AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE To rename the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Development by amending the title to Chapter 144 and various codified ordinances; to amend Section 144.02, as amended by Ordinance No. 1655-80, passed July 31, 1980, relating to the Director’s duties; to enact new Section 144.021 to establish a new office; to amend 183.021, as amended by Ordinance No. 837-2017, passed August 16, 2017, relating to the land reutilization programs; to establish a new Special Revenue Fund; and to authorize the hiring of an additional employee.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

September 28, 2025

On agenda

December 1, 2025

Passed

December 1, 2025

Enacted

December 1, 2025

Where it was heard

Committee of the Whole Dec 1, 2025 recommended for approval City Council Dec 1, 2025 approved as amended Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee Nov 25, 2025

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