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APPROVED BUDGET
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
by
W. KENNETH NOLAN
Chief Appraiser
DIRECTORS
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
MICHAEL HURTT
STEVE PRYOR
JOHN WARREN
LEW BLACKBURN
JOHN THREADGILL
EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR/
VICE CHAIRMAN
JOHN R. AMES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Chief Appraiser Letter .. 1
Executive Summary ... 4
Budget Highlights ... 5
Total Budget .... 9
Budget Comparison .. 13
Revenue Resources ... 17
Personnel Breakdown ....19
Organizational Chart .....21
Principal Officers ...... 22
Budget Calendar ... 23
Statistical Information . 25
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Budget Philosophy/Policy ..28
Investment Policy . 33
Comments . 39
Glossary ..... 40
Appropriations ...42
Employment/Purchasing Policy Statement..43
Salary/Auto/Benefits Schedules .. 45
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
General Summary .48
Expenditure Summary .... 49
Budget Allocations .....50
Entity Allocations ..51
Other Income .......... 54
Financial Reserves.. 55
CONSOLIDATED CHIEF APPRAISER ... 58

Chief Appraisers Office. 72
Quality Control ..... 75
CONSOLIDATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUDGET .. 78

Administration ....98
Appeals and Support .....101
Building Services ......104
Appraisal Review Board ......108
LEGAL SERVICES BUDGET. ... 112
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUDGET .. 122
CONSOLIDATED APPRAISAL SERVICES BUDGET 134

Central Office 152
Residential ..
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Business Personal Property . 158

Commercial ... 161
Property Records/Exemptions...164
Dallas Central Appraisal District

June 2016
To:
Member Governments of Dallas County
Re:
Dallas Central Appraisal District 2016/2017 Annual Budget
We are pleased to present the 2016/2017 Budget that your agency has approved for the Dallas Central Appraisal
District (DCAD). The approved amount is $24,471,932.
This budget provides the necessary funding to allow the DCAD to accurately and equitably appraise approximately
828,000 parcels of taxable property. It is our goal to provide your agency with a quality product in a timely manner
that you can rely on for your budget needs, while continuing our goal of being the most efficient and cost effective
appraisal district in Texas.
The Budget of $24,471,932 is a +3.36% increase over the amount of funds that were budgeted and approved for the
2015/2016 fiscal year. Our budget history for the last five years is as follows:
Budget Year
2012/2013
2013/2014
2014/2015
2015/2016
2016/2017
Budget Amount
$21,516,555
$21,872,977
$23,009,832
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
% Budget Change
0.00%
+1.66%
+5.20%
+2.90%
+3.36%
Merit Increases
0.00%
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
2.50%
Entity Salary
Survey
1.08%
3.13%
2.92%
3.14%
2.68%
Personnel
229
229
228
228
228
As you can see by the chart we have been judicious in the use of your money to fund our operations. We have just
completed another successful year of operation, and we continue to believe that our mission is to complete our duties
each year in the most timely, efficient, and most importantly, economical way possible. The monies we request each
year belong to each of our participating taxing units, but more importantly, to the citizens of Dallas County and as such
should be spent in the most careful and efficient way possible. We realize the importance of frugality. We believe we
have been good stewards of the publics monies. We also hope we have earned their trust.
The Budget provides for 228 employees, which is the same staffing level as for the 2015/2016 Budget that is currently
in effect. Since the 2005/2006 fiscal year, we have reduced our staff by 27 positions or 10.50%. The requested staffing
level of 228 will be sufficient to continue the high level of service you demand and with the accuracy you expect. If
Office of Executive Director/Chief Appraiser
2949 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75247-6195 (214) 631-0520
Web Site: www.dallascad.org
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you recall we employed 262 employees in 1982 with 650,000 parcels and today, with this Budget, we have 228
employees with 828,000 parcels. By continuing to improve our technology and working smarter we will maintain
the level of service we provided last year and improve upon it. In fact we hope to provide you with a more accurate
appraisal roll than ever before.
I would like to personally thank each of you for having the confidence in our agency to approve our 2016/2017
Budget. Your approval will allow our agency to continue to progress and to provide you with the timely and accurate
service to which you have become accustomed and to continue to improve for the future.
Thank you again for approving our 2016/2017 Budget. We look forward to another successful year with your support.
Yours truly,
W. Kenneth Nolan, CTA, RTA, RPA

Executive Director/Chief Appraiser
Approved Budget
DALLAS CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT
2016-2017 APPROVED BUDGET
Approved Budget
DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT

2016/2017 APPROVED BUDGET
BUDGET COMPARISON
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
BUDGET EXPENDITURES:
SALARIES & WAGES
$13,231,728
$13,736,024
AUTO EXPENSE
767,540
887,615
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
697,577
790,145
OPERATIONAL SERVICES
68,500
37,260
MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURE
363,333
334,482
MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
270,482
314,560
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
579,498
593,817
SUNDRY EXPENSE
324,056
358,265
INSURANCE & BENEFITS
5,689,801
5,675,454
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,570,855
1,622,425
113,970
121,885
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
$23,437,340
$24,231,932
230,000
230,000
10,000
10,000
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
CONTINGENCY
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
OPERATING FUNDS SOURCES:
ENTITY ALLOCATIONS (LOCAL SUPPORT)

RENDITION FEES
INVESTMENT PROCEEDS
OTHER INCOME
TOTAL REVENUE
Approved Budget
2016/2017
ANNUAL BUDGET
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) continues to improve the systems of the DCAD through
technology. With the enhanced development and implementation of technology, many manual processes
have been eliminated, helping reduce the number of resources needed to operate the DCAD and reduce
costs that can be attributed back to the taxing entities served. The MARS (Mass Appraisal Records
System) is enhanced through the MIP (MARS Improvement Program) committee that accepts requests for
new enhancements to the system and prioritizes them into planned improvements. The District also
strives to improve the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) process with an examination of the appeals process
through the ARB Lessons Learned process. The District continues to improve the scanning/imaging
program and has implemented numerous scanning and MARS modules further enhancing the overall
scanning program for the District.
The DCAD redesigned the Notice of Appraised Value form for the 2016 appraisal process. Due to some
Legislative changes it was necessary to completely redevelop the form to comply with the new laws but
to also make the Notice more property owner friendly. The Legislative Session brought new changes in
the ARB with the purchase of new equipment for the ARB hearing rooms. The new law stated that if the
chief appraiser uses audiovisual equipment at a protest hearing, the appraisal office shall provide audio
visual equipment of the same general type, kind and character for use during the hearing by the property
owner or owners agent. This is to allow property owners the ability to present their own presentation at
the hearing using the same equipment used in the hearing by the appraisal district. The DCAD will
equipment the hearing for the 2016 ARB process. Finally new Legislation on the open carry issue will
require examining the security of the DCAD facility. Proper signage will be installed on the premises
where a meeting of the governmental entity is holding an open meeting that was properly noticed. These
will be effective as of January 1, 2016.
The Board of Directors has continued the Capital Improvement Program established in December 2004.
The program is to fund major capital improvement projects for the building structure located at 2949 N.
Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. A Capital Improvement Program Plan was adopted by the Board and
is reviewed annually at the presentation of the annual budget and the Board approves the plan each year
and designates the capital improvement projects to be undertaken for the fiscal year. Budget surplus
funds will fund this program, and only the Board can authorize funds to be expended from this program
fund. Several major projects have been approved and completed such as the installation of a new HVAC
chiller system, cooling tower system, and heat exchange system; installation of a new roof; renovated the
buildings sixteen (16) restroom facilities upgrading all restrooms to ADA (American with Disabilities
Act) compliance; installed security cameras in the parking lot and increased the number of cameras inside
the office facility; added safety equipment to the two (2) building elevators; installed automatic door
openers on the visitor side doors to be in compliance with ADA; constructed entrance covers at the two
main entrances to the building; built a new training room facility; replaced the sewer line, and the
completely repaired the sprinkler system. The last two major projects were the replacement of the two
building air handlers, coils and controls and the installation of solar screens on select building windows.
All projects were completed under budget and on time.
The Board of Directors approved the replacement of the digital photos of all real property improvements
in the MARS program in the 2015/2016 Budget and these new digital images will completed in the last
of 2015 and utilized in the 2016 ARB appeals process. The DCAD is under a lease payment
Approved Budget
program for these photos over seven years. The District implemented iPads in the field work for the
Appraisers instead of the current pen pad devices and the technology has proven to be more efficient and
provides even greater costs savings for future budgets. The DCAD will begin to rewrite its existing
MARS CAMA program beginning in 2015/2016. The DCAD will continue to make enhancements in the
coming years in both technology and capital improvements to improve the quality of the products and
services the District provides, to preserve the building investment, and to control costs.
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE CHANGES
The 2016/2017 Budget proposes 228 employees, the same as in the 2015/2016 Budget. A vacancy rate of
approximately 1.0% has been incorporated into the full time salary and wage totals. The Budget
is presented with a 2.5% merit performance increase for its employees. The contribution level to the
Texas County and Retirement System for the fiscal year is funded at 18% and the DCAD proposed a
10% increase in its medical health insurance rates in 2016/2017.
The Approved
Budget
totals $24,471,932, which is an increase of $794,592 over the 2015/2016 Approved Budget of
$23,677,340.
Major expenditure changes and program highlights of the 2016/2017 Budget include:
EXPENDITURES:
Salaries & Wages
Auto Expenses
Supplies & Material
Operational Services
Maintenance Structures
Maintenance Equipment
Contractual Services
Sundry Expenses
Insurance & Benefits
Professional Services
Capital Expenditures
$ 504,296
120,075
92,568
(31,240)
(28,851)
44,078
14,319
34,209
(14,347)
51,570
7,915
Total
$ 794,592
Approved Budget
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN REVENUES

The Districts revenue for 2016/2017 equals $24,471,932. Revenue consists primarily of Local Support
from each of the member entities served by the DCAD, and increases to $24,231,932 in this
budget. That total revenue is based on a formula developed and approved by written agreement between
the taxing entities in 1981 and consists of budget allocation criteria from the Property Tax Code. Local
Support revenue is based on the ratio of each entities levy to the total district-wide levy. Revenues for
Investment Proceeds have declined due to funds invested in certificates of deposits and the present
market rates. The Business Personal Property (BPP) Rendition Funds are budgeted again as a revenue
source in the Budget and are budgeted for 2016/2017 at $230,000. Other Income includes the sale of
documents and information requests and also remains unchanged from the previous year at
$10,000. Revenue changes for the 2016/2017 Budget as follows:
REVENUES:
Local Revenue
Special Assessment Income
Rendition Fees
Investment Proceeds
Other Income
$ 794,592
-0-0-0-0-___
Total
$ 794,592
Approved Budget
DALLAS CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Approved Budget

2016/2017 TOTAL APPROVED BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
4006 Employee Severance
4007 Salary Continuation
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other
C. SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4212 Postage & Freight
4213 Printing
4214 Computer Supplies
4215 Mapping Supplies
4216 Miscellaneous
4217 Office Equip. Exp.
4218 Janitorial Supplies
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4221 Building Supplies
D. OPERATIONAL SERVICES
4320 Telephone
E. MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4434 Janitorial Service
4435 Pest Control
4436 Interior Maintenance
4437 Lawn/Grnds. Maint.
4438 Trash Disposal
4439 Elevator Maintenance
4440 Security Service
4441 HVAC System Maint.
4442 Electrical Inspect. Maint.
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
12,762,817
41,730
95,846
50,000
30,000
12,980,393
12,491,053
31,292
90,158
0
12,776
12,625,279
13,009,914
39,494
102,320
50,000
30,000
13,231,728
13,431,970
47,786
176,268
50,000
30,000
13,736,024
762,000
3,140
765,140
736,694
1,761
738,455
764,400
3,140
767,540
884,400
3,215
887,615
36,814
18,683
326,343
56,725
72,702
2,380
1,360
9,500
15,000
5,660
65,254
6,000
616,421
30,675
12,143
359,210
29,647
53,601
0
603
11,601
15,596
6,437
90,005
5,294
614,814
36,549
18,940
351,069
43,064
73,264
0
1,160
6,000
15,500
13,725
132,306
6,000
697,577
37,413
18,808
411,162
44,530
73,982
0
1,160
5,500
16,065
13,995
161,530
6,000
790,145
75,000
75,000
115,166
115,166
68,500
68,500
37,260
37,260
46,400
187,344
20,976
40,302
1,099
3,969
9,937
3,979
11,603
1,095
19,224
7,000
352,928
55,801
156,419
19,678
38,400
817
3,720
9,314
3,372
11,134
983
18,762
4,569
322,970
56,400
189,123
23,323
40,302
1,108
3,969
10,000
3,704
11,603
1,096
19,705
3,000
363,333
53,150
161,472
21,646
39,977
1,008
3,969
9,875
3,704
12,190
1,107
23,384
3,000
334,482
Approved Budget

2014/2015
APPROVED
F. MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4544 P/C Maintenance
4545 Terminal
4546 Software Maintenance
G. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4650 Lease of Building
4651 Copier System
4652 Lease of Equipment
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
4660 Delivery Service
4661 Lease of Software
4662 GIS Mapping Service
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4761 Dues & Subscriptions
4762 Legal Notice/Adv.
4763 Travel
4764 Business Promotion
4765 Maps & Mapping Exp.
4766 Directors Expenses
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4769 Management Development
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
23,163
0
0
0
99,662
0
137,320
260,145
9,133
0
0
0
124,283
0
141,277
274,693
21,343
0
0
0
107,894
0
141,245
270,482
30,912
0
0
0
129,994
0
153,654
314,560
0
73,969
344,350
46,180
0
1,040
0
34,000
499,539
0
82,089
343,585
69,820
0
0
0
33,710
529,204
0
84,000
389,703
71,300
0
495
0
34,000
579,498
0
90,000
390,819
78,750
0
248
0
34,000
593,817
80,590
138,078
16,817
49,388
600
0
1,865
4,000
700
800
2,866
295,704
71,722
139,209
20,232
40,756
242
0
1,866
2,879
0
0
762
277,669
79,563
140,541
16,688
71,773
660
0
2,390
3,275
500
5,800
2,866
324,056
83,533
159,505
29,484
76,304
660
0
2,390
3,023
0
500
2,866
358,265
10
Approved Budget

2014/2015
APPROVED
I. INSURANCE & BENEFITS
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4872 Workers Compensation
4873 Unemployment Comp.
4874 General Insurance
4875 Bonds
4876 Pub. Officials Liab.
4877 Group Benefits
4878 Employee Activities
4879 Medicare Tax
4880 Emp. Assistance Prog.
4881 Salary Cont. Program
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
2,382,513
2,590,770
54,857
65,340
136,900
292
14,000
108,702
15,715
175,592
0
0
5,544,681
2,224,255
2,832,650
45,701
3,951
126,874
639
13,063
100,294
15,233
170,262
0
0
5,532,922
2,484,010
2,624,607
54,857
65,340
133,600
342
17,000
114,240
15,715
180,090
0
0
5,689,801
2,486,063
2,584,683
54,887
66,720
133,600
342
17,000
115,483
15,775
200,901
0
0
5,675,454
871,500
12,000
161,585
0
24,500
10,500
367,070
50,000
3,626
1,500,781
879,341
10,500
99,134
0
24,500
0
413,659
33,059
9,000
1,469,193
874,000
11,500
148,585
0
24,500
10,500
410,270
75,000
16,500
1,570,855
878,000
11,500
159,585
0
24,500
13,500
467,340
50,000
18,000
1,622,425
8,000
111,100
0
119,100
18,587
123,009
4,499
146,095
0
113,970
0
113,970
0
121,885
0
121,885
0
0
0
637,161
0
0
0
0
SUBTOTAL
$23,009,832
$23,283,621
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
GRAND TOTAL
$23,009,832
$23,283,621
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
J. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
4986 Appraisal of Autos
4987 State Office of Adm. Hearings
4990 ARB Comp. for Services
4992 Auxiliary Legal Expenses
4995 Arbitration Expense
Z. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
9001 Leasehold Improvements
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
9005 Technology Development
9006 Capital Imp. Program
11
Approved Budget
EXPENDITURES
12
Approved Budget

BUDGET COMPARISON
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
$1,209,012
$1,261,628
$800,447
$828,325
CONSOLIDATED
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
3,745,608
4,352,635
4,179,509
4,491,128
LEGAL SERVICES
1,327,816
1,200,285
1,343,065
1,345,165
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
2,498,819
2,548,628
2,829,979
2,838,095
14,228,577
13,920,445
14,524,340
14,969,219
$23,009,832
$23,283,621
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
CATEGORY
CONSOLIDATED
OFFICE OF CHIEF APPRAISER
CONSOLIDATED
APPRAISAL SERVICES
CONTINGENCY
13
2015/2016
2016/2017
APPROVED APPROVED
Approved Budget
2016/2017
BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF
CHIEF
APPRAISER
ADMIN.
ADMIN
SERVICES
LEGAL
SERVICES
APPRAISAL
SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
BUDGET TOTAL
PERCENT
$ 828,325
3.4%
4,491,128
18.4%
LEGAL SERVICES
1,345,165
5.5%
2,838,09
11.6%
14,969,219
61.1%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
APPRAISAL SERVICES
TOTAL
$24,471,932
14
100.0%
Approved Budget

BUDGET COMPARISONS SUMMARY
BY CATEGORY
CATEGORY
SALARIES & WAGES
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
$12,980,393
$12,625,279
$13,231,728
$13,736,024
AUTO EXPENSES
765,140
738,455
767,540
887,615
616,421
614,814
697,577
790,145
75,000
115,166
68,500
37,260
MAINT. OF STRUCTURE
352,928
322,970
363,333
334,482
MAINT. OF EQUIPMENT
260,145
274,693
270,482
314,560
499,539
529,204
579,498
593,817
SUNDRY EXPENSES
295,704
277,669
324,056
358,265
5,544,681
5,532,922
5,689,801
5,675,454
1,500,781
1,469,193
1,570,855
1,622,425
119,100
783,256
113,970
121,885
$23,009,832
$23,283,621
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
SUBTOTAL
CONTINGENCY
GRAND TOTAL
$23,009,832
$23,283,621
15
0
$23,677,340
0
$24,471,932
Approved Budget
2016/2017
BUDGET BY CATEGORY
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7
6
5
2
4
3
CATEGORY
1. SALARIES & WAGES
BUDGET TOTAL
PERCENT
$13,736,024
56.2%
2. AUTO EXPENSES
887,615
3.6%
3. SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
790,145
,
3.2%
37,260
0.1%
5. MAINTENANCE
649,042
2.7%
6. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
593,817
2.4%
7. SUNDRY EXPENSES
358,265
1.5%
8. INSURANCE & BENEFITS
5,675,454
23.2%
9. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,622,425
6.6%
121,885
.5%
$24,471,932
100.0%
4. OPERATIONAL SERVICES
10.CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
TOTAL
16
Approved Budget
REVENUES
17
Approved Budget
2016/2017
SOURCES OF OPERATING FUNDS
RENDITION FEES
INVESTMENT
PROCEEDS
OTHER INCOME
LOCAL
SUPPORT
SOURCE
LOCAL SUPPORT
AMOUNT
PERCENT
$24,231,932
99.0%
0%
RENDITION FEES
230,000
.9%
OTHER INCOME
10,000
.1%
$24,471,932
$24 471 932
100
100.0%
0%
INVESTMENT PROCEEDS
TOTAL
18
Approved Budget
PERSONNEL
BREAKDOWN
19
Approved Budget
2016/2017
PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN
4
34
3
16
171
DEPARTMENT
NUMBER OF PERSONNEL
PERCENT
1.7%
34
15.0%
1.3%
16
7.0%
APPRAISAL SERVICES
171
75.0%
TOTAL
228
LEGAL SERVICES
20
100.0%
Approved Budget
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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
INCUMBENT
OFFICIAL TITLE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF APPRAISER
W. Kenneth Nolan
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/

TAXPAYER LIAISON OFFICER
Rick L. Kuehler
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
John Milam
DIRECTOR OF APPRAISAL SERVICES
Shane Docherty
DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES
Windy Nash
RESIDENTIAL MANAGER
Jimmy Cox
BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGER
Randy Scott
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Steve Brown
PROPERTY RECORDS/EXEMPTIONS MANAGER
Patricia Nixon
FINANCE MANAGER
John K. Simpson
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Dan Reese
COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER
Cheryl Jordan
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BUDGET CALENDAR
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BUDGET CALENDAR
DATE REQUIRED
September
ACTION
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
x
x
x
Establish budget policy

Prepare budget calendar
Develop budget formats
Director of Administration
Distribute budget information packets to

department heads.
Prepare preliminary revenue estimates
Finance Manager
Assist department heads with completion of

budget request forms
Submit completed budget request forms
Review budget requests and submit proposed
budget draft to the chief administrative officer
Conduct internal budget hearings on submitted
budget requests and adjustments
Administration
Work salary /merit projections

Prepare budget narratives, goals and objectives,
and activity indicators in the budget document
Finalize and submit draft of proposed budget to
chief administrative officer

Administration
Review the proposed budget draft with chief

administrative office, make needed adjustments
Finalize proposed budget for BOD
Present the proposed budget to the BOD at their

regular meeting \ entity presentation
Conduct entity budget visits to all entities
Publish notices for public hearing
Finance Manager

October
x
October-November
x
x
x
x
Finance
Department Heads
Administration

December
x
x
x
January
x
x
February -March
x
x
x
April
May
June
Chief Appraiser
Chief Appraiser
x
x
BOD conducts public hearing on proposed budget Board of Directors

