PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: January 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Budget and Management Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a secured, zero percent interest, forgivable loan agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, in the amount of $650,000 to Austin Street Center to provide for rehabilitation of the property located at 2929 Hickory Street, Dallas, Texas 75226 which provides the Emergency Shelter and Crisis Services Program for individuals experiencing homelessness (the "Property"), for the period from February 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027; and (2) the execution of any and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the forgivable loan agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney - Not to exceed $650,000 - Financing: FY 2024-25 CDBG Reprogramming No. 1 Fund
*In alignment with HUD Consolidated Plan.
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BACKGROUND
On June 12, 2024, the City Council adopted the City's FY 2024-25 Consolidated Plan Budget, which includes Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") in the amount of $14,292,354, of which $650,000 remains available for non-profit public facility improvement projects by Resolution No. 24-0873.
On April 17, 2025, Budget and Management Services ("BMS") solicited and received proposals in response to a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") (BMS-2025-00027618) for CDBG non-profit public facility improvement funding. The NOFA was focused on facilities within the city limits of Dallas that provide public services in the city of Dallas to low-and-moderate income residents of Dallas. Seven proposals were received. Austin Street Center submitted a proposal requesting support for the rehabilitation of its property located at 2929 Hickory Street. The proposed improvements aim to enhance the campus facilities and ensure the continued operation a...
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