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Staff described the proposal as a public–private partnership in which the developer would finance and build a freestanding LED sign at or near the Elam and Shepherd mixed-use site. Under the current proposal, the city would own the sign but the developer would operate it and sell advertising. The developer would reserve a slot or panel for city messaging; staff said the proposed Type B contribution would be $12,500 annually for three years (a $37,500 total Type B commitment if the full three-year amount is used), to be split among Type A, Type B and the tourism advisory board as part of the city's advertising budget.

Costs presented to the board ranged from roughly $500,000 to $650,000 for construction. Staff said the city would retain ownership and would negotiate operational and maintenance terms, uptime guarantees, and revenue-sharing. Staff described negotiation points: (1) final sign cost and whether the city covers cost overruns; (2) city control over content on the city's reserved panel and restrictions on third-party ads; and (3) service-level commitments so the sign is repaired quickly if it fails.

Board members asked about panel control, potential revenue shares and uptime. Staff said they expect to negotiate the city having final approval for content on the city's panel and to seek an acceptable uptime/repair turnaround in the construction/operation agreement. No funding commitment beyond the conceptual $12,500-per-year figure was approved at the meeting; staff said they will bring agreement terms back for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Balch Springs - EDC Type B Board Meeting - Apr 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Balch Springs staff briefed the EDC Type B on a proposal for a city-owned LED gateway sign at Elam and I‑635 that a developer would build and operate; staff proposed a Type B contribution of $12,500 per year for three years to secure a recurring city panel on the sign.","taxTitle","Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",69448,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6608522,"Balch Springs staff preview downtown and Elam Road master plan, timeline for zoning and grant-funded engineering study",1136,211000,1347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2939187-1aedb33597e68d65d2ed3314256f343f&start=211&end=1347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2939187-1aedb33597e68d65d2ed3314256f343f/thumbnail_211000.jpg","/articles/6608522/Balch-Springs/Dallas-County/Texas/Balch-Springs-staff-preview-downtown-and-Elam-Road-master-plan-timeline-for-zoning-and-grant-funded-engineering-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608522-cab2e91cebdea7269e13af49eed7f094/orig.mp4?Expires=1775036791&Signature=VqF9lVt1lYJ-nWdVUgo5i4cxVBvYfcxRAPsuQcuMImlW0wfY9WEIAdtw5KpHusnjXQIdE3vw5w5u4EbW41qji8hDBbmqBArnCOZrmjDIB4soK~kRcuqkdSUoe7xEmZYZ5DdlpbIxfDD8lGHbrbeeNRXe31ihn8CXVB4TNbpG39DZJPdN0W2kQRiOidq1O4GdAxQzKcR9IBDxCN-E3pba8JzzlINZUWFa98ZWEXrSu9ti6IS3NLlW-2KXFS319BY~tl-GhXAhWarGu9qBm3dn9nC0ehLmnsIe30Oaux4i2-EgBzJsDmG~EQPTtNu1j35sNNzZHCEF-uCqUY1wm6RerQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Balch Springs officials and consultants gave a progress update on the City Center and Elam Road Corridor master plan, previewing illustrative concepts for a civic core, mixed-use frontage along Elam Road, pedestrian and trail connections, and potential intersection improvements.

The update was delivered by consultants from Callus Commercial, who said the work includes existing-conditions analysis, a market-demand study and several rounds of public engagement. \"We're getting close,\" said Jason, a Callus Commercial project lead, referring to a near-final deliverable for the plan's first phase.

The plan groups the corridor into character districts — a gateway area around Shepherd Road and I-635, a Main Street corridor that holds civic assets, a green civic core for a potential future civic center and public green, and transitional residential areas to buffer neighborhoods. Consultants said the market analysis showed demand for additional retail and some owner-occupied housing, modest long-term demand for second-floor office, and community interest in greater walkability and more civic gathering spaces.

Consultants showed illustrative design features: townhomes to buffer existing neighborhoods, retail and restaurant fronting the Elam Road pond near the memorial, an east–west trail connection behind buildings linking to a proposed regional trail, and a potential roundabout at Elam and Pioneer as an entry treatment. Consultants said they will refine intersection and crosswalk recommendations with transportation engineers as the plan moves toward codification.

