STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 22, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Budget and Management Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapters 2, “Administration” and 51A, “Dallas Development Code: Ordinance No. 19455, as amended,” of the Dallas City Code; (1) changing the name of Department of Sustainable Development and Construction to Development Services; (2) assigning Real Estate services from Department of Sustainable Development and Construction to the Department of Public Works; (3) assigning Zoning functions from Department of Sustainable Development and Construction to the Department of Planning and Urban Design; (4) providing a saving clause; and (5) providing a severability clause, effective October 1, 2021 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
During FY 2020-21, the City Manager’s Office reviewed the name of the Department of Sustainable Development and Construction and determined the name did not accurately reflect the primary functions of the department.
Additionally, the Real Estate and Zoning functions of Department of Sustainable Development and Construction were moved to the Department of Public Works and the Department of Planning and Urban Design to streamline operations.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
City Council was briefed on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget on August 10, 2021.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.