Major Progress within Key Focus Areas

From October 1, 2006 – September 30, 2007

Clean, Healthy Environment

• Landfill Revenue Increases
  • Increased revenues to landfill from $16.6M to $21.4M in FY06-07 – a $4.8M increase, largely by offering a user-friendly site for commercial haulers. 
    • The relocated waste from the Corps of Engineers project at Linfield Landfill generated $3.2M of the increased revenues – waste that could have been hauled to several other sites, but McCommas was selected. 
    • The balance of $1.6M in new revenues came from commercial haulers who took advantage of the landfill’s accessibility, efficient operations, and competitive pricing. 
• Solid Waste Franchise Fee
• Implemented in FY06-07 – generating $2,543,619 in revenues for its first (partial) year of implementation. 
• Previously, the “commercial solid waste hauler permits” generated $1,748,233 in FY06. 
• The FY08 projection of revenues (for a full year of fee collection) is $2,925,000. 
• Landfill Capacity 
• Designed and began construction on Cell 6A at the landfill, assuring ample cell capacity through January 2010. 
• Introducing new biotechnology techniques to further prolong landfill life.
• Regional Partnerships
• Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) initiative – As a result of this effort, a 10-year partnership has been created with the TCEQ regarding the management of not just SSOs, but the overall wastewater collection system.
• Established a new partner relationship for raw water supply with Tarrant Regional Water District.
• Water Conservation Measures
• Dallas saved an estimated 44 billion gallons, or 24.1 MGD, of water since 2001
• A $150,000 conservation grant to fund other City departments for the upgrade and/or installation of indoor plumbing fixtures and landscaping design.
• Conservation Media funding -- Expanded media and advertising funding to further inform and educate customers regarding extended watering restrictions and to maintain heightened awareness to use water wisely.
• Efforts have resulted in a ‘regionally’ unified effort at the last State Legislature which resulted in improved water legislation.  Also, other parts of the state are aware of our needs and efforts to conserve water.
• Green Initiatives
• Preparing for ISO 14001 Certification. 
• Selected by EPA as the first pilot city under the Sustainable Skylines initiative to partner with EPA on air quality issues.  The Initiative has received a funding commitment of $220,000 and the program has signed up 6 private partners to date.
• 26 Municipal Setting Designations (MSD) have been approved to date.  MSDs expedite redevelopment on properties with environmental concerns.
• The City continued its ozone and climate change reduction plan which resulted in a reduction of over 7 million vehicle miles traveled by City employees during commuting
• All buildings over 10,000 square feet are designed to LEED Silver.  To date the City has achieved the following: 2 gold certified, 2 silver certified and 18 in various stages of design and construction and pending certification.
• The City of Dallas continues to be a leader in air quality through the passing of the 5 minute idle ordinance, the cement kiln purchasing strategy, and the purchase of clean fleets and fuels.
• The City committed to purchase of 40% renewable energy in the next year. 
• The City published its first annual city-wide environmental report
• Received the 2007 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award from the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable.
• Health Services
• Increase enrollment and access to Women, Infants ad Children services
  • Annual participation increased by 7.4% over previous year which equated to an additional 76,750 participants served this year.
• 2005-2006 State of Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)
  • Completed and implemented ‘05/’06 State Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) changes to food code ordinance
  • Staff conducted 39 presentations on food safety and the food ordinance
• Increase placement and assistance to homeless clients
  • Number of clients placed  - 320
  • Number of clients served daily at the Day Resource Center  - 364
  • Conducted 11 presentations to Community Stakeholders to increase the effectiveness and involvement while implementing the Good Neighborhood Policy
• People Helping People Program
  • Provides up to  $5,000 grant in materials and supplies for minor exterior repairs provided by volunteer organizations
    • 320 homes completed

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