Title
A resolution dedicating as parkland approximately 14.883 acres of land owned by the City and located at 3500 Emporium Square, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and the filing of this resolution in the deed records of Dallas County, Texas.
Body
The property under consideration was acquired in 2008 as part of a property exchange involving the Super Target and subsequent renovation of the Market East Shopping Center. The City has been approached many times for development of the property. Per Council’s direction, staff developed a Request for Proposals (RFP) from developers who were interested in developing the property. Following presentations on the RFP’s to the City Council, it was determined that input be gained from the adjacent neighborhoods on the types of development and features that would be incorporated into the development.
At a subsequent meeting with residents about the future of this property, several residents indicated the desire for a park on this property.
This resolution would designate the property as a park and essentially remove any other use from consideration. The resolution is binding and would require a citywide election to remove the parkland designation.
Recommended/Desired Action
No recommendation is provided for this item.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Drafter
Raymond Rivas
Head of Department
Cliff Keheley