AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a Staff presentation and hold discussion regarding a proposed Tenant Right’s to Organize Ordinance; and provide direction to Staff.
Body
Meeting date: September 16, 2025
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Council consensus to have a work session at 8/5 regular session.
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Background Information:
City Council Strategic Initiative
Strategic Goal: Quality of Life and Sense of Place
Outcome: Housing Affordability
III. Develop and implement strategies and protections to ensure the provision of safe and affordable housing through collaboration with residents. This can include a Tenant’s Bill of Rights, continuing the contract with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, dedicated staffing, and a commission.
There was a discussion at the August 5th, 2025 council meeting regarding tenant rights to organize. Staff advised that a draft ordinance would be brought back at the September 16th Work Session for City Council to review and comment on.
A draft ordinance is being presented for review and comment.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Recommendation:
Staff will bring back an ordinance for first reading based on City Council feedback from this work session.