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You Gave Local – and We Thank You
The HOC NTX Giving Day campaign for 2023 is over, and it was a big success. You guys clicked a lot of big red hearts over the last three weeks (the heart above is not clickable, by the way). While we didn't quite reach our goal, we did raise a lot of money ($7,808!), all of which will go to our grant program to create positive local change that you will see down the road.
Congratulations to you all, plus a special shout-out to our Fundraising Chair Mike Matthews. Not only did he send out dozens of personal emails and thank-yous, but he also made a substantial personal donation that accounts for almost 1/3 of our success.
Thanks again, amazing neighbors and friends, and start saving up for next year!
2023 HOC Grant Awards Recipients
The 2023 HOC Grant Awards Celebration is over, but there's still a lot to celebrate. Congratulations to all ten neighborhood association recipients, and many thanks to our VP of Grants, Cynthia Michaels (shown handing out the awards above – if you want to see more photos of the celebration, click here). We look forward to the completion of all your creative and thoughtful projects – and the improvements to our community – over the coming months. Below is a list of the recipients, their projects and the grant monies awarded. Time to start thinking about next year's applications!
- Winnetka Heights: Walkable Winnetka, Family Fun Fest and National Night Out – $4,500
- Brettonwoods: National Night Out and Door Hangars – $812.90
- North Cliff: Logo Signage – $500
- East Kessler Park: Median Improvement – $3,570
- West Kessler: Directory, Electricity, Green Bag Food Drive and Mardi Gras Float – $1,742
- El Tovoli Place: Alleyway Signs and Neighborhood Events/Meetings – $2,114.33
- Stevens Park Village: Entry Stone Wall/Sign and National Night Out – $2,199.80
- Oak Park Estates: Neighborhood Clean Up Drive, Marketing and Family Reunion – $2,495.13
- Wynnewood North: Triangle Maintenance, Newsletter, Webhosting, Reforestation, Monssen Triangle Upgrade, Car Signs/Lights, Teacher Appreciation and Holiday/Halloween Signs – $8,538.40
- Beckley Club Estates: Island Landscaping – $688.62
Celebrating the Turner House and the OCSFA
More Details on the Recent Short-Term Rental Ban
On June 14, 2023, the Dallas City Council decided to ban short-term rental properties in single-family neighborhoods, including Oak Cliff. Enforcement won't begin for six months, but it's important to understand that short-term rentals (STRs) will still be allowed in certain areas and under certain conditions. As Council member Chad West said, "A compromise solution is the way to go. An outright ban is not." The following are some of the exceptions to the ban and some of the new rules:
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