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Council authorizes RFP for Nance Farm renovation, approves Phase 1 budget of $4M in split vote

DeSoto City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council voted 4–2 to authorize the city manager to issue an RFP for Phase 1 of the Nance Farm renovation (historic house restoration, new art center, fencing, parking and accessibility) with a Phase 1 allocation of $4 million (staff cited $3M HOT funds and $1M from a prior bond sale). Staff said design/planning costs were about $583,500 and estimated total project costs at roughly $7M across phases.

The DeSoto City Council authorized Jan. 6 the city manager to issue a request for bids for Phase 1 of the Nance Farm renovation after a contentious vote that passed 4–2.

Staff described Phase 1 work as restoration of the historic main house, construction of a new art center, masonry perimeter fencing, site enhancements, parking and accessibility improvements; bid alternates include HVAC…

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