PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: August 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: Innovation
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to accept funds in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 to be granted to Bridge Steps for homeless assistance services to be provided at The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 - Estimated Revenue: General Fund $1,300,000.00
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity nexus.
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BACKGROUND
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center (“The Bridge”) opened on May 20, 2008, providing a centralized entry point for homeless persons to access multiple services at one location through on-site services and co-located agencies. The Bridge serves approximately 7,000 adults per year. Each guest is assigned to a case manager who works with them to develop an exit. The Bridge provides triage services, jail diversion/reentry services, medical/behavioral health care services, and day shelter services. For adults experiencing or at-risk of long-term homelessness, The Bridge provides night shelter and recreational/education services and assists clients in obtaining employment/disability income and affordable/supportive housing.
Dallas County has been providing funding for homeless assistance services at The Bridge since it opened. Approval of this item will provide for funding for the operation of The Bridge for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The funds will be counted towards satisfying Bridge Steps fundraising requirement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On November 10, 2021, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to accept funding for homeless assistance services at The Bridge for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, by Resolution No. 21-1830.
On August 24, 2022, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to accept funding for homeless assistance services at The Bridge for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, by Resolution No. 22-1212.
On August 23, 2023, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to accept funding for homeless assistance services at The Bridge for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, by Resolution No. 23-1149.
On September 25, 2024, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to accept funding for homeless assistance services at The Bridge for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, by Resolution No. 24-1439.
On September 24, 2025, The City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to accept funding for homeless assistance services at The Bridge for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, by Resolution No. 25-1522.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 21, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY25-26%20Memos/Upcoming%20OHCE%20Agenda%20Items%20Friday%20Memo.pdf>
The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 24, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/Council%20Materials/D.%20ILA%20Dallas%20County.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
General Fund |
$0.00 |
$1,300,000.00 |
$0.00 |