PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: November 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance and deposit of real estate reimbursement funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and (2) re-appropriation of real estate reimbursement funds to fulfill the City's ongoing obligation to acquire real estate parcels for the Dallas Floodway Extension System - Not to exceed $70,000,000.00 - Financing: Dallas Levee System Acquisition Fund
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas is the owner and operator of the Dallas Levee System extending from the Elm and West Forks of the Trinity River through the main stem and terminating at IH20. This system is regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition to regulating the Dallas Levee System, the USACE and the City have been cost participating in two separate federal projects to improve the public safety of the residents and businesses that are served by this system. The City is required to own, in fee simple, all parcels related to the Dallas Levee System.
In July 2018, the Dallas Levee System flood risk management projects included in the Modified Dallas Floodway Project (DF) and the Dallas Floodway Extension (DFE) were authorized for funding under the Supplemental Appropriation in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018- Public Law 115-123 (PL-115-123). This information has been presented to the City Council and provided in memorandum to the City Council at major milestones since the notification by the USACE. All work associated with the design and construction of these improvements is being performed by USACE with the City serving as a technical advisor and client. An overview of the projects, federal funding and associated local requirements included in PL-115-123 are as follows:
- DFE: Up to $135.25 million (M) for Lamar Levee and Cadillac Heigh...
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