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Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-108, authorizing an agreement with an independent contractor to perform construction management services and timeline remediation efforts for the Valwood Park Housing Replacement Program with Dallas County, for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Administration
BACKGROUND:
The City is committed to fostering a diverse and vibrant community by supporting housing opportunities that strengthen the local workforce, promote economic development, enable seniors to age in place, and create opportunities for young professionals, families, and essential workers to live in the community they serve.
Consistent with this commitment, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2024-117 in July 2024, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for the acceptance of up to $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to implement the Valwood Park Housing Replacement Program. The program was established to identify ten income-qualified homeowners with outdated or dilapidated homes in the Valwood area and provide replacement housing through the construction of new residences, with expenditures to be reimbursed by Dallas County.
To implement the program, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-118 in July 2025, authorizing a construction agreement with Builders of Hope to demolish the existing homes and construct ten replacement homes for eligible program participants. On February 3, 2026, the City Council subsequently approved Resolution No. 2026-029, issuing a Notice to Proceed to Builders of Hope and authorizing $95,000 in startup costs, eligible for reimbursement through Dallas County under the grant agreement.
Construction has experienced delays resulting from unforeseen soil remediation requirements and adverse weather conditions, causing Builders of Hope to indicate that the completion date will be extended to August 31, 2026. Builders of Hope has informed st...
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