Meet with Budget Review Committee
Chief Appraiser
x
x
Final budget is approved

Entities are notified of budget approval
Board of Directors
Final budget is printed and sent to the taxing

entities and filed with the county clerks office
Final budget is distributed to staff
Public budget notice is published in newspaper
x
x
Finance Director
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STATISTICAL
INFORMATION
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION
The District was created as a provision of the Property Tax Code by the 66th Texas State
Legislature- Senate Bill 621
Date Created:
1979
District Officially Began Operations:
1982
Form of Government:
Political Subdivision of the State of Texas
Area of Distance Square Miles:
908.07
Population of District (Dallas County):
2,368,139*
Number of Board of Director Members:
Number of District Employees:
228
Number of ARB Members:
Up to 120
Number of Offices:
2949 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, Texas
Number of Accounts Appraised:
827,680
Number of Taxing Entities:
61
Cities
School Districts
Counties
Special Districts
Hospital Districts
Community College
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16
1
11
1
1
Source:
*U.S. Bureau of the Census 2010 Estimated
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DALLAS CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT
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BUDGET POLICY
Establishing a financial philosophy and policy enables the legislative body, management, and the
community to monitor how well the Appraisal District is performing. It also assists in linking
long range financial planning with day-to-day operations, as well as providing a formal position
for the preparation of financial situations and emergencies thus improving fiscal stability.
All of this will contribute to the credibility of and public confidence in the Appraisal District
organization. These statements show a commitment to sound financial management and fiscal
integrity.
Important aspects of any such philosophy and financial policy statement are the procedures and
policies used to control the budget after appropriations are made to the various departments.
These policies and procedures should recognize the need for some budgetary flexibility and
should clarify the Board of Director and management's responsibility to the taxing jurisdictions in
administering the budget. The following statements are put forth to facilitate these budget
procedures.
BUDGET PROCEDURES
1.
The District budgets resources on a fiscal year which begins September 1 and ends on the
following August 31.
2.
Budget instruction packets for annual preparation, which include forms and necessary
instructional information, shall be distributed to the Divisions and Departments no later
than October 15 in each year. These packets with their proposals must be returned no
later than November 15 in that year.
3.
The proposed budget estimates and requests shall be prepared and distributed to the Chief
Appraiser on or before December 15 of that year.
4.
Budget hearings between the Chief Appraiser, the Administrative/Finance staff, and the
various Departments will be held in early December to review and justify budget
proposals and requests submitted.
5.
The proposed budget estimates shall be presented in the following format:

a.
b.
c.
d.
Goals and objectives, programs to be accomplished;

Operating and maintenance expenditures by category code;
Personnel breakdown and staffing levels and salary ranges;
A detailed schedule of capitalized equipment to be purchased.
6.
The Proposed Budget shall be submitted to the Board of Directors and the taxing
jurisdictions on or before February 15 of each year.
7.
The Board of Directors will hold at least one public hearing to receive input on the
Proposed Budget between February 15 and May 15. Not later than the 10th day before
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the date of the public hearing, the Chief Appraiser shall give notice of the public hearing
by publishing the notice in a newspaper having general circulation in the county for
which the appraisal district is established. The notice may not be smaller than a onequarter page of a standard-size newspaper and may not be published in the part of the
paper in which legal notices and classified advertisements appear. The notice must set
out the time, date, and place of the public hearing and must set out a summary of the
proposed budget setting out as separate items: the total amount of the proposed budget;
the amount of increase proposed from the budget adopted for the current year; and the
number of employees compensated under the current budget and the number of
employees to be compensated under the proposed budget.
8.
The Board of Directors shall adopt the Budget on or before May 15 of each year. The
taxing jurisdictions will have thirty days after the formal adoption of the budget to submit
a Resolution in opposition to the budget. If a majority of those taxing jurisdictions,
which are eligible to vote on the District's Board of Directors and Budget, veto the
budget, then the Appraisal District must resubmit a new budget to the Board and the
taxing jurisdictions within another thirty days for their review.
9.
The Board of Directors shall appoint a Budget Review Committee of two from its
membership to review the Proposed Budget with the DCAD staff and report its findings
and recommendations to the Board before budget adoption.
10.
Monthly financial reports on the budget status and trends will be prepared by the Finance
Office and presented to the Chief Appraiser. Copies of these monthly reports will be
delivered to each department head to assist in monitoring actual expenditures compared
to monthly budgeted, fiscal year budgeted, and year-to-date budgeted amounts for his/her
department.
11.
The Board of Directors may amend the approved budget at any time, but the Secretary of
the Board must deliver a written copy of a proposed amendment to the presiding officer
of the governing body of each taxing entity participating in the District not later than the
30th day before the date the Board acts on it. All budget amendments must be approved
by the Board of Directors in a regular or special called public meeting.
12.
The Proposed Budget estimates submitted on February 15 shall be a balanced budget

from the revenues anticipated.
13.
If the governing bodies of a majority of the taxing entities entitled to vote on the
appointment of the Board of Directors adopt resolutions disapproving the budget and file
them with the Secretary of the Board within 30 days after its adoption, the budget does
not take effect, and the Board of Directors shall adopt a new budget within 30 days of the
disapproval.
14.
If the total amount of the budget allocation payments made or due to be made by the
taxing entities participating in the Appraisal District exceeds the amount actually spent or
obligated to be spent during the fiscal year from which the payments were made, the
Board of Directors may refund to the taxing entities its proportionate share of the excess
funds not later than the 150th day after the end of the fiscal year for which the payments
were made. Approval of said action by Board of Directors must be a in a regular or
special called public meeting.
15.
The Board of Directors will consider the establishment of Restricted Reserve Funds from
any unspent surplus funds as deemed necessary. These Funds will be set up at the
direction of the Board and can only be disbursed by approval of the Board of Directors.
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BUDGET REVENUES
1.
The Appraisal District will draw its revenue sources from local support as provided by
the taxing jurisdictions, based on an allocation formula as adopted by the taxing entities,
investment proceeds, and other income from allocations to certain taxing jurisdictions
lying outside Dallas County and from the sale of plats, copies, microfiche, magnetic
tapes, etc. and other services.
2.
The funding formula is based on each entity's levy and the total local support amount.
For cities inside Dallas County, each entity's allocation is based on their levy divided in
the total levy for Dallas County. The County, countywide special districts, and noncounty-wide special districts receive an even one-third of the total local support amount.
The Dallas County Community College District and the non-county-wide special districts
are calculated by dividing their levy into the levy of all of Dallas County and multiplying
that amount times the total local support amount. The balance of the one-third is divided
using the ratio of the Dallas County Hospital District and Dallas County to each other.
Finally, school districts receive the balance of the local support amount, allocating each
school district an amount using the same percentage as their levy to the total school
district levy. The previous year's levy will be used in allocating the current budget.
3.
The Appraisal District will publicly bid its depository contract every two years.
4.
Investment proceed schedules will be outlined in the depository contract by amount, rate,
and days.
5.
The Budget of the Appraisal District is formatted on a cash basis, with all current
expenditures paid for by current revenue resources.
6.
The Appraisal District will budget all known revenue sources in the budget and apply
these funds to the allocated local support amount to be paid by the taxing entities.
BUDGET EXPENDITURES
1.
The Budget will attempt to identify district functions and activities performed by the
Appraisal District and to allocate budget resources adequate to perform these functions
and activities.
2.
The Appraisal District will maintain an unallocated Restricted Reserve Fund, to provide
as an emergency reserve for use in the event of a calamity, unanticipated program
expenses, or for fiscal start-up costs.
3.
At year-end, it is up to the discretion of the Board of Directors to refund to the taxing

entities any cash surplus, or to carry the funds forward to the next budget year for start-up
costs or for designated purchases or programs. In the event of a total budget deficit, a
request for additional revenue will be taken to the Board of Directors for action. A copy
of this proposed budget amendment must be delivered to the presiding officer of the
governing body of each taxing unit participating in the District no later than 30 days
before action can be taken by the Board.
4.
The Board of Directors will authorize the Chief Appraiser to disburse appraisal district
funds by written check or draft up to five thousand dollars. Disbursements over the
amount of five thousand dollars must be co-signed with the Director of Administrations
signature and approval.
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5.
The Board of Directors shall by resolution authorize the Chief Appraiser and the Director
of Administration to sign written check vouchers for disbursement of funds.
6.
The District will continue to integrate performance measurements and productivity

standards with the budget process where appropriate.
7.
Cost/benefit studies and salary surveys will be conducted, where appropriate and
applicable, on expenditures, current jobs, and capital equipment.
8.
At no time shall the number of permanent full time positions on the payroll exceed the
total number of positions authorized by the Board of Directors. The Board shall approve
increases in personnel staffing during the fiscal year.
9.
Overtime compensation is authorized by the departments and may only be expended for
specific tasks as approved in the current budget and by the Chief Appraiser.
10.
Position reclassifications, job grade changes, or departmental reorganizations will be

prepared and reviewed in October of each year by the Job Evaluation Committee of the
Appraisal District staff.
11.
The Chief Appraiser may institute a freeze during the fiscal year on hiring, promotions,
transfers and capital equipment purchases. Such action will not be used arbitrarily
and will be for exceptions in appropriate areas to comply with emergency needs.
12.
All items to be purchased by the District in the amount of $50,000 or more will be subject
to public bid or proposal, or purchased under the State of Texas General Services
Commission.
13.
There will be no transfer between line items or categories in the current budget by
department heads or directors.
14.
Any transfer of funds between budget categories shall be approved by the Board of
Directors at a public meeting.
BUDGET SURPLUS FUNDS

It is the policy of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District that if the total
amount of payments made and/or due to be paid each year by the taxing units participating in a
given fiscal year exceeds the amount actually spent or obligated to be spent during such fiscal
year for which the payments were made, such excess amount shall, prior to or concurrent with the
end of such fiscal year, be automatically appropriated to the Capital Improvement Fund account
within the Appraisal District Budget and thereby obligated to be spent on the District Capital
Improvement Program, as approved by the Board of Directors. Should a Capital Improvement
Program not be provided or the surplus funds otherwise obligated, said surplus funds shall be
refunded to the entities in accordance with state law. It is further the policy of the Board of
Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District that the Capital Improvement Program of the
Appraisal District be submitted by the Executive Director/Chief Appraiser to the Board annually
for review and approval.
Under the budget surplus policy, funds can also be automatically appropriated to the Retirement
COLA Fund. Surplus funds will be obligated to be spent for lump sum payments into the
retirement fund for set a COLA percentage amount to offset rate payments to the
retirement fund through the Texas County and District Retirement System. These will be
dedicated funds approved by the Board of Directors annually.
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FINANCIAL AUDIT
1.
At least once each year, the Board of Directors shall have prepared an audit of its affairs
by an independent certified public accountant or firm of independent certified public
accountants.
2.
A copy of the audit report will be delivered to each governing body of each taxing unit
eligible to vote on the appointment of the Board of Directors and a reasonable number of
copies will be available for inspection at the Appraisal District office.
3.
The Board of Directors will consider the appointment of an Audit Committee to review
and meet with the auditors concerning the audit report and report its findings to the full
Board. The Audit Committee will meet as necessary in compliance with regulations of
the Governmental Accounting and Standards Board.
4.
The Board of Directors will engage the services of an independent auditor by annual
contract on a year to year basis, anticipating that the firm selected will be engaged for and
limited to a four year period for purposes of continuity. The audit firm may serve as the
Districts financial auditors for the period of four years before changing firms, but may
not participate in the proposal process for a period of four years following service.
5.
The DCAD staff will prepare a Management Discussion and Analysis providing a
narrative overview of the financial activities and changes in the financial position of the
Dallas Central Appraisal District for each fiscal year ending. The report will be in
compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 Basic
Financial Statements-and Managements Discussion and Analysis-for State and Local
Governments.
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INVESTMENT POLICY
I.
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (the District) that the administration of
its funds and the investment of those funds shall be handled as its highest public trust.
Investments shall be made in a manner which will provide the maximum security of principal
invested through the limitations and diversification while meeting the daily cash flow needs of the
District and conforming to all applicable state statutes governing the investment of public funds.
II.
INVESTMENT SCOPE
The Dallas Central Appraisal District has established an investment policy in accordance with
Chapter 6 of the Texas Property Tax Code and Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code,
Public Funds Investment Act. This investment policy applies to the investment activities of the
District.
As required by Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code, the District hereby defines and
adopts its formal investment policy. The District shall administer all present and future funds in
accordance with the provisions of this policy to the extent permitted by law and the Districts
depository contracts. Any new funds created by the District will come under this Policy unless
specifically exempted by the Board of Directors and this policy.
III.
LEGAL LIMITATION, RESPONSIBILITES AND AUTHORITY

Specific investment parameters for the investment of public funds in Texas are found in the
Public Funds Investment Act, Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code, (the Act). The Public
Funds Collateral Act, Chapter 2257, Texas Government Code, specifies collateral requirements
for all public funds deposits. All investments will be made in accordance with these statutes.
The District shall make all of its investments in a manner that complies with all applicable law
and with its depository contracts.
IV.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
A.
Standard of Care
The District shall exercise due care, caution, and good judgment in making its
investments. All investments shall consider the safety of capital, liquidity, diversification
and a reasonable return of interest income (yield) for the District.
Section 2256.006 of the Public Funds Investment Act provides that investments shall be
made with judgment and care, under prevailing circumstances, that a person of prudence,
discretion, and intelligence would exercise in the management of the persons own
affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of capital
and the probable income to be derived. Investments are to be chosen in a manner which
promotes diversity by market sector, credit and maturity. The choice of high-grade
government investments and high-grade money market investments is designed to assure
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the marketability of those investments should liquidity needs arise. To match anticipated
cash flow requirements the maximum weighted average maturity of the overall portfolio
may not exceed three months. Investment of funds shall be governed by the following
investment objectives, in order of priority:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
preservation and safety of principal;

liquidity;
diversification; and
yield
B.
Preservation and Safety of Principal
One of the primary objectives of this policy is the safety of principal. In no event shall an
investment and earned interest exceed the maximum amount insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation combined with U. S. Government securities pledged as
collateral. All investments by the District shall be made in the name of the District, and
may not be combined with any funds, which are not assets of the District. Any
investments made through Repurchase Agreements are fully guaranteed as to principal
and interest by the U. S. Government or an agency thereof, or are collateralized mortgage
obligations directly issued by a Federal Agency or instrumentality of the United States.
C.
Liquidity
The District shall structure its investments in a manner, which will provide the liquidity
necessary to correspond with the cash flow needs of the District.
D.
Diversification
Diversification of the portfolio will include diversification by maturity and market sector
and will include the use of a number of broker/dealers for diversification and market
coverage if needed.
E.
Yield
The District shall invest its funds to earn the maximum interest rate allowed with the
constraints of safety, liquidity and convenience.
F.
Maturity
The investments of the District will be staggered in a way to achieve the highest return of
interest and provide for the necessary liquidity to meet the cash needs of the District. At
no time will the maturity date of any investment extend beyond the last day of the current
budget year in which the investment was made.
V.
DELEGATION OF INVESTMENT AUTHORITY

The Chief Appraiser and/or the Director of Administration acting on behalf of the District, is
designated as the Investment Officer of the District and is responsible for investment
management decisions and activities.
The Board of Directors may appoint one or more
employees to perform the activities of Investment Officer for the District under the direction of
the Chief Appraiser. In the absence of such appointment, the Chief Appraiser or the Director of
Administration will act as the Investment Officer for the District. Pursuant to Section 6.05(3),
Property Tax Code, this authority may be delegated to designated employees of the Dallas
Central Appraisal District. The Officer is responsible for the quality and capability of staff,
investments advisors, and consultants involved in the investment management and procedures.
All participants in the investment process shall seek to act responsibly as custodians of the public
trust. The Investment Officer shall develop and maintain written administrative procedures for
the operation of the Investment program, which are consistent with this Investment Policy. These
controls will be reviewed with the independent auditor of the District.
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VI.
PRUDENCE
The standard of prudence to be used in the investment function shall be the prudent person
standard and shall be applied in the context of managing the overall portfolio. This standard
states: Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing,
which persons of prudence, discretion, and intelligence exercise in the management of their own
affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as
well as the expected income to be derived. The Investment Officer and those delegated
investment authority under this Policy, when acting in accordance with the written procedures
and this Policy, shall be relieved of personal liability in the management of the portfolio provided
that deviations from expectations for a specific securitys credit risk or market price change or
portfolio shifts are reported in a timely manner and that appropriate action is taken to control
adverse market effects.
VII.
INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS
To the extent an investment is an instrument or instruments, including principal and interest,
exceed the amount insured by the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation or other federal
agency, the excess must be collateralized by pledged securities. District funds may be invested in
the following instruments:
(1)
Certificates of Deposit issued by banks located in Dallas County. Payment of the
certificates must be insured in full by the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) and/or collateralized by securities from a bank doing business in the State of
Texas and under the terms of the written depository agreement with that bank, not to
exceed one year to stated maturity. Authorized investments include obligations that are
fully guaranteed or issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by the explicit
full faith and credit of the U. S.
(2)
Money Market Account. The District may invest excess cash in the Districts
reserve account in an interest-bearing Money Market account. These reserves will be
transferred to the General Account as needed.
(3)
Obligations of the United States Government, its agencies and instrumentalities,
and government sponsoring enterprises, not to exceed one year to stated maturity,
excluding collateralized mortgage obligations.
(4)
AAA-rated, constant dollar Texas Local Government Investment Pools as
defined by the Public Funds Investment Act and approved by the Board of Directors.
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(5)
No-load, AAA-rated, SEC registered money market funds.
(6)
FDIC insured brokered certificates of deposit securities from a bank in any US
state, delivered versus payment to the DCAD safekeeping agent, not to exceed one year
to maturity. Before purchase, the Investment Officer must verify the FDIC status of the
bank on www.2fdic.gov/idasp/main_bankfind.asp to insure that the bank is FDIC insured.
VIII.
AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS

All investments made by the District will be made through the Districts banking services
bank, a bank in Texas, or an approved broker/dealer.
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IX.
DIVERSIFICATION AND MATURITY LIMITATIONS

It is the policy of the District to diversify its investment portfolio. Invested funds shall be
diversified to minimize risk or loss resulting from over-concentration of assets in a specific
maturity, specific issuer, or specific class of securities.
X.
SAFEKEEPING AND COLLATERALIZATION

The laws of the State and prudent treasury management require that all purchased securities be
bought on a delivery versus payment basis and be held in safekeeping by either the District, an
independent third party financial institution, or the Districts designated banking services
depository.
All securities pledged to the District for certificates of deposit or demand deposits shall be held
by an independent third party bank doing business in Texas. The safekeeping bank may not be
within the same holding company as the bank from which the securities are pledged.
Collateralization is required on all bank time and demand deposits over FDIC Insurance coverage
of $250,000. The District is not required to liquidate investments that were authorized investment
at the time of purchase. An authorized investment of a fully collateralized repurchase agreement
can be secured by a combination of cash and obligations.
XI.
PERFORMANCE AND REPORTING

The Investment Officer shall submit a quarterly report to the District Board containing sufficient
information to evaluate the performance the investment program.
The Investment Officer or investment adviser shall monitor, on no less than a weekly basis, the
credit rating on all authorized investments in the portfolio based upon independent information
from a nationally recognized rating agency. If any security falls below the minimum rating
required by Policy, the Investment Officer shall notify the Chief Financial Officer/Director of
Administration, the Chief Appraiser, and the Board of Directors of the loss of rating, conditions
affecting the rating and possible loss of principal with liquidation options available, within two
weeks after the loss of the required rating.
XII.
DEPOSITORIES
The District shall designate one banking institution through a competitive process as its central
banking services provider at least every two years. This institution will be used for normal
banking services.
XIII: TRAINING
The Districts designated Investment Officer shall: 1) attend at least one training session from an
independent source advising the Investment Officer as provided for in the investment policy of
the District and containing at least ten (10) hours of instruction relating to the Investments
Officers responsibilities within twelve (12) months after taking office; 2) attend an investment
training session at least once each state fiscal biennium and receive not less than ten (10) hours of
instruction relating to investment responsibilities from an independent source. The two-year
period in which an Investment Officer must take the required investment training begins on the
first day of the Districts fiscal year and consists of the two consecutive fiscal years after that
date.
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XIII. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION

The Districts Investment Policy shall be adopted annually by the Board with the adoption
of the annual budget. The Investment Policy will be incorporated and made a part of the
budget document.
XIV. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

(1) "Bond proceeds" means the proceeds from the sale of bonds, notes, and other
obligations issued by an entity, and reserves and funds maintained by an entity for debt
service purposes.
(2) "Book value" means the original acquisition cost of an investment plus or minus the
accrued amortization or accretion.
(3) "Funds" means public funds in the custody of a state agency or local government that:
(A) are not required by law to be deposited in the state treasury; and
(B) the investing entity has authority to invest.
(4) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003,
Education Code.
(5) "Investing entity" and "entity" mean an entity subject to this chapter and described by
Section 2256.003.
(6) "Investment pool" means an entity created under this code to invest public funds
jointly on behalf of the entities that participate in the pool and whose investment
objectives in order of priority are:
(A) preservation and safety of principal;
(B) liquidity; and
(C) yield.
(7) "Local government" means a municipality, a county, a school district, a district or
authority created under Section 52(b)(1) or (2), Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI,
Texas Constitution, a fresh water supply district, a hospital district, and any political
subdivision, authority, public corporation, body politic, or instrumentality of the State of
Texas, and any nonprofit corporation acting on behalf of any of those entities.
(8) "Market value" means the current face or par value of an investment multiplied by the
net selling price of the security as quoted by a recognized market pricing source quoted on
the valuation date.
(9) "Pooled fund group" means an internally created fund of an investing entity in which
one or more institutional accounts of the investing entity are invested.
(10) "Qualified representative" means a person who holds a position with a business
organization, who is authorized to act on behalf of the business organization, and who is
one of the following:
(A) for a business organization doing business that is regulated by or registered with
a securities commission, a person who is registered under the rules of the National
Association of Securities Dealers;
(B) for a state or federal bank, a savings bank, or a state or federal credit union, a
member of the loan committee for the bank or branch of the bank or a person
authorized by corporate resolution to act on behalf of and bind the banking
institution;
(C) for an investment pool, the person authorized by the elected official or board
with authority to administer the activities of the investment pool to sign the written
instrument on behalf of the investment pool; or
(D) for an investment management firm registered under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Section 80b-1 et seq.) or, if not subject to registration under
that Act, registered with the State Securities Board, a person who is an officer or
principal of the investment management firm.
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(11) "School district" means a public school district.

