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June 3, 2011 Memos
June 3, 2011 Memos
CITY OF DALLAS
DATE June 3,2011
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Attached please find responses to questions asked regarding the May Budget Briefing.
City ger
C: Thomas P. Perkins. Jr., City Attorney A.C. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager
Deborah Watkins, City Secretary Forest E. Turner, Assistant City Manager
Craig Kinton, City Auditor Jeanne Chipper-field, Director, Chief Financial Officer
Judge C. Victor Lander, Judiciary Helena Stevens-Thompson, Assistant to the City
Ryan S. Evans, First Assistant City Manager Manager
Jill A. Jordan, P.E., Assistant City Manager Jack Ireland, Director, Office of Financial Services
1. Will RIFs be required to balance the budget?
Yes, a reduction‐in‐force will most likely be required as part of the FY 2011‐12 budget. The preliminary
information provided on May 18th indicated a reduction of about 450 FTEs if the “lower priority services”
indicated on the ranking sheets are eliminated. This equates to more than 600 positions when both part‐time
and full‐time positions are counted. It is likely that 300 or more individuals could potentially receive a RIF
notice. This is a very preliminary number and will change as we proceed further into the budget development
process.
2. What can City do to collect from State what TxDOT owes the City for ROW maintenance?
The City of Dallas has a Municipal Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT), approved by Council on April 13, 2011. The agreement explicitly states that the State will reimburse
the City “for mowing and cleaning up litter” on the affected highways. Reimbursement requirements are
delineated specifically in the MMA. The MMA requires the State to give the City 60 days notice if they are going
to reduce the number of mowing cycles, litter cycles, or change the reimbursement rate.
As we are at the beginning of the mowing season, we haven’t requested any reimbursement. Staff is working
with TxDOT to finalize a schedule of reimbursement process. The estimated annual reimbursement is $831,000.
3. Provide information of what is funded for Community Courts for FY2011‐12?
Currently, the City Attorney’s Office has $575,096 in CDBG money proposed to fund two of the three community
courts in FY2011‐12. The prosecutors for the Community Court are funded by other federal grant funds.
Preliminary information indicates that this federal grant funding will be reduced.
4. What reductions, if any, are proposed for MLK Community Center?
FY2010‐11 budget has a total of four (4) Social Services caseworkers: MLK Community Center and West Dallas
Community Center each have two (2). These 4 FTE’s are currently funded with stimulus Homeless
Prevention/Rapid Re housing Grant (HPRP). This grant will not be available in FY 2011‐12. The bid is currently
shown to be funded for FY 2011‐12. Although it is below the funding line, it is indicated with an asterisk to be
funded. (Key Focus: Clean Healthy Environment, Line 36, HOU‐012‐B, Community Centers – MLK/WDMC).
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5. What impact will be realized from reduction proposed in facility maintenance and custodial?
The May 18th snapshot does not fund 13 positions (nine vacant and four filled). The reduction in staff results in
an estimated 2600 service requests that will not be completed. Seventy percent of these service requests
relate to HVAC (26%), Plumbing (23%) and Electrical (21%). These service requests directly impact the comfort
of employees and citizens utilizing City facilities. In addition, the response time for those service requests that
are completed will increase on average from 7 days to 14 days.
The Custodial Services for City Facility proposed funding level does not fund five vacant positions. Contract
custodial services include an average 26.6% frequency reduction in custodial services excluding restrooms. For
example, for City Hall:
6. What is the plan for the 12 recreation centers not included in “above the line” or “asterisk” categories?
The Park and Recreation Department is engaged in a multi‐faceted approach to determine alternative uses and
service opportunities for the 12 recreation centers that are not funded: 1) Evaluating centers which might be
attractive to non‐profit service providers, 2) Engaging non‐profit service providers in discussion regarding
operating a recreation center, 3) Evaluating centers with regard to duplication of programs within a service
radius, 4) Evaluating centers with regard to historical attendance and utilization, and 5) Drafting a Request for
Proposal seeking opportunities to lease closed recreation centers to private enterprises or businesses. The Park
Board will participate in evaluating the recreation centers using the above criteria, which will result in the
identification of the 12 recreation centers that the City will not operate.
7. What are the criteria being used to determine which 8 pools will not be funded/open in FY 2011‐12?
Last fiscal year, when faced with a similar funding reduction, the Park Board evaluated the pools based on a
combination of highest performing pools blended with an appropriate geographical distribution of locations. At
this time the Park Board has not made a recommendation for the FY 2011‐12 budget process.
