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Staff says downtown reconstruction will roll forward with grant funding and phased timeline
Summary
City staff outlined multiple downtown projects including Calvary site phase 3 (expected end of Aug.–early Sept.), a Liberty Bell stage ribbon-cutting Aug. 29, Jefferson Reconstruction (if approved, ~1.5 years of construction) and a Main Street core rebuild targeted 2027–2029; design and grant figures were presented.
City staff delivered a multi-part update on downtown reconstruction, saying several projects are under way or moving into procurement and construction. The presenter said the Calvary site is in phase 3 and "This should be completed, end of August, early September, depending on weather," and reported the Liberty Bell stage is "nearing completion" with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
The presentation included budgets and grant details: "The design costs about $500,000 and construction is about $4,100,000," staff said, adding the city secured reimbursable grants from Dallas County and the regional transportation commission that will cover much of the construction portion. On the Jefferson Reconstruction project staff said the item is on the council agenda for consideration and, if approved, construction would start in early fall with about 18 months of work, projecting completion in winter 2027.
Staff also outlined the Jefferson & Maine roundabout (design shown) and the Main Street core reconstruction covering NW 6 to Beltline, with the Main Street core targeted for summer 2027 through summer 2029. Officials said some work will be phased (mill-and-overlay sections) to avoid major shutdowns and that additional downtown presentations will return to council as grant agreements and TxDOT reviews are finalized.
The presentation emphasized funding strategies that combine local contributions with multiple grants; staff characterized portions of the projects as reimbursable so the city’s out‑of‑pocket construction costs would be reduced. Residents and council members asked procedural and timing questions; staff said more details on schedules, sources and uses of funds will be presented in coming months.