(12) "Separately invested asset" means an account or fund of a state agency or local
government that is not invested in a pooled fund group.
(13) "State agency" means an office, department, commission, board, or other agency that is
part of any branch of state government, an institution of higher education, and any nonprofit
corporation acting on behalf of any of those entities.
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COMMENTS
This document has been prepared to supply information to the entities of the Dallas Central Appraisal
District concerning its activities and resource requirements. This 2016/2017 Budget and Program Summary
is designed to link financial information directly to descriptive information of the District's activities, with the
objective of improving the method by which resource allocations are made for those activities.
The format utilized in this budget document implements many of the techniques utilized during the budget
preparation. The District's organization has been divided into "Budget Units" by Departments of Office of
the Chief Appraiser, Administrative Services, Legal Services, Appraisal Services, and Information
Technology. The Budget Unit is the basic unit by which cost analysis and program effectiveness are measured
and evaluated. Also found in this document are various financial summaries including revenue breakdowns
for the entities.
The District's intention is to expand and improve this budget format in the future so that more objective
decisions can be made on either increasing or decreasing activity levels.
The 2016/2017 Budget and Program Summary contains information concerning the activities of the Dallas
Central Appraisal District, the dollar amounts, personnel, and capital outlay services required to support
these activities. Several line item categories in this budget will show a zero balance. This is due to these items
being detailed out of a major category to reflect actual expenditures of the coming budget year. To assist the
reader in understanding the information shown for the District's departments, the following definitions are
offered.
PROGRAM
A narrative description is provided for each budget unit, which outlines the functions,
responsibilities, and activities of the unit.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goals and objectives have been established during the budget process to guide and direct budget
units in achieving their purpose.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Authorized employees have been established in each budget unit to perform the necessary tasks.
Employees are funded through the general operating expenses.
CONSOLIDATED BUDGET
The term "Consolidated Budget" means that the support budgets in the Office of the Chief
Appraiser Department (Chief Appraiser, Community Relations and Quality Control),
Administrative Services Department (Administration, Appraisal Review Board, Customer Service,
Finance/Purchasing, Human Resources, Appeals and Support, and Building Services) and the
Appraisal Services Department (Central, Residential, Business Personal Property, Commercial, and
Property Records/Exemptions), will be combined to present an overall budget for Office of Chief
Appraiser, Administrative Services, and Appraisal Services respectively. The Legal Services
Department and the Information Technology Department are the only budgets that are contained in
one budget. A detailed description of these budget activities is found in the appropriate sections of
the budget.
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
Leasehold Improvements will include improvements to the building occupied by the Dallas Central
Appraisal District. Improvements will include such things as additional lighting and electrical
outlets, painting, carpeting, and minor renovations. The cost for all leasehold improvements is
included in this category.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District capitalizes fixed assets according to a scheduled policy.
Capital expenditures will include major office equipment and furniture that will be depreciated for
accounting purposes. Funds for continued technology development and the Capital Improvements
Program will be included in this category as needed.
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GLOSSARY
Account Code: A series of numbers used to identify and classify certain expenditures within an
organizational unit.
Accrual Accounting: The accrual basis of accounting matches revenues and related expenses based upon the
timing of underlying economic events, regardless of when monies are received or disbursed. Revenues are
recorded when they are earned, and expenses are recorded when they are incurred.
Activity Indicators: Indicators that provide the department the ability to identify their budget goals and
objectives and to measure their key activity results.
Appropriation: An authorization to make expenditures or incur obligations against the financial resources of
the District.
Budget: A financial plan for a specific period of time (fiscal period or fiscal year) that matches resources with
expenditures. The Dallas Central Appraisal District fiscal year runs from September 1st until the following
August 31st.
Budget Amendment: A change in the authorized level of funding (appropriations) for department or line
item object code. Only the Board of Directors upon recommendation from the Finance Department
authorizes these adjustments.
Capital Improvement Fund: Funds authorized by the Board of Directors from excess budget surplus funds
to be utilized solely for capital improvement building projects approved by the Board of Directors annually.
Contingency: Funds authorized by the Board of Directors for unanticipated expenses occurring during the
budget period or for anticipated programs or expenses to be funded.
Department: A major division or unit of the District that is responsible for a service operation or a group of
related operations within a functional area.
Disbursement: A payment for goods or services in cash or by check.
Encumbrance: An obligation of the District either through a purchase requisition, contract, or court order
for which funds have been set-aside for a future known expenditure.
Estimated Revenue: The amount of revenue that is projected to be received during the fiscal cycle.
Expenditure: The overflow of funds paid to obtain goods or services. Expenditures are booked when
voucher warrants are issued. Note: An encumbrance is not expenditure but an obligation to pay for when
funds are reserved or set aside for future payment.
Expense: Charges incurred for operations, maintenance, debt service and other goods and services, which
reduce available cash.
Fiscal Year: The period of time signifying the beginning and ending of an accounting period. The Dallas
Central Appraisal District fiscal year begins on September 1st and runs through August 31st.
Fixed Assets: Assets of long-term character that are intended to continue to be held and used over an
extended time period.
Fund: An independent fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts recording cash
and/or other resources together with all related liabilities, obligations, reserves, and equities which are
segregated for the purpose of carrying on specific activities or government functions
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Fund Balance: The excess of an entity's assets over its liabilities for the accounting period. State law
prohibits deficits and requires that any excess fund balance be refunded to the taxing entities.
General Fund: The main operating fund of the District.
Investment Proceeds: Earnings on all of the District's long and short-term investments held by the bank
depository.
Operating Budget: That portion of a budget that provides for the goods and services used in the daily
operation of the governmental unit.
Other Income: Revenue includes maintenance fees for non-taxing entities and receipts from the sale of
miscellaneous copies of appraisal tapes, documents, or services.
Performance Measures: Measures the achievement of the objectives listed in the Activity Indicators as well
as measuring the indicators of service demand, output, outcome, effectiveness and efficiency. Improvement
and refinement of these indictors will be an ongoing effort.
Program Budget: A budget that focuses upon goals and objectives of an agency or jurisdiction rather than
upon its organizational budget units or object class of expenditures.
Reserve: In technical terms a reserve account is used to indicate that a portion of fund equity is legally
restricted for a specific purpose or not available for appropriation and subsequent spending.
Restricted Reserve Fund: Funds authorized by the Board of Directors to be maintained for budget year
start-up costs or for anticipated programs to be approved by the Board. Obligated funds for certain projects
may also be authorized by the Board of Directors to continue that project until completed in the next fiscal
year.
Source of Revenue: Revenues are classified according to their source or point of origin.
Time Deposit: The investing of idle funds through a depository at a negotiated interest rate.
Unencumbered Balance: The amount of an appropriation that is neither expended nor obligated to be spent
(encumbered). It is essentially the amount of money still available for future use.
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APPROPRIATIONS
Operating expenditure class totals and authorized personnel totals are shown for each budget unit. Major
classifications of a department's resources are shown which provide a general breakdown of the department's
total budget. The major classifications of resources are as follows:
SALARIES & WAGES - includes appropriations for employees' salaries. Also includes appropriations for
contract labor and overtime costs and incentive pay.
AUTO EXPENSE - includes appropriations for employees driving their personal vehicles for job purposes and
mileage costs for other employees.
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS - includes appropriations for such items as office supplies, printing costs, copy
machine expense, computer supplies, small office equipment and furniture, postage costs for mailings, software
costs and building supplies.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES - includes appropriations for telephone service and installation of any new phone
service. Also provides for increased service during the protest process.
MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES - includes appropriations for the maintenance and repair of the building
and cost overruns, as well as utility bills for electricity, water and sewer, janitorial services, garbage disposal, lawn
and grounds maintenance, security services, HVAC system maintenance, and elevator maintenance.
MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT - includes appropriations for the maintenance and repair of office
equipment, copy machines, calculators, scanners, letter openers, postage machines, and computers. Also includes
maintenance agreements on all the computer equipment and software.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICE - includes appropriations for the building payments, copier system program, lease of
equipment and computer software, and GIS mapping expenses.
SUNDRY EXPENSES - includes appropriations for training and travel, dues and subscriptions costs, legal notices
and advertising expenses, maps and mapping expenses, Board of Directors and Appraisal Review Board expenses,
management development and recruitment expenses.
INSURANCE & BENEFITS - includes appropriations for employees' hospitalization insurance, medical claims
payments, retirement, worker's compensation, Medicare tax payments, unemployment compensation, general
comprehensive insurance, contents insurance, necessary bonds and personal liability insurance for Board
members, and salary continuation program.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - includes contracts for professional or outside services such as consultants, legal
and associated expenses, auditing and accounting fees, and the appraisal of autos. Also includes compensation
for professional fees for the Appraisal Review Board members.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - includes appropriations for leasehold improvements at the office building,
equipment for office and technology use for depreciation purposes, and furniture costs.
CONTINGENCY - includes appropriations held in reserve for unanticipated expenses occurring in the budget
period or for anticipated expenses to be determined at a later date.
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT - includes appropriations for technology development projects including
hardware and software costs associated with these projects. The major projects have been completed.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND includes funds from budget surplus funds to be used solely for Capital
Improvement building projects approved by the Board of Directors annually.
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Dallas Central
Appraisal District
POLICY STATEMENTS
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION:
It is the policy of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) to select and employ the most qualified
individuals for each opening within the District. The District will employ individuals based on their
qualifications, and in no instance will restrict, or in any way discourage or deny employment or advancement
opportunities to any applicant or employee because of their age, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or ethnic
origin. The District shall utilize nondiscriminatory selection procedures, and monitor these procedures to
ensure full consideration is given to all applicants for employment. When tests are used as a part of the
selection process, only those tests, which do not conflict with state and federal guidelines on employee selection,
shall be utilized.
The District shall insure that all employees have the right to avail themselves of all employment benefits and
opportunities without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, disability or ethnic origin. The District shall
implement procedures so that any employee or applicant that feels they have been denied any opportunity as
stated in this policy may address such grievance to the management of the District.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ACTIVITY INDICATORS:
Year
DCAD
Targets
Total
EES
African
American
Hispanic
Asian
Others
Total
Min.
11.80%
8.60%
3.70%
1.00%
25.10%
White
Female
Male
43.00%
2009
100%
246
32.52%
80
12.60%
31
4.88%
12
0.00%
0
50.00%
123
50.00%
123
53.66%
132
46.34%
114
2010
100%
239
33.47%
80
12.97%
31
5.02%
12
0.00%
0
51.46%
123
48.54%
116
53.97%
129
46.26%
115
2011
100%
224
33.48%
75
15.18%
34
4.91%
11
0.00%
53.57%
120
46.43%
104
54.46%
122
45.54%
102
2012
100%
227
33.92%
77
14.54%
33
4.85%
11
0.00%
0
53.30%
121
46.70%
106
53.74%
122
46.26%
105
2013
100%
227
33.48%
78
15.42%
35
4.85%
11
0.00%
0
53.74%
122
46.26%
105
53.74%
122
46.26%
105
2014
100%
225
34.67%
76
16.44%
37
4.89%
11
0.00%
0
56.0%
126
44.00%
99
54.67%
123
45.33%
102
2015
(3rd
Quarter)
100%
33.45%
17.19%
5.39%
0.00%
56.10%
44.34%
54.75%
45.25%
221
74
38
12
124
98
121
100
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PURCHASING POLICY:
The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) is wholly committed to developing, establishing, maintaining,
and enchancing minority involvement in the total procurement process. It is the policy of the DCAD to involve
qualified minority/women-owned businesses to the greatest extent feasible in the DCADs procurement of
goods, equipment, services, and projects. The DCAD, its contractors, their suppliers and subcontractors, and
vendors of goods, equipment services and professional services shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, handicap, or sex in the award and/or performance of contracts. However, competition
and quality of work remain the ultimate tests in contractor, subcontractor, vendor, service, professional service,
and supplier utilization. All vendors, suppliers, professionals, and contractors doing business with or
anticipating doing business with DCAD shall support, encourage, and implement affirmative steps toward our
common goals of establishing equal opportunity for all.
All District purchasing shall be conducted strictly on the basis of economic and business merit to best promote
the interest of the entities served by the District. In an effort to avoid the violation or appearance of a violation
of this policy, it is prohibited for any employee, department head, or official to seek or accept, directly or
indirectly, from any individual doing or seeking to do business with the District, loans, services, payments,
entertainment, trips, or gifts of money in any amount.
PURCHASING ACTIVITY INDICATORS:
Bids Requested
Bids Awarded
MBE/WBE Awarded
Total Bid Awarded ($)
2010/2011
1
1
0
$268,755
2011/2012
1
1
0
$219,139
2012/2013
1
1
0
$0
2013/2014
1
1
0
$600,867
2014/2015
1
1
0
$89,999
The majority of bids requested by the DCAD are for professional services type bids due to the development of
technology; ie. Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System design/requirements; coding and testing the design;
data mapping and modeling. Other bids are for specialty services including group health/medical insurance,
bank depository, maintenance on computer hardware and upgrades, major equipment and improvements to
the office building, and temporary resource services. The District participates in the State General Services
Commission purchasing program, State Purchasing and General Services Commission, where the State bids the
required items under a bulk contract and pricing is much lower. Most computer equipment (servers, disk
arrays) are purchased though this program from the DIR (Department of Information Resources).
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SCHEDULE

HEALTH INSURANCE, LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE
The Dallas Central Appraisal District provides fully insured medical, disability, life and dental benefit plans
for all regular employees. The coverage is provided through United Healthcare, The Hartford Company,
Assurant Dental and American General Vision. An allowance for each regular employee is provided within
the budget for this coverage. Under the District's Flexible Benefits Plan, employees may select from a variety
of optional coverages with the cost borne by the employee, including all dependent coverage. DCAD
currently pays employee health insurance in the amount of $850.11 monthly; dental (DHMO/PPO) in the
amount of $13.04 monthly, and vision in the amount of $4.01 monthly.
RETIREMENT PROVISION
The Dallas Central Appraisal District participates in the Texas County and District Retirement System,
contributing an amount determined annually by the actuaries of the retirement plan, currently at 18.00% to
match a mandatory 7% deduction from each employees salary. Employees are fully vested in the program
after ten (10) years service. DCAD employees do not participate in the OASDI portion of Social Security.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
All employees of the Dallas Central Appraisal District are covered by the District's worker's compensation
program through Texas Political Subdivision Worker's Compensation Joint Insurance Fund. The cost of this
coverage, $5.52 per $100.00 salary for building engineers, $1.02 per $100.00 salary for appraisal personnel,
and $.45 per $100.00 for all others, is provided entirely by the District.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
The District provides Unemployment Compensation Insurance for all employees of the District at a current
cost of 2.30% of the first $9,000.00 of salary for each employee. The program is administered through the
Texas Workforce Commission.
FEDERAL MEDICARE COVERAGE
All employees of the Dallas Central Appraisal District employed after March 31, 1986, participate in the
Medicare portion of the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (Social Security). Employees are required to
contribute to this program at the rate of 1.45% of wages paid. The District as required by federal law then
matches this contribution.
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
The District offers each employee the opportunity to participate in the Texas Federal Credit Union
Association. It is a voluntary program for all employees and the District makes no financial contributions.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The District, through the National Association of Counties, participates in a Section 457 Deferred
Compensation program administered by the Public Employees Benefit Service Corporation (PEBSCO).
This program allows employees to save additional monies for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. The District
makes no financial contribution to this plan.
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SALARY EXPENSE SCHEDULES
Grade *
Minimum Salary
Midpoint Salary
Maximum Salary
18
$29,925
$38,850
$47,145
19
$32,000
$40,080
$49,305
19A
$44,080
$55,100
$66,120
20
$34,000
$44,200
$54,400
20A
$46,130
$57,660
$69,190
21
$44,100
$55,125
$66,150
21A
$53,600
$69,600
$85,600
22
$49,920
$62,400
$74,880
22A
$69,972
$87,465
$104,950
23
$53,760
$67,200
$80,640
24
$64,450
$83,700
$101,600
24A
$73,150
$95,000
$115,200
25
$69,500
$90,200
$110,900
25A
$76,000
$98,700
$121,400
26
$94,752
$118,440
$142,128
26A
$83,000
$107,800
$132,600
27
$108,045
$140,280
$170,100
27A
$119,500
$149,390
$179,270
*The A next to a grade designates a special pay scale for Information Technology positions only.
AUTO EXPENSE SCHEDULE
Director/Chief Appraiser
$800.00 Monthly
Director of Administration, Appraisal, IT, Legal Services
$300.00 Monthly
Appraisal Managers, Assistant Managers
$200.00 Monthly
Appraisal Supervisors
$200.00 Monthly
Appraisers
$700.00 Monthly
Exemptions Appraisers
$700.00 Monthly
Administration Assistant, QC Manager, Legal Specialist,

Community Relations Officer
$200.00 Monthly
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BENEFITS SCHEDULE
Grade *
EES
Health Benefits
18
44
$491,175.00
$22,860.00
$311,378.76
$5,508.78
19
30
$305,620.00
$14,224.00
$288,358.90
$4,180.08
19A
$21,830.00
$1,016.00
$20,221.20
$293.13
20
23
$229,215.00
$10,668.00
$209,539.04
$4,670.18
20A
$10,915.00
$508.00
$12,503.90
$304.98
21
46
$513,005.00
$23,876.00
$462,456.59
$14,293.30
21A
$32,745.00
$1,524.00
$46,314.43
$671.37
22
37
$425,685.00
$19,812.00
$416,828.45
$13,082.29
22A
$32,745.00
$1,524.00
$77,977.54
$1,130.36
23
N/A
N/A
N/A
24
16
$185,555.00
$8,636.00
$228,991.07
$3,319.48
24A
$21,830.00
$1,016.00
$21,832.06
$316.47
25
$76,405.00
$3,556.00
$139,116.11
$2,016.64
25A
$32,745.00
$1,524.00
$69,430.57
$1,006.48
26
$54,575.00
$2,540.00
$132,268.11
$1,917.37
26A
N/A
27
$32,745.00
27A
29
N/A
N/A
Group Benefits
N/A
N/A
TCDRS
Workers Comp
N/A
N/A
$1,524.00
$85,172.41
$1,234.67
$10,915.00
$508.00
$27,742.45
$402.15
$10,915.00
$508.00
$37,003.31
$536.40
*The A next to a grade designates a special pay scale for Information Technology positions only.
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GENERAL SUMMARY
2014/2015
APPROVED
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
REVENUES:
ESTIMATED CASH ON HAND
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
RESTRICTED RESERVE FUND
(500,000)
(500,000)
(500,000)
TRANSFER FUNDS FROM 2012/2013 BUDGET
430,000
22,339,832
23,437,340
24,231,932
10,000
10,000
10,000
230,000
230,000
230,000
$23,009,832
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
$1,209,012
$800,447
$828,325
3,745,608
4,179,509
4,491,128
LEGAL SERVICES
1,327,816
1,343,065
1,345,165
2,498,819
2,829,979
2,838,095
14,228,577
14,524,340
14,969,219
$23,009,832
$23,677,340
$24,471,932
LOCAL SUPPORT
INVESTMENT PROCEEDS/OTHER INCOME
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INCOME:
APPRAISALS OUTSIDE DALLAS COUNTY
RENDITION FEES
TOTAL REVENUE BUDGETED
EXPENDITURES:
APPRAISAL SERVICES
CONTINGENCY
TOTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGETED
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SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
OFF. OF CHIEF
APPRAISER
SALARIES & WAGES
ADMIN.
LEGAL SERV. APPRAISAL
INFO. TECH.
TOTAL
$546,057
$2,087,169
$252,418
$9,415,580
$1,434,800
$13,736,024
AUTO EXPENSES
17,300
7,278
6,000
853,362
3,675
$887,615
11,140
171,847
5,676
389,500
211,982
$790,145
37,260
$37,260
MAINT. OF STRUCTURES
334,482
$334,482
MAINT. OF EQUIPMENT
2,700
30,267
350
281,243
$314,560
3,448
258,651
1,320
21,388
309,010
$593,817
46,745
88,978
14,301
202,572
5,669
$358,265
170,935
934,771
83,950
4,021,967
463,831
$5,675,454
30,000
536,425
981,500
64,500
10,000
$1,622,425
4,000
117,885
$121,885
$828,325
$4,491,128
$1,345,165
$14,969,219
$2,838,095
$24,471,932
SUNDRY EXPENSES
GRAND TOTAL
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2016/2017
REVENUE SUMMARY
BUDGET ALLOCATION
2015
LEVY
MUNICIPALITIES
$1,358,955,114
25.7645%
$6,243,235
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
$2,597,788,344
40.9022%
9,911,386
COUNTY/COUNTY-WIDE/
NON-COUNTY-WIDE SPECIAL
DISTRICTS
$1,317,820,734
33.3333%
8,077,311
$5,274,564,192
100.0000%
$24,231,932
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ALLOCATION
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2016/2017
REVENUE SUMMARY
BUDGET ALLOCATION
CITIES
Addison
Balch Springs
Carrollton
Cedar Hill
Cockrell Hill
Combine
Coppell
Dallas
DeSoto
Duncanville
Farmers Branch
Ferris
Garland
Glenn Heights
Grand Prairie
Grapevine
Highland Park
Hutchins
Irving
Lancaster
Lewisville
Mesquite
Ovilla
Richardson
Rowlett
Sachse
Seagoville
Sunnyvale
University Park
Wilmer
Wylie
2015
LEVY
2016/2017
ALLOCATION
$23,381,489
5,744,135
33,235,688
20,563,382
1,009,851
34,292
35,270,514
754,945,419
24,207,677
13,802,543
27,357,059
79,372
78,589,133
2,535,180
35,712,880
501,225
11,688,187
2,520,813
125,692,368
15,485,766
330,700
39,355,035
161,469
48,241,439
24,314,410
7,526,177
3,513,096
3,772,687
17,675,905
1,541,547
165,676
0.4433%
0.1089%
0.6301%
0.3899%
0.0191%
0.0007%
0.6687%
14.3129%
0.4590%
0.2617%
0.5187%
0.0015%
1.4900%
0.0481%
0.6771%
0.0095%
0.2216%
0.0478%
2.3830%
0.2936%
0.0063%
0.7461%
0.0031%
0.9146%
0.4610%
0.1427%
0.0666%
0.0715%
0.3351%
0.0292%
0.0031%
$107,420
26,389
152,685
94,480
4,628
170
162,039
3,468,292
111,225
63,415
125,691
363
361,056
11,656
164,074
2,302
53,698
11,583
577,447
71,145
1,527
180,794
751
221,625
111,709
34,579
16,138
17,326
81,201
7,076
751
$1,358,955,114
25.7643%
$6,243,235
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2016/2017
REVENUE SUMMARY
BUDGET ALLOCATION
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Carrollton/Farmers Branch
Cedar Hill
Coppell
Dallas
DeSoto
Duncanville
Ferris
Garland
Grand Prairie
Grapevine/Colleyville
Highland Park
Irving
Lancaster
Mesquite
Richardson
Sunnyvale
Wilmer/Hutchins
Dallas County Schools
2015
LEVY
2016/2017
ALLOCATION
$176,452,571
42,613,082
132,854,220
1,172,662,276
33,279,657
54,573,845
240,515
195,430,819
85,145,741
3,717,384
151,247,204
152,935,675
27,083,908
90,383,675
246,665,128
13,642,461
0
18,860,183
6.7924%
1.6404%
5.1141%
45.1408%
1.2811%
2.1008%
0.0093%
7.5230%
3.2776%
0.1431%
5.8222%
5.8871%
1.0426%
3.4793%
9.4952%
0.5252%
0.0000%
0.7260%
$673,222
162,582
506,881
4,474,079
126,972
208,217
918
745,631
324,858
14,183
577,056
583,498
103,334
344,842
941,106
52,050
0
71,957
$2,597,788,344
100.0000%
$9,911,386
52
Approved Budget