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8. What fees are charged in Park and Recreation and can they be increased?
The Park and Recreation Department staff reviews fees and charges annually to ensure that services are priced
to remain competitive. Concurrent with the department’s analysis of fees, the City engages a contractor to
analyze a portion of the City’s fees each year. In 2010 the Park Board increased fees for Recreation Center
Annual Membership Cards, and Monthly Fitness Membership fees.
Attachment A lists the current fees being charged by the Park and Recreation Department.
9. What is included in $76.5m listed on slide 18 in E3 KFA to be allocated to other KFAs in the future?
Several costs are accounted for separately at this time and will be allocated to the various services later in the
budget development process. These include:
$21.4m ‐ Impact of State and Federal Budgets
$27.7m ‐ CIS Charges
$12.8m ‐ Risk Charges
$5.7m ‐ Fuel Cost (incremental cost increase for General Fund)
$1.1m ‐ Electricity Cost (incremental cost increase for General Fund)
$1.9m ‐ Civilian Mandatory Leave Days (from 8 to 6 days)
$5.8m ‐ Employee Health Benefit Cost
10. What is the service impact of reduction of 93 positions in Library?
Examples of impacts to be realized from reduced staffing levels in the libraries include:
• Moving to self‐service options at each location,
• It will take longer for materials to return to the shelves, yet they will be on carts and accessible to
customers, and
• Fewer programs with less variety.
11. What funding is proposed for erosion control?
TWM: The 2006 Bond Program included $9.3M in Erosion Control Projects. All the erosion control projects are
completed or currently underway. Design is underway for additional erosion control projects located at 3908
and 3918 Vinecrest Drive and 3809 Sleepy Lane. It is anticipated construction of these project is to begin in the
Spring 2012. Additional erosion control projects will need to be funded in a future bond program.
PKR: A relatively small amount of funding for erosion control was included in the 2006 Bond Program and the
work is completed in conjunction with the specific park project. Erosion control items such as pond dredging
and tributary de‐silting are a significant component of the park needs inventory, and are not a an annual budget
item.
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12. What is proposed funding for ex‐offender programs?
HOPWA – Year 3 of 3 year grant $240,333 1 FTE
CDBG ‐ Annual Appropriation $110,000 2 FTEs
OMH Year 3 of 3 year grant $247,311 3 FTEs
‐Office of Minority Health
HOME – Annual Appropriation/Admin. $52,407 1 FTEs
HOME – Annual Appropriation/Program $274,992 0 FTEs
New Dept. of Justice 2nd Chance Act Grants
Family Based Prisoner Substance Abuse Treatment $291.690 2 FTEs
2Yr grant for 75 pregnant women exiting
County Jail with substance abuse issues
Adult Offender Demonstration $750,000 2 FTEs
1 year grant for 120 men/women
exiting state prison or state jail
TOTAL $1,966,733
13. How will not hiring for full attrition in police department affect the 3 per 1000 goal?
Currently the department is at approximately the 3 per thousand goal. Effective FY2011‐12 and beyond, it is
anticipated that the ratio will trend from 3 per thousand to approximately 2.8 per thousand using the hiring
schedule currently proposed, but through reassignments, the number of officers assigned to patrol will not
decrease during FY2011‐12.
14. Please chart out for 5 years the number of officers that we will have in‐service.
The attached chart (Attachment B) anticipates hiring 50 new officers in FY2011‐12, and hiring for anticipated
attrition (200) in FY2012‐13 and beyond in order to maintain adequate call answering staff in Field Patrol.
15. What fee is allowed by State law for the County to charge to help fund school crossing guards and what
efforts are underway to ask the County to assess this fee?
The Texas Transportation Code (TTC), Section 502.173, allows counties to assess an additional $1.50 fee for
vehicle registration for funding of child safety programs. On July 14, 2009, the City requested Dallas County to
assess this fee. Since the fee was not put in place, the City will again make this request.
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16. What are the unfunded programs in Economic Development?
