STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: March 26, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Government Affairs
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Saab
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a resolution to express the City of Dallas’ support for the full funding of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) at the current one-percent sales tax level. - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Body
BACKGROUND
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was established in 1983 through voter approval of a one-percent sales tax to develop, operate, and maintain a public transportation system within a 13-city service area.
In September 2000, voters within the 13-city DART service area approved a referendum to use the one-percent sales tax collections to support issuance of long-term bonds to upgrade and accelerate expansion of the transit network.
The City of Dallas is the largest DART member city, contributing the most in sales tax revenue and accounting for more than half of the service area’s population.
The DART Board of Directors has taken steps to enhance collaboration between DART and its member cities, advancing efforts that deliver new and innovative public transportation solutions for the North Texas region.
This resolution supports the full funding of DART at the current one-percent sales tax ($0.01) level to enable DART to maintain and expand its services, including within the City of Dallas and the greater North Texas region.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 5, 2025, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to recommend that the City Council authorize this resolution.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No consideration to the City.