2016/2017
REVENUE SUMMARY
BUDGET ALLOCATION
COUNTY/COUNTY-WIDE/
NON-COUNTY-WIDE
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Dallas County
Dallas County Hospital District
Dallas Cty. Community College District
Dallas U.R.D.
Valwood Improvement Authority
Irving F.C.D. Section I
Irving F.C.D. Section III
Dallas F.C.D. #1
Denton Co. LID #1
Denton Co. RUD #1
Lancaster M.U.D. #1
Grand Prairie Metropolitan U.R.D.
Northwest F.C.D.
2015
LEVY
$458,491,052
541,734,854
244,621,285
$3,033,721
3,584,525
1,123,817
52,949,722
4,888,370
1,432,949
2,136,837
9,270,874
417,526
0
420,178
118,194
1,338,893
243,257
22,458
6,583
9,817
42,591
1,918
0
1,930
543
6,151
$1,317,820,734
2016/2017
ALLOCATION
53
33.3333%
$8,077,311
Approved Budget

2016/2017
REVENUE SUMMARY
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INCOME
INVESTMENT PROCEEDS
Interest income from banking investments
$0
OTHER INCOME
Miscellaneous Income
(Sale of documents, appraisal tapes, microfiche, etc.)
$10,000
$230,000
RENDITION FEES
(Fees received for late filing of BPP renditions)
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Approved Budget
FINANCIAL RESERVES
RESTRICTED RESERVE FUND:
In 1987 the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District established a
Working Capital Fund of $450,000 using funds from excess District revenues from 1986.
This would include income from District investments, sales of services and supplies, and
allocations for appraisal outside Dallas County. The Board of Directors monitors use of this
reserve. These funds can be utilized for budget year start-up costs or for anticipated
programs to be approved by the Board. This is not a budgeted expenditure account and will
be replenished at the end of each year to the original amount. In the 1990-1991 budget year
this fund was changed to Restricted Reserve Fund with the funded amount limited to
$350,000 and the $100,000 difference refunded to the taxing entities in that year. In October
2008 the Board of Directors voted to increase the amount of the Restricted Reserve Fund
from $350,000 to $500,000. The increase of $150,000 in the 2009/2010 Budget came from
surplus funds from the 2007/2008 Budget.
2012/2013
Budget
2013/2014
Budget
2014/2015
Budget
2015/2016
Budget
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUND:

In December 2004 the Board of Directors set up the Capital Improvement Program to fund
major capital improvement projects for the office building. Budget excess surplus funds
from each fiscal year will fund this program and will be reviewed by the Board of Directors
annually. Only the Board of Directors is authorized to expend funds from this program.
2012/2013
Budget
2013/2014
Budget
2014/2015
Budget
2015/2016
Budget
$431,636
$258,782
$50,000
$125,000
TECHNOLOGY FUND:
In the 2004/2005 Budget the Board of Directors budgeted the last of the Technology
Development funds for the proposed scanning project. The funds were not expended in that
budget year due to the fact that the programs could not be fully developed during the budget
year. The Board of Directors agreed to continue to fund this program to finish out the
technology programs that were not completed and to also offset the budget. These funds
can only be utilized for approved technology projects approved by the Board of Directors.
The BOD authorized and dedicated funds for new legislative updates for ARB equipment
and updated security issues in the building.
2012/2013
Budget
2013/2014
Budget
2014/2015
Budget
2015/2016
Budget
$-0-
$-0-
$-0-
$25,000
55
Approved Budget
PAID TIME OFF RESERVE FUND:

In 2008 the Board of Directors adopted a Paid Time Off (PTO) program for its
employees. The Board established a restricted reserve fund to begin to address the
financial liability of the program as was recommended by the Districts auditors.
The Board of Directors voted in December 2009 to utilize surplus funds from the
2008/2009 Budget to begin to build a reserve fund for this program.
2012/2013
Budget
2013/2014
Budget
2014/2015
Budget
2015/2016
Budget
$50,000
$ 155,057
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
RETIREMENT FUND:
In 2009 the District experienced an increase in retirement fund through the Texas
County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). The Board of Directors voted in
October 2009 to utilize surplus funds from the 2008/2009 Budget to cover that
projected increase on retirement program for the district. This will be a one-time
allocation of these surplus funds.
2012/2013
Budget
2013/2014
Budget
2014/2015
Budget
2015/2016
Budget
$-0-
$-0-
$-0-
$-0-
HEALTH INSURANCE FUND:

In September of 2010 the District experienced an increase in its health insurance
premium renewal for 2011 which was more than expected and budgeted. The Board
of Directors voted in October of 2010 to allocate $140,000 of the 2009/2010 budget
surplus towards this unexpected and unbudgeted premium increase. Funds from
this program can only be dispersed for this specific purpose.
2012/2013
Budget
2013/2014
Budget
2014/2015
Budget
2015/2016
Budget
$-0-
$-0-
$-0-
$-0-
56
Approved Budget
FUTURE MERIT PAY FUND:

In 2012 the Board of Directors established new restricted fund for a Future Merit
Pay Fund program for its employees. The Board established a restricted reserve
fund to address future merit pay for performance payments for its employees in
future budgets if warranted. These funds can only be released by the Board of
Directors on the approval of future budgets.
2012/2013
Budget
2013/2014
Budget
2014/2015
Budget
2015/2016
Budget
$430,000
$430,000
$ -0-
$ -0-
FUTURE COLA RETIREMENT FUND:

In 2014 the Board of Directors established new restricted fund for a Future COLA
Retirement Fund program for its employees. The Board established a restricted
reserve fund to address future payments in to this fund for flat rate COLA for the
retirement program with the Texas County and District Retirement program.
These funds will be dedicated from surplus funds if available and can only be
released by the Board of Directors on the approval of future budgets.
2012/2013
Budget
2013/2014
Budget
2014/2015
Budget
2015/2016
Budget
$-0-
$-0-
$ 382,000
$ 403,000
2016/2017
APPROVED BUDGET
RESTRICTED RESEVE FUNDS:
Working Capital Reserve Fund
Capital Improvement Reserve Fund
Paid Time Off Reserve Fund
Future COLA Retirement Fund
$ 500,000
261,568
829,841
403,000
TOTAL RESTRICTED RESERVE FUNDS:
$1,994,409
57
Approved Budget
DEPARTMENT:
DIVISIONS:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE, QUALITY CONTROL
The Office of Chief Appraiser Department provides support services to the District's Board of Directors who
serves as the sixty one (61) member governing body and policy-makers for the District. There are six (6)
members of the Board of Directors. Five (5) members of the Board of Directors are appointed or elected by
the various taxing jurisdictions of Dallas County. The City of Dallas, the Dallas Independent School District
and Dallas County each have one representative appointed to the Board of Directors by their respective
governing bodies. Suburban cities and suburban school districts each have one representative elected to the
Board. In 1997 the Texas Legislature mandated that if the County Tax Assessor/Collector is not an
appointed or elected member to the Board of Directors then that position must be an ex officio member of the
Board, thus comprising the six (6) member Board of Directors. The Board of Directors establishes policy for
the District, reviews programs, awards contracts and approves the District's annual operating budget.
The Community Relations Officer acts as the vehicle by which on-going information between the District, the
general public and the taxing jurisdictions can be obtained.
Quality Control reports directly to the Chief Appraiser, but was established by the Board of Directors. The
purpose of the Division is to discover taxable property omitted from the appraisal roll; to conduct audits of
appraisal information for accuracy, completeness, and reliability; to review valuation procedures and
settlements; and to audit various procedures or applications.
GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
BOARD
To maximize the efficiency of the Districts services provided to the taxing jurisdictions through the
establishment of sound operational policies.
To adopt a balanced budget that adequately funds the Districts operations and ultimately addresses the
various needs of the taxing jurisdictions.
To provide measures to ensure that District services are delivered to the taxing entities in the most efficient
manner possible.
To develop and implement general policies that affects the operations of the Appraisal District under the
Property Tax Code.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE
To develop and manage an effective communications program that serves to assist the general public as well
as the taxing jurisdictions through the dissemination of important information in a fair and accurate manner.
To properly and fairly address property owners inquiries via e-mail.
To interact with and offer assistance to Dallas Central Appraisal District management, departments and
divisions.
To provide speaking engagements on behalf of the Appraisal District to the general public and any groups or
organizations requesting such engagements.
To coordinate the DCADs education programs and set up required educational courses as needed for all
employees and to monitor the overall completion of the courses offered.
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Approved Budget
QUALITY CONTROL
To administer the quality control functions of Dallas CAD in a highly professional and proficient manner.
The primary functions include reconciliation, testing, reporting, research, and rebuttal.
To reconcile, analyze, and test preliminary certified and supplemental reports, including appraisal rolls,
estimated value reports, special exemption appraisal rolls, and ancillary reports.
To test and analyze programming changes made to the appraisal notices, appraisal reports, and computer
systems that would affect reporting.
To coordinate appraisal submissions to the Property Tax Assistance Division of the Comptroller of Public
Accounts and to appeal the adverse findings of the biennial Comptrollers Property Value Study.
To coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of documents of Dallas CAD for the biennial Methods
and Assistance Program(MAP) review by the Property Tax Assistance Division of the Comptroller of Public
Accounts,
To provide research and assistance for local taxing entities, state government agencies, other appraisal
districts, bond underwriting organizations, news organizations, the general public, and individual taxpayers.
To provide statistical analyses to document compliance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP).
To provide Dallas CAD management with unique, specially designed reports and analyses for a variety of
management and legislative purposes.
To provide technical and administrative support to Dallas CAD management, departments, and divisions.

Personnel Schedules
POSITION/TITLE
NUMBER
GRADE
MONTHLY
SALARY/RANGE
MONTHLY
AUTO EXPENSE
Executive Director/Chief Appraiser
N/A
N/A
800
Community Relations Officer
26
7896-11844
200
Quality Control Manager
26
7896-11844
200
Development Analyst
24
5371-8467
200
Totals
59
Approved Budget

ACTIVITY INDICATORS:
2014/2015
ACTUAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
Board Members
Adopt District Budget
Regular Meetings Held
Award Bids
Award Contracts
Approved Resolutions
Special Meetings/Public Hearings
Committee Meetings
2014/2015
ACTUAL
CHIEF APPRAISER:
Departments Supervised
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
5
61
61
228
228
Reappraisal Plan Prepared
Entity/Board Special Presentations
Certification of Appraisal Roll
12
12
819,627
827,680
$28.89
$28.61
Taxing Units Served

Employees Supervised
Supplemental Appraisal Roll

Accounts Valued
Parcel Cost
60
Approved Budget
2014/2015
ACTUAL
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
Entity Meetings
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
2
Community Presentations
11
10
Budget Entity Presentations/Visits
50
50
4,300
3,500
29
30
Emails Received/Processed
Customer Service Surveys Processed
2014/2015
ACTUAL
QUALITY CONTROL
Special Projects (hours)
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
1,839
1,200
57
520
Reconcile Monthly Supplement (hours)
117
200
Administration & File Maintenance (hours)
244
450
Prepare PTAD Appeal (hours)
256
220
Test Appraisal Notices (hours)
59
160
Prelim. EVR, A/R Processing
116
80
Certification Processing (hours)
176
80
Management Functions
445
450
Non Production Factors
1,051
800
Interdepartmental Assistance (hours)
61
Approved Budget
OPERATING BUDGET
CONSOLIDATED OFFICE OF CHIEF APPRAISER
Department
Resources
Expenditures
Staff
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
$1,209,012
7
2015/2016
APPROVED
$1,261,628
7
$800,447
4
2016/2017
APPROVED
$828,325
4
BUDGET COMPARISON SUMMARY

Category
Salaries & Wages
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
745,034
720,938
528,016
546,057
Auto Expenses
13,865
15,642
16,100
17,300
Supplies & Materials
20,216
37,734
9,869
11,140
Maintenance of Structures
Maintenance of Equipment
14,500
12,271
2,000
2,700
4,240
4,996
3,695
3,448
80,125
77,391
37,443
46,745
254,447
307,623
173,324
170,935
76,585
80,536
30,000
30,000
4,499
$1,209,012
$1,261,628
$800,447
$828,325
Sundry Expenses
TOTAL
62
Approved Budget

BUDGET COMMENTS AND JUSTIFICATIONS
SALARIES AND WAGES
Budget funds are for four (4) full time positions in this Department. Funds are for
employees in the Chief Appraisers Office and Quality Control. Merit increases have been
budgeted in this fiscal year. Funds have been included this year under Employee Severance
for the paid time off program for any future resignations or retirements of unused time to
employees.
AUTO EXPENSE
Full Time auto expenses include set monthly amounts for the Director/Chief Appraiser, the
Community Relations Officer, and the Quality Control staff.
Other funds are used for mileage costs in the course of normal business activities at $.55 per
mile.
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
Office supplies are for perishable type items such as pens, pencils, writing pads, training
supplies, certificates, etc.
Copy Expense includes such items as copy paper, color paper and cover stock.
Postage expenses are for normal mailings of general correspondence. This category includes
meeting notice mailings to the taxing entities and for Federal Express and shipping the PVS
appeal and MAPs for the Quality Control Division.
Printing costs include the printing of envelopes and other election supplies and forms.
Computer Supplies include laser printer toner kits, CDs, DVDs, flash drives, and scanner
supplies. Also includes surge protectors and power backup in Quality Control.
Mapping Supplies category has been used for the supply purchases for the divisions.
Miscellaneous expenses are for unanticipated items not budgeted.
Office Equipment Expenses are any unanticipated items not budgeted but that may occur
through the year.
Software costs are for Quality Control for SPSS Neural Networks module.
Telephone expenses are budgeted in the Building Services budget.
63
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
704,884
150
0
10,000
30,000
745,034
708,162
0
0
0
12,776
720,938
518,016
0
0
10,000
0
528,016
536,057
0
0
10,000
0
546,057
13,200
665
13,865
15,574
68
15,642
15,600
500
16,100
16,800
500
17,300
4,800
1,484
1,358
2,417
2,462
0
1,360
0
0
5,035
1,300
0
20,216
2,414
517
212
1,083
1,113
0
440
0
0
6,437
25,518
0
37,734
3,000
747
1,330
1,400
1,792
0
500
0
0
0
1,100
0
9,869
3,200
800
2,250
1,350
1,940
0
500
0
0
0
1,100
0
11,140
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
64
Approved Budget
All building Maintenance items are budgeted under Building Services.
Expenses include no maintenance agreements on any equipment.
Software maintenance expenses are for the SPSS Software base version plus 5 add-on
modules.
Other is for subscription cost for the online service for the Legislative update.
DELIVERY SERVICES
Delivery Service is for the contractual agreement with a courier service for the delivery of
Board agenda packets and other services to the Board members, and for delivery of lawsuits
to the attorneys.
LEASE OF SOFTWARE
There are no funds budgeted for Lease of Software.
65
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,500
14,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,271
12,271
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,000
2,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,700
2,700
0
0
0
3,200
0
1,040
0
4,240
0
0
1,695
3,300
0
0
0
4,996
0
0
0
3,200
0
495
0
3,695
0
0
0
3,200
0
248
0
3,448
66
Approved Budget
SUNDRY EXPENSE
Training costs include registration fees for seminars, conferences, and the payment of
education courses, the Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD), IAAO and Texas A&M
Legal seminars, IAAO Conference, TAAD and TAAO Conferences, Property Tax Institute,
Texas School Assessors, Tip of Texas Conference, State Bar of Texas, TDCRS seminar, SPSS
courses and seminars.
Dues and Subscriptions include professional fees for the District as well as individual dues
such as International Association of Assessing Officers, Texas Association of
Assessing Officers, Metropolitan Jurisdictional Council, TDLR, CTA, ICTA, TAAO
local Chapter Dues for all appraisal employees, Texas School Assessors Association,
American Institute of CPA, Institute of Internal Auditors, Texas State Board of Public
Accountants, Texas Society of CPAs, American Certified Fraud Examiners, Institute of
Real Estate Management, Certified Government Finance Officer, and Government
Finance Officers Association of Texas. Subscription expenses include publications for
Dallas Business Journal, Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News, Marshall Valuation
Insights, SPSS manuals, and USPAP manuals.
Legal Notice/Advertising expenses are for the publishing of legal notices required by law.
Travel expenses are for anticipated costs related for travel to approved and budgeted
conferences, seminars, workshops, legislative, and other out of town trips and employee
recruitment trips. Conferences are listed above in the Training costs.
Business Promotion includes funds for attending luncheons and or other business related
functions.
Directors Expense are related costs for Board meeting expenses, for entity meetings and for
various meetings hosted by the District, and also includes Board appreciation plaques and
BOD photos.
Recruitment expenses have been moved to the Administrative Services budget.
INSURANCE AND BENEFITS
Group Medical provides funds for a fully funded insurance plan through United Healthcare.
The District has a fully insured medical plan that follows the PPO model with increased cost
sharing for the employees.
Funds are budgeted for employee Retirement benefits through the Texas County and
District Retirement System.
Funds are budgeted for the required programs of Workers Compensation benefits,
Unemployment Compensation, and Medicare Tax (FICA) payments, and for premium
insurance payments.
Public Officials Liability insurance covers the Board of Directors and management
positions. Employee dishonesty bonds are also included.
Group Benefits insurance provides for the premium payments to the Districts ancillary
benefit plans including Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability
coverage, Flexible Spending Account Claims, Vision, and the Dental programs.
Employee Activities include costs for employee service award programs.
67
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment

4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
44,590
8,760
2,000
18,644
600
0
1,865
0
0
800
2,866
80,125
45,622
11,752
518
16,749
121
0
1,866
0
0
0
762
77,391
4,740
7,705
0
22,008
600
0
2,390
0
0
0
0
37,443
8,090
8,390
0
27,275
600
0
2,390
0
0
0
0
46,745
72,828
137,111
1,835
1,890
0
0
14,000
4,420
15,715
6,648
0
0
254,447
66,753
199,567
2,128
63
0
0
13,063
4,231
15,233
6,586
0
0
307,623
43,580
101,399
1,835
1,890
0
0
17,000
3,039
0
4,581
0
0
173,324
43,526
99,514
1,568
1,110
0
0
17,000
3,034
0
5,183
0
0
170,935
68
Approved Budget
Funds are for general counsel and opinions for the Districts special litigation,
administrative questions in the personnel areas such as employees grievances, legal
opinions, contract review or disputes, and for issues arising from other areas.
Consultant expenses are for projects for Chief Appraisers Office for surveys for Quality
Control.
No funds have been included for any Capital Expenditures.
69
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
30,000
0
46,585
0
0
0
0
0
76,585
38,304
0
42,232
0
0
0
0
0
80,536
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30,000
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,499
4,499
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$1,209,012
$1,261,628
$800,447
$828,325
70
Approved Budget
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES SCHEDULE

Equipment
$ -0-
Furniture
$-0-
71
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
521,434
150
0
10,000
30,000
561,584
513,458
0
0
0
12,776
526,234
313,385
0
0
10,000
0
323,385
325,212
0
0
10,000
0
335,212
10,800
165
10,965
10,874
68
10,942
10,800
0
10,800
12,000
0
12,000
3,600
944
1,166
2,367
991
0
1,360
0
0
5,035
200
0
15,663
2,339
322
62
1,036
1,113
0
440
0
0
6,437
25,518
0
37,267
1,800
206
980
1,350
592
0
500
0
0
0
0
0
5,428
2,000
259
1,900
1,300
740
0
500
0
0
0
0
0
6,699
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
72
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,500
12,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
10,882
10,882
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,200
0
1,040
0
4,240
0
0
1,695
3,300
0
0
0
4,995
0
0
0
3,200
0
495
0
3,695
0
0
0
3,200
0
248
0
3,448
42,990
3,675
2,000
17,144
600
0
1,865
0
0
800
2,866
71,940
44,033
10,270
518
15,615
121
0
1,866
0
0
0
762
73,186
2,740
2,540
0
15,048
600
0
2,390
0
0
0
0
23,318
2,690
2,710
0
16,115
600
0
2,390
0
0
0
0
24,505
73
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
52,020
101,632
1,354
1,350
0
0
14,000
3,149
15,715
3,953
0
0
193,173
48,341
159,445
1,386
45
0
0
13,063
3,252
15,233
3,711
0
0
244,475
21,790
61,607
1,354
1,350
0
0
17,000
1,604
0
1,544
0
0
106,249
21,763
60,698
1,054
570
0
0
17,000
1,641
0
1,987
0
0
104,713
30,000
0
46,585
0
0
0
0
0
76,585
38,304
0
42,232
0
0
0
0
0
80,536
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30,000
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,499
4,499
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$946,650
$993,015
$502,875
$516,577
74
Approved Budget
QUALITY CONTROL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
183,450
0
0
0
0
183,450
194,704
0
0
0
0
194,704
204,631
0
0
0
0
204,631
210,845
0
0
0
0
210,845
2,400
500
2,900
4,700
0
4,700
4,800
500
5,300
4,800
500
5,300
1,200
540
192
50
1,471
0
0
0
0
0
1,100
0
4,553
75
195
150
47
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
468
1,200
541
350
50
1,200
0
0
0
0
0
1,100
0
4,441
1,200
541
350
50
1,200
0
0
0
0
0
1,100
0
4,441
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
75
Approved Budget
QUALITY CONTROL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment

4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,000
2,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,389
1,389
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,000
2,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,700
2,700
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,600
5,085
0
1,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8,185
1,589
1,482
0
1,134
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,205
2,000
5,165
0
6,960
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,125
5,400
5,680
0
11,160
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22,240
20,808
35,479
481
540
0
0
0
1,271
0
2,695
0
0
61,274
18,413
40,122
742
18
0
0
0
979
0
2,875
0
0
63,148
21,790
39,792
481
540
0
0
0
1,435
0
3,037
0
0
67,075
21,763
38,816
514
540
0
0
0
1,393
0
3,196
0
0
66,222
76
Approved Budget
QUALITY CONTROL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$262,362
$268,613
$297,572
$311,748
77
Approved Budget
DEPARTMENT:
DIVISIONS:
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ADMINISTRATION, TAXPAYER LIAISON OFFICER

