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MD Hoshan, the city engineer, described the largest projects: a Daniel Day Road widening (to four lanes, with a median, landscaping and a permanent signal at Bolton Bone Drive) with an estimated cost of $21,000,000 and design about 90% complete; a Pleasant Run Road widening (Cocktail Hill Road to Westmoreland Road) estimated at $22,000,000 and described as ready for bid with Dallas County committed to $1,000,000; and a Westmoreland Road widening (East Beltline Road to Parkerville Road) estimated at $20,000,000 with a $3,000,000 county contribution and design ready for construction pending gap funding.

Hoshan said right‑of‑way acquisition is ongoing on some projects and that several project designs are awaiting grant decisions that could add shared‑use trails (11‑foot concrete paths) in place of the baseline 6‑foot sidewalks. On Hampton Road, staff described an aspirational corridor redevelopment with a conceptual cost of about $48,000,000; Hoshan said design work is temporarily suspended pending further council direction and that the project is expected to be implemented over multiple phases and years.

On funding, Hoshan explained the city’s estimate and the current shortfall: “We need $17,000,000 from city fund. As of now, we actually don't have that total $17,000,000. We just have, basically around 8,000,000. So that means we have a shortfall of $9,000,000,” he said. City Manager Majid Algaffrey said the city has applied for regional grants through the North Central Texas Council of Governments and will seek county help, but “we may have options to either phase projects, start construction, and phase those projects accordingly, or basically, say we are gonna defer some improvements,” and that council approval would be required for proposed bond financing.

Project timing highlights staff gave:
- Daniel Day Road: design 90% complete; three remaining right‑of‑way parcels; construction targeted early 2026.
- Pleasant Run Road: design ready for bid; construction timing depends on funding and utility relocations.
- Westmoreland Road: design complete; right‑of‑way secured; construction could start as soon as the summer if gap funding is secured (staff projected July/August funding availability and potential construction start the following February).
- Hampton Road corridor: 15% design completed then suspended pending policy/zoning guidance; staff described this as a 20‑ to 25‑year phased vision.
- Alley pavement reconstruction: eight alleys bid and awarded; virtual public meeting scheduled April 16; contractor planned to start April 22 with each alley taking about three weeks and all alleys expected to finish within five to six months.
- Bridge replacement: TxDOT design for the bridge over Ten Mile Creek at East Pleasant Run Road is expected to finish May with construction planned to start in February (one‑year construction duration) and traffic reduced to one lane in each direction in phases.

Residents raised shorter‑term maintenance issues during the meeting: Mayor Proctor and staff advised that potholes and localized pavement defects should be reported through the city’s GoMyDeSoto app or by calling the Action Center at (972) 230‑9600. Becky Lewis, executive assistant to the city manager, said reports go directly to the streets department for assessment.

Why it matters: The projects together would change travel capacity, sidewalks and multimodal connections across much of DeSoto, and funding decisions will determine whether projects proceed as planned, are phased or deferred.

Next steps and follow‑ups: Staff said they will continue grant applications, pursue county contributions and present financing options — including a proposed bond sale — to council in the summer budget cycle. For immediate maintenance complaints, staff asked residents to file service requests by app or phone.

Ending — Public input: Staff posted maps and printouts on the information table and directed residents to the engineering page on the city website for project maps and updates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DeSoto - Mayor’s Quarterly 360 Meeting - Apr 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented an overview April 10 of multiple capital street projects in DeSoto, giving cost estimates, design status and likely timelines while warning of funding shortfalls for several projects.","taxTitle","DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",4572,"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},6607089,"DeSoto says comprehensive plan adoption complete; implementation phase begins",92,657000,749000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956552-dad822c85ef4352e20ae96e67d37808e&start=657&end=749","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956552-dad822c85ef4352e20ae96e67d37808e/thumbnail_657000.jpg","/articles/6607089/DeSoto/Dallas-County/Texas/DeSoto-says-comprehensive-plan-adoption-complete-implementation-phase-begins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607089-279c10791d9b49d9f83051c6813f298e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776030864&Signature=AcfEMn3803RWqoWdhthY2o1KmjKRYXbtQOQIlr~zaEVMCCBEijcFJjI21zThRIjCrPkyqtine~1P6xvFK62aAt6dO4LBV~QpF~SWse0OA6VvjfVdEmKtzOEw08JphmK0W3Z1fbiEZea-2cr48n9JBMfhLfrqI7iPYmoSHgZP4AxD4Ru7ln-AS52e5h-s5Cmhg~JK-0J9Q6MFT8zIGjdE4dvpjmdF07pvVRmYe0d4xVkk2wPQej2hSB7BE2PzgcFqzU4b2r7VScANToD7jUGBaKJxlxVG18LUQaDucb4InFMIoJZaQOFPNLj-z~aqQ14742AOfmiBCM0rvHkDL2aGMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Interim Development Services Director Jackie Colton told attendees April 10 that the city’s comprehensive plan has been completed and the city is moving into implementation of the document’s recommendations.

