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John Wiley Price, Dallas County Commissioner for District 3, administered the oath of office to Rachel Proctor. Following the oath, Proctor delivered remarks celebrating her re-election and outlined priority projects and community initiatives; the remarks were ceremonial and the council took no formal action on them.

Thomas read the certificate language into the record, including the vote tally and percentage. The certificate noted Proctor received the highest number of votes cast for mayor in the May 3 election, meeting the requirement for election to the office. The oath was administered under the relevant provisions of the Texas Constitution as part of the swearing-in ceremony.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DeSoto - City Council Special Meeting - May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Leticia Hughes presented the certificate of election to Rachel Proctor, who received 54.47% (3,164 votes) in the May 3 election; Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price administered the oath of office.","taxTitle","DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",4572,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528439,"DeSoto provides update on Nance Farm restoration and arts building; phase 1 funding secured",817,479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3395527-29c1568c4cde7c2778e7776f3760e07e&start=479&end=1296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3395527-29c1568c4cde7c2778e7776f3760e07e/thumbnail_479000.jpg","/articles/6528439/DeSoto/Dallas-County/Texas/DeSoto-provides-update-on-Nance-Farm-restoration-and-arts-building-phase-1-funding-secured","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528439-8f0f65ec6a5811976671f14f9916dc39/orig.mp4?Expires=1770521862&Signature=c4GfQntXW6oX~vyizsEPWqGXM6G7MwfbeR2GghR6B3ASvrtUpLRDf~zWc66zeSh7aBhLcf--Ihgi5~2YsLCfPD9F6hJbSn-52fRTwJKd692kDtInCasH-5qxP2APAaECCxiPFq-e~FUJsbsIv8m72x5ZoxkvGxYJDZM0104olihkL2LErO~gnkrZKRXhnnfc1R4sUfItjotOX2N8YapilhYjeoHLje-dMHrX8Bt4C0auvYeRkPy68~vP2-TmhW6ZGFD0-vodTkWbtqHr7AiK51267vovlmm8JcFV~1R-QEHVy2-kjdfo8SAFNimTNkBFgZNlTFsymX~se4JACvBe4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DeSoto City Council received an update May 19 on the Nance Farm master plan and project schedule, including historic-preservation approvals, a two-phase construction approach and a confirmed community meeting May 22 to review designs.

Rolanda Brigham, Arts, Cultural and Heritage Manager for the city, introduced Tyler Swanson of Rogers Partners Architects, who said the firm has worked with DeSoto about two years to update the master plan. Swanson said the team documented site conditions, held community engagement to refine allowable events and operations, and completed design and documentation; permitting is underway before the project goes to bid.

Swanson described several changes from earlier plans: an amphitheater was reconfigured as a terraced picnic area with no amplified sound to limit noise; a masonry wall is planned to contain activity; contributing historic features identified by the Texas Historical Commission will be retained and the main house will be restored. Rogers Partners provided a conservative cost estimate and proposed two phases: Phase 1 to prepare the site, construct the masonry wall, build a new arts building for classes and studios and restore the main house; Phase 2 to implement surrounding landscape work.

Deputy City Manager Cameron told council Phase 1 is estimated at $3.7 million and the city currently has that amount available from previously dedicated funds; a recent debt issuance increased available funding to $4 million. He said alternates for Phase 1 will be included in the bid documents and, if not funded by the Phase 1 budget, would move to Phase 2 where finance options will be pursued. City staff said they are pursuing grants and funding opportunities through the Texas Historical Commission for Phase 2.

Operational guidelines developed with community input will limit attendance at most events to no more than 75 people at any one time; the site has 42 on-site parking spaces plus about 10 in front, staff said. Draft operating hours presented to council were Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Rogers Partners and staff said contingency allowances were included in the estimate (about 7% contingency and about 2.5% escalation) and the cost estimates forecast bidding conditions roughly six months out.

Brigham and Swanson announced a public community meeting at 6–8 p.m. May 22 for residents to review designs and ask questions. Council did not take action; the presentation was for information only.","City staff and Rogers Partners updated the council on the Nance Farm master plan, historic-preservation approvals, project phasing and funding; phase 1 is funded and will go to bid after permitting, while phase 2 financing remains to be identified.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":79,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6528444,"DeSoto council OKs June 7 runoff for Places 3 and 5; ordinance passed unanimously",293,186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3395527-29c1568c4cde7c2778e7776f3760e07e&start=186&end=479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3395527-29c1568c4cde7c2778e7776f3760e07e/thumbnail_186000.jpg","/articles/6528444/DeSoto/Dallas-County/Texas/DeSoto-council-OKs-June-7-runoff-for-Places-3-and-5-ordinance-passed-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6528444-b4a9cb75ae109e5c9608bd47d893afb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770521862&Signature=IEA8yDKCIycucbRM3zrjMYGCvjf~9cHWx7xHFXl1b99b83z4mJ7NFcIVr~d4aZ7sYWQExY7G94hR2dHLvEYX~MBrba81emrmSEmzIKnAapgfiSN4gDhFlNyLjUGkelDhwqMp87sNrDIT2Rxw~0vRMWFl9Hs8I4SZAWoMFuM0vUvueXJW~hY1ru~stjk21njjp-rmv9lmDxQJ7ItfVNEnTqQxYZjHzq1Am5CMiUb6GFxQfeeReDJSL4IA~UkCtgMI0GofvPPDzmc8zgbKcdGuuUgE~KCoACGsTNjfKK-n7dEVSzUzYfXv355nNqrIkw37z1oVeMNpSjbpb~m4TTADhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DeSoto City Council on May 19 approved an ordinance ordering a special runoff election for council member Place 3 and Place 5 to be held June 7, 2025, providing for early voting by personal appearance and contracting with Dallas County for election services.

Council Member Crystal Chisholm moved to approve the ordinance and Council Member Diana Marks seconded the motion; the council adopted it by individual roll call with all members voting yes. City Secretary Alicia Thomas read the ordinance and explained the charter and election background before the vote.

The runoff was triggered after the May 3 general election produced no majority winner for the two seats. Thomas reported the top two vote-getters for Place 3 as Everett Jackson (1,908 votes, 34.12%) and Ken Waters (1,656 votes, 29.61%). For Place 5 she reported Deborah North (1,867 votes, 33.21%) and Will e Adams junior (1,436 votes, 25.55%). Under the city charter, article 3, section 6, a second election is required when no candidate receives a majority; the two candidates with the highest vote totals advance.

Thomas said the city will use the same vote centers contracted with Dallas County for the May election, noting that DeSoto House of Peace declined to participate in the runoff. Staff recommended council approve the ordinance to continue participation with Dallas County, citing convenience and cost savings.

Vote: Council Member Perrette Parker — yes; Council Member Nicole Raphael — yes; Mayor Rachel Proctor — yes; Council Member Diana Marks — yes; Council Member Crystal Chisholm — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Leticia Hughes — yes. The motion passed unanimously.

The ordinance provides for establishing polling locations, early voting by personal appearance, and related contracting. The council did not alter the election schedule or polling arrangement at the meeting.","The DeSoto City Council voted unanimously May 19 to order a June 7 runoff election for council Places 3 and 5 after no candidate received a majority in the May 3 general election.","actionData","errors"]

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