PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: October 22, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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Authorize a professional services contract with TreanorHL, Inc., for architectural and engineering services for the discovery/scope-to-budget assessment of existing conditions, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the City Park for the Blum House and Rall House Restorations Project located at 1515 South Harwood Street - Not to exceed $401,207.00 - Financing: Cedars Tax Increment Financing District Fund
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas (City) recognizes the importance of its role in local economic development.
On December 9, 1992, the City Council authorized the establishment of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Cedars TIF District) in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended, Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311, as amended (the Act) to promote development and redevelopment in the District through the use of tax increment financing by Resolution No. 92-4302; Ordinance No.21492, as amended.
On April 9, 1997, the City Council authorized the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Cedars TIF District by Resolution No. 97-1225; Ordinance No. 23092, as amended.
On October 18,2018, the Dallas Park and Recreation Board adopted the Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park Master Plan.
On October 18, 2018, the Cedars TIF District Board of Directors reviewed and adopted an Economic Development TIF Grant Program for the Cedars TIF District, as amended (attached as Exhibit A).
On October 18, 2018, the Cedars TIF District Board of Directors reviewed and recommended approval of Cedars TIF District funding in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00 (in the form of a grant) to support the historic restoration of the Park Avenue ...
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