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Presented by: Dr. Theresa M. Daniel, Dallas County Commissioner District 1

What is Dallas County and What Do Commissioners Do?

Sets the County budget, which is approximately $898.8million Oversees County Departments , including budget and staff size Appoints County Department heads Approves County Hospital District Tax rate (Parkland) 27.10¢ Appoints County Boards and Committees____________________________________________________ LAW ENFORCEMENT $167.2M JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION $118.2M HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES $ 16.1M JUVENILE SERVICES $ 45.6M COMMUNITY SERVICES $ 28.4M MANAGEMENT SERVICES $ 75.2M CAPITAL & TECHNOLOGY $ 48.8M

Dr. Theresa Daniel Mike Cantrell Clay Lewis Jenkins John Wiley Price Dr. Elba Garcia

Dallas County StatisticsLand Size = 908Sq. MilesPopulation = 2.45 Million

9th Largest County in the U.S.2nd Largest County in Texas

Cities/Towns In Dallas County = 26 Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Cockrell Hill, Combine, Coppell, Dallas, DeSoto,

Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Grand Prairie, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Hutchins, Irving, Lancaster, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, Wilmer

County Budget = $898 MillionOperating Budget = $449 MillionCounty Tax Rate = 24.314 cents (3rd Lowest in Texas)County Employees = 6,307Reserves = $44.95 Million Emergency Reserves and

2.25 Million Unallocated Reserves

Dallas County Organizational Chart

•Child Welfare Advisory Board•Citizen Election Advisory Committee•Dallas County Historical Commission•Dallas County Historical Foundation•Dallas County Hospital District Board

Of Managers

•Trail & Preserve Board•Dallas County Public Health Advisory Committee•Dallas Metrocare Services•North Texas Behavioral Health Authority•Dallas County Welfare Advisory Board

CITIZEN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

COMMISSIONER DANIEL’S COMMITTEES•I. T. Executive Governance Committee (Chair)• Finance •Behavioral Health Leadership Team (Co-Chair)•Civil Service (Co-Chair)

What is a county? What do counties do? How are counties different from a city?

CITY(most) - LOCAL SERVICESPolice Fire Water/Sewer

Street Repair Libraries Trash Collection

Building Inspection Zoning

COUNTIESOperate the court system and the juvenile justice system

Hold people in jail until tried and/or sent to prisonOversee Public and Mental HealthKeep records of propertyIssue license plates and marriage licenses

Parkland HospitalEvery day at Parkland:•As many as 650 are cared for on the inpatient units•More than 1,600 receive primary care•Nearly 1,700 are cared for by specialists in the outpatient setting•Approximately 45 babies are born•More than 40 surgeries are performed•Nearly 400 are treated in the Emergency Department•Approximately 15,000 prescriptions are filled•More than 22,000 laboratory tests are performed•Nearly 1,000 radiology exams are completed

Parkland has been named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for the last 17 consecutive years.

Parkland employs more than 9,000 people and generates more than $3.3 billionin annual business activity in Dallas County.

Parkland Hospital continued:

Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC)• Established in 1987, it decreases utilization of overcrowded ERs and avoids unnecessary hospitalization.• Provides Dallas County residents with high quality, affordable and conveniently located medical care.

COPC includes: •12 primary care clinics and 1 employee physician office• 11 school-based clinics called Youth & Family Centers; 4 medical and 2 dental mobile vans; Mobile vans for Homeless Outreach Medical Services and community outreach program.• 9 Women and Infant Specialty Health (WISH) centers• COPC’s goal is to provide excellent care for those who come to us as patients, as well as their children, spouses and neighbors, through education and other public health interventions.

Dallas County Health and Human Services Disease Reporting and Tracking (including West Nile) Immunization Programs

- School Children- Elderly

Older Adult Services Program Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program Weatherization Program Air Conditioner Distribution Home Loan Counseling

For more information about any of their programs call 214-819-2000 or go to www.dallascounty.org – go to services, then click on Health and Human Services.

Location: 2377 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207-2710

2nd largest jail in State of Texas, it uses approximately 22% of our budget.

Current population around 6100 inmates. On any given day, almost 24% have physical or mental health issues.

The Dallas County Jail has passed inspection for the last 4 years.

Dallas County Jail was released from federal oversight by the Department of Justice in November 2011.

Approximately 300 repairs happen each day at the Dallas County Jail.

Over 18,000 meals are served every day.

Dallas County Jail

Dallas County Trail ProjectsDallas County has it’s own

Public Works Department. They’re responsible for Roads, Trails and Open Spaces .

District 1 area trails-•Preston Ridge Trail•Glenville Trail•Cottonwood Trail•White Rock Creek Trail•Lake Highlands Trails•Duck Creek Trail•White Rock Lake Trail•Katy Trail•Santa Fe Trail•SoPac Trail•South Mesquite Creek Trail•East Mesquite Trail•Trinity River Trail•And more to come!

MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

In the past 13 years, under the leadership of the Commissioners Court, the MCIP Transportation Plan has proven to be an effective tool in delivering projects for Dallas County cities.

We have developed relationships with partner cities and agencies such as TxDOT, NCTCOG, NTTA, and DART. Dallas County is a valued partner and helps to deliver projects, stimulate economic development and act as lad coordinator in regional initiatives.

