PILLAR: Livable
AGENDA DATE: March 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Code Compliance
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of additional funds from Bloomberg Philanthropies at Johns Hopkins University (“JHU”) for the "Love Your Block" initiative to support volunteer-driven projects that address local public issues and enable JHU to fulfill its obligations under its grant (“Prime Award”) titled “2024-2027 Love Your Block” (“Project”) funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies (“Sponsor”), in the amount of $60,000.00 for the period November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026; (2) receipt and deposit of additional funds in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in the JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund; (3) increase of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in the JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the sub-award agreement with JHU and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $60,000.00, from $100,000.00 to $160,000.00 - Financing: JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
On December 11, 2024, the Department of Code Compliance accepted a two-year grant in the amount of $100,000.00 from Bloomberg Philanthropies to implement the “Love Your Block” Initiative. This project demonstrates the City’s commitment to supporting engaged volunteers in activities aimed at preventing blight, addressing neighborhood concerns, and strengthening communities across Dallas. The City Council authorized Resolution No. 24-1756 for the “Love Your Block” grant on the same date, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. In 2025, the Department of Code Compliance awarded over 25 mini-grants of $1,500.00 each to support community beautification and resident-led improvement efforts. A briefing on this initiative was presented to the Quality of Life, Arts & Culture Committee on August 19, 2024.
Under a new agreement, which is a sub-agreement to the main contract signed on December 11, 2024 with Johns Hopkins University, the Department of Code Compliance will receive an additional $60,000.00. This funding will be used to hire a temporary employee and to provide additional mini-grants focused on neighborhood beautification and community-led projects. The temporary employee will be responsible for managing, developing, implementing, and coordinating engagement strategies to support resident-driven initiatives. This individual will play a key role in engaging residents, partners, and stakeholders and ensuring the successful execution of volunteer-based programs citywide.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Quality of Life, Arts & Culture Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 19, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13242117&GUID=36D594E3-0CC0-45EA-B0B0-6D9D7DFC9133>
The City Council approved the Resolution 24-1756 on December 11, 2024, for the prime award grant titled “Love Your Block” (“Project”) funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies (“Sponsor”).
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund |
$60,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |