PILLAR: Livable
AGENDA DATE: March 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Code Compliance
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of additional funds from Bloomberg Philanthropies at Johns Hopkins University ("JHU") for the "Love Your Block" initiative to support volunteer-driven projects that address local public issues and enable JHU to fulfill its obligations under its grant ("Prime Award") titled "2024-2027 Love Your Block" ("Project") funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies ("Sponsor"), in the amount of $60,000.00 for the period November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026; (2) receipt and deposit of additional funds in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in the JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund; (3) increase of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in the JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the sub-award agreement with JHU and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $60,000.00, from $100,000.00 to $160,000.00 - Financing: JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
On December 11, 2024, the Department of Code Compliance accepted a two-year grant in the amount of $100,000.00 from Bloomberg Philanthropies to implement the "Love Your Block" Initiative. This project demonstrates the City's commitment to supporting engaged volunteers in activities aimed at preventing blight, addressing neighborhood concerns, and strengthening communities across Dallas. The City Council authorized Resolution No. 24-1756 for the "Love Your Block" grant on the same date, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. In 2025, the Department of Code Compliance awarded over 25 mini-grants of $1,500.00 each to support community beautification and resident-led improvement efforts. A briefing on this initiative was presented to the Quality of Life, Arts & Culture Committee on August 19, 2024.
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