Staff said the next steps are seeking Planning & Zoning recommendation and then city council adoption, and that the plan will be followed by a zoning overlay to establish design standards for future development. The consultants and staff also described a grant that would fund an engineering and feasibility study for Elam Road. According to staff, the grant would provide $1,600,000 for engineering and design, with the city expected to provide a $400,000 match — for $2,000,000 in total — to be used to define future safety and corridor improvements and to leverage construction funding.

Board members and staff described ongoing property-owner engagement and active private interest in the corridor, including redevelopment around the car wash and Starbucks site. Commissioners said adoption of the plan and a zoning overlay would add predictability for private investment and could encourage redevelopment over time. Consultants and staff noted that one Planning & Zoning hearing was deferred due to lack of quorum and that they expect P&Z recommendation toward the end of the month followed by a council public hearing.

Staff said the plan is intended as a policy guide to influence public investments and private redevelopment, and that additional engineering and right-of-way work would still require separate funding and approvals.

The consultant presentation and staff comments were given during the City Center/Elam Road Corridor agenda item; no formal action on adoption was taken at the meeting.","Balch Springs officials and consultants previewed a near-final City Center and Elam Road Corridor master plan that proposes a civic core, mixed-use Elam Road frontage, new trail connections and intersection upgrades, with Planning & Zoning and council action expected in coming weeks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6608513,"Balch Springs staff outline park capital projects; bids exceed budgets, staff to explore phasing, co-op bids and grants",1461,3283000,4744000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2939187-1aedb33597e68d65d2ed3314256f343f&start=3283&end=4744","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2939187-1aedb33597e68d65d2ed3314256f343f/thumbnail_3283000.jpg","/articles/6608513/Balch-Springs/Dallas-County/Texas/Balch-Springs-staff-outline-park-capital-projects-bids-exceed-budgets-staff-to-explore-phasing-co-op-bids-and-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608513-74e4f812593e9e924d7908a8aefccb66/orig.mp4?Expires=1775036791&Signature=nktsRKtxgbyJKxxp80YFiguPiXCJ~HhLZY~DUn41saHo6W-pLEpWMe1r~hfgwUq4czf3f4-B7S5zuQRKOwK-uXnPZP~RhXRrO-B3LmSwZrArkX4g9X2-FelwOZHno15okHk4-Duzv7Rsq7KCOi781vTUb5Ii2KOEHZc8RCSRth2O3iWKd8UMaImdUoIwXrO9wRmfOD4Wz2-KBFCvSZVFQANMLucfVFUzQygvWwojZJb4NlZOqNL5hhz0UbJe~SJjAfctWgWXrHa6STVc-DPbIS5st~fmd12mozGYopw4t1rYQw2SL3Z9FmOYG3x-SW9UTuqhjgt-UWT-QXsJ~5gCbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff briefed the Balch Springs EDC Type B on the status of park capital improvement projects funded or budgeted in the current fiscal year and said several vendor proposals exceed the board's current budget allocations.

Staff presented a summary of budgeted projects and recent proposals: a parking lot and soccer field work at Woodland Park (awarded at about $265,000), a previously budgeted $750,000 for Erwin Park baseball field upgrades, and a planned set of Irvin Park improvements including field leveling, lighting, fencing, courts and playground equipment. Staff said a cooperative purchase proposal from Sports Field Solutions for complete field leveling and surfacing totaled $891,000, while a separate lighting overhaul proposal for the Irvin Park fields was estimated at about $1.4 million. Staff noted those figures exceed the $750,000 the board had budgeted for fields and lighting and said they will consider phasing and alternate procurement strategies.

Other vendor proposals reported to the board included a $354,317 quote for tennis/sports-court resurfacing and a planned conversion to add a pickleball court; perimeter and dugout fencing estimates of roughly $28,000; a proposed volleyball court at $35,000; playground equipment options ranging roughly $222,000–$240,000 depending on shade and age-group amenities; a zip-line play element priced at about $92,000; and a splash-pad controller upgrade estimated at $40,000 (the board had budgeted $25,000 for that item).

