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Dallas begins overhaul of equity, HUD plan and small‑business policy; DRIVE framework to return for committee review
Summary
City staff presented a plan to respond to federal executive orders affecting diversity and grant compliance, to revise the HUD consolidated plan and to replace the BID policy with a new "DRIVE" framework. Staff will brief committees in November and seek council adoption in December after additional community engagement.
City staff told the Dallas City Council on Oct. 1 that they have paused some city policies, reviewed more than 100 departmental programs and begun a public engagement process to respond to federal executive orders affecting grant compliance, contracting, and diversity programs.
Assistant City Manager Liz Sidio Pereira and other staff described a work stream that reviews the city’s Business Inclusion and Development (BID) policy, the Racial Equity Plan (REP) and HUD‑related program guidance. Staff said they will propose a replacement framework called DRIVE (Developing Regional and Inclusive Vendor Enterprise) to shift the emphasis toward capacity building, regional alignment and measurable outcomes, while preserving compliance with federal directives.
Why it matters The briefing put before council matters that affect how federal housing and community development funds are prioritized and how the city encourages small and local business participation. The city receives HUD block grants and other federal funds for housing, homelessness, and related services; those programs must align with federal guidance to remain eligible for…
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