Over the years we have placed significantly more transportation projects on the ground with MCIP than with any previous bond program.

Major Capital Improvement

Program Projects

Duck Creek Town East Blvd. @ US80 Spring Valley Rd.

DALLAS

The purpose of the LBJ/Skillman Urban Planning Initiative is to identify redevelopment and new transit oriented development opportunities to promote sustainable living, positive economic growth, cultural opportunities and a reduction in crime throughout this strategic focus area.

PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTSPUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS

Abrams Road

ROAD & BRIDGE #1• Funding for Road & Bridge 1 comes from

the tax fee received for license plates.• Road and Bridge #1 works to ensure safe

roads, builds trails, county gate systems, and maintains county-owned parking lots at low costs with good quality results.

• Dallas County’s vehicle maintenance shop is located on the premises.

Road and Bridge Office715 Rowlett Rd.

Garland, Texas 75040 214-653-6668 Office

214-653-7072 Fax

Dallas County Dallas County BudgetBudget

The County’s FY2013 General Fund budget is $449 million with $45 million in reserves.

Reflecting the County’s historical functions, almost three-fourths of this budget is allocated to justice administration, law enforcement, and juvenile services.

Almost two-thirds of the revenue for this budget is derived from property taxes. (Texas counties do not have the authority to collect sales taxes).

The budget’s remaining revenue is generated from fines, fees, contracts, interest earnings, and other miscellaneous sources.

How do we arrive at the budget?• GOAL OF NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

• ( 24.31 cents per $100 assessed , no change from FY2012 to FY2013)

• Performance based budgeting• Worked with other elected officials to find

cost savings• Additional partnerships with municipalities

for economic development• Staffing Reorganization

FY2013 Budget Updates

FY2013 the ending balance is projected to be $12.5 million more than anticipated

FY2013 revenues are projected to be upFY2013 expenditures are projected to be down 2013 Dallas County property values may increase

by .75% for a property tax loss of $2.15 million

How Are We Doing Now?

FY2013 Budget Updates (Cont.)

FY2013 County contribution to employee’s retirement is projected to increase from 10% to 10.5% a $1.2 million cost

FY2013 Employer Health Insurance is projected to increase by 4% a $1.8 million cost

One-time revenues used to balance the FY2012 Budget that will not be available for FY2013 - $12.5 million

FY2013 Budget Calendar

The Office of Budget and Evaluation will present savings opportunities over the next monthsImpact of screening for indigent court

appointments approved for FY 2013Impact of No Show Court that started in JanuaryImpact of interpreter contract changesImpact of Bail Bond Revenues

In April 2012 Dallas County was informed that the FY2013 Retirement contribution is 10.8%

On May 18th Preliminary Tax Roll Received and Certified Tax Roll projection

FY2013 Budget Calendar – (Cont.)

July 23th Certified Tax Roll receivedAugust Final Decisions on ProgramsAugust 21st and August 28th Public

Hearingson Tax RateSeptember 11th Tax Rate Set and budget

adoptedOctober 1st FY2014 begins

Redistricting (New District Boundaries)

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Approved by the Department of Justice on September 6, 2011Approved by Dallas County Commissioner Court on March 20, 2012

DALLAS COUNTY POPULATIONTime Period

Population Increase Since Last Census

2000 2, 218, 899 +366, 089

2010 2, 368, 139 +149, 240

About Dallas County Census Results

CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF DALLAS COUNTY POPULATION

Time Period

Anglo Population

Hispanic Population

African AmericanPopulation

1990-2000

-131, 779 +355, 583 +77, 541

2000-2010

-198, 624 +242, 815 +75, 111

Redistricting

Commissioner Dr. Theresa DanielWhat are we doing for You?Transparency in County Government -

AttendingCommissioner’s Court Meetings, meeting minutes and recorded votes online, Registration of Lobbyists and Financial disclosure

Parkland – Accountability: Monitoring progress of Corrective Action Plan

Master Calendar – Available OnlineCampaign Finance Reports – Available OnlineVideo of Commissioner Court Meetings– Available

OnlineKeeping Constituents Informed – Holding Town Hall

meetings, attending neighborhood meetingsWebsite – Up to date information about County

Programs

What are We Doing For You (Cont.)Economic Development

Trails – Phase 4 of the SoPac Trail Northaven Trail – White Rock Creek to US 75 Lake Highlands Trail – White Rock Creek to Lake

Highlands Town CenterPublic Works

Shiloh Rd. – IH635 to Kingsley Rd. Spring Valley Rd. – Weatherred Int. to Coit Rd. Buckner and Scyene Intersection Live Oak – Liberty to Peak Jim Miller Rd. – Elam Rd. to Loop 12

Dr. Theresa Daniel,Dallas County Commissioner, District 1

Administrative Office Road & Bridge 1 411 Elm Street, 2nd Floor 715 Rowlett Rd.Dallas, Texas 75202 Garland, Texas 75040 Phone: 214-653-6668

Fax: 214-653-7572

Michelle Love Germaine WhiteExecutive Assistant Executive Assistant

Sally White Tony Rodriguez

Office Manager Light Truck Driver

Visit Commissioner Daniel’s website at: http://www.dallascounty.org/department/comcrt/district1/home.php