FINANCE/PURCHASING, HUMAN RESOURCES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, APPEALS
AND SUPPORT, BUILDING SERVICES, AND THE APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD
Administrative Services includes the functions of Finance and Purchasing, Human Resources, Customer Service,
Appeals and Support, Building Services, and Appraisal Review Board (ARB) Divisions. There are thirty-four (34)
employees in Administrative Services. Administration is responsible for the overall supervision of all the
Divisions. Other duties include budget development and monitoring, administering policy and developing
manuals and training, overseeing the Methods and Assistance Program audit review, acting as the liaison
between the Appraisal District and the Appraisal Review Board, coordinating their activities, handling all open
record requests from the general public, and assisting in the processing of binding arbitration filings. The
Finance Division is responsible for sound financial management and control of District funds, provides accounting
services, purchasing, budget preparation, audit, support services on payroll, investments, and financial reporting.
Purchasing is responsible for the purchase of goods and services at the proper time in quantity, quality and price
consistent with the needs of all departments/divisions. Purchasing handles all bids to comply with applicable laws
and regulations to ensure equal access to all vendors, and is responsible for the disposal of all salvage and surplus
materials required by State law. Customer Service serves as the District's information and research center where
taxpayers can come to gather pertinent information or to pick up applicable forms to file. Appeals and Support is
responsible for the entire ARB system including receipt of protests, research, scheduling, hearing conduct, packet
verification, A of As (agency authorizations), building permits and the Districts record management system.
Human Resources is responsible for recruitment and employment, policy development, benefit plan design and
administration, employee relations, training and education, employee counseling and payroll administration.
Human Resources will also provide training courses for all employees. Building Services is responsible for the
general maintenance and upkeep of the District's facility and grounds, assuring a safe working environment for
District employees as well as the general public. The ARBs function is to hear appeals from property owners to
ensure that equal and uniform values are placed on all properties in relation to fair market value as reported by
the Appraisal District. There are up to one hundred twenty (120) Appraisal Review Board members appointed by
the Local Administrative District Judge of Dallas County. This office also serves as the Districts Taxpayer
Liaison Officer for the District.
GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
FINANCE
To interpret and analyze financial information, procedures and work standards to ensure compliance with all
applicable government laws , regulations and general accounting standards.
Prepare audits and supervises the distribution of all financial reports.
To provide payroll for all District employees through the administration of the Districts automated payroll
and direct deposit systems.
To assure compliance with all District financial polices and internal controls.
To maintain at all times a continuous supply of goods and services necessary to support the District.
To give consideration to the Districts interest while seeking to maintain ethical supplier relationships.
To provide a fair opportunity to compete for the Districts business through the purchasing public bid
procedures and programs.
To maintain a complete record of all purchase requisitions and purchase orders through the automated
Districts purchase order system.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
To ensure that all citizens of Dallas County receive prompt, courteous and professional customer service when
providing technical support with required forms, applications and notices.
To maintain archived records of all certified tax roll microfiche and process Open Records requests as requested.
To provide administrative support to other departments by as needed.
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APPEALS AND SUPPORT

To develop comprehensive procedures for efficiently and accurately processing all protests filed during the
ARB and Supplemental processes.
To continue with extensive quality control checks to assure a continuous high quality work standard, resulting
in an accurate and timely certified tax roll.
To receive, update and scan all ARB forms, which include Notice of Protest, protest correspondence,
Appointment of Agents, Value Settlement Records, reschedule requests, property owner information,
documentation, affidavits, and withdrawals.
Assist and support other DCAD Departments with research, value in dispute accounts, updates and/or
scanning assistance as needed.
To continue to identify and distribute all new construction and miscellaneous construction permits from all
cities.
To maintain a thorough and accurate records management program.
To provide assistance to property owners in the timely processing and notification of 41.461 packets.
To provide assistance to tax consultants and property owners with procedures to sign on, file protests and
obtain information by using the online protest system.
To develop mail procedures for the timely processing, distribution and mailing of tax consultant Notices of
Appraised Value.
To provide the property owner with assistance when requested, which includes translation and any special
needs as described under the American Disability Act.
To provide assistance to property owners when requesting a reschedule. Ensure that each is treated
courteously and are rescheduled according to the guidelines established in the property tax code.
To become the point of contact with the property owner in processing and scanning their data and
information prior to the ARB hearing, and to professionally and courteously address property owners
questions and concerns regarding their protest and hearing.
HUMAN RESOURCES
To provide motivated, performance oriented employees while promoting the principles of Equal Employment
Opportunity in all phases of District operations including recruiting, promotion, compensation, benefits and other
programs.
To develop and utilize cost effective recruitment programs that allow the District to hire and retain a diverse
group of employees that are highly qualified and motivated to perform in their assigned position.
To maintain competitive compensation and benefit practices that supports the Districts employment and retention
objective.
To coordinate employee activities that aid in retention and promote a team environment that carries over to
their jobs.
To develop and/or implement effective training programs for all new technology programs and to increase the
competency of management personnel.
To maintain certifications and provide required education programs to all professional staff registered with the
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
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BUILDING SERVICES
To achieve the highest operational quality standards for the facility as well as provide a safe, comfortable work
environment for employees and visitors on a daily basis.
To maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program as well as further utilization and improvement of
the routine work order system.
To develop, implement, and maintain the Capital Improvement Program for the District.
ARB
To ensure that all property subject to taxation has been appraised according to the guidelines established in the
property tax code concerning correctness and uniformity.
To ensure that property owners protests are heard in a fair, consistent and equitable manner.
To ensure ARB members attend all the required state training for new members and current members.
To examine, correct or approve the records of the Appraisal District.
To ensure that exemptions and special valuations are properly and appropriately granted.
TAXPAYER LIAISON OFFICER
To handle property owners inquiries and complaints and offer fair resolution on behalf of the District and the
Board of Directors
To administer the PTAD customer surveys and to compile all data for accurate submission to the State.
To provide clerical assistance to the Local Administrative District Judge in the processing of appointments to the
Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County.
COMMENTS:
The Administrative Services Department provides support services not only to the District's operating
departments, but also acts as liaison to the general public on a daily basis. The Department acts as the custodian
of all public records and adheres to all requests under the Public Information Act. The Administrative Services
Department also serves as liaison to the Appraisal Review Board by handling all of its correspondence,
preparation of its agenda, minutes, scheduling meetings and protest hearings, and notifying ARB members of
posted meetings and hearings. Administrative Services provides support in the ARB process by handling and
disposing of all protests filed within the system and will also handle and process residential and commercial
permits, process agency authorization filings, value settlement records, value in dispute accounts, supplemental
hearings, and maintain the records management system. Finally, the Department is responsible for the
coordination of the Methods and Assistance Program audit from the State Comptrollers Office, Property Tax
Assistance Division. This review occurs every other year and audits the Districts procedures, policies, and
methods in the areas of Governance, Taxpayer Assistance, Operating Procedures, and Appraisal Standards,
Procedures and Methodology. The Department also heads up the permanent Forms Committee which
standardizes all forms used by the District, all form letters, and all web based frequently asked questions. This
allows that all departments and divisions are in compliance with state law and are consistent and timely. The
Director of Administration also serves the District as the Taxpayer Liaison Officer (TLO). The TLO provides
public information and materials designed to assist property owners in understanding the appraisal process,
protest procedures, the procedure for filing comments and suggestions under Subsection (a) of this section or a
complaint under Section 6.04 (g), and other matters. Information concerning the process for submitting
comments and suggestions to the comptroller concerning an appraisal review board shall be provided at each
protest hearing. The TLO is responsible for receiving, and compiling a list of, comments and suggestions filed by
the chief appraiser, a property owner, or property owners agent concerning the matters listed in Section 5.103 (b)
or any other matter related to the fairness and efficiency of the appraisal review board established for the
appraisal district. The TLO shall report to the BOD at each meeting on the status of all comments and
suggestions filed with the officer under and all complaints filed with the board under Section 6.04 (g). The TLO
for an appraisal district will also deliver to the local administrative district judge (LADJ) any applications to serve
on the board that are submitted to the officer and shall perform other duties as requested by the LADJ.
The District also participates in the States General Service Commission Purchasing program for the purchase of
much of its technology equipment and also participates in the Texas Conference of Urban Counties Public Power
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Pool (P3) program. The department provides a central focal point to standardize and coordinate qualify buying,
comply with all applicable laws and regulations, ensure equal access to bid opportunities by involving qualified
minority/women owned business, and to resolve procurement complaints and problems. Administrative Services
has been involved in the development of all online programs including the uFile Online Protest program, the
Rescheduling program, and the electronic communications delivery system (ENS) which allows property owners
and tax consultants to receive certain notices via email and. The notices include the Notice of Appraised Value;
Hearing Notifications; Final Orders Determining Protest; and Dismissal Letters.
The Department continues to be involved in ways that will produce the most accurate product in the most efficient
and cost effective manner.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

2014/2015
ACTUAL
ADMINISTRATION:
Divisions Supervised
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
5
34
34
50
50
Management Plan Submitted
MAPS Reviews Submitted
Annual Report Submitted
698
725
20
Employees Supervised
Coordinate Budget Preparation
Budget Presentations to Taxing Entities
Open Records Requests

PTAD Customer Service Surveys Processed
2014/2015
ACTUAL
FINANCE/PURCHASING:
Lease/Contracts Negotiated
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
4
12
12
Available Funds Invested
100%
100%
Audit Suggestions Implemented
100%
100%
Direct Deposit Payroll Advices
5,390
5,400
1,271
1,400
Invoices Billed and Paid By Entities
244
244
Bank Depository Receipts Processed
502
510
24
24
Quarterly Payroll Reports Processed
Annual Payroll Reports Processed
12
10
Financial Statements
Payroll Checks Printed/Delivered (Non-Direct Deposit)

Accounts Payable Checks Issued
Direct Deposit Transfers(ACH Payroll Files)
Public Notices Processed
81
Approved Budget
2014/2015
ACTUAL
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
Telephone Calls
82,270
83,500
Walk-In Counter Activity
18,033
19,000
Media Center Assistance
928
940
Address Change Updates
517
600
Open Records Processed
53
60
Training Sessions Conducted
2014/2015
ACTUAL
APPEALS AND SUPPORT:
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
Protests Received/Flagged
48,886
50,000
Protests Received/Tax Consultants Online
47,386
50,000
Protests Received/Property Owner Online
7,498
8, 000
Protests Scheduled
109,269
110,000
A of As Processed
18,399
20,000
Permits Processed
28,608
30,000
ARB Packets Built
74,438
75,000
ARB Hearings/Verification
49,137
50,000
379,651
400,000
18,868
20,000
254
300
3,593
4,000
Protest Reschedules Online
371
400
Late Protests Filed/Correspondence
453
475
Documents Scanned
Appointment of Agent
41.461 Requests
Protest Reschedules
82
Approved Budget
2014/2015
ACTUAL
HUMAN RESOURCES:
Disciplinary Actions Reviewed
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
10
Internal Investigations
Personnel Review Board Hearings
96.9%
98.0%
7.5%
8.0%
350
390
Interviewing Rates (%)
14.0%
14.5%
Selection Rate (%)
22.4%
23.4.%
3.39
$8.00
$107.72
$125.00
4.55%
4.95%
Staffing Level
Promotions (% of EES)
Applications and Resumes Processed
Advertising Cost Per Applicant

Advertising Cost Per Hire
Turnover Rate (annual)
2014/2015
ACTUAL
TRAINING/EDUCATION:
TDLR/IAAO Classes Held
Appraisers attending Local TDLR Classes
Training/Employee Activities Sessions
21
22
351
375
2014/2015
ACTUAL
BUILDING SERVICES:
Office Building Maintained
Work Orders Completed
Vendor Contracts Supervised
Special Projects Completed
Paper Products Recycled (tons)
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
83
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
1
455
475
16
16
12.5
12.0
Approved Budget
APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD

OF DALLAS COUNTY
2014/2015
ACTUAL
APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD:
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
ARB Members
90
95
ARB Meetings
14
14
Hearing Days
40
40
Protests Filed
103,770
108,000
Protests Scheduled
109,269
110,000
Protests Heard
46,526
55,000
Hearing Packets Built
54,948
60,000
Number Telephone Calls
42,656
45,000
Number Walk-Ins
14,701
15,000
673
700
3,593
4,000
536,056
590,000
453
500
Protests Filed
3,475
5,000
Protests Scheduled
3,572
5,000
Hearings Held
1,095
1,700
Hearing Packets Built
2,669
3,500
Hearing Days
10
Panels Utilized
40
45
Reschedules
97
150
ARB Appeal Letters
237
360
41.411 Motions Processed
107
80
Non-Clerical Errors Processed
684
700
2,113
2,200
25.25 (h) Motions
25.25 (b) Motions
13
ARB Panels Utilized

Reschedules
Notices Mailed
Late Appeals Processed
SUPPLEMENTAL ARB:
Clerical Errors Processed
84
Approved Budget
ENS (ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION SYSTEM)
MEASURES:
2014/2015
ACTUAL
Appraisal Notices Received
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
5,528
5,750
808
850
2,104
3,500
Tax Consultant Appraisal Notices Received
70,529
72,000
Tax Consultant Hearing Notices Received
74,743
8,000
Tax Consultant Orders/Dismissals Received
32,189
33,000
Hearing Notices Received

Orders/Dismissals Received
2014/2015
ACTUAL
UFILE/CONSULTANT ONLINE MEASURES:
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
Online Protests/Property Owners
7,498
8,000
Protests with Docs/Property Owners
5,202
5,800
Protests without Docs/Property Owners
2,296
2,500
Protests Settled/Property Owners
4,473
4,700
24
30
Tax Consultant Protests Received
78,974
80,000
Tax Consultant Online Protests Received
47,386
50,000
Tax Consultant Withdrawals Received
11,562
12,000
Protests Not Settled/Property Owners
85
Approved Budget
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

PERSONNEL SCHEDULE
POSITION/TITLE
NUMBER
GRADE
MONTHLY
SALARY/RANGE
MONTHLY
AUTO EXPENSE
Director Administration
27
9004-14175
300
Assistant Director of Administration
25
5792-9242
200
Finance Manager
25
5792-9242
Human Resource Generalist I
24
5371-8467
Appeals and Support Supervisor
22
4160-6240
Customer Service Supervisor
21
3675-5513
Finance Specialist II
21
3675-5513
Ex. Administrative Assistant
21
3675-5513
Finance Specialist I
20
2833-4533
Human Resource Generalist I
20
2833-4533
Sr. Building Maintenance Engineer
21
3675-5513
Building Maintenance Technician
18
2494-3929
Customer Service Representatives
19
2667-4109
Appeals & Support Team Leaders
19
2667-4109
Administrative Assistant
19
2667-4109
Appeals & Support Specialist
18
2494-3929
Receptionist/PBX Operator
18
2494-3929
Total
34
86
Approved Budget
OPERATING BUDGET
CONSOLIDATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Department
Resources
Expenditures
Staff
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
$3,745,608
32
$4,352,635
32
2015/2016
APPROVED
$4,179,509
34
2016/2017
APPROVED
$4,491,128
34

Category
Salaries & Wages
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
1,670,312
1,634,403
1,842,008
2,087,169
5,913
5,527
6,078
7,278
171,354
106,665
167,641
171,847
75,000
115,166
68,500
37,260
352,928
322,970
363,333
334,482
10,670
1,865
20,690
30,267
205,279
213,317
252,861
258,651
33,965
33,726
84,932
88,978
821,617
825,070
901,111
934,771
380,570
430,343
472,355
536,425
18,000
663,584
4,000
$3,745,608
$4,352,635
$4,179,509
$4,491,128
Auto Expenses
Sundry Expenses
TOTAL
87
Approved Budget
DALLAS CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT
88
Approved Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES
Budgeted funds are for salary costs for thirty-four (34) full time positions in this Department. Merit
increases have been budgeted in this fiscal year. Funds have also been added for anticipated Overtime
expenses for the ARB extended hours program and in Appeals and Support, Human Resources, and
building maintenance. Funds are included for Contract Labor for off duty security personnel during
ARB Hearings and for temporary clerical personnel during the summer ARB process. Funds for
Employee Severance for the paid time off program for any future resignations or retirements of unused
time to employees are also included. Salary Continuation Funds have been budget in this category for all
DCAD Departmental employees. This is a better reflection of the monetary commitments paid to
employees under the Salary Continuation program for the short-term disability program.
AUTO EXPENSE
Full Time auto expense includes set monthly amount for the Director of Administration and Assistant
Director of Administration. Other funds are used for mileage costs in the course of normal business
activities at $.55 per mile.
Office supplies are for perishable type items such as pens, pencils, writing pads, binders, vendor folders,
etc. for all divisions including costs to operate the ARB process.
Copy Expense includes items such as copy paper, labels, colored inserts and tabs, and cartridges.
Postage expenses are for the normal mailings of general correspondence. The largest percent of cost is
attributed to the ARB and Appeals and Support budgets, which includes the mailing of the Hearing
Notifications, Final Orders Determining Protests, which must be mailed by certified mail, consultant
listings, withdrawal notices, and supplemental hearing notices for motions filed under Section 25.25. The
category also includes meeting notice mailings for the ARB, billing statements and accounts payable
vouchers, mailing of the Districts Budgets, Management Plans, Audit Reports, Annual Reports, and
other publications to the entities.
Printing costs include the printing of the Preliminary and Final Budgets, Budget Handbook,
Management Plans, MAPs Booklet, Annual Report, ARB Manuals, ARB property owner pamphlets and
mailer forms in Spanish, Property Rights and Remedies, ARB Procedures, office envelopes, accounts
payable stock, bid tabs and covers, certified mail envelopes, and stationery. HR forms, applications, and
supplies for ID Cards are included.
Computer Supplies include printer toner, inkjet and laser cartridges, diskettes, color toner cartridges,
color printer and plotter toner kits, HP Photosmart, and recordable CDs and jewel mailing cases.
Miscellaneous Expenses and Office Equipment Expenses are for unanticipated items not budgeted.
Janitorial Supplies include costs for disposable paper goods and products, cleaning supplies and
materials for the office building not provided under the janitorial contract such as deodorizers/sprays,
soap, and sanitizers.
Service Awards are for the purchase of employee plaques to recognize tenured employees with five, ten,
fifteen, twenty and twenty-five years of service with the District, for recognition of any retiring
employees, and recognition of outstanding employees.
Software costs are Performance Evaluation Scoring Units in Human Resources.
Building Supplies are daily supplies such as trash bags, paint, carpet shampoo, door locks, light bulbs,
plumbing supplies, paint, fluorescent tubes, wet vac, drill batteries and walkie talkie batteries, etc. used in
building maintenance.
89
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
1,568,511
24,855
66,946
10,000
0
1,670,312
1,553,271
17,173
63,959
0
0
1,634,403
1,712,278
21,070
68,660
10,000
30,000
1,842,008
1,878,928
25,965
142,276
10,000
30,000
2,087,169
4,800
1,113
5,913
4,800
727
5,527
4,800
1,278
6,078
6,000
1,278
7,278
15,550
5,446
86,459
34,514
3,380
2,380
0
2,000
15,000
625
0
6,000
171,354
13,255
4,420
56,274
10,107
828
0
164
727
15,596
0
0
5,294
106,665
16,650
6,569
83,842
20,357
3,138
0
660
1,000
15,500
13,725
200
6,000
167,641
17,550
7,407
86,118
20,465
2,887
0
660
500
16,065
13,995
200
6,000
171,847
75,000
75,000
115,166
115,166
68,500
68,500
37,260
37,260
90
Approved Budget
Telephone expense includes the normal costs of the District's internal communication system for local
and long distance service. This category accommodates the Districts entire Communication Systems
lease for all departments/divisions in the building office.
Funds are budgeted for building facility expenses. Building maintenance includes anticipated repair
costs related to air conditioning and mechanical equipment, burglar alarm repairs, replacement
batteries, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, plumbing supplies, landscaping, window washing, security
access cards, electrical repairs, parking lot restripping and sidewalk repairs, gate repairs, lawn
sprinklers, HVAC, elevator reader replacement, tree trimming, and flooring and furniture repair. Also
included are maintenance and inspections and permits for the fire alarm system and sprinklers, fire
extinguishers, and elevator inspection and licensing. Also includes city water backflow inspection.
Electrical expenses include the electrical service charges related to the operation of the office building
including the computer room operation with Reliant Energy under the P3 program.
Water/sewer charges are estimated costs for water and sewer services with the City of Dallas.
The costs associated with this category are for outside vendor contracts for the following services:
Janitorial Service is the largest item in this category, Pest Control, Interior Maintenance, Lawn and
Grounds Maintenance, Trash Disposal, Elevator Maintenance, Security Services, HVAC System, and
Electrical Inspection Maintenance. All services are actual costs as per bids/quotes under contractual
arrangements from various vendors.
The HVAC System Maintenance is for all the chillers, air handlers, compressors, and heating system.
Electrical Inspection Maintenance is for two quarterly inspections and one yearly inspection of all
electrical wiring and systems in the building.
Equipment expenses include maintenance agreements or repair costs on the paper shredder, GBC
machine, letter openers, folding machines, and audio equipment and projectors in the ARB hearing
rooms. Also in this category is the maintenance contract expense related to the telephone system lease.
Software Maintenance is for Sage ABRA software for payroll functions in the Human Resources Division
and for the new IRIS (Immediate Response Information System). Lease of Software the lease on the
Human Resources Sage/Abra payroll and performance evaluation systems.
P/C Maintenance and Terminal Expenses for terminals and personal computers in the Administrative
Services Department are budgeted in the Information Technology Department budget. All maintenance
and repairs are handled by the Information Technology Services Department.
Copier System costs relates to an internal contract for a cost per copy system for the entire District's
operation. This includes costs for nineteen copiers that serve as copiers, scanners, and printers
throughout the office building with additional copiers supplied during the ARB process.
Lease of Equipment expenses will be for the scanners used during the ARB process when budgeted. Also
included are costs for on-site shredding of documents approved for destruction. The payment for the
digital photo (still imagery) project is included in the Department budget. This is a new seven year lease
until the project is paid off. The project was financed through Government Capital, Inc.
Other is for a contractual agreement with the Deaf Action Center to provide sign interpretation upon
request. Also included in this category are the ARB telephone recordings for the Automatic Call
Distribution center. These recordings are done by a local recording company.
91
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
46,400
187,344
20,976
40,302
1,099
3,969
9,937
3,979
11,603
1,095
19,224
7,000
352,928
55,801
156,419
19,678
38,400
817
3,720
9,314
3,372
11,134
983
18,762
4,569
322,970
56,400
189,123
23,323
40,302
1,108
3,969
10,000
3,704
11,603
1,096
19,705
3,000
363,333
53,150
161,472
21,646
39,977
1,008
3,969
9,875
3,704
12,190
1,107
23,384
3,000
334,482
10,670
0
0
0
0
0
0
10,670
1,865
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,865
8,343
0
0
0
0
0
12,347
20,690
17,912
0
0
0
0
0
12,355
30,267
0
73,969
128,060
3,250
0
0
0
205,279
0
82,089
128,627
2,600
0
0
0
213,317
0
84,000
165,611
3,250
0
0
0
252,861
0
90,000
165,791
2,860
0
0
0
258,651
92
Approved Budget
SUNDRY EXPENSE
Training costs include registration fees for seminars and conferences for the Texas Association of
Appraisal Districts, the Tax Institute, International Association of Assessing Officers, IAAO CAMA/GIS
seminar, Texas Association of Assessing Officers, ARB training, and local conferences for staff. Also
included are mandatory training fees for all ARB members through the State Comptrollers Property Tax
Assistance Division and for Customer Service Training Seminars. Funds are included for Dallas HR
Managers Association meetings, State SHRM conference, TCDRS Leaders Conference, TAAO
Instruction for TDLR courses, and training for Human Resources are budgeted. All textbooks for the
TDLR/PTAD courses and exams are included. Fees are budgeted for Management training, TDLR
exams, employee tuition reimbursements, and employee educational grants.
Dues include professional fees for the District as well as individual dues such as the International
Association of Assessing Officers, Texas Association of Appraisal Districts, Texas Association of
Assessing Officers, TAAD IAAO Chapter of Texas, TDLR renewals, Government Municipal Finance
Officers Association, American Society of Public Administration, Texas School Assessors Association,
Society of Human Resource Managers, Dallas Human Resources Management Association, and National
Association of Colleges and Employers, the General Services Commission, and the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation. Subscription expenses include publications from Internet Magazines, PC
World, Dallas Weekly, Coles Directory, Workforce Magazine, and Texas Labor Report.
Legal Notice/Advertisement expenses are for the publishing of public bid notices, Request for Proposals,
and legal notices required by law for exemptions and business personal property renditions. Funds
increased in this category as all notices for the District will be funded in this category. Funds also include
the required publishing of the District Budget Summary and the Notification of Protest Procedures and
the new Electronic Notification System which is the delivery of notices to property owners, and job
advertisements for public employment and fees for Internet advertising for job announcements. Labor
posters are also included.
Travel expenses are for anticipated costs related to traveling to approved and budgeted conferences,
seminars, workshops and other out of town trips.
ARB Expenses are costs associated with ARB monthly Board meetings and orientation sessions. Funds
also include other ARB activities dealing with the hearing process and service awards for ARB members
including appreciation and recognition plaques for outgoing ARB members.
Group Medical provides funds for a fully funded insurance plan through United Healthcare. The
District has a fully insured medical plan that follows the PPO model with increased cost sharing for our
employees.
Retirement benefit funds are budgeted through the Texas County and District Retirement System.
Funds are budgeted for the required programs of Workers Compensation benefits, Unemployment
Compensation, and Medicare Tax (FICA) payments.
General Insurance Costs are for the building contents, computer/electronic equipment, boiler coverage,
general liability and commercial liability, and non-owner auto liability and hired non-auto liability.
Bonds include expenses for employee dishonesty bonds and notary bonds and fees. Fees for notaries and
notary recertifications are included.
Group Benefits insurance provides for the premium payments to the Districts ancillary benefit plans
including Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending
Account Claims, Vision and the Dental programs.
Employee activities funds are to promote employee retention and maintain high employee morale by
recognizing employee milestones, holiday celebrations, employee related bereavements, ARB
member recognition, and company sponsored events.
93
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment

