PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: February 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture to provide additional construction services for Part Two of the Cotton Bowl Renovation, Rehabilitation and Addition Project in Fair Park located at 3750 The Midway - Not to exceed $678,963.98, from $118,186,867.00 to $118,865,830.98 - Financing: Fair Park Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 Fund
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BACKGROUND
On December 13, 2023, the City Council authorized a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture to provide the preconstruction and construction services for the Project with a preconstruction services fee in the amount of $145,000.00 and a construction management services rate of two and ninety-five hundredths percent (2.95%) of the cost of construction within the total estimated project construction budget, by Resolution No. 23-1688.
On February 28, 2024, the City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture which included a Guaranteed Maximum Price and an Owner’s Contingency, in an amount not to exceed $52,926,620.00, to provide an increase to the CMAR Agreement to provide construction services for Part One of the Project, by Resolution No. 24-0378.
JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture provided additional construction services and equipment that was requested by the Park & Recreation Department and was outside the original scope of the work, including improvements to the existing mechanical, plumbing, structural, video surveillance and access control systems as well as additional food service equipment for kitchens and concession areas. These improvements were completed prior to the opening of the 2026 State Fair.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design of Part One and Part Two May 2023
Completed Design of Part One November 2023
Began Construction of Part One March 2024
Completed Construction of Part One September 2024
Completed Design of Part Two July 2024
Began Construction of Part Two November 2024
Completed Construction of Part Two September 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 27, 2022, the City Council (1) designating the following venue projects: an expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutcihson Convention Center and the acquisition, construction, and improvement of certain Fair Park Facilities and related infrastructure; (2) designating the imposition of a new hotel occupancy tax increase; (3) directing the City Manager to send the resolution to the Comptroller; (4) directing the City Manager to place an ordinance on the City Council agenda calling an election; and (5) authorizing the City Council , if method approved for financing at the election, to establish the Convention Center Expansion and Fair Park Facilities Venue Projects Funds by Resolution No. 22-0660.
On August 10, 2022, the City Council adopted an ordinance (1) ordering a special election to be held in the city of Dallas (the City) on November 8, 2022, on the question of approving and implementing a resolution designating the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas and certain improvements at Fair Park within the City as venue projects and designating the method of financing pursuant to Chapter 334, Texas Local Government Code; (2) making provisions for the conduct of the election; and (3) providing an effective date, the City Council designated and authorized Venue Projects within the City of Dallas, as described, defined, and permitted by Chapter 334 to: expand the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (“KBHCCD”) and its vicinity, and undertake other related improvements, including related infrastructure, to enhance the KBHCCD and its vicinity; improve Fair Park Facilities -- the Automotive Building, an exhibit hall; the Centennial Building, an exhibit hall; the Band Shell, a music hall; the Music Hall, a music hall; the Cotton Bowl, a stadium; the Coliseum, a stadium, and related infrastructure; as well as designated a method of financing authorized by Chapter 334 to finance the Venue Projects, by Resolution No. 22-1136.
On November 21, 2022, the City Council received, approved, and adopted the report of the Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee (AHCCCC) declaring that a majority of the votes cast at a duly ordered special election held on November 8, 2022 were in favor of Proposition A, on the question of approving and implementing a proposition: designating the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas and certain improvements at Fair Park within the City of Dallas as venue projects and designating the method of financing as an additional two percent hotel occupancy tax pursuant to Chapter 334, by Resolution No. 22-1720.
On December 14, 2022, the City Council authorized a resolution making certain findings and determinations regarding the Convention Center Expansion Venue Project and the Fair Park Facilities Venue Project (“Venue Projects”); creating and establishing among its various funds and accounts the Venue Projects Fund required by Texas Local Government Code Section 334.042; directing the Chief Financial Officer to create all necessary accounts within the Venue Projects Fund; and providing for the use of monies in the fund, by Resolution No. 22-1817.
On December 14, 2022, the City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 44, “Taxation,” of the Dallas City Code, by amending Sections 44-48, 44-49, 44-50, and 44-52 to provide for the imposition of an additional two percent hotel occupancy tax pursuant to Chapter 334 of the Texas Local Government Code and limiting its use to financing the Convention Center Expansion and Fair Park Facilities Venue Projects; provide collection, reporting, payment, and recordkeeping requirements and procedures; make certain non-substantive changes; and provide an effective date, by Resolution No. 22-1818.
On June 14, 2023, the City Council authorized a resolution authorizing the preparation of plans and the payment of potential future costs and expenses for the issuance of Special Tax and Revenue Bonds (Convention Center Venue Project), Series 2023 in a principal amount not to exceed $172,000,000.00; and Special Tax Bonds (Fair Park Venue Project), Series 2023 in a principal amount not to exceed $51,000,000.00, by Resolution No. 23-0769.
On December 13, 2023, the City Council authorized a Construction Manager at Risk agreement (CMAR Agreement) with JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture to provide the preconstruction and construction services for the Project with a preconstruction services fee in the amount of $145,000.00 and a construction management services rate of two and ninety-five hundredths percent (2.95%) of the cost of construction within the total estimated project construction budget, by Resolution No. 23-1688.
On February 28, 2024, the City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to provide an increase to the CMAR Agreement with JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture to provide construction services for Part One of the Project with a Guaranteed Maximum Price in an amount not to exceed $52,926,620.00, by Resolution No. 24-0378.
On October 11, 2024, the City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to provide an increase to the CMAR Agreement with JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture to provide construction services for Part One of the Project with a Guaranteed Maximum Price in an amount not to exceed $65,015,823.00, which increased the agreement amount from $53,071,620.00 to $118,087,443.00, by Resolution No. 24-1302.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Fair Park Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 Fund |
$678,693.98 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Original Contract $ 145,000.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 $ 52,926,620.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 2 $ 65,015,823.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 3 $ 99,424.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 4 (this action) $ 678,963.98
Total $118,865,830.98
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture |
Local |
0.42% |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
JE Dunn - Russell, a joint venture
14951 North Dallas Pkwy. Ste 700
Dallas, TX 75254
Mark McElroy, Managing Partner
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