City of Dallas - File #: 23-1728

• File #: 23-1728
• Version: 1
• Type: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
• Status: No Action Taken; To Be Revised and Return at Later Date
• File created: 6/9/2023
• In control: Department of Code Compliance
• On agenda: 6/14/2023
• Title: Authorize a resolution that the City Council will select one of the two options to (1) accept CPC recommendation in an amount not to exceed $991,095.00, authorize an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $991,095.00 in the General Fund and a transfer in an amount not to exceed $991,095.00 from General Fund Contingency Reserve to the General Fund; or (2) reject CPC recommendation in an amount not to exceed $1,652,712.00, authorize an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,652,712.00 in the General Fund and a transfer in an amount not to exceed $1,652,712.00 from General Fund Contingency Reserve to the General Fund approved as to form by the City Attorney - Financing: General Fund and General Fund Contingency Reserve $991,095.00 or $1,652,712.00 (see Fiscal Information)
• Indexes: 100

STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: June 14, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Code Compliance
EXECUTIVE: Carl Simpson
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SUBJECT

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Authorize a resolution that the City Council will select one of the two options to (1) accept CPC recommendation in an amount not to exceed $991,095.00, authorize an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $991,095.00 in the General Fund and a transfer in an amount not to exceed $991,095.00 from General Fund Contingency Reserve to the General Fund; or (2) reject CPC recommendation in an amount not to exceed $1,652,712.00, authorize an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,652,712.00 in the General Fund and a transfer in an amount not to exceed $1,652,712.00 from General Fund Contingency Reserve to the General Fund approved as to form by the City Attorney - Financing: General Fund and General Fund Contingency Reserve $991,095.00 or $1,652,712.00 (see Fiscal Information)

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BACKGROUND

Short Term Rental (STR) properties are typically defined as rental properties leased for less than thirty days. Due to their potential for generating income, STR's have become more prevalent within the city of Dallas. Prior to any considerations of this item, the Dallas City Code and State of Texas Tax Code defined a short-term rental as a rental of all or part of a residential property to a person who is not a permanent resident and were considered to be a "hotel" for the purposes of Hotel Occupancy Tax collection.

To ensure the health and safety of Dallas residents and visitors, this item amends Chapter 27 of the Dallas City Code, "Minimum Property Standards" to add STR properties to the City's rental registration and inspection program. Additionally, a new Chapter 42B will be created to regulate STR and will include:

* Definitions
* Establishment of Rules and Regulations
* Registration...