655-8e684e47dd0b28c874b9ec6e1d722218/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442668&Signature=JE47-HzXxbQywfCA7sBAR192wllyttD22ZDbCNCrT25-bLr0WD5T21s1~RUSXhsrjmgVIwEWkZUNyX4Qjrkgw1erdhEJBPh8~ZxDOFhspUrWD6wnQUB8mG65eGU4XdmywmFrDj~dGc8AuDU0uN4rJlFf06JjW~dATIBd7fKjuWZD6kvjmVDUB5tb6~7L9n1FTHkmpwUiMf3T9GnJnTGkocO2SE1H6L1kNzQE9r7eLzOjPxmJeCBzo7PoAN5oXF-LiufdiJAy7p11nVZLkpPXy6QDL18ddN61xRVuVcaCJaP5G4zgLcbypEFOrJL-UjImlB3xaCQzmB8Gqrw91Z2EIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dallas City Council voted Aug. 13 to approve a zoning change for the Hampton‑Clarendon corridor in Oak Cliff, adopting the city planning commission recommendation for a walkable mixed‑use district (WMU‑3) and adding a 45‑foot maximum‑height overlay requested during the meeting.

What the council approved: The council approved the city plan commission’s recommendation to rezone about 35 acres along Hampton Road and Clarendon Drive to WMU‑3, a form intended to emphasize pedestrian‑oriented design, parking behind buildings, and narrower curb cuts. At Councilmember Chad West’s request the council added a 45‑foot maximum‑height overlay across the property — the minimum height allowed by recent state law — and retained existing deed restrictions along the south line of Emmett Street tied to an earlier case.

Vote and immediate effects
- Vote: The ordinance passed on a roll call: 12 in favor, 3 opposed. The transcript records the roll-call votes on the record.
- Effect: The overlay lowers the maximum building height from what would otherwise be allowed if the city did not act ahead of state preemption; under the new zoning WMU‑3 will include design standards (sidewalks, landscaping, building placement) intended to preserve the corridor’s mixed commercial character.

Why it mattered at this meeting
The vote came three weeks after a contentious June hearing that produced dozens of public speakers and more than 100 written responses in opposition. The debate intensified because a new state law, Senate Bill 840, takes effect Sept. 1 and increases by‑right entitlements for multifamily development in many commercial districts. Some residents and business owners said their concerns about displacement and the loss of Hispanic‑owned small businesses were not addressed by earlier engagement.

Positions at the meeting
- Supporters — including Councilmember Chad West and multiple neighborhood associations — said adopting WMU‑3 with a 45‑foot overlay gives the city more control over design features than leaving the area to state preemption under SB 840. West told colleagues the change reflected years of engagement: \"This all started seven years ago,\" he said on the council floor, and it implements recommendations from the West Oak Cliff Area Plan.
- Opponents — including residents and tenant‑advocates who spoke at length at the meeting — said the zoning change did not come with the anti‑displacement protections they had been promised in the area plan. Speakers pressed the council to create a district‑level task force, fund home repair and home‑buyer assistance programs, and adopt other measures to prevent displacement.

Legal and practical context
City planning staff said WMU‑3 cannot be used to block state law where the state has preempted local controls, but that the zoning district and the 45‑foot overlay would allow locally applied design and public‑realm standards (sidewalks, building placement, curb cuts and shop‑front rules) that SB‑840 does not prescribe. City attorneys advised that state law would supersede local restrictions to the extent the state preempts particular rules.

Follow-up requested
Councilmembers and speakers asked for stronger, concrete anti‑displacement steps. Councilmember West said he had discussed the idea of a city‑wide anti‑displacement task force with the city manager and urged that District 1 be represented in any city effort. Several resident groups asked the council to form an Oak Cliff‑specific task force and to fast‑track implementation of recommendations from the West Oak Cliff Area Plan (WOCAP).

Ending
The council’s approval of WMU‑3 with a 45‑foot overlay resolves the immediate zoning question before the Sept. 1 effective date of SB 840; it also shifted attention to a separate, longer‑term task: the need for concrete anti‑displacement programs, funding and community‑driven oversight that residents said must accompany zoning changes.
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The discussion was prompted by Councilmember Zaren Gracie, who said he planned periodic spot-checks of procurement decisions and asked staff to explain why the city used cooperative purchasing agreements, how consultants are paid, and how the city ensures opportunities for local firms.

Why it matters: Council members said the questions matter because contracting decisions affect how public money is spent, which companies do business with the city and whether smaller local firms get a fair shot. Gracie and others said they want clearer data and consistent oversight across departments.

What the council asked and what staff said
- Cooperative purchasing: Procurement staff explained the city may use cooperative agreements under Texas Local Government Code §791 to rely on a contract already competitively procured by another public agency. The department said use is allowed when the price is fair and a written justification is provided. Procurement said it can require a competitive solicitation if the cooperative price appears unreasonable.
- Local participation and outreach: Staff said the city is working to improve outreach so local and small businesses can join larger cooperative contracts, and that inclusion is a stated objective when departments select a cooperative provider.
- Consultant fees and commissions: Council members repeatedly pressed the departments about third-party consultant fees and commissions, citing the park vending contract (item 5) as a case study where a 25% consultant fee was part of the proposal. Parks staff said consultants negotiated with multiple vendors, and that the recommended PepsiCo agreement offers guaranteed funds and bonuses that staff judged the best financial outcome for the department.

Key example — Pepsi vending contract deferred
Councilmember Kara Mendelsohn moved to defer agenda item 5 — a proposed 10-year beverage services contract with PepsiCo — to the Aug. 27 council meeting to allow time to compare similar deals and confirm estimates. Councilmembers asked for: the contract for other city facilities (including city hall and Fair Park) for comparison; clarification of the consultant commission; and whether the Park and Recreation sites included in the deal could be expanded. Parks staff said the contract covers vending and pouring rights at rec centers, pools, golf and tennis facilities, and that Fair Park was not currently included but could be added. The motion to defer passed; the item was rescheduled to Aug. 27.

What staff agreed to provide
City Manager Kimberly Beiser Tolbert and department directors told the council they would: (a) produce a procurement briefing for council that explains cooperative agreements, evaluation criteria and outreach for local businesses, (b) return comparative contracting data for the Pepsi/pouring-rights item and (c) provide a plan for improved transparency and monitoring of change orders and amendments on large contracts.

Other actions taken
Council voted on many pulled contracts during the meeting; staff said the items had been vetted and in most cases complied with procurement rules. Multiple construction and professional services contracts advanced as recommended by staff; where council raised questions, departments explained the selection or the need for supplemental agreements. Several items that drew detailed questioning were approved, while the Pepsi pouring-rights item was deferred as noted.

Ending
Councilmembers on both sides said they want procurement to be faster and fairer; Gracie said he would continue to pull items at random to press for better documentation. The city manager told the council she would bring a comprehensive briefing and recommended changes to make contracting more transparent and to expand opportunities for local businesses.","Councilmembers spent extended time Aug. 13 pressing city staff to explain how Dallas awards and monitors contracts after a wave of procurement items were pulled for discussion.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves Army Corps design agreement for White Rock Lake dredging; typo in resolution to be corrected

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Dallas council presses city staff on procurement practices after councilmember pulls multiple contracts