PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 3
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Targeted Economic Growth
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a conditional grant agreement, in accordance with the Economic Development Incentive Policy, for a term of one year for food truck incubator program services with: (1) Impact Ventures Accelerator dba Impact Ventures in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 subject to annual appropriations to primarily operate in Council District 3; and (2) Oak Cliff Empowered, Inc in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 subject to annual appropriations to primarily operate in Council District 1, respectively, to be administered by the Office of Economic Development - most advantageous proposers of three - Total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund
*In alignment with Economic Development Incentive Policy.
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BACKGROUND
On January 14, 2026, the City Council will consider authorization of a District Food Truck Incubator Program ("Program") to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the city, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 380, and adoption of the Program as a targeted small business program in accordance with the Incentive Policy.
To facilitate the Program implementation, the City of Dallas issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on June 5, 2025, to identify qualified Program operators. After review and scoring, two separate entities have been qualified operators with one selected for Council District 1 and one selected for Council District 3.
If the Program is adopted, authorization for these agreements will provide for Program development and operator services, primarily in Council Districts 3 and 1, but to benefit the entire city. The agreements will be administered by the Office of Economic Development. The Program will increase food entreprene...
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