PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Urban Infraconstruction, LLC to (1) provide additional concrete removal of the existing driveway, pavement, sidewalk, and median for the Pearl Street at Flora Street Intersection Improvements Project; and (2) extend the contract term by two hundred nineteen working days, from March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 – Not to exceed $318,600.07, from $1,340,917.00 to $1,659,517.07 – Financing: DART Transportation Projects Fund
*In alignment with Complete Streets Design Manual.
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BACKGROUND
The Pearl Street at Flora Street Intersection Improvements Project was identified as a priority by the Dallas Arts District Foundation (DADF) as early as 2010 and is included in the Downtown Dallas, Inc. 360 Plan. The project was approved in the 2017 General Obligation Bond Program with a total fixed project budget of $1,000,000.00 for construction and administrative support costs.
On January 12, 2022, the City Council authorized a contract with DADF for the donation of DADF-funded design plans for a City of Dallas 2017 General Obligation Bond Program streetscape and pedestrian improvements project located at the intersection of Pearl Street and Flora Street by Resolution No. 22-0141.
On June 14, 2023, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the distribution of up to $80,000,000.00 in funding from DART which consists of the City's portion of (i) excess sales tax funds from DART of $72,000,000.00 and (ii) additional RTC funds of approximately $8,000,000.00, all to be used to complete projects eligible for this funding that will benefit DART's Public Transportation System or provide Complementary Transportation Ser...
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