A resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate real estate and economic development opportunities related to the future of Dallas City Hall and surrounding properties - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)

Summary

This resolution directs the City Manager to evaluate real estate and economic development opportunities related to the future of Dallas City Hall and surrounding properties. The real estate evaluation will assess office space needs for City departments (including Oak Cliff Municipal Center), identify potential sites for new government centers, and compare costs of repairing City Hall versus leasing, buying, or building new facilities. The economic development evaluation will study the highest and best use for the current City Hall site, analyze its potential economic impact, and determine its value, aiming to support the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan and increase tax revenue. Findings are due to the Committee on Finance by February 2026. This action itself has no direct cost to the City.

Citizen Impact

This evaluation could lead to significant changes in the location of City services and the redevelopment of the current City Hall site, potentially impacting downtown development, tax revenue, and how residents access city facilities.

Confidence

high