4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
11,580
2,855
5,317
10,213
0
0
0
4,000
0
0
0
33,965
7,475
3,476
12,743
7,071
82
0
0
2,879
0
0
0
33,726
51,390
5,610
9,113
6,878
0
0
0
3,275
0
5,800
2,866
84,932
51,400
5,355
17,350
8,484
0
0
0
3,023
0
500
2,866
88,978
332,928
305,090
6,757
9,180
136,900
292
0
14,229
0
16,241
0
0
821,617
323,777
333,886
6,891
735
126,874
639
0
13,004
0
19,263
0
0
825,070
370,423
330,219
6,757
9,180
133,600
342
0
15,940
15,715
18,935
0
0
901,111
380,849
343,744
7,399
10,260
133,600
342
0
20,427
15,775
22,375
0
0
934,771
94
Approved Budget
Other costs include employee service award programs, health benefits fair, retirement receptions and
luncheons, employee incentives, recognitions, and appreciations..
Recruitment expenses are budgeted for employee background checks, degree verifications, driving record
checks, criminal verifications, for employee testing materials used in Human Resources for prospective
employees, and costs for participation in employee job fairs.
Funds are for general legal counsel and opinions for the Appraisal Review Board.
Auditing expenses are for the annual independent outside audit of the District's financial operations and
extra accounting services as needed.
Consultant expenses are for salary surveys including Mercer Information Technology Survey, Dallas
Human Resources Wage Access Survey, Mercer Texas Benchmark Survey, CompData Executive
Management Survey, and Survey Monkey. This category also includes commission fees paid to the
consulting firm of Mercer, Inc. for the handling of the Districts group medical insurance programs.
ARB Compensation fees are for services rendered by the members of the Appraisal Review Board.
There are up to ninety-five (95) members who serve on the ARB hearing panels to arbitrate property
owner protests. Costs have been provided for 40 days of summer hearings and 10 days of supplemental
hearings. Funds are included for ARB training and orientation sessions as well as all supplemental ARB
hearings throughout the year.
Leasehold Improvements include the ongoing projects designed for the interior and exterior of the office
building. Other Capital Improvement items will be budgeted for the Capital Improvement Program.
Equipment expense is for new projectors in the Community/Board room.
Furniture expenses were not requested in this budget.
Capital Improvement Program is a category set up to fund capital improvement projects to the building
facility. Funds will be authorized by the Board of Directors from excess surplus funds from each fiscal
year for these projects and approved annually. No funds will appear in this category but expenses will be
tracked from year to year as the program is funded.
95
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture

TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
1,500
12,000
0
0
0
0
367,070
0
380,570
2,434
10,500
3,750
0
0
0
413,659
0
430,343
4,000
11,500
46,585
0
0
0
410,270
0
472,355
8,000
11,500
49,585
0
0
0
467,340
0
536,425
8,000
10,000
0
18,000
18,587
7,836
0
26,423
0
0
0
0
0
4,000
0
4,000
637,161
$3,745,608
$4,352,635
$4,179,509
$4,491,128
96
Approved Budget
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE

Equipment
(2) Projectors
$ 4,000
Furniture
$ -0-
97
Approved Budget
ADMINISTRATION
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
933,270
3,120
0
10,000
0
946,390
926,438
2,548
0
0
0
928,986
1,078,250
3,070
0
10,000
30,000
1,121,320
1,244,074
3,010
76,816
10,000
30,000
1,363,900
4,800
128
4,928
4,800
0
4,800
4,800
293
5,093
6,000
293
6,293
4,500
3,395
5,342
15,972
2,304
56
0
2,000
0
0
0
0
33,569
3,371
1,573
7,854
8,218
828
0
164
727
0
0
0
0
22,735
6,900
3,732
5,907
10,165
2,145
0
660
1,000
0
12,875
200
0
43,584
6,300
4,069
5,883
11,093
2,145
0
660
500
0
13,045
200
0
43,895
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
98
Approved Budget
ADMINISTRATION
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,347
12,347
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,355
12,355
0
0
127,260
0
0
0
0
127,260
0
0
128,627
0
0
0
0
128,627
0
0
163,811
0
0
0
0
163,811
0
0
163,811
0
0
0
0
163,811
3,280
2,855
4,647
10,213
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20,995
1,750
3,476
12,743
7,071
82
0
0
0
0
0
0
25,122
44,290
5,610
8,505
6,878
0
0
0
0
0
5,800
2,866
73,949
44,000
5,355
17,350
8,484
0
0
0
0
0
500
2,866
78,555
99
Approved Budget
ADMINISTRATION
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
176,868
179,673
2,502
4,590
0
150
0
7,938
0
8,141
0
0
379,862
174,505
197,937
2,437
153
0
639
0
7,857
0
8,457
0
0
391,986
207,001
206,334
2,502
4,590
0
200
0
9,420
15,715
10,208
0
0
455,970
217,628
225,339
2,644
5,940
0
200
0
14,214
15,775
12,504
0
0
494,244
0
12,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,000
0
10,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
10,500
0
11,500
46,585
0
0
0
0
0
58,085
5,000
11,500
49,585
0
0
0
0
0
66,085
0
10,000
0
10,000
0
7,836
0
7,836
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$1,535,004
$1,520,593
$1,934,159
$2,229,138
100
Approved Budget
APPEALS AND SUPPORT

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
546,136
12,235
32,280
0
0
590,651
536,225
1,782
32,015
0
0
570,022
542,829
8,000
32,960
0
0
583,789
540,525
12,955
32,960
0
0
586,440
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5,000
623
50
6,192
826
224
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,915
2,439
1,691
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,129
5,000
648
50
6,192
743
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,633
5,000
1,408
50
7,172
742
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,372
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
101
Approved Budget
APPEALS AND SUPPORT

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
1,305
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,305
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,305
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,305
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
800
0
0
0
0
800
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
102
Approved Budget
APPEALS AND SUPPORT

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
135,252
106,593
1,528
4,050
0
142
0
5,433
0
6,670
0
0
259,668
129,256
114,469
1,561
496
0
0
0
4,327
0
9,321
0
0
259,430
141,632
104,657
1,528
4,050
0
142
0
5,616
0
7,260
0
0
264,885
141,458
99,626
1,474
3,780
0
142
0
5,340
0
8,213
0
0
260,033
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$865,339
$833,582
$862,612
$860,845
103
Approved Budget
BUILDING SERVICES
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
89,105
9,500
0
0
0
98,605
90,608
12,843
0
0
0
103,451
91,199
10,000
0
0
0
101,199
94,329
10,000
0
0
0
104,329
0
985
985
0
727
727
0
985
985
0
985
985
250
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
15,000
0
0
6,000
21,300
365
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
15,596
0
0
5,294
21,258
250
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
15,500
0
0
6,000
21,800
250
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
16,065
0
0
6,000
22,365
75,000
75,000
115,166
115,166
68,500
68,500
37,260
37,260
46,400
187,344
20,976
40,302
1,099
3,969
9,937
3,979
11,603
1,095
19,224
7,000
352,928
55,801
156,419
19,678
38,400
817
3,720
9,314
3,372
11,134
983
18,762
4,569
322,970
56,400
189,123
23,323
40,302
1,108
3,969
10,000
3,704
11,603
1,096
19,705
3,000
363,333
53,150
161,472
21,646
39,977
1,008
3,969
9,875
3,704
12,190
1,107
23,384
3,000
334,482
104
Approved Budget
BUILDING SERVICES
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment

4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
9,365
0
0
0
0
0
0
9,365
1,865
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,865
7,038
0
0
0
0
0
0
7,038
17,912
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,912
0
73,969
0
0
0
0
0
73,969
0
82,089
0
0
0
0
0
82,089
0
84,000
1,800
0
0
0
0
85,800
0
90,000
1,980
0
0
0
0
91,980
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20,808
18,824
2,727
540
136,900
0
0
858
0
1,430
0
0
182,087
20,016
21,480
2,893
86
126,874
0
0
819
0
1,486
0
0
173,653
21,790
19,228
2,727
540
133,600
0
0
904
0
1,467
0
0
180,256
21,763
18,779
3,281
540
133,600
0
0
873
0
1,658
0
0
180,494
105
Approved Budget
BUILDING SERVICES
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture

TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,750
0
0
0
0
0
3,750
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8,000
0
0
8,000
18,587
0
0
18,587
0
0
0
0
0
4,000
0
4,000
637,161
$822,239
$1,480,677
$828,911
$793,807
106
Approved Budget
DALLAS CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT
107
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
34,666
0
0
34,666
0
0
31,944
0
0
31,944
0
0
35,700
0
0
35,700
0
0
32,500
0
0
32,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5,800
1,378
81,067
12,350
250
2,100
0
0
0
625
0
0
103,570
7,080
1,156
48,418
1,889
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
58,543
4,500
2,139
77,885
4,000
250
0
0
0
0
850
0
0
89,624
6,000
1,880
80,185
2,200
0
0
0
0
0
950
0
0
91,215
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
108
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,250
0
0
0
3,250
0
0
0
2,600
0
0
0
2,600
0
0
0
3,250
0
0
0
3,250
0
0
0
2,860
0
0
0
2,860
8,300
0
670
0
0
0
0
4,000
0
0
0
12,970
5,725
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,879
0
0
0
8,604
7,100
0
608
0
0
0
0
3,275
0
0
0
10,983
7,400
0
0
0
0
0
0
3,023
0
0
0
10,423
109
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,500
0
0
0
0
0
367,070
0
368,570
2,434
0
0
0
0
0
413,659
0
416,093
4,000
0
0
0
0
0
410,270
0
414,270
3,000
0
0
0
0
0
467,340
0
470,340
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$523,026
$517,783
$553,827
$607,338
110
Approved Budget
DALLAS CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT
111
Approved Budget
DEPARTMENT:
DIVISIONS:
LEGAL SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
The Legal Services Budget was established to handle all of the litigation filed against the Appraisal District. The
Department will also handle all of the binding arbitration requests filed with the District and any filed with SOAH (State
Office of Administrative Hearings) which was an option created by the 83rd Legislative session. The Department is
responsible for three (3) employees, Director of Legal Services, one Litigation Specialist, and an Administrative Assistant.
The Legal Services Department acts as the Districts representative in handling and coordinating all litigation filed against
the Appraisal District. The Department will review all litigation filed against the Appraisal District by reviewing each
case, answering interrogatories, giving depositions, and helping prepare the defense for upcoming court appearances. The
Department will handle all arbitration cases filed and all SOAH hearings filed against the Appraisal District. The
Department monitors all legal costs. The Department schedules and attends all settlement conferences with opposing
attorneys and makes settlement offers where appropriate. Staff representatives also attend all mediation and coordinate
binding arbitration conferences and SOAH hearings.
GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
LEGAL SERVICES
To coordinate the litigation filed against the Appraisal District and to oversee the activities of the law firms representing
the District.
To coordinate the binding arbitration process and represent the Appraisal District in settlement negotiations.
To coordinate all SOAH hearings and represent the Appraisal District in these proceedings.
OBJECTIVES:
LEGAL SERVICES
To control, monitor, and contain the litigation against the Appraisal District and to provide a cost containment program
to effectively manage the costs associated with that litigation.
To settle eighty percent (80%) of all litigation filed during the year and one hundred percent (100%) of all binding
arbitration requests filed.
To accurately defend all arbitration and SOAH (State Office of Administrative Hearings) filings against the Appraisal
District.
LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

2014/2015
ACTUAL
1
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
1
1,185
1,300
Lawsuits Actives
237
260
Binding Arbitrations Filed
143
160
Settlement Conferences Attended
95
95
Binding Arbitration Hearings Attended
70
85
LEGAL SERVICES:
Number of Employees
Lawsuits Filed
SOAH Hearings Attended
112
Approved Budget
LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL SCHEDULE
POSITION/TITLE
NUMBER
GRADE
MONTHLY
MONTHLY
SALARY/RANGE AUTO EXPENSE
Director Legal Services
27
9004-14175
300
Litigation Specialist
24
5371-8467
200
Ex. Administrative Assistant
21
3675-5513
TOTAL
113
Approved Budget
OPERATING BUDGET
LEGAL SERVICES
Department
Resources
Expenditures
Staff
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
$1,327,816
3
2015/2016
APPROVED
$1,200,285
3
$1,343,065
3
2016/2017
APPROVED
$1,345,165
3

Category
Salaries & Wages
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
256,788
219,680
244,568
252,418
Auto Expenses
4,800
4,500
4,800
6,000
4,180
5,992
4,125
5,676
960
1,311
960
1,320
Sundry Expenses
11,276
14,716
11,662
14,301
85,686
67,924
84,950
83,950
964,126
886,162
992,000
981,500
$1,327,816
$1,200,285
$1,343,065
$1,345,165
TOTAL
114
Approved Budget
LEGAL SERVICES
SALARIES AND WAGES

Budgeted funds are for salary costs for three (3) full time positions in this Department. Merit increases have
been budgeted in this fiscal year. Funds have been included under Employee Severance for the paid time off
program for any future resignations or retirements of unused time to employees.
AUTO EXPENSE
Full Time Auto expenses include set monthly amounts for the Director of Legal Services and the Legal
Specialists. Other funds are used for mileage costs in the course of normal business activities at $.55 per mile.

Office supplies are for perishable type items such as pens, pencils, writing pads, desk calendars, etc.
Copy Expense includes items such as copy paper and other paper supplies. Also included are additional copies
for the three attorney firms who represent the Appraisal District.
Postage expenses are for the normal mailings of general correspondence and applications. Funds are included
for the binding arbitration activity.
Printing costs include printing of business cards and window office envelopes.
Computer Supplies include PC diskettes, toner cartridges, printer, fax toner, and supplies for the laser printers.
Office Equipment Expenses were not budgeted in this fiscal year.
Funds are budgeted for building facility expenses in the Building Services Budget.
115
Approved Budget
LEGAL SERVICES
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
246,788
0
0
10,000
0
256,788
219,680
0
0
0
0
219,680
234,568
0
0
10,000
0
244,568
242,418
0
0
10,000
0
252,418
4,800
0
4,800
4,500
0
4,500
4,800
0
4,800
6,000
0
6,000
2,390
500
470
100
720
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,180
4,002
0
7
49
547
0
0
1,386
0
0
0
0
5,992
3,500
500
0
50
75
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,125
4,056
500
470
100
550
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5,676
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
116
Approved Budget
Equipment Maintenance costs was not budgeted in this fiscal year.
Copier Expense costs was not budgeted in this fiscal year.
Typewriter Expense costs was not budgeted in this fiscal year.
Lease of Equipment expense is for the iPad Data Connect used in the settlement process of mediation and
arbitration.
SUNDRY EXPENSE
Training costs include registration fees for seminars and conferences. Fees include conferences for the
International Association of Assessing Officers annual conference and IAAO Legal Seminar, Texas Association
of Assessing Officers, Texas Association of Appraisal Districts, State Comptrollers Property Tax Institute, the
Texas A & M Legal Conference, and the State Bar Property Tax Seminar.
Dues include professional fees for management personnel through the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation. Also included are dues for the International Association of Assessing Officers, Texas Association of
Assessing Officers, and Institute of Certified Tax Administrators.
Legal Notice/Advertisement expenses are for the required publishing of public notices, and legal notices required
by law.
Travel expenses are for anticipated costs related to traveling to approved and budgeted conferences, seminars,
and workshops and out of town trips, as well as the legislative sessions for appraisal personal. Travel is for the
Director and the Legal Specialists.
117
Approved Budget
LEGAL SERVICES
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
960
0
0
0
0
960
0
0
1,311
0
0
0
0
1,311
0
0
960
0
0
0
0
960
0
0
1,320
0
0
0
0
1,320
2,815
480
0
7,981
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11,276
3,744
583
0
10,390
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,716
3,055
735
0
7,872
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11,662
3,600
735
0
9,966
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,301
118
Approved Budget

Group Medical provides funds for a fully funded insurance plan through United Healthcare. The District has a
fully insured medical plan that follows the PPO model with increased cost sharing for our employees. In order
to segregate the costs of the medical plan from the other insured coverage, medical plan expenses only will be
captured under Group Benefits.
Funds are budgeted for employee Retirement benefits through the Texas County and District Retirement
System.
Funds are budgeted for the required programs of Workers Compensation benefits, Unemployment
Compensation, and Medicare Tax (FICA) payments.
Bonds include expenses for employee bonds and notary fees.
Group Benefits insurance provides for the premium payments to the Districts ancillary benefit plans including
Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Account Claims,
Vision and the Dental programs.
Employee activities funds are to promote employee retention and maintain high employee morale by recognizing
employee milestones, holiday celebrations, employee related bereavements, ARB member recognition, and
company sponsored events. Other costs include employee service award programs, health benefits fair,
retirement receptions and luncheons, employee incentives, recognitions, and appreciations.
Legal Service expenses include the costs to retain legal counsel to advise and defend lawsuits filed by property
owners on property values reported by the District and rulings by the Appraisal Review Board. Lawsuits are
filed against the District and assigned to legal counsel to defend. Other funds are for special litigation cases over
the contract agreement for legal services and for binding arbitration case expenses. No increase in fees for these
services in this years budget.
No funds are budgeted for Auditing Services in this department.
Consultant costs are budgeted for fee appraisals used in the defense of lawsuits, expert testimony, litigation
consultants, and for third party auditing costs of certain books and records of businesses used in lawsuit defense.
Auxiliary Legal Expenses are charges for outside legal activities associated with litigation, such as copy expense,
telephone expense, mediation services, court filing fees, depositions, etc. and loss of attorney fees from court
cases. Funds also include any special consultant fees for defending lawsuit activity.
SOAH Hearing fees are for the anticipated costs arising from property owners filing with SOAH (State Office of
Administrative Hearings) against the Appraisal District. These expenses could be significant due to the fee
structure and awards under the SOAH regulations.
Binding Arbitration Expenses have been budgeted for anticipated costs arising from property owners filing for
binding arbitration. These expenses would be for the payment of the arbitrator. Expenses are expected to
increase due to expansion of the arbitration process created during the 84th Legislative Session.
No funds have been budgeted this fiscal year for Equipment or Furniture expenses.
119
Approved Budget
LEGAL SERVICES
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4880 Emp. Assistance Program
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
4995 Arbitration Expense
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
31,212
47,570
708
810
0
0
0
1,773
0
3,613
0
0
85,686
25,871
37,087
547
27
0
0
0
1,338
0
3,054
0
0
67,924
32,684
45,480
708
810
0
0
0
1,797
0
3,471
0
0
84,950
32,644
44,499
598
810
0
0
0
1,745
0
3,654
0
0
83,950
840,000
0
60,000
0
0
10,500
0
50,000
3,626
964,126
838,603
0
5,500
0
0
0
0
33,059
9,000
886,162
840,000
0
50,000
0
0
10,500
0
75,000
16,500
992,000
840,000
0
60,000
0
0
13,500
0
50,000
18,000
981,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$1,327,816
$1,200,285
$1,343,065
$1,345,165
120
Approved Budget

