DALLAS COUNTY Let’s talk about Presented by: Dr. Theresa M. Daniel, Dallas County Commissioner District 1

What is Dallas County and What Do Commissioners Do? Dr. Theresa Daniel Mike Cantrell Clay Lewis Jenkins John Wiley Price Dr. Elba Garcia 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 At the head of Dallas County is the Commissioners Court starting with the County Judge. Commissioners Court consists of the County Judge (the chairperson of the Court) who is elected County-wide and four Commissioners who are elected by the voters in each of four districts. Each Commissioner represents several districts that fall under Dallas County. The Commissioners Court governs and makes decisions for Dallas County. They set the County tax rate, appoint board and commission members, oversee the maintenance of the County jail and are responsible for adopting the budget . The Commissioners Court also oversees Parkland Hospital to ensure Dallas citizens receive good medical care in a timely manner. Dallas County work on street repairs aside from other cities at a lower rate. Not all cities have a Public Works and Transportation Department.

Dallas County Statistics Land Size = 908Sq. Miles Population = 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 Million Operating Budget = $449 Million County Tax Rate = 24.314 cents (3rd Lowest in Texas) County Employees = 6,307 Reserves = $44.95 Million Emergency Reserves and 2.25 Million Unallocated Reserves (photograph taken by Charles Stokes)

Dallas County Organizational Chart Other Elected Officials County Clerk County Sheriff County Tax – Assessor Collector County Treasurer District Attorney District Clerk Constables (5) Commissioners Court County Judge (1) County Commissioners (4) Judiciary District Judges (39) County Judges (21) Justices of the Peace (10) Hospital District Board Dallas County Voters Juvenile Board Parkland Hospital County Administrator County Departments and Intergovernmental Arrangements Juvenile Department Boards and Commissions Appointed by Commissioners Court

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

What is a county. What do counties do What is a county? What do counties do? How are counties different from a city? CITY(most) - LOCAL SERVICES Police Fire Water/Sewer Street Repair Libraries Trash Collection Building Inspection Zoning COUNTIES Operate the court system and the juvenile justice system Hold people in jail until tried and/or sent to prison Oversee Public and Mental Health Keep records of property Issue license plates and marriage licenses

Parkland Hospital Every 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 billion in 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

Dallas County Jail 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 Trail Projects Dallas 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 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 Office 715 Rowlett Rd. Garland, Texas 75040 214-653-6668 Office 214-653-7072 Fax

Dallas County Budget 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

How Are We Doing Now? FY2013 Budget Updates FY2013 the ending balance is projected to be $12.5 million more than anticipated FY2013 revenues are projected to be up FY2013 expenditures are projected to be down 2013 Dallas County property values may increase by .75% for a property tax loss of $2.15 million

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 months Impact of screening for indigent court appointments approved for FY 2013 Impact of No Show Court that started in January Impact of interpreter contract changes Impact 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 received August Final Decisions on Programs August 21st and August 28th Public Hearings on Tax Rate September 11th Tax Rate Set and budget adopted October 1st FY2014 begins

Redistricting (New District Boundaries) 2 1 4 3 Approved by the Department of Justice on September 6, 2011 Approved by Dallas County Commissioner Court on March 20, 2012

About Dallas County Census Results DALLAS COUNTY POPULATION Time Period Population Increase Since Last Census 2000 2, 218, 899 +366, 089 2010 2, 368, 139 +149, 240 CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF DALLAS COUNTY POPULATION Time Period Anglo Population Hispanic Population African American Population 1990-2000 -131, 779 +355, 583 +77, 541 2000-2010 -198, 624 +242, 815 +75, 111

Redistricting

Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel What 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 Online Campaign Finance Reports – Available Online Video of Commissioner Court Meetings– Available Online Keeping Constituents Informed – Holding Town Hall meetings, attending neighborhood meetings Website – 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 Center Public 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 White Executive 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