The following Economic Development programs are not fully funded in the “above the line” FY 2011‐12 budget
bids:
The current service level is not fully funded in Business Development. The proposed reduction of funding for one
position would reduce the division’s administration of the City’s Public/Private Partnership Program. The
position is responsible for compliance with State and contractual requirements for approximately 80 to 100
contracts annually and supports proactive attraction of domestic and international businesses, developers and
investors to Dallas. Responsibilities associated with the position would be absorbed by remaining staff at a
reduced level. (1 FTE ‐ ECO‐004‐A)
The current service level is not fully funded in Small Business Initiatives. The proposed reduction of one position
would eliminate the division’s capability to meet with small business clients who may be provided technical
assistance. The department will be providing referrals to the Small Business Administration and Dallas County as
opposed to direct technical assistance. (1 FTE ‐ ECO‐006‐A)
The current service level is not fully funded in International Business Development. Not funding one position
would reduce the City’s efforts to market and encourage foreign investment in Dallas through the USCIS CDRC
EB‐5 program. Responsibilities associated with the position would be absorbed by remaining staff in the
department at a reduced level. (1 FTE ‐ ECO‐008‐A)
The current service level is not fully funded in Area Redevelopment. Reduction of funding for one position
would impact response time on business inquiries that may impact potential investment, the tax base, job
creation/retention and economic development efforts. Responsibilities associated with the position would be
absorbed by remaining staff in the department at a reduced level. (1 FTE ‐ ECO‐013‐A)
17. What is being done to generate revenue by marketing the City?
A Request for Proposal was advertised on May 12 and 19, 2011 seeking proposals from qualified marketing
professionals to assist the City in the development and implementation of a marketing income program. The
goal of the program is to generate additional income for the City through naming, sponsorship, advertisement,
and marketing partnerships with private corporations. Proposals are due on June 8, 2011.
18. What level of recruiting is required since hiring fewer officers in FY 2011‐12?
DPD is examining the recruitment budget to determine appropriate staffing/resources in light of reduced hiring.
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19. What is the funding level for street signs, signals, and striping?
Proposed funding is to maintain the services at the current level with no funding reductions proposed.
Street Signs $863,983
Street Signal $2,379,227
Street Striping $723,734
Total $3,966,944
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Attachment A
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
Livestock Facilities
Cattle Building #1 (per stall) 15.00/stall
Cattle Building #2 (per stall) 15.00/stall
Horse Stables #1 (per stall) 15.00
Horse Stables #2 (per stall) 15.00
Poultry Building (entire building) 500.00
Sheep & Goat Building (per stall) 7.00
Swine Building (per stall) 7.00
Outside Arena 100.00
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Attachment A
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
501C3 Organizations
Charge 75% of Park Board approved rental rates No discounts. Rental rate may be negotiated based
(representing a 25% discount). Charge for direct on type of event
Multi-Day Discounts
Charge 75% of Park Board approved rental rates No discounts. Rental rate may be negotiated based
(representing a 25% discount). Charge for direct on type of event
Multi-Year Contracts
Charge 75% of Park Board approved rental rates No discounts. Rental rate may be negotiated based
(representing a 25% discount). Charge for direct on type of event
Fair Park Campus Family Members
Charge 75% of Park Board approved rental rates No discounts. Rental rate may be negotiated based
(representing a 25% discount). Charge for direct on type of event
New Business Development
Charge 50% of Park Board approved rental rates No discounts. Rental rate may be negotiated based
(representing a 50% discount). Charge for direct on type of event
City/County/State/School/Community Entities
Charge 50% of Park Board approved rental rates No discounts. Rental rate may be negotiated based
(representing a 50% discount). Charge for direct on type of event
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Attachment A
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
GOLF FEES
L. B. HOUSTON, STEVENS, TENISON GLEN,
2010-2011
KEETON
Regular Green Fees
Weekdays (M-Th) 17.00
Weekdays Twilight 12.00
Weekends & Holidays(Fri,Sat,Sun) 22.00
Weekends & Holidays Twilight 14.00
Sundown – Weekday/Weekend 8.00
Seniors – Weekdays (60 & older) 10.00
Juniors – Weekdays (17 &younger) 7.00
Reservation Fees
Residents Per Tee Time 0.00
Non Residents Per Tee Time (Weekends Only) 4.00
Punch Card (8 plays) 98.00
Annual Cards
Seniors (60 & older) Dallas Residents Only
Effective 5/1/98, available only to past senior card 200.00/yr plus $2.00 per round
Fridays are included in Weekend Rates for LB Houston and Tenison Glen; Fridays are included in Weekday Rates
for Stevens & Keeton
*Note: As of 3/1/09 Green Fees were increased by $1 and Cart Fees increased by $1
Reservation Fees
Residents Per Tee Time 0.00
Non Residents Per Tee Time (Weekends Only) 4.00
Punch Card (8 Plays) 208.00
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Attachment A
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
Reservation Fees
