STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Budget and Management Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Sections 2-43, 2-44, and 2-49 of Chapter 2, “Administration”; amending Section 51A-4.303 of Chapter 51A, “Dallas Development Code: Ordinance No. 19455, as amended”; (1) changing the name of the Department of Building Services to Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management; (2) assigning real estate services from the Department of Public Works to the Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management; (3) providing a saving clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The City’s Real Estate Division (Real Estate) will transition from the Department of Public Works to the renamed Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management (FRM), formerly Building Services Department (BSD). Real Estate and all associated functions and operations, positions, and funding will be transferred to FRM. This realignment aims to streamline operations, improve accountability, and leverage existing resources and expertise within the organization to enhance the overall management of the City’s real estate assets.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on June 28, 2024. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY23-24%20Memos/City%20of%20Dallas%20Functional%20Reimagining%20and%20Realigning%20for%20Results%20Real%20Estate%20final.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.