Colton said the plan is a 10‑chapter document that was developed with community and council input and that staff are now preparing the next steps to translate plan policies into action, including housing guidance, future‑land‑use categories and economic development recommendations.

“We’re done with the plan, and we’re now in the implementation phases,” Colton said. She invited residents and stakeholders to watch for additional briefings as staff bring forward zoning, code and program changes to implement the plan’s recommendations.

Why it matters: A comprehensive plan guides long‑term land use and development decisions; actions that follow — for example, zoning text amendments or new guidelines — typically require additional review and formal council action before becoming effective.

Next steps: Colton said staff will return with specific implementation items for council consideration and that the public should expect more information in upcoming meetings.","Interim Development Services Director Jackie Colton said a 10‑chapter comprehensive plan is now adopted and staff are moving into implementation, with future land‑use categories, housing guidelines and economic recommendations forthcoming.",{"_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},6607093,"DeSoto launches five‑year CDBG consolidated plan survey, deadline set for July 7",303,169000,472000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956552-dad822c85ef4352e20ae96e67d37808e&start=169&end=472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956552-dad822c85ef4352e20ae96e67d37808e/thumbnail_169000.jpg","/articles/6607093/DeSoto/Dallas-County/Texas/DeSoto-launches-fiveyear-CDBG-consolidated-plan-survey-deadline-set-for-July-7","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607093-f0a22d9d06b32dce7234827f1ec42432/orig.mp4?Expires=1776030864&Signature=Y~NGXsQssG7QR4JNFYvtPZDBKl5BpS89bsiFvExcJIoNQPjynyk38Q8oXRkJfjFIrjblmJaxL4zhVm~xTJ0OdzDR8Xn4VH2pwYpGYn2ZEhXgYUYAm7nP4zAT3p6o7xU6kAuDrWhuskjR6-f9Xy3dlp0GkddqHfmZ058-2-KwPK0u7C-ZLwsJlPsGLiQpUux7Gar0pX9bD7TDIR0YedE5RH6TcHjypjExYRce4DyzM~GZY43Lf22EceUHxPIBA3HMi6J29ttAeXgZoTjEHAZ6bElwdEku~ImcZ6K3mQQUo4sgUpJsMN6Wh3oY59Q27AkPyO0BNVATk6SPZwjtZQE44w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff on April 10 urged residents and stakeholders to take a citywide survey to inform DeSoto’s consolidated plan for Community Development Block Grant funds, with a survey deadline of July 7.

Dr. Esther Williams, who presented the CDBG update, said the consolidated plan is a five‑year blueprint the city must submit to the federal grant program and that the city currently receives “about $270,000 each year.” She told attendees the city will present survey results to the council in July and post updates online every other week.

The consolidated plan combines multiple data sources, Williams said: stakeholder surveys, information sessions with local businesses and nonprofits, and other data the city compiles to show how CDBG funds would meet community needs. She distributed a trifold and a longer survey packet and noted identical versions are available online for those who prefer to respond electronically.

“Survey deadline, July 7,” Williams said.

Williams also described outreach at senior‑center presentations and a staffed table at the upcoming teen expo to collect responses and encouraged residents to share printed packets with HOAs, churches and neighbors. She said stakeholders — including faith leaders attending a planned faith‑leaders breakfast — will be invited to a subsequent stakeholder workshop to help prioritize needs.

Why it matters: Consolidated plans shape which activities a city can fund with federal CDBG dollars over the subsequent five years, including housing, infrastructure, public services and economic development. Williams estimated the current annual allocation at about $270,000, which she said equates roughly to $1.3 million over five years according to the presentation materials.

Next steps: City staff will collect survey responses through July 7, post interim results online every other week, hold stakeholder sessions after the faith leaders breakfast, and present consolidated‑plan recommendations to council in July for approval of an action plan.

Ending — How to respond: The paper survey and the longer packet Williams distributed are available on the information table at the meeting; the survey also is online and staff directed residents to the city’s website for links and schedules of upcoming meetings.","City staff opened public outreach for DeSoto’s five‑year consolidated plan for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), encouraging residents, businesses and nonprofits to complete a survey; staff said the city receives about $270,000 per year and will present results to council in July.",{"_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},6607079,"Residents ask DeSoto for Spanish outreach, street repairs and senior housing options",143,2849000,2992000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956552-dad822c85ef4352e20ae96e67d37808e&start=2849&end=2992","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956552-dad822c85ef4352e20ae96e67d37808e/thumbnail_2849000.jpg","/articles/6607079/DeSoto/Dallas-County/Texas/Residents-ask-DeSoto-for-Spanish-outreach-street-repairs-and-senior-housing-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607079-ead0344f7230e5fa0dfe5a6d58059f89/orig.mp4?Expires=1776030864&Signature=pBFue9GvvqGXNRhraejnYESTVAaMlMEzNDegu4or3Yz8U6rVmXawXlCbLQaitAyvDyaOgD~BD1Mhgov6d51~Ziar7jcs496-TGnSf5qM4DdA~7nBmjmoj30vbFM6Vi0C5T04xxZdFGI8wMaldZI7VYBmT9ZxuJ~75C3ecTigLkc~olNJSxmJmhNLAVFYSziJBWauB5hEoexhGX47IX0OLmQAV1GvF8h2hwIFj-LhFu-dEMAl3qbPM5M7h-2KWx-vTRdCPpKLQ94Szd8sk-GSAw0Ygk30S7eIVytl1ei~qxmeMAyllhjrQ7JUJj78KlzdIxAKEOKw~2i3YEFDkW6ouw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Three residents used the public‑comment period April 10 to press the city on outreach and local services.

Rosa Hernandez urged the city to increase Spanish‑language communication for events and programs, saying many local Spanish‑speaking residents cannot access notices printed only in English. “The Hispanic community won't come out if they can't read or understand what's being done in our community,” Hernandez said, and asked the city to translate more event materials and notices. Mayor Rachel Proctor acknowledged the request and scheduled a follow‑up meeting with Hernandez later in the month.

Joyce Hill raised long‑standing pavement concerns on Meadows Parkway, noting dips and waves that she said have not been remedied despite prior reports. City staff agreed to follow up; City Manager Majid Algaffrey and City Engineer MD Hoshan said they would pursue additional details and report back at the next meeting.

Elma Goodwin repeated an annual request for single‑family senior housing, saying surrounding cities are developing options and asking DeSoto to do the same. Mayor Proctor and staff said they have pursued the policy goal behind the scenes and will continue efforts to attract senior housing development.

Why it matters: The comments highlight communication barriers for a significant share of the local population, immediate maintenance issues that affect vehicle safety, and demand for housing options for older residents — issues staff said they will follow up on directly.

Next steps: The mayor scheduled a follow‑up meeting with Hernandez on outreach. Staff said engineering and operations will investigate reported pavement hazards and that the city continues to pursue housing strategies to attract senior housing developers.

Ending — How to contact: For street maintenance, staff reiterated that residents can file reports through the GoMyDeSoto app or call the Action Center at (972) 230‑9600.","During public comment at the April 10 mayor’s quarterly 360 meeting, residents called for more Spanish‑language outreach, repairs to Meadows Parkway and other local streets, and development of single‑family senior housing; staff said follow‑ups are planned.","actionData","errors"]

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