PILLAR: Core Organzational Support
AGENDA DATE: December 10, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Government Affairs
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 2, “Administration”; Chapter 12A, “Code of Ethics” Chapter 13, “Courts, Fines, and Imprisonments”; Chapter 15B, “Equal Employment Opportunity Contract Compliance”; Chapter 34, “Personnel Rules”; Chapter 37, “Police”; Chapter 43, “Streets and Sidewalks”; Chapter 46, “Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Relating to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression”; and Chapter 51A, “Dallas Development Code: Ordinance No. 19455, as amended,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 2-78, 2-121, 2-152.4, 2-163, 2-164, 12A-5, 13-5.1, 13-5.2, 15B-1, 15B-3, 34-35, 37-31, 37-36, 43-172, 46-1, 51A-3.102, and 51A-3.103; (1) providing updated definitions; (2) providing the information that must be reported under a city banking contract; (3) providing that appointees to boards and commissions must reflect the community served by the City; (4) providing for the use of vehicle fees and ride fees under the shared dockless vehicle program; (5) providing an updated declaration of policy relating to unlawful discriminatory practices; (6) amending Ordinance No. 32885, passed by the City Council on September 25, 2024 by revising Forward Dallas 2.0 to address economically disadvantaged communities and areas experiencing environmental and infrastructure challenges; (7) amending Ordinance No. 33165, passed by the City Council on June 25, 2025 by revising the South Dallas/Fair Park Area Plan to address support for small businesses and entrepreneurs and areas of historic underinvestment in infrastructure; (86) providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000.00; (97) providing a saving clause; (108) providing a severability clause; and (119) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Council Resolution No. 25-1081 directed the City Manager to review and evaluate the City programs and policies to determine whether any adjustments may be necessary for compliance with federal directives. That review identified several council-adopted plans, policies, and programs that require updates. The proposed ordinance and resolution introduce the changes needed to bring the City into alignment with the federal requirements.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The City Council was briefed on the Federal Compliance review on August 6, 2025, and again on October 1, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.