FY 2016-17 Proposed City Budget
Each year, the city manager presents the City of Dallas budget and citizens can weigh in on how their tax dollars are spent. For 2017, the City is focused on strengthening the city, maintaining infrastructure and preparing for the future.
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Every two years, the City surveys residents to learn how they feel about our services. The 2016 survey shows that overall satisfaction with city services is 17 percent higher than the national average. This budget was developed based on survey results and feedback from Dallas city council members.
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This coming year, the City will be receiving $60 million in new general fund tax revenue. $44 million of that will be dedicated to public safety. Over the next year, 200 additional police officers and 50 public safety officers will join the department. Eligible DPD and Dallas Fire-Rescue staff will also receive a two-step raise up to 10 percent.
Residents made it clear that they want resources dedicated to addressing loose dogs. In response, the City will invest $1.5 million dollars for overnight staff at Dallas Animal Services and for spay/neuter services and microchipping.
Streets and alleys are a high priority. Maintaining the current condition of our streets will require approval of the proposed budget and the 2017 bond program, which will provide funding to maintain our streets.
Dallas cannot plan for the future without acknowledging the loss we endured on July 7, 2016. Our City was forever changed with the loss of five officers and many more who were injured. The outpouring of support from around the world has helped our City move forward. The Dallas community reminded us that we are “Dallas strong.”
Options to submit feedback:
- Attend any Budget Town Hall Meetings in your City Council District
- Participate in a Virtual Budget Town Hall Meeting via your home computer, mobile device, or telephone. (Flash player required)
Town Hall Meeting Schedule
| August 9 | ||
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| 6 PM | Council Member Adam Medrano |
Frontiers of Flight Museum 6911 Lemmon Avenue Dallas, TX 75209 |
| 6: 30 PM | Council Members Erik Wilson and Casey Thomas, II |
Singing Hills Recreation Center 1909 Crouch Rd Dallas, TX 75241 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Members Carolyn King Arnold and Tiffinni A. Young |
Elisha M. Pease Elementary School 2914 Cummings Street Dallas, TX 75216 |
| August 11 | ||
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| 6 PM | Council Member Erik Wilson |
Kleberg Rylie Recreation Center 1515 Edd Road Dallas, TX 75253 |
| 6 PM | Council Members Rickey D. Callahan and Tiffinni A. Young |
Pleasant Oaks Recreation Center 8701 Greenmound Avenue Dallas, TX 75227 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Member Mark Clayton |
Lakehill Prep School 2720 Hillside Drive Dallas, TX 75214 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Member Lee M. Kleinman |
Fretz Library (Black Box Theater) 6990 Belt Line Rd Dallas, TX 75254 |
| August 15 | ||
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| 6 PM | Council Members Erik Wilson and Rickey D. Callahan |
Janie C. Turner Recreation Center 6424 Elam Road Dallas, TX 75217 |
| 6 – 7:30 PM | Council Member Lee M. Kleinman |
Dallas City Hall (Virtual) 1500 Marilla, 6ES Dallas, TX 75201 |
| 6 – 8 PM | Council Member Monica R. Alonzo |
Bachman Recreation Center 2750 Bachman Drive Dallas, TX 75220 |
| 6:30 PM | Council Member Adam Medrano |
Dallas Heritage Village 1515 S. Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75215 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Member Tiffinni A. Young |
DCS Technology and Training Center 5151 Samuel Blvd Dallas, TX 75228 |
| August 16 | ||
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| 6 PM | Council Member Erik Wilson |
Highland Hills Library 6200 Bonnie View Road Dallas, TX 75241 |
| 6 – 7:30 PM | Council Members Philip T. Kingston and Scott Griggs |
Dallas City Performance Hall 2520 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201 |
| 6 – 8 PM | Council Members Jennifer S. Gates and B. Adam McGough |
Dallas City Hall (Virtual) 1500 Marilla, 6ES Dallas, TX 75201 |
| 6 – 8 PM | Council Member Monica R. Alonzo |
West Dallas Multipurpose Center 2828 Fish Trap Road Dallas, TX 75212 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Member Mark Clayton |
Lake Highlands Baptist Church 642 Brookhurst Drive Dallas, TX 75218 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Member Carolyn King Arnold |
Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary School 5640 S. Marsalis Avenue Dallas.TX 75241 |
| 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Council Member Tiffinni A. Young |
Billy Earl Dade Middle School 2727 Al Lipscomb Way Dallas, TX 75215 |
| 7 PM | Council Member Sandy Greyson |
Timberglen Recreation Center 381 O Timberglen Road Dallas, TX 75287 |
| August 17 | ||
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| 6 – 8 PM | Council Member Monica R. Alonzo |
Dallas City Hall (Virtual) 1500 Marilla, 6ES Dallas, TX 75201 |
| 7 – 8 PM | Council Member Phillip T. Kingston |
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| August 18 | ||
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| 6:00 PM | Council member Erik Wilson |
Polk Wisdom Library 7151 Library Lane Dallas, TX 75232 |
| 6:00 PM | Council Member Scott Griggs |
Martin Weiss Recreation Center 1111 Martindell Avenue Dallas, TX 75211 |
| 6:00 PM | Council Member Rickey D. Callahan |
Prairie Creek Library (In Person and Virtual) 9609 Lake June Road Dallas, TX 75217 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Member Mark Clayton |
Harry Stone Recreation Center 2403 Millmar Drive Dallas.TX 75228 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Members Lee M. Kleinman and Jennifer S. Gates |
Churchill Recreation Center 6906 Churchill Way Dallas, TX 75230 |
| 7 PM | Council Members Sandy Greyson |
Renner Frankford Library 6400 Frankford Road Dallas, TX 75252 |
| August 22 | ||
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| 6 PM | Council Member Erik Wilson |
Dallas City Hall (Virtual) 1500 Marilla, 6ES Dallas, TX 75201 |
| 6- 8 PM | Council Members Scott Griggs and Casey Thomas, II |
Hampton-Illinois Library Branch (Black Box Theatre) 2951 S. Hampton Rd Dallas, TX 75224 |
| August 23 | ||
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| 6:00 PM | Council Member B. Adam McGough |
Lake Highland North Recreation Center 9940 White Rock Trail Dallas, TX 75238 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Member Carolyn King Arnold |
John W. Carpenter Elementary School 2121Tosca Lane Dallas, TX 75224 |
| 7 PM | Council Member Sandy Greyson |
Campbell Green Recreation Center 16600 Park Hill Drive Dallas, TX 75248 |
| 7 – 8:30 PM | Council Member Philip T. Kingston |
Klyde Warren Park Pavilion (In Person and Virtual) 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, TX 75201 |
| August 24 | ||
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| 6 – 8 PM | Council Members Casey Thomas, II |
Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center 5150 Mark Trail Way Dallas, TX 75201 |
| August 25 | ||
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| 6:00 PM | Council Member Scott Griggs |
Kidd Springs Recreation Center 711 W. Canty Street Dallas, TX 75208 |
| 6 – 8 PM | Council Members Casey Thomas, II |
Park In The Woods Recreation Center 6801 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, TX 75249 |
| 6:30 – 8 PM | Council Member Jennifer S. Gates |
Walnut Hill Recreation Center 10011 Midway Road Dallas, TX 75229 |
