PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7, 14
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to an Agreement with The Law Offices of Craig W. Harvey, PLLC, to extend the term from January 31, 2026 to January 31, 2027, or until all funds previously authorized for this Agreement have been fully expended, whichever occurs first - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity nexus.
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes a no-cost extension to the Agreement with The Law Offices of Craig W. Harvey, PLLC for continued delivery of eviction legal assistance services supported through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds that has since been converted to multi-year funding. Due to grant timelines and regulatory requirements, this extension is necessary to ensure funding previously authorized for this Agreement is fully expended during the grant period and to avoid the need to reallocate unspent funding.
The Law Offices of Craig W. Harvey, PLLC provides eviction legal assistance services to Dallas residents in Council Districts 7 and 14 at risk of eviction, including tenant counseling, education, and legal representation. Although many pandemic-era supports have ended, housing instability remains a continued challenge for many households, and eviction legal services remain an important tool to prevent displacement and reduce the risk of homelessness. This contract amendment will allow service provision to continue and support full expenditure of obligated funds.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Delivery of Services February 2026
End Delivery of Services January 2027
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to provide relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by Resolution No. 21-1149.
On September 22, 2021, the City Council authorized the final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2021-22 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, which included the ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, by Resolution No. 21-1590.
On May 8, 2024, the City Council authorized an Agreement with The Law Offices of Craig W. Harvey, PLLC for eviction legal assistance services by Resolution No. 24-0667.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on January 9, 2026. <The%20City%20Council%20was%20briefed%20by%20memorandum%20regarding%20this%20matter%20on%20January%209,%202026.>
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
This item is being authorized as a no-cost time extension under the existing Agreement to ensure continuity of services and compliance with grant timelines. No new procurement is required.