Residents Per Tee Time 0.00
Non Residents Per Tee Time (Weekends Only) 4.00
Punch Card (8 plays) 128.00
Annual Cards
Seniors (60 & older) Dallas Residents Only
Effective 5/1/98, available only to past senior card 200.00/yr plus $5.00 per round
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Attachment A
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
Tournament Fields:
Daytime until 7 pm per 1hr. (includes surcharge) 30.00 hr
Evenings after 7 pm per 1 hr. (includes surcharge) 60.00 hr
Youth (weekends before 7 pm) per 1 hr. 25.00 hr
Tournaments 200.00 + field fees
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Attachment A
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
Youth Programs
Summer Camp Resident 50.00 per week
Summer Camp Non-Resident 75.00 per week
After School Program Resident 200.00 per week
After School Program Non-Resident 300.00 per week
Spring Break/Holiday Camp Resident 15.00 per day
Spring Break/Holiday Camp Non-Resident 30.00 per day
Wellness Initiative
Open Weights
Resident 35.00 per session
Non-Resident 45.00 per session
Open Weight when Combined with a class
Resident 10.00 per session
Non-Resident 20.00 per session
Fitness Center (per month) 16.00
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Attachment A
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
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Attachment A
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
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Attachment B
4,500
4,000
3.1
3.0 3,691
3,594 3,594 3,594 3,594 3,594 3,594 3,594
Number of Officers
3,500 3,514
2.9 3 per 1000
3,361 3,361 3,361 3,361
2.8
3,000
2,500
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2
*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3
*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4
*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CDBG - Public Services 15% Cap 3,032,849 2,084,913 2,398,561 2,398,561 2,499,741
Under/(Over) Cap (0) 0 (0) (0) 0
CDBG - Public Services Cap Percentage 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0%
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TOTAL HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 8,675,460 7,762,669 7,338,896 7,338,896 191,484 7,530,380
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TOTAL EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT 769,069 576,802 769,069 769,069 1,064 770,133
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
FY 2011-12 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT A
FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GRAND TOTAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN BUDGET 35,973,574 28,121,625 29,981,103 29,981,103 1,114,288 31,095,391
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*CT = Specific Census Tracts, CW = City Wide
Memorandum
CITY OF DALLAS
June32011
The 2011 Mayor and City Council Inauguration will take place on Monday, June 27
at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Below is the timeline of events for the day:
On the day of the event, you may park at City Hall and take one of the rotating
shuttles to the Meyerson. The shuttles will leave from Li green at 7:30 am. and will
run continuously throughout the event. Alternatively we have arranged VIP parking
for you directly in front of the Meyerson on Flora Street if you prefer to drive.
Parking for guests is detailed on the back of the invitation. Inside the Meyerson,
ushers will be present to assist your family members and guests with special VIP
seating.
Upon the conclusion of the Special Council meeting, you and your stage guest will
be escorted backstage where you both will remain until the ceremony. For security
reasons, no one will be allowed backstage except for you, your assistant and the
person who will accompany you on-stage.
A reception will take place in the lobby of the Meyerson immediately following the
conclusion of the Inauguration Ceremony. The reception will last until approximately
12:00. After that you are free until 2 p.m. when you should plan to meet in the
Council Chambers. Upon the conclusion of this meeting, you will be taking your
group photo in the Flag Room. As a reminder, solid colored clothing is
recommended for the photo.
2011 Mayor and City Council inauguration page 2
Mary F. Suhm
City Manager
CITY OF DALLAS
DATE June3,2011
Since 1995 the City has operated under an informal arrangement with Gittings
Photography where they have taken portraits of the Councilmembers at no charge to the
City. Recently Gittings has informed us that they will be discontinuing the practice of
providing complimentary portraits for the City Council and Mayor. In order to continue to
use Gittings, they would require us to pay approximately $3,600 per incoming
Councilmember.
In this regard, we have engaged a new official city photographer, Gloria Nieto
Photography, who will be taking individual portraits of each City Councilmember. Ms.
Nieto has agreed to shoot the photos for free and to provide three sets of the entire
Council to the City (45 portraits in all), which will be displayed in the City Hall Lobby, at
Love Field and in the Mayor and Council Offices. She will also be taking photos at the
Inauguration. As the City’s official photographer, Ms. Nieto will be providing her portraits
and Inauguration-shooting services, valued at $21,040, at no cost to the City. After the
Inauguration you will be able to purchase copies of the photos through her website
Ms. Nieto will be in touch with you during the next several weeks
in order to arrange for a time and location to shoot your new Council portrait.
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Mary K. Sithrrr
City Manaer