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

2. 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
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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.

3. 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 = 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 or go to – go to services, then click on Health and Human Services.
Location: North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas

10. 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.

11. 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!

12. 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.

13. Major Capital Improvement Program Projects
Duck Creek Town East US Spring Valley Rd.

14. 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.

15. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS

17. Abrams Road

18. 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
Office
Fax

19. 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.

20. How do we arrive at the budget?
GOAL OF NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
( 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

21. 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

22. 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 FY $12.5 million

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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
-131, 779
+355, 583
+77, 541
-198, 624
+242, 815
+75, 111

27. Redistricting

28. 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

29. 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

30. Dr. Theresa Daniel, Dallas County Commissioner, District 1
Administrative Office Road & Bridge 1
411 Elm Street, 2nd Floor Rowlett Rd.
Dallas, Texas Garland, Texas
Phone:
Fax:
Michelle Love Germaine White
Executive Assistant Executive Assistant
Sally White Tony Rodriguez
Office Manager Light Truck Driver
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