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City presents 'Drivers of Opportunity' policy and new DRIVE procurement plan; council presses on immigration, scope and enforcement
Summary
City staff briefed the council on a new 'Drivers of Opportunity' framework and a linked DRIVE procurement policy designed to meet federal directives and expand small‑business inclusion; council members pressed for clarity on immigration enforcement implications, budget impacts, SBE size standards and accountability for construction contracts.
City staff presented two linked policy packages to the Dallas City Council on Dec. 3: a "Drivers of Opportunity" policy framework intended to align city programs with recent federal executive directives, and a DRIVE procurement framework that would replace the city’s prior BID/MWBE approach with SBE‑centered eligibility, phased utilization benchmarks and capacity building.
Assistant City Manager Liz Cedillo Pereira described Drivers of Opportunity as a five‑driver framework (gainful employment; high‑quality education; opportunity‑rich neighborhoods; healthy environment and access to care; public safety and well‑being) and said the effort…
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