CONSOLIDATED LEGAL SERVICES
Equipment
$ -0-
Furniture
$ -0-
121
Approved Budget
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DIVISIONS: SYSTEMS/NETWORK, APPLICATIONS, DESKTOP SUPPORT, GIS
The Information Technology department is responsible for providing information technology to the Dallas
Central Appraisal District (DCAD) personnel and the entities that DCAD serves. There are sixteen (16)
employees assigned to the Department. Services are: 1) Computer Systems Support which includes
Networking and Computer Server Support; 2) Applications Support; 3) Desktop Support; and 3) GIS
programming. The Information Technology goal is to provide these services with the highest quality at the
lowest possible cost, resulting in total customer satisfaction.
DEPARTMENT GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
1.
Continue to enhance and maintain the DCAD MARS appraisal application as required by the users
and to support Texas legislative changes.
2.
Enhance the appraisal and ARB applications as a result of Lessons Learned.
3.
Continue to monitor and maintain the existing internal and external network connections and
hardware, protecting DCAD Data and Electronic Assets with enhanced security and performance
monitoring systems.
4.
Continue with the analysis of afterhours processing in order to accomplish two objectives:
a.
The integration of batch processes into normal MARS functionality where applicable in
order to give the user the ability to print and/or view data, letters and reports on demand.
b. The conversion of existing COBOL batch jobs to SQL Server Transact SQL and Crystal
Reports.
c. The elimination of unnecessary reports and/or jobs.
5.
Maintain an accurate GIS parcel ownership map to support MARS and Web applications. Support
coverages, including abstracts, political boundaries, neighborhoods, market areas, roads with
address ranges, freeways, contours, flood plains, hydrology, etc.
6.
Increase integration of GIS functionality into existing MARS and Web Systems.
7.
Continue to enhance online Web Systems to support new legislation and increased taxpayer and tax
agent functionality.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

2014/2015
ACTUALS
2015/2016
ESTIMATES
Total Number of Employees
15
15
MARS Logs Received
161
150
MARS Logs Completed
123
110
User Work Orders
591
550
122
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

PERSONNEL SCHEDULE
(Salary Schedule B)
Number
Grade
Monthly
Salary/Range
Director of Information Technology
27
9485-14228
Applications Manager
25
6333-10117
Senior Applications Project Leader
25
6333-10117
Computer Systems Manager
25
6333-10117
Database Administrator/Web Administrator
24
6096-9600
Assistant Computer Systems Manager
24
6096-9600
Sr. Programmer Analyst
22
5831-8746
Programmer Analyst II
21
4467-7133
GIS Administrator
21
4467-7133
Desktop Support Supervisor
22
5831-8746
GIS Developer
20
3661-5492
Desktop Support Specialists
19
3498-5247
Total
16
123
Position/Title
Monthly
Auto
Expense
300
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OPERATING BUDGET
Department
Resources
Expenditures
Staff
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
$2,498,819
15
2015/2016
APPROVED
$2,548,628
15
$2,829,979
16
2016/2017
APPROVED
$2,838,095
16

Category
Salaries & Wages
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
1,313,556
1,319,400
1,471,982
1,434,800
2,510
2,410
2,510
3,675
110,836
108,529
183,005
211,982
234,812
260,557
247,442
281,243
274,260
288,645
301,170
309,010
5,895
1,364
6,169
5,669
440,850
444,897
491,731
463,831
15,000
7,653
12,000
10,000
101,100
115,173
113,970
117,885
$2,498,819
$2,548,628
$2,829,979
$2,838,095
Auto Expenses
Sundry Expensees
TOTAL
124
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SALARIES AND WAGES

Full time salaries are for sixteen (16) full time positions. Merit increases have been budgeted in this
fiscal year. Funds have been included this year under Employee Severance for the paid time off
program for any future resignations or retirements of unused time to employees.
AUTO EXPENSE
Funds are budgeted to cover expenses for personnel who travel to local sites for customer service and
visiting remote terminal locations, as well as PC's for repair and/or pickup of parts for in-house
repairs. Costs are paid at $.55 per mile for this travel. Cost includes auto expense for travel by IT
staff employees. Funds do include an allowance for the Director of IT.
Office expenses are for normal perishable supplies and materials including such items as pens,
pencils, writing pads, staples, calendars, batteries, etc.
Copy Expense is costs for copy paper for the office copier and paper for the laser printers and fax
machines.
Postage and Freight consists primarily of the costs for the mailing of general correspondence and the
freight charges on the shipping of forms and supplies to the computer operations room. Funds are
also for hardware and software freight charges.
Printing costs include costs for internal office forms, envelopes, business cards, and stationary.
Computer Supplies include the cost of paper, batteries, ink jet cartridges, print heads, laser printer
toner cartridges, cleaners, DVD-RW, Avery Labels, and computer related supplies such as
keyboards, mice, cables, surge protectors, media labels and cleaning tapes. Technical network
supplies such as power cabling supplies, data line drops, connectors, Ethernet cables, printer
supplies, LTO-4 tapes, and multi-mode fiber optic cables are included. iPad replacement supplies
are included.
Software costs include software for upgrading remaining servers to Microsoft Server 2012,
converting four Xenservers (Citrix System Servers) to Hyper-V for performance reasons, Upgrade
Microsoft Exchange Mail Server and User CAL licenses, upgrading of ESRI (GIS) Systems, and
upgrading Microsoft Office from 2007 version to the current version.
Telephone costs are budgeted in the Building Services budget.
Funds have been consolidated in the Building Services budget.
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BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
1,303,556
0
0
10,000
0
1,313,556
1,319,400
0
0
0
0
1,319,400
1,461,982
0
0
10,000
0
1,471,982
1,424,800
0
0
10,000
0
1,434,800
2,400
110
2,510
2,400
10
2,410
2,400
110
2,510
3,600
75
3,675
1,650
500
1,670
150
42,212
0
0
700
0
0
63,954
0
110,836
1,527
365
570
0
39,666
0
0
1,913
0
0
64,487
0
108,529
1,650
480
1,410
150
48,309
0
0
0
0
0
131,006
0
183,005
1,650
480
1,370
150
48,102
0
0
0
0
0
160,230
0
211,982
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
126
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Equipment expenses are associated with maintenance agreements on the Power Distribution Unit,
the Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) and Power Distribution Unit and batteries for backup UPS
system.
PC Maintenance is for Dell servers/disks/network maintenance including 9 Dell R/820/R720/620
Rack Servers, 10 Dell R910/R710/R610 Rack servers, 4 De1l 1950/2950, 7 Dell MD1220/MD3620F
Disks, 5 Dell MD3000.1000/1120 Disks, 26 Dell 6224F/6248/2748/5424 Network Switches, Dell PV114
LTO4 Tape Autoloader, 4 Dell LTP-4 drives, Dell TL4000 tape library, 2 Network Avocent KVM
Systems, Cisco MDS9148, Dot Hill 3330-3130, and NetApp FA2240/DS2260 Disks. Funds are
included for AeroHive WiFi maintenance, Server/Disk Hardware upgrades, and replacement parts
for PCs and iPads, PCs, monitors, printers, and maintenance for the PCs and iPads.
Software Maintenance includes maintenance for Net Express Application and Professional, Idera
SQL Safe, Firebox XTM545 Live Security Gold and Subscription, Symantec Backup Executive 2012,
Symantec Central Administration, Exchange Agent and Active Dir agent, McAfee Total Protection
for Endpoint, McAfee Move for Citrix, DigiCert Certification for Websites, AppAssure Software,
XenDesktop 5.6-NetScaler, AirWatch Support, Ghost Imaging, Elixir form system desktop font,
Code 1 Plus Postal Software Plus Postal Database, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Visual Studio with
MSDN SA, Network Instruments Observer, Toad from SQL Server, Vizant ECS/GECS Job
Scheduler, System Center SA, and Solar Winds NPM+APM. GIS Software Maintenance is for
ArcGIS primary licenses, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst Desktop Primary, ArcGIS 3D Analyst Desktop
Primary, ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced Primary, ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced Secondary, 2
ArcGIS Development Network, ESRI StreetMap for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Server Standard
Enterprise.
Lease of Equipment includes the cost for lease payments on Time Warner 100 MB Internet Services
and Broadband wireless access, Verizon Broadband Wireless for iPads, 34 Officer Scanners, and
Konica BIZHUB Production printer.
Other category is used for the off-site storage for back-up tapes and files of all the appraisal records
and programs utilized in the appraisal of property for refile/retrieval, collection/delivery, and ad hoc
retrievals. Cost is included for an offsite backup/disaster site online server. Funds are included for
the offsite printing of the Notices of Appraised Value, Homestead Applications, and the BPP
Renditions.
GIS Mapping service includes funds for the digital rectified orthophoto of Dallas County.
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BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
12,330
0
0
0
99,662
0
122,820
234,812
7,268
0
0
0
124,283
0
129,006
260,557
12,650
0
0
0
107,894
0
126,898
247,442
12,650
0
0
0
129,994
0
138,599
281,243
0
0
200,530
39,730
0
0
0
34,000
274,260
0
0
191,016
63,920
0
0
0
33,710
288,645
0
0
202,320
64,850
0
0
0
34,000
301,170
0
0
202,320
72,690
0
0
0
34,000
309,010
128
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SUNDRY EXPENSE
Training costs include materials for Windows 10 User Training, New Microsoft Office Training,
classes for GIS Training, GIS User Group conference and IAAO GIS Technology conference.
Dues and Subscriptions are for professional fees for the iOS Developer Enterprise, GIS User Group,
GIS South User Group, GITA (GIS), IAAO, and TAAO. Subscription costs are for MSDN
Magazine, Network Solutions Address Renewal, and Experts Exchange.
Library expenses include LAN Tech Reference Books, Desktop Support reference books and
manuals, and Application reference manuals.
Group Medical provides funds for a fully funded insurance plan through United Healthcare. The
District has a fully insured medical plan that follows the PPO model with increased cost sharing for
our employees.
Funds are budgeted for employee retirement benefits through the Texas County and District
Retirement System.
Funds are budgeted for the required programs of workers compensation benefits, unemployment
compensation, and Medicare Tax (FICA) payments.
including Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible
Spending Account Claims, Vision and the Dental programs.
recognizing employee milestones, holiday celebrations, employee related bereavements, ARB
member recognition, and company sponsored events. Other costs include employee service award
programs, health benefits fair, retirement receptions and luncheons, employee incentives,
recognitions, and appreciations.
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BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment

4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
3,685
1,510
0
0
0
0
0
0
700
0
0
5,895
525
839
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,364
3,685
1,984
0
0
0
0
0
0
500
0
0
6,169
3,685
1,984
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5,669
156,060
249,307
3,185
4,320
0
0
0
9,042
0
18,936
0
0
440,850
137,371
279,559
0
135
0
0
0
9,247
0
18,586
0
0
444,897
174,316
278,233
3,185
4,320
0
0
0
10,443
0
21,234
0
0
491,731
168,322
256,896
3,418
4,590
0
0
0
9,876
0
20,729
0
0
463,831
130
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Consultant Expenses include funds for Citrix and LAN support on an as needed basis.
Equipment expenses are budgeted for capital items needed in the operation of the Information
Technology Department. Funds are budgeted for 3 Dell R730 servers, 1 Dell MD1220 Disk
Subsystem, 4 Dell N4028 Switches, 1 NetApp Disk Subsystem, and new security Firewall.
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
No funds are budgeted in this category this fiscal year. Any surplus funds authorized by the Board
of Directors will be expensed and tracked in this category in the budget.
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BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
9005 Technology Development

TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
15,000
0
0
0
0
0
15,000
0
0
7,653
0
0
0
0
0
7,653
0
0
12,000
0
0
0
0
0
12,000
0
0
10,000
0
0
0
0
0
10,000
0
101,100
0
101,100
0
115,173
0
115,173
0
113,970
0
113,970
0
117,885
0
117,885
$2,498,819
$2,548,628
$2,829,979
$2,838,095
132
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES SCHEDULE

Equipment
(3)
(2)
(4)
Dell R730
MD 1220 Disk Array
Dell N2048 Switches
NetApp Disks
Firewall
$ 55,500
13,600
10,500
15,785
22,500
Total
$117,885
Furniture
$ -0-
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DEPARTMENT:
DIVISIONS:
APPRAISAL SERVICES
CENTRAL OFFICE, RESIDENTIAL, BUSINESS PERSONAL
COMMERCIAL, PROPERTY RECORDS/EXEMPTIONS
PROPERTY,
The responsibilities of the Appraisal Services Department are to discover, list, and value all properties within the
Dallas Central Appraisal District, to follow professional appraisal standards, to provide accurate, fair, and
expedient resolutions to values in dispute and to prepare and provide all taxing agencies of Dallas County with
2016/2017 appraisal rolls and other required reports. Other responsibilities of this department are to forecast and
plan for current and future years' reappraisal efforts including measuring and value all new construction. The
Appraisal Services Department also includes the Property Records/Exemption Division which is responsible for
maintaining and updating ownership, legal and mailing address changes, land splits, new additions, new
condominiums, and prorations to ensure that all changes are documented, processed, and updated correctly. The
Property Records/Exemptions (PRE) Division is also responsible for all exemptions on properties in Dallas County
including maintaining Abatements, Historic and Tax Increment Financing Districts and processing ISD tax freeze
transfers and Over 65 tax deferrals. The Property Records/Exemptions Division distributes all incoming and
outgoing District mail. This includes operating the Office Services Center, which acts as the Districts mail and
reproduction center as well as being responsible for assuring that all pertinent data is properly distributed to the
taxing jurisdictions that utilize this material.
There are a total of one hundred seventy-one (171) employees in the Appraisal Services Department.
GOALS:
To provide accurate and equitable property values for 2016/2017.

To provide a fair and expedient informal and formal appraisal review process for disputed properties.
To meet the requirements of Texas Property Tax Code including any legislative changes.
To conduct accurate and timely research and update the appraisal records for proper ownership and
address changes; to process land splits, new additions, condominiums, and prorations; to set up effective
and efficient internal procedures to properly track all changes to the appraisal records; to process and
distribute all District mail in a efficient and timely manner.
To assure accurate qualification for partial exemptions; to coordinate the processing of partial exemptions
with the Customer Service Division; to process all total exemptions to be granted or denied; to process all
agricultural use and open-space land applications; to process Over 65 tax deferrals; to process ISD tax
freeze transfers and to monitor accounts with this special valuation including Abatements, Historic and Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Districts. To maintain a digital map that represents all property accounts within
DCADs jurisdictional boundaries.
To continue to improve the quality and performance of the various functions within the Appraisal Services
Department including annually auditing various total exempt accounts, partial exempt accounts and
agricultural accounts.
OBJECTIVES:
New Construction Permits: The Residential and Commercial Divisions will continue to identify and appraise all new
construction and miscellaneous construction permits received from the cities.
Residential Reappraisal: The Reappraisal effort will be directed toward the areas of greatest need, as identified by
the UTD Ratio Study and in-house ratio studies. This includes single-family, townhome, condominium, multi-family
and mobile home accounts. Values will be programmatically adjusted in neighborhoods targeted for reappraisal.
Commercial Reappraisal: The Commercial Division will reappraise at least 33% of all improved commercial
accounts with a property inspection, income analysis and appropriate property value adjustment as warranted. In
addition, 33% of all land accounts, whether vacant or improved, will be reappraised. This includes review and
update of vacant land sales and improved property sales data. The significant properties within the large major
property types - office, retail, industrial, and apartments are also reviewed annually. Commercial will also handle
railroad valuations. For 2016/2017, DCAD mineral valuations will be completed by an outside appraisal firm.
Business Personal Property (BPP) Reappraisal: The BPP Division will confirm the ownership on all accounts and
reappraise all BPP accounts annually with 1/3rd targeted for field review. In addition, new accounts are
added, deletions made and rendition forms processed.
Special Accounts: The BPP Division will review all leased equipment accounts, aircraft, automobile, pipelines,
and utility accounts each year. The BPP Division will process all applications for Freeport Exemption, Goods
in Transit Exemption, Interstate Allocation exemptions and will review the value on billboards, aircrafts,
utilities, pipelines, leased equipment companies and telecommunication companies.
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Special Inventory: The BPP Division will continue auditing financial records, reviewing annual declarations and
monthly statements of vehicle, motorcycle, boat & trailer, heavy equipment and manufactured housing dealers.
Property Records/Exemptions: Process all ownership changes to within 14 days from County Clerk file date and
keep all drafting work current. Implement an equitable program for the exemption of certain classes of property
and agricultural use and open-space land valuation of properties used for qualified agricultural purposes. Maintain
all Abatements, Historic and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts as well as process ISD tax freeze transfers
and over 65 tax deferrals. Quality control and audit the various exemption types. Process and distribute all outgoing
and incoming District mail accurately and timely.
Geographical Information System (GIS) group within the Property Records Exemption Division will develop and
maintain a digital map that represents all property accounts within DCADs jurisdictional boundaries as well as
maintain a data link between the parcel map and associated account data collected by the Appraisal Divisions and
maintained by Information Technology.
Appraisal Services: To continue with extensive quality control mechanisms to assure a continuous high quality work
product.
Central Appraisal: Central Appraisal will continue to forecast and plan for current and future reappraisal efforts
while monitoring the daily activities of each division to insure the timely completion of all tasks. This includes
updating the annual Mass Appraisal Report, the bi-annual Reappraisal Plan, and the Appraisal Services
Management Plan. These management tools have been set in place to also insure favorable results from the Property
Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) biennial Property Value Study. For 2016/2017, a comprehensive Appraisal
Manual review and update will been undertaken within each Division to insure continued compliance with the
PTAD Method and Assistance Program (MAP).
COMMENTS:
One of the DCAD goals each year is to reduce errors and the changes to the certified tax roll. The Appraisal District
will make a major effort at every level to achieve this goal which will provide the tax agencies with an improved
appraisal roll and will allow them to collect the funds necessary to provide the public services required of their
agencies. The Appraisal Department continues to use MARS for the Appraisal and ARB cycles. Imaging and
document scanning is now fully implemented allowing the electronic storage of all documents. Expanding our
Website to allow online filing of BPP Renditions and electronic filing of Tax Consultant protests has been successful
and will continue to be enhanced to improve our overall operational efficiencies. The uFile Online Protest System
was implemented in 2010 for Residential properties and was enhanced to include Commercial and Business Personal
Property properties for 2011. Current Website functionality also allows taxpayers to access appraised values and
sales data during the Appraisal Review Board process for accounts scheduled for an ARB Hearing. The Homestead
Exemption Application process was be expanded to include online filings for homeowners via the DCAD website for
2011 and was redesigned for 2012 and 2014 based on the new homestead requirements pass in the 82nd and 83Rd
Texas legislative sessions. An Electronics Notification System has been designed and implemented in 2012 allowing
taxpayers and tax consultants to received appraisal notice, hearing notice, ARB dismissal letters and ARB Orders
electronically if they sign up for the program.
For tax year 2014, Information Technology developed and implemented iPad technology for all appraisal staff
members allowing appraisers to access MARS and other desktop applications directly from the field.
The Residential Division uses MARS and its broad functionality: iPad (mobile computing), GIS, Digital
Photography, Divisional Reporting, Reappraisal Analysis, Equity Analysis, etc. to improve the appraisal product.
An Online Residential Protest and Settlement program was successfully deployed in 2010 and continues to be used
allowing home owners to file protest on-line and for many homeowners to receive a settlement offer on-line from
DCAD. The Residential MARS Modules will continue to be developed and enhanced in 2016/2017 as needed.
The Commercial Division uses MARS and its broad functionality: iPad (mobile computing), GIS, Digital
Photography, Divisional Reporting, Reappraisal Analysis, Equity Analysis, Income and Expense Analysis etc. to
improve the appraisal product. The Commercial Division developed and implemented an uFile On-line Protest
System for 2011. The Commercial MARS Modules will continue to be developed and enhanced in 2016/2017 as
needed.
The Business Personal Property Division (BPP) uses MARS and its broad functionality: iPad (mobile computing),
GIS, Digital Photography, and Divisional Reporting - to improve the appraisal product. The BPP Division senior
appraiser staff will appraise all accounts with a value greater than $10 million at least once every two years. Due to
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the mobile nature of Business Personal Property, it is subject to a number of supplemental protests under Chapter
25 of the Property Tax Code. BPP normally has one to two days of hearings per month after certification. Changes
in the rendition filing laws three years ago continues to result in an increase in the number of renditions received.
The additional renditions increase the staff workload, but help improve the quality of the BPP appraisal records and
roll. BPP implemented the web-based Online Rendition processing system for 2007 that resulted in the electronic
filing of approximately 7,600 renditions in the first year, 9,900 in 2008, 12,000 in 2009, 14,200 in 2010, 15,010 in
2011, 15,098 in 2012, 16,539 in 2013, 16,780 in 2014, and 17,150 in 2015. The Online Rendition processing system
will continue to streamline the rendition process and will be enhanced as needed. The BPP Division developed and
implemented an uFile Online Protest System for 2011. The BPP MARS Modules will continue to be developed and
enhanced in 2016/2017 as needed.
The Property Records/Exemption Division continues to process all deeds filed at the county and all exemptions
received annually. Property Records/Exemptions now scans all exemptions and documents received; thus,
eliminating the need to physically file and store them. For 2016/2017 Property Records/Exemptions will continue to
undertake various partial exemption related audits as well as continue an annual audit of various total exemptions.
Property Records/Exemptions has successfully implemented a MARS Deed Project Module allowing us to directly
access deeds from the County Clerks website. The Homestead Exemption Application process was redesigned for
2012 and 2013 to meet the new homestead requirements. In 2012, DCS and IT successfully migrated its
Geographical Information System platform to ESRI Arcmap 10.1 and for 2014 will migrate to 10.2. Effective
September 1, 2014, the DCS group will be referred to as the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) group. The
PRE MARS Modules will continue to be developed and enhanced in 2016/2017 as needed.
For 2016/2017, Central Appraisal will focus on insuring continued compliance with the biennial Property Tax
Assistance Division (PTAD) Method and Assistance Program (MAP) Review and Property Value Study (PVS).
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DALLAS CENTRAL
APPRAISAL DISTRICT
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APPRAISAL SERVICES
2014/2015
ACTUAL
RESIDENTIAL:
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
Permits
31,040
34,375
Conventional Revaluation
55,764
64,000
Programmatic Revaluation
298,526
240,000
2014/2015
ACTUAL
COMMERCIAL:
Permits
Revaluation
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
4,590
5,075
24,063
27,131
2014/2015
ACTUAL
BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY:

