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Council holds ordinance amending city code on departments; equity language and 'subdepartment' terms to be revised

5394910 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

An ordinance amending chapters 2 and 14 to reorganize departments and create several 'subdepartments' was discussed and put on unfinished business after questions about the label 'subdepartment,' reporting lines and equity language that legal said must be vetted to protect federal grants.

The Committee of the Whole on July 15 discussed an ordinance (25‑0516) proposing a reorganization of city departments and divisions, including dissolving the mayor’s Office of Community Affairs and creating several new subdepartments. The presenter said the city intends to move engagement and special events into other offices, create an Office of Sustainability Development and Business Opportunity, and transition Animal Care and Control into Community Services.

Legal review requested: staff said legal counsel is…

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