Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 25, 2026 to receive comments concerning: (1) the proposed levy of assessment for the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (“District”) in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (“Public Improvement District Act” or “Act”), for the purpose of providing supplemental public services to be funded by special assessments on Dallas hotels with 100 or more rooms; and, at the close of the public hearing on August 25, 2026, (2)

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Authorize a public hearing to be held on August 25, 2026 to receive comments concerning: (1) the proposed levy of assessment for the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (“District”) in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (“Public Improvement District Act” or “Act”), for the purpose of providing supplemental public services to be funded by special assessments on Dallas hotels with 100 or more rooms; and, at the close of the public hearing on August 25, 2026, (2) consider approval of an ordinance (a) levying a special assessment on Dallas hotels with 100 or more rooms for services and improvements to be provided during FY 2026-27; (b) establishing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the property owners thereof; (c) providing for the collection of the 2026 assessment; (d) requiring City staff to, not later than seven days after the City Council’s approval of the ordinance and FY 2026-27 Service Plan, file a copy of the approved Service Plan with the Dallas County Clerk; and (e) providing an effective date - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information) *In alignment with Economic Development Incentive Policy.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).