STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: September 10, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Equity and Inclusion
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of the FY 2025-26 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Fair Housing Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (subject to grant award), to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (subject to grant award) in the HUD FY25 Fair Housing Assistance Program FY26 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grants funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (subject to grant award) in the HUD FY25 Fair Housing Assistance Program FY26 Fund; and (4) execution of the Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant and the Cooperative Agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $250,000.00 (subject to grant award) - Financing: HUD FY25 Fair Housing Assistance Program FY26 Fund
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BACKGROUND
On November 7, 1990, and September 25, 1991, Chapter 20A of the Dallas City Code was amended to obtain certification from HUD that the City of Dallas is a fair housing agency operating substantially equivalent to HUD.
On November 15, 1991, HUD notified the Office of Fair Housing and Human Rights that the City of Dallas Fair Housing Ordinance is substantially equivalent to the Federal Act. Certification of substantial equivalency qualifies the City for federal funding for fair housing enforcement, education and outreach.
On September 1, 1992, a Cooperative Agreement between the City and HUD was executed whereby the City became a Fair Housing agency and began participating in the HUD Fair Ho...
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