Public Improvement District Assessments

At a glance

What: Public hearings and ordinance levying the 2026-27 special assessments for 16 public improvement districts, with the City reimbursed for administrative costs and assessments passed through to each district's operating corporation.
Where it stands: All 16 adopted together unanimously on August 25, 2026 (Ordinance No. 33535 and companions up to 33550), with Blair and Stewart absent. Estimated collections total about $51.2 million.
Districts and estimated collections: Downtown $10,981,412.15; Tourism (hotels of 100 or more rooms) $20,581,651; Deep Ellum $1,824,503; Far East Dallas $581,789; Halperin Park $137,741; Klyde Warren Park/Arts District $4,160,659; Knox Street $905,606; Lake Highlands $1,443,206; Midtown $1,666,858; North Lake Highlands $1,013,292; Oak Lawn-Hi Line $837,958; Prestonwood $660,733; Red Bird $335,127; South Side $522,715; University Crossing $1,278,723; Uptown $4,290,157.

The city secretary announced that Items PH4 through PH19 would be considered collectively. About 14 speakers appeared across the districts, mostly representatives of the districts' own organizations; one speaker for Prestonwood and North Lake Highlands matters was a homeowners association representative. Ridley moved and Mendelsohn seconded.
The Red Bird item also corrected an earlier resolution that had misspelled the district name. The Midtown and Uptown items amended the districts' 2026 service plans.

Sixteen district assessments adopted together, unanimously.