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Presented by: Dr. Theresa M. Daniel, Dallas County Commissioner District 1
What is Dallas County and
What Do Commissioners Do?
Dr. Theresa Daniel
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Mike Cantrell
Clay Lewis Jenkins
John Wiley Price
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
Dr. Elba Garcia
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
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(photograph taken by Charles Stokes)
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
Dallas County Organizational Chart
Dallas County Voters
Other Elected
Officials
County Clerk
County Sheriff
County Tax –
Assessor
Collector
County Treasurer
District Attorney
District Clerk
Constables (5)
County
Departments and
Intergovernmental
Arrangements
Judiciary
Commissioners Court
County Judge (1)
County Commissioners (4)
Hospital
District
Board
Parkland
Hospital
Juvenile
Board
Juvenile
Department
District Judges
(39)
County Judges
(21)
Justices of the
Peace (10)
County Administrator
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?
How are counties different from a city?
 CITY(most) - LOCAL SERVICES
Police
Street Repair
Building Inspection
Fire
Libraries
Zoning
Water/Sewer
Trash Collection
 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
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- 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
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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 threefourths 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
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( 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)
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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
Dallas, Texas 75202
Phone: 214-653-6668
Fax: 214-653-7572
715 Rowlett Rd.
Garland, Texas 75040
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