PILLAR: Growing
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Convention and Event Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the appointment of Kevin Spath, Director, Office of Economic Development, to replace John P. Johnson, Jr., and serve as the Treasurer and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The Articles of Incorporation for the Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation (DCCHDC) state that the DCCHDC should consist of three board members, who are employed by, and reside in, the city of Dallas. Each board member serves for a period of two years, may be reappointed, and can serve for six consecutive years.
This action appoints Kevin Spath, Director, Office of Economic Development, to replace John P. Johnson, Jr., and serve as the Treasurer and Secretary of the DCCHDC for a two-year term.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 20, 2008, the City Council approved the DCCHDC's Articles of Incorporation, which appointed Ryan Evans, Frank Poe, and Shelia Robinson as the Board of Directors for the DCCHDC by Resolution No. 08-2198.
On February 10, 2010, the City Council authorized the replacement of Shelia D. Robinson with Jo M.(Jody) Puckett to serve as a Board Member of the DCCHDC by Resolution No. 10-0454.
On April 14, 2010, the City Council authorized the replacement of Frank Poe with Al (Alberto) Rojas to serve as Secretary of the DCCHDC by Resolution No. 10-0918.
On October 10, 2011, the City Council authorized the replacement of Ryan Evans with Forest Turner to serve as President and replaced Jo M. (Jody) Puckett with Shelia D. Robinson to serve as Board Member of the DCCHDC by Resolution No. 11-2719.
On August 28, 2013, the City Council authorized the replacement of Forest Tur...
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