Staff said priorities established through the parks master plan and the parks board put field upgrades high on the list because improvements could enable youth leagues and tournaments that generate program revenue. Staff described procurement options: cooperative contracts (co-op) already used for some quotes, going to full RFP to seek additional bids, or combining contractor work with in-house maintenance. Staff also said they are speaking with other cities and vendors about lower-cost maintenance models and looking for grant opportunities that could provide matching funds.

Board members emphasized maintenance and vandalism concerns and asked staff to track lifecycle and ongoing maintenance costs when deciding whether to install new amenities. Staff said vandalism is a recurring maintenance cost, and that some recent splash-pad repairs were needed after damage to poured-in-place surfacing.

No funding decision was made at the briefing. Staff said they will return with recommended procurement steps and phased options that align proposals with available funds and potential grants.","City staff briefed the EDC Type B on park capital items including field leveling and lighting at Irvin Park, playground upgrades, a zip line play element, and splash-pad controller repairs. Several proposals exceed budgeted amounts; staff said they will re-evaluate procurement, consider phased work, and pursue grants and local partnerships.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6608517,"EDC Type B approves four event sponsorships totaling up to $6,250",1279,1760000,3039000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2939187-1aedb33597e68d65d2ed3314256f343f&start=1760&end=3039","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2939187-1aedb33597e68d65d2ed3314256f343f/thumbnail_1760000.jpg","/articles/6608517/Balch-Springs/Dallas-County/Texas/EDC-Type-B-approves-four-event-sponsorships-totaling-up-to-6250","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608517-8f028952f9a903e2e0b6a2823da3a974/orig.mp4?Expires=1775036791&Signature=HFYz0eryu5wsxxzSWsXBL90QrkziWLml-koZJWlpBj4TbIOGKVRenXreXN3GmsWk8vY86~USoUNtvMdIg~-kLReqXY2xlJm2-GXOzfN-DN3rK3NumFgrRknMFYieiTHiYnEwO30D8iWh-qYRnOSwdi6DA~r4gOxQLpgrqZzd8LNaGGthJ7GvxR1y9goqk7REA4vj15iryW6sH9tEnpnm~yKbnlOMLE2UfFTVKElPM3HZUq9~4ZAoSw4ElVE-3AD4oCFTAEeCj3P9orYRMhH6KiQK87sikeE7Kdvx4FWJYhCp93wZrxtpv-PYtRByPa0kIRFXZ8DTcxcFo2SHIHHjsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Balch Springs Community and Economic Development Corporation Type B voted to sponsor four community events during its April 9, 2025 meeting. All motions passed by unanimous roll call votes.

The board approved sponsorships as follows: up to $2,500 for the Balch Springs Chamber 2025 Economic Development Business Summit; up to $750 (Type B share of a $1,500 commitment split with Type A) for the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation gala and concert; up to $2,500 for the 15th Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce 2025 Golf Classic; and up to $500 to sponsor the Best Southwest Red Summit. Each item was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

Recorded motions, movers and vote tallies in the meeting record show each motion carried with Katisha Bruner, Wanda Adams, Helen Shelby and Kelvin Hill voting yes. The board also approved the January 8, 2025 Type B meeting minutes by unanimous roll call.

Board members who made motions or were recorded as movers and seconders included Director Helen Shelby, Director Wanda Adams and Director Kelvin Hill, depending on the item; the meeting minutes and roll calls for each item are in the official record.","Balch Springs EDC Type B voted unanimously to approve sponsorships for several community events: the chamber's economic development summit ($2,500), Mesquite ISD gala (Type B portion $750), chamber golf classic ($2,500), and Best Southwest Red Summit ($500).","actionData","errors"]

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Balch Springs reviews proposal for city-owned LED gateway sign at Elam and I‑635; developer to construct, city to share panel and cost

Balch Springs staff preview downtown and Elam Road master plan, timeline for zoning and grant-funded engineering study

Balch Springs staff outline park capital projects; bids exceed budgets, staff to explore phasing, co-op bids and grants

EDC Type B approves four event sponsorships totaling up to $6,250