PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: November 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: Neighborhood Revitalization
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Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with two two-year renewal options, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Volunteers of America Texas, Inc. and/or its affiliate for the administration, management, and implementation of the Home Improvement and Preservation Program - Not to exceed $13,074,846.95 - Financing: CDBG Funds ($7,739,959.34) and TIF District Funds ($5,334,887.61)
*In alignment with Dallas Housing Policy 2033.
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BACKGROUND
Home Improvement and Preservation Program (HIPP) is the home repair program offered by the City of Dallas and currently administered by the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment (formerly known as the Department of Housing & Community Development, referred to as "Housing"). HIPP is funded through both non-federal, including Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District funds, and federal funding sources, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds, and adheres to all regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as state and City laws and regulations.
When using CDBG Funds, federal regulations permit the City, as a non-federal entity, to contract with a subrecipient to administer programs on the City's behalf or purchase goods or services for the City's direct use through a contractor. Outsourcing HIPP to a private entity will deliver services in a more streamlined manner.
On April 4, 2025, a non-formal evaluative procurement, which the City calls a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was posted and received three (3) responses. The applications were scored, and a five-member committee, comprised of staff from Housing, the Office of Economic Development, and Department of Code Complia...
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