PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a ten-month subrecipient agreement with Transition Resource Action Center in an amount not to exceed $211,413.00 for the period October 28, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with two one-year renewal options subject to annual grant award for engagement, housing, and providing eligible supportive services to unaccompanied young adults twenty-four years of age and younger for the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment - Not to exceed $211,413.00 - Financing: FY27 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs–Homeless Housing and Services Program 26-27 Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity Framework.
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BACKGROUND
The Office of Housing and Community Empowerment (“OHCE”) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on July 16, 2026. Three proposals were received and evaluated in accordance with applicable requirements detailed in the NOFA. After the proposal evaluation committee completed their review and scoring, Bridge Steps – one of three respondents to the NOFA – withdrew their proposal. Transition Resource Action Center (“TRAC”) received the highest score of the two remaining proposals based on demonstrated competence, qualification, and cost, and is recommended for the award.
The recommended vendor will provide housing and supportive services to unaccompanied youth twenty-four years of age and younger who are experiencing homelessness. TRAC has continuously operated youth homelessness programming for more than two decades and has served as the City of Dallas Youth Homelessness Program provider since 2019. The organization’s program activities are delivered through an integrated service model that blends street outreach, low-barrier drop-in engagement, intensive case management, and housing navigation...
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