PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) amendment of Sections 1 and 2 of Resolution No. 24-1674 to (a) increase the contract amount by $104,167.50, (increasing the total contract amount from $950,000.00 to $1,054,167.50) for The Chocolate Mint Foundation; and (b) extend the contract term from January 31, 2026 to February 28, 2026; (2) amendment of Sections 1 and 2 of Resolution Nos. 24-1674 and 24-1809 to (c) increase the contract by $104,167.50 (increasing the total contract amount from $570,000.00 to $674,167.50 for Harmony Community Development Corporation; and (d) extend the contract term from January 31, 2026 to February 28, 2026; (3) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the subrecipient agreement with Harmony Community Development Corporation for housing support (including food and clothing), approved as to form by the City Attorney, to (e) increase the contract amount by $104,167.50 (increasing the total contract amount from $570,000.00 to $674,167.50); and (f) extend the contract term from January 31, 2026 to February 28, 2026; and (4) Supplemental No. 2 to the subrecipient agreement with The Chocolate Mint Foundation for housing support (including food and clothing), approved as to form by the City Attorney, to (g) increase the contract amount by $104,167.50 (increasing the total contract amount from $950,000.00 to $1,054,167.50); and (h) extend the contract term from January 31, 2026 to February 28, 2026 - Total not to exceed $208,335.00 - Financing: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coronavirus State and Fiscal Recovery Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity nexus.
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BACKGROUND
In response to the economic and human impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic, in 2021 the United States Treasury made available funding to cities, states and counties in the form of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was a direct recipient of funds and allocated $20,000,000.00 to the City of Dallas for housing and workforce development, parks and trails, libraries and cultural centers, and health and physical development programming.
On August 24, 2022, the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the TPWD and execution of a contract in the amount of $20,000,000.00 (TPWD Grant) for a period from November 8, 2021, to May 31, 2024, by Resolution No. 22-1240.
On April 22, 2024, the contract was amended to extend the performance period until April 30, 2026, by Administrative Action No. 24-6567.
Approximately $6,300,000.00 of these funds were made available via a Notice of Funding Availability administered by the Office of Community Care and Empowerment (now known as the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment) on October 18, 2024, for community organizations and nonprofit organizations to administer aligned programs and services in Dallas, Texas, Texas House District 111, and/or southern Dallas.
On November 13, 2024, the City Council authorized subrecipient agreements with Community Missionary Baptist Church in an amount not to exceed $351,436.00; Family Gateway in an amount not to exceed $307,040.00; Friendship West Baptist Church in an amount not to exceed $1,009,279.50; Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00; Harmony Community Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00; Chocolate Mint Foundation in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00; Phoenix House Texas in an amount not to exceed $124,630.00; and St. Phillips School and Community Care in an amount not to exceed $332,452.50 for a term of December 1, 2024 through January 31, 2026, by Resolution No. 24-1674.
On December 11, 2024, the City Council authorized subrecipient agreements with TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $157,500.00; Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region in an amount not to exceed $277,095.00; Harmony Community Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $270,000.00; Shared Housing Center in an amount not to exceed $484,675.00; and Under 1 Roof in an amount not to exceed $861,990.00 for a term of December 11, 2024 through January 31, 2026, by Resolution No. 24-1809.
Harmony Community Development Corporation (Harmony CDC) was awarded with a subrecipient agreement to provide diversion services, supportive housing, stabilization services, and food pantry services to residents living in Dallas, Texas, within Texas House District 111 and/or southern Dallas.
The Chocolate Mint Foundation was awarded a subrecipient agreement to provide rental assistance and food pantry services to the residents living in Dallas, Texas, within Texas House District 111 and/or southern Dallas.
Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas has advised the City that it does not anticipate utilizing the full amount authorized under its subrecipient agreement due to lower-than-expected program expenditures. On August 25, 2025, the City executed Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the subrecipient agreement with Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas to reduce the contract amount by $208,335.00 (decreasing the total contract amount from $375,000.00 to $166,665.00), by Administrative No. 25-6497.
Meanwhile, Harmony CDC and The Chocolate Mint Foundation have demonstrated increased service demand and program need beyond the scope of the original funding allocation, and additional funds and time are necessary to enable the organizations to fully meet the program goals and provide uninterrupted services.
This item authorizes the allocation of available unexpended grant funds to Harmony CDC and The Chocolate Mint Foundation to allow them to continue providing eligible services to the residents living in Dallas, Texas, within Texas House District 111 and/or southern Dallas.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On November 13, 2024, the City Council authorized subrecipient agreements with Community Missionary Baptist Church in an amount not to exceed $351,436.00; Family Gateway in an amount not to exceed $307,040.00; Friendship West Baptist Church in an amount not to exceed $1,009,279.50; Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00; Harmony Community Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00; Chocolate Mint Foundation in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00; Phoenix House Texas in an amount not to exceed $124,630.00; and St. Phillips School and Community Care in an amount not to exceed $332,452.50 for a term of December 1, 2024 through January 31, 2026, by Resolution No. 24-1674.
On December 11, 2024, the City Council authorized subrecipient agreements with TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $157,500.00; Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region in an amount not to exceed $277,095.00; Harmony Community Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $270,000.00; Shared Housing Center in an amount not to exceed $484,675.00; and Under 1 Roof in an amount not to exceed $861,990.00 for a term of December 11, 2024 through January 31, 2026, by Resolution No. 24-1809.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
TPWD Coronavirus State and Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$208,335.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |