Balch Springs
Upcoming
Economic Development Corporation - Type B
The Balch Springs Economic Development Corporation Type B will hold public hearings and vote on two major funding items: up to $175,149 for public transportation via STAR Transit and up to $337,988 for resurfacing the Oakridge Park Splash Pad. Also up for vote are a $1,250 marketing sponsorship for Sharing Life Gala and a $5,750 demographic report from Placer.AI. The meeting includes reports on Alexander Village development, park projects, and other updates.
- Public hearing and action on $175,149 for STAR Transit public transportation (FY2026-2027)
- Public hearing and action on $337,988 for resurfacing Oakridge Park Splash Pad (Pirate's Cove)
- Discussion and action on $1,250 marketing sponsorship for Sharing Life Annual Gala
- Discussion and action on $5,750 for demographic report services by Placer.AI
- Reports on Alexander Village Development, park amenities, and STAR Transit
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the current status of the Parks and Recreation Center. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and an opportunity for public comment.
- Updates on the Parks and Recreation Center
- Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for 29 parcels on Elam Road from various districts to Mixed Use. They will also consider a final plat for a 76-home subdivision on Timothy Lane.
- Public hearing on rezoning 29 parcels along Elam Road from Local Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Single-Family, and Planned Development to Mixed Use
- Consideration of final plat for 76 single-family homes on 7.24 acres at 12902 & 12904 Timothy Lane
- Approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2026
- Staff updates on land use applications and attendance report
Economic Development Corporation - Type A
The Balch Springs Economic Development Corporation Type A will discuss and vote on a $15,000 contract amendment with Kimley Horn for intersection design improvements at Lake June and Ranchway, funded by a TxDOT safety grant. They will also consider a $5,500 marketing partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and a $750 sponsorship for a legislative series. Reports on economic development projects, Alexander Village, facade grants, and business retention are on the agenda.
- Discussion and action on contract amendment with Kimley Horn for intersection improvements at Lake June and Ranchway not to exceed $15,000
- Discussion and action on a $5,500 marketing contract with Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce for FY25-26
- Discussion and action to sponsor 2026 Best Southwest Legislative Series at $750
- Reports on Alexander Village, facade grants, business recruitment & retention, and infrastructure updates