PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: April 8, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
PRIORITY: Targeted Economic Growth
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) acquisition from The Arthur Clay Development Group, 2222 Sylvan Ave Project LLC , of approximately 36,685 square feet of land improved with a commercial building located near the intersection of Sylvan Avenue and West Commerce Street for the Fire Station No. 45 Relocation and Redevelopment Project - Not to exceed $5,126,000.00 ($5,100,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $26,000.00); and (2) increase appropriations in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000.00 in the Fort Worth Avenue TIF District Fund - Financing: Fort Worth Avenue TIF District Fund
*In alignment with Economic Development Incentive Policy.
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BACKGROUND
This item, on behalf of the Dallas Fire Rescue Department authorizes the acquisition from The Arthur Clay Development Group, 2222 Sylvan Ave Project LLC, of approximately 36,685 square feet of land, improved with a commercial building located near the intersection of Sylvan Avenue and West Commerce Street for the Fire Station No. 45 Relocation and Redevelopment Project. This Property will be used for Fire Station No. 45 replacement. The consideration is based on independent appraisals. Future relocation assistance may be necessary for this acquisition.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 26, 2026, the Fort Worth Avenue TIF District Board of Directors reviewed and recommended approval of: (1) a request by Dallas Fire Rescue in an amount not to exceed $7,681,000 from existing Fort Worth Avenue TIF District funds to support the Fire Station No. 45 Relocation and Redevelopment Project ("Project"), specifically including the acquisition of approximately 36,685 square feet (0.842 acres) of commercially improved land addressed as 2222 Sylva...
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