MUNI-DALLAS COUNTYlocal legislationAgenda Ready

Proposed New Markets Tax Credit Projects

Original title: Upcoming Agenda Items: New Markets Tax Credit transactions in support of the following three projects: Forest Theater Redevelopment at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Salvation Army of North Texas Campus at 8625 N. Stemmons Freeway, and Pecan Deluxe Manufacturing Expansion at 2575 Lone Star Drive [Heather Lepeska, Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development]

June 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is considering approving tax credit transactions for three specific local projects, which affects the allocation of economic development incentives for these sites.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Forest Theater Redevelopment

The project is being considered for tax credit support.

Salvation Army of North Texas

The campus project is being considered for tax credit support.

Pecan Deluxe Manufacturing

The expansion project is being considered for tax credit support.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 1, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Office of Economic Development is reviewing three projects for support: the Forest Theater redevelopment, the Salvation Army of North Texas campus, and the expansion of Pecan Deluxe Manufacturing.

Key Facts

The city is evaluating New Markets Tax Credit transactions for three distinct projects.
Project 1: Forest Theater Redevelopment located at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Project 2: Salvation Army of North Texas Campus located at 8625 N. Stemmons Freeway.
Project 3: Pecan Deluxe Manufacturing Expansion located at 2575 Lone Star Drive.
The item is filed under reference number 26-1827A.
The item was introduced on May 18, 2026.
The item is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status for the Ad Hoc Committee on Administrative Affairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are New Markets Tax Credits?

These are federal tax credits designed to incentivize private investment in low-income communities.

What is the status of these projects?

They are currently listed as '' for the Ad Hoc Committee on Administrative Affairs.

Why It Matters

The city is considering approving tax credit transactions for three specific local projects, which affects the allocation of economic development incentives for these sites.

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Multi-sector development focus

The city is simultaneously processing tax credit applications for a cultural site (theater), a social service provider (Salvation Army), and a private manufacturer (Pecan Deluxe).

Forest Theater Redevelopment Salvation Army of North Texas Campus Pecan Deluxe Manufacturing Expansion

Connected Entities

locationForest Theater Redevelopment“1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd”Map →

organizationAd Hoc Committee on Administrative Affairs“Committee reviewing the agenda items”Map →

locationSalvation Army of North Texas Campus“8625 N. Stemmons Freeway”Map →

locationPecan Deluxe Manufacturing Expansion“2575 Lone Star Drive”Map →

personHeather Lepeska“Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development”Map →

Sources

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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