Accounts Reviewed
Freeport
Leased Equipment
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
102,610
103,620
1,412
1,448
13,427
14,701
570
569
Aircraft
2014/2015
ACTUAL
PRINTING REQUIREMENTS:
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
BPP Renditions
88,056
87,512
Notices Produced:
536,056
596,056
Full Notices
Tax Consultant Notices
138
462,591
522,056
73,465
74,000
Approved Budget
2014/2015
ACTUAL
APPRAISAL PR/EXEMPTIONS:
Ag Reval (Accounts)
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
999
950
1,167
1,100
40
100
New Additions
1,585
1,450
Splits
1,404
1,450
104
250
Field Inspections Partials/Totals

Historic Sites
Abatements
2014/2015
ACTUAL
CLERICAL:
2015/2016
ESTIMATE
Customer Service Calls/Walk-ins
27,537
27,500
Deeds
73,481
70,000
Homestead Exemption Applications
66,255
67,000
3,700
2,500
10,483
21,000
347,754
355,000
Audit Process
18,004
25,000
Tax Deferrals
688
700
TE Prorations
415
500
1,647
1,500
AFC Process
Mailing Address Change
Scanning Documents
Transfer Over-65 Tax Ceiling
139
Approved Budget
APPRAISAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

PERSONNEL SCHEDULE
POSITION/TITLE
NUMBER
GRADE
MONTHLY
SALARY/RANGE
MONTHLY
AUTO
EXPENSE
Director of Appraisal
27
9004-14175
300
Appraisal Division Managers
26
7896-11844
200
Appraisal Div. Assist. Managers
25
5791-9242
200
Appraisal Supervisors
12
24
5371-8467
200
Senior Staff Appraisers/

Territorial Appraisers
33
22
4120-6240
700
Appraiser, Staff Appraisers
56
20-21
2833-5512
700
Special Inventory (SI) Appraiser
21
3675-5512
700
Administrative Assistants
19
2667-4109
BPP SI Appraisal Assistant/Team

Leader
19
2667-4109
11
18
2494-3929
Property Records/Exemptions
(PRE) Manager
26
7896-11844
200
PRE Assistant Manager
25
5791-9242
200
PRE Appraisal Supervisor
24
5371-8467
200
PRE Administrative Supervisor
22
4160-6240
PRE Senior Staff Appraiser
22
4160-6240
700
PRE Staff Appraiser
21
3675-5512
700
PRE Appraisal Assistants
18
2494-3929
PRE Administrative Assistant
19
2667-4109
PRE Team Leaders
19
2667-4109
PRE Senior Researcher
18
2494-3929
Appraisal Assistants
140
Approved Budget
PRE Research Specialists
12
18
2494-3929
18
2494-3929
PRE Receptionist
GIS Supervisor
GIS Specialists II
22
4160-6240
20
2833-4533
GIS Specialists
19
2667-4109
Totals
171
141
Approved Budget
OPERATING BUDGET
CONSOLIDATED APPRAISAL SERVICES
Department
Resources
Expenditures
Staff
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
$14,228,577
171
2015/2016
APPROVED
$13,920,445
171
$14,524,340
171
2016/2017
APPROVED
$14,969,219
171

Category
Salaries & Wages
2014/2015
APPROVED
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
8,994,703
8,730,859
9,145,154
9,415,580
Auto Expenses
738,052
710,376
738,052
853,362
309,835
355,894
332,937
389,500
163
350
350
14,800
20,936
20,812
21,388
164,443
150,471
183,850
202,572
3,942,081
3,887,409
4,038,685
4,021,967
64,500
64,500
64,500
64,500
$14,228,577
$13,920,445
$14,524,340
$14,969,219
Sundry Expensees
TOTAL
142
Approved Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES
Full Time salary costs are for all Appraisal personnel in all divisions. The costs include salaries for one
hundred seventy-one (171) full time positions. Merit increases have been included for all personnel.
Employee Severance for the paid time off program for any future resignations or retirements of unused
time to employees is also included
Majority of overtime expenses include costs of anticipated work for appraisal assistants during ARB
process extended hours for informal and formal hearings as any overtime needed to process homestead
applications prior to notification mailings. Funds are for clerical support.
Contract Labor costs are associated with personnel for business personal property verification program
and the leased equipment project from an outside vendor.
AUTO EXPENSE
Funds are budgeted for set monthly auto expenses for management personnel and for all appraisal staff
personnel. Auto allowances for Appraisal Management is $200.00 per month and for appraisal personnel
$700.00 per month. All other auto costs are paid at $.55 per mile for business related travel. Costs also
include parking permits at the County Records Building while researching and copying deeds as well
picking up mail from post office.
Office expenses are for normal perishable type items including pens, pencils, writing pads, calendars,
batteries, etc. Costs include drafter supplies as well.
Copy expense includes copy paper, color paper, fax machine paper, toner, developer, and drums for fax
machines, microfiche readers, vellum and roll bond paper, toner and developer for the K6800 Engineer
Copier and for the 605 microfilm reader/printers. Costs also include expenses forded copies and the
Copy Center.
Postage expense includes the mailing of general correspondence, all Notices of Appraised Value (long
form), Notice of Value Schedules to tax consultants, leased/agent notices, leased equipment letters,
Business Personal Property Rendition forms, mobile home mailouts, Freeport denial certified letters,
special inventory audit certified letters and forms, and Notices of Protest forms. Postage was
consolidated in Central Appraisal for all appraisal divisions to better track and monitor the expenditure.
Funds have been included for mailing service fees on the major mailing projects. PRE is attributed for
the mailing of exemption applications and notices, Ag applications and rollbacks, homestead postcards,
sales questionnaires, surveys for Special Audit, and lawsuit certified letters on litigation. PRE funds are
included for special mailings and for mailing returned appraisal notices and exemption denial letters, and
for a Mailing Service on the mailing of exemption applications.
Printing expenses include office stationary, envelopes, business cards, and door hangers. The bulk of the
expense is for printed window envelopes for the major appraisal mailings for Notices of Appraised Value
and Business Personal Property Rendition forms. Costs are included for street index and vehicle
schedule printing.
Computer supplies include diskettes, CDs, fusers, tapes, LaserJet toner, inkjet cartridges, print heads,
and compact disks. Drafting supplies include HP Laserjet 1022, HP 4250 cartridges, Xerox 7300
cartridges, imaging units, transfer belts and fusers.
Office Equipment Expense includes items to be purchased in each division that are not considered capital
outlay items to be depreciated. All items have been consolidated in the Central Appraisal budget.
143
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
8,939,078
16,725
28,900
10,000
0
8,994,703
8,690,540
14,119
26,200
0
0
8,730,859
9,083,070
18,424
33,660
10,000
0
9,145,154
9,349,767
21,821
33,992
10,000
0
9,415,580
736,800
1,252
738,052
709,420
956
710,376
736,800
1,252
738,052
852,000
1,362
853,362
12,424
10,753
236,386
19,544
23,928
0
0
6,800
0
0
0
0
309,835
9,478
6,841
302,146
18,408
11,447
0
0
7,574
0
0
0
0
355,894
11,749
10,644
264,487
21,107
19,950
0
0
5,000
0
0
0
0
332,937
10,957
9,621
320,954
22,465
20,503
0
0
5,000
0
0
0
0
389,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
144
Approved Budget
Expenses and related funds are budgeted in the Building Services budget.
Equipment maintenance includes replacement of date stamps and letter openers.
Lease of Equipment expenses include costs for document shredding, five post office box rentals used
during the ARB process and for BPP filings of renditions, Freeport, and special inventory forms. Also
included are the meter rentals on the postage equipment.
SUNDRY EXPENSE
Funds are budgeted for training costs associated with the appraisal personnel. Funds include an
extensive education program for appraisers with requirements for educational courses that are mandated
by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Funds are also included for registration
fees for seminars and conferences for the professional management staff to Appraisal Institutes,
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), IAAO GIS Seminar, Texas Association of
Assessing Officers (TAAO), Railroad and Utility Conference, IAAO Auditing and BPP Course, MPF
Seminars, Advanced Mass Appraisal, USPAP Seminar, local seminars on Apartment, Industrial, Market
Outlook, Office and Hotel, Local Retail and Realshare Office. Funds for Appraisal courses for Senior
and Supervisors are also included.
Dues are for professional and organizations for appraisal personnel. All mandated state dues through
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for each appraiser are included as well as
other professional dues to the International Association of Assessing Officers, Texas Association of
Assessing Officers, TAAD/IAAO Texas Chapter, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, MLS and Appraisal
Institute, Real Estate Brokers Licenses, North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors, and Dallas
Board of Realtors. Two brokers licenses are also included. Other subscription expenses include Texas
Health & Human Services (death records), LexisNexis, Coles Directory, and Public Data.
Subscription costs are for all appraisal related publications and documents including, but not limited to,
ALN Apartment Listing Network, Blacks Industrial Guide, BOMA Expense Exchange Report, Coles
Directory, CoStar Comps and Properties, Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat, DFW Realsmart,
Directory of Major Malls, IREM Apartment Income & Expense Analysis, Office Income and Expense
Analysis, Shopping Center Income and Expense Analysis, Federal Assisted Apartment Income and
Expense Analysis, Korpacz RE Investor Survey, Marshall Swift Updates, M/PF Apartment Guide,
National RE Investor, PKF Trends in Hotel Industry, RERC Real Estate Report, Shopping Center
Digest, Texas Hotel Performance Factbook, ULI Dollars & Cents of Shopping Center Digest, Texas Hotel
Performance Factbook, Valuation Insights & Perspectives, Cars of Particular Interest, New Card Cost
Guide, NADA Older Car and Used Cars, Truck Blue Book, Commercial Vehicle Valuation, Aircraft Blue
Book, Synergy Technology, Ibbotson & Association, Value Line, Aircraft CD Rom, Dun & Bradstreet,
Postal Zip Code Book, Wright Review Texas Business Report, Exceptional Homes, Great Properties,
Pinnacle, D Homes, and MLS. Also included are online subscriber fees for the Greater Dallas Realtors,
Grand Prairie Board of Realtors, Irving Board of Realtors, CoStar Comp, Real Capital Analytics, and
Loopnet Online Access.
Travel expenses cover the costs to attend certain designated and approved conferences, seminars,
workshops, advisory meetings, and educational courses by appraisal management and GIS personnel.
Legal Notices/Advertising costs are related to require published notices for Business Personal Property
Renditions have been moved to Administration for budget purposes. Business Promotions are for the
semi-annual Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting.
145
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
163
0
0
0
0
0
0
163
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
350
0
0
0
0
0
0
350
350
0
0
0
0
0
0
350
0
0
14,800
0
0
0
0
0
0
20,936
0
0
0
0
0
0
20,812
0
0
0
0
0
0
21,388
0
0
0
0
14,800
20,936
20,812
21,388
146
Approved Budget

Group Medical provides funds for a fully funded insurance plan through United Healthcare. In 2004 the
District returned to a fully insured medical plan that follows the PPO model with increased cost sharing
for our employees
Funds are budgeted for employee retirement benefits through the Texas County and District Retirement
System.
Funds are budgeted for the required programs of workers compensation benefits, unemployment
compensation, and Medicare Tax (FICA) payments.
including Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending
Account Claims, and the Dental programs.
recognizing employee milestones, holiday celebrations, employee related bereavements, ARB member
recognition, and company sponsored events. Other costs include employee service award programs,
health benefits fair, retirement receptions and luncheons, employee incentives, recognitions, and
appreciations.
147
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment

4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
17,920
124,473
9,500
12,550
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
164,443
14,356
122,559
6,972
6,546
39
0
0
0
0
0
0
150,471
16,693
124,507
7,575
35,015
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
183,850
16,758
143,041
12,134
30,579
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
202,572
1,789,485
1,851,692
42,372
49,140
0
0
0
79,238
0
130,154
0
0
3,942,081
1,670,483
1,982,552
36,136
2,990
0
0
0
72,474
0
122,773
0
0
3,887,409
1,863,007
1,869,276
42,372
49,140
0
0
0
83,021
0
131,869
0
0
4,038,685
1,860,722
1,840,030
41,904
49,950
0
0
0
80,401
0
148,960
0
0
4,021,967
148
Approved Budget
Consultant costs include the residential ratio study from the University of Texas at Dallas (Bruton
Center). This study is utilized in targeting Residential Neighborhoods for reappraisal.
Consultant costs also include an outside contract for Mineral valuations.
No funds have been budgeted for Capital Expenditures.
149
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
40,000
0
24,500
0
0
0
64,500
0
0
40,000
0
24,500
0
0
0
64,500
0
0
40,000
0
24,500
0
0
0
64,500
0
0
40,000
0
24,500
0
0
0
64,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$14,228,577
$13,920,445
$14,524,340
$14,969,219
150
Approved Budget

Equipment
$ -0-
Furniture
$ -0-
151
Approved Budget
CENTRAL OFFICE
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
133,324
0
0
10,000
0
143,324
134,441
0
0
0
0
134,441
138,474
0
0
10,000
0
148,474
143,314
0
0
10,000
0
153,314
2,400
0
2,400
2,400
0
2,400
2,400
0
2,400
3,600
0
3,600
50
0
195,590
725
725
0
0
6,800
0
0
0
0
203,890
7
0
261,084
0
130
0
0
7,574
0
0
0
0
268,795
150
0
225,582
0
0
0
0
5,000
0
0
0
0
230,732
100
0
272,697
0
130
0
0
5,000
0
0
0
0
277,927
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
152
Approved Budget
CENTRAL OFFICE
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
350
0
0
0
0
0
0
350
350
0
0
0
0
0
0
350
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,406
0
0
0
0
4,406
0
0
4,456
0
0
0
0
4,456
0
0
4,900
0
0
0
0
4,900
2,090
345
9,500
5,072
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,007
1,290
345
6,972
3,560
39
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,206
2,020
335
7,575
8,265
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18,195
2,100
345
7,800
8,307
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18,552
153
Approved Budget
CENTRAL OFFICE
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
10,404
25,910
345
270
0
0
0
743
0
0
0
0
37,672
10,008
28,511
353
9
0
0
0
1,967
0
0
0
0
40,849
10,895
26,766
345
270
0
0
0
800
0
0
0
0
39,076
10,882
26,228
354
270
0
0
0
900
0
0
0
0
38,634
0
0
40,000
0
0
0
0
0
40,000
0
0
40,000
0
0
0
0
0
40,000
0
0
40,000
0
0
0
0
0
40,000
0
0
40,000
0
0
0
0
0
40,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$444,293
$503,097
$483,683
$537,277
154
Approved Budget
RESIDENTIAL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
2,739,282
1,538
0
0
0
2,740,820
2,614,097
0
0
0
0
2,614,097
2,754,075
1,538
0
0
0
2,755,613
2,835,633
1,414
0
0
0
2,837,047
295,200
0
295,200
284,170
0
284,170
295,200
0
295,200
342,000
0
342,000
2,556
2,928
0
7,910
3,652
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,046
2,019
1,860
0
9,333
1,279
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,491
2,815
3,008
0
8,309
3,760
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,892
2,541
2,630
0
9,449
3,760
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18,380
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
155
Approved Budget
RESIDENTIAL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
380
0
0
0
0
380
0
0
406
0
0
0
0
406
0
0
406
0
0
0
0
406
0
0
406
0
0
0
0
406
3,120
11,115
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,335
3,613
11,247
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,860
3,330
10,657
0
7,128
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21,115
2,820
12,013
0
3,295
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18,128
156
Approved Budget
RESIDENTIAL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
520,199
580,951
14,603
14,040
0
0
0
23,682
0
40,292
0
0
1,193,767
469,070
609,772
14,540
1,435
0
0
0
21,523
0
37,529
0
0
1,153,870
533,844
579,654
14,603
14,040
0
0
0
24,541
0
40,236
0
0
1,206,918
533,189
572,229
14,596
14,310
0
0
0
23,752
0
47,222
0
0
1,205,298
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$4,261,548
$4,081,893
$4,297,144
$4,421,259
157
Approved Budget
BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
2,361,508
6,132
28,900
0
0
2,396,540
2,263,004
5,152
26,200
0
0
2,294,356
2,387,950
5,000
33,660
0
0
2,426,610
2,448,874
6,549
33,992
0
0
2,489,415
237,600
0
237,600
227,565
0
227,565
237,600
0
237,600
274,800
0
274,800
4,211
2,156
0
4,834
3,536
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14,737
2,451
1,357
0
4,505
1,546
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9,860
3,177
2,156
0
5,918
1,740
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12,991
2,819
1,815
0
4,855
1,980
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11,469
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
158
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
760
0
0
0
0
760
0
0
822
0
0
0
0
822
0
0
812
0
0
0
0
812
0
0
812
0
0
0
0
812
2,805
9,665
0
5,038
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,508
2,303
13,074
0
2,767
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18,144
1,560
8,962
0
5,548
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16,070
1,695
15,988
0
6,689
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
24,372
159
Approved Budget

BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
468,179
497,340
11,944
12,150
0
0
0
20,859
0
36,630
0
0
1,047,102
432,805
529,710
6,444
615
0
0
0
19,247
0
34,252
0
0
1,023,072
490,265
499,805
11,944
12,150
0
0
0
21,872
0
36,997
0
0
1,073,033
489,664
491,440
12,127
12,960
0
0
0
21,106
0
42,626
0
0
1,069,923
0
0
0
0
24,500
0
0
0
24,500
0
0
0
0
24,500
0
0
0
24,500
0
0
0
0
24,500
0
0
0
24,500
0
0
0
0
24,500
0
0
0
24,500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$3,738,747
$3,598,318
$3,791,616
$3,895,291
160
Approved Budget
COMMERCIAL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
1,667,683
2,683
0
0
0
1,670,366
1,658,863
3,350
0
0
0
1,662,212
1,708,608
2,886
0
0
0
1,711,494
1,772,002
4,170
0
0
0
1,776,172
158,400
0
158,400
152,380
0
152,380
158,400
0
158,400
182,400
0
182,400
1,210
2,658
0
1,396
5,848
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11,112
780
1,045
0
571
3,124
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5,520
1,210
2,462
0
1,460
5,325
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10,457
1,100
2,146
0
1,460
5,508
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10,214
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
161
Approved Budget
COMMERCIAL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
380
0
0
0
0
380
0
0
406
0
0
0
0
406
0
0
406
0
0
0
0
406
0
0
406
0
0
0
0
406
4,695
88,438
0
100
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
93,233
4,690
82,823
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
87,513
6,050
88,500
0
6,965
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
101,515
4,965
98,782
0
2,616
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
106,363
162
Approved Budget
COMMERCIAL
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
312,120
349,111
9,258
9,180
0
0
0
14,301
0
22,973
0
0
716,943
303,935
376,005
8,441
285
0
0
0
13,262
0
22,048
0
0
723,976
326,843
355,280
9,258
9,180
0
0
0
15,135
0
23,517
0
0
739,213
326,442
352,543
8,415
8,910
0
0
0
14,705
0
27,741
0
0
738,756
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$2,650,434
$2,632,008
$2,721,485
$2,814,311
163
Approved Budget
PROPERTY RECORDS/EXEMPTIONS
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
A. SALARIES & WAGES
4001 Full Time
4002 Overtime
4004 Contract Labor
B. AUTO EXPENSES
4106 Full Time
4107 Other

4210 Office
4211 Copy Expense
4213 Printing
4216 Miscellaneous
4219 Service Awards
4220 Software
4320 Telephone
4430 Building
4431 Electricity
4432 Water
4435 Pest Control
4438 Trash Disposal
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
2,037,281
6,372
0
0
0
2,043,653
2,020,135
5,618
0
0
0
2,025,754
2,093,963
9,000
0
0
0
2,102,963
2,149,944
9,688
0
0
0
2,159,632
43,200
1,252
44,452
42,905
956
43,861
43,200
1,252
44,452
49,200
1,362
50,562
4,397
3,011
40,796
4,679
10,167
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
63,050
4,221
2,579
41,062
3,999
5,367
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
57,228
4,397
3,018
38,905
5,420
9,125
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
60,865
4,397
3,030
48,257
6,701
9,125
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
71,510
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
164
Approved Budget
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4540 Equipment
4541 Copiers
4542 Typewriters
4543 Computer
4545 Terminal
4651 Copier System
4657 Other
4659 Janitorial
H. SUNDRY EXPENSE
4760 Training
4763 Travel
4767 ARB Expenses
4768 Library
4770 Recruitment

4870 Group Medical
4871 Retirement
4875 Bonds
4877 Group Benefits
4879 Medicare Tax
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
163
0
0
0
0
0
0
163
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13,280
0
0
0
0
0
13,280
0
0
14,896
0
0
0
0
0
14,896
0
0
14,732
0
0
0
0
0
14,732
0
0
14,864
0
0
0
0
0
14,864
5,210
14,910
0
2,240
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22,360
2,460
15,070
0
218
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17,748
3,733
16,053
0
7,109
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
26,955
5,178
15,913
4,334
9,672
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
35,157
478,583
398,380
6,222
13,500
0
0
0
19,653
0
30,259
0
0
946,597
454,666
438,554
6,357
646
0
0
0
16,476
0
28,944
0
0
945,642
501,160
407,771
6,222
13,500
0
0
0
20,673
0
31,119
0
0
980,445
500,545
397,590
6,412
13,500
0
0
0
19,938
0
31,371
0
0
969,356
165
Approved Budget
BUDGET
2014/2015
APPROVED
4980 Legal Services
4981 Auditing
4982 Consultants
4984 Deed Services
9002 Equipment
9003 Furniture
TOTAL
2014/2015
ACTUAL
2015/2016
APPROVED
2016/2017
APPROVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$3,133,555
$3,105,129
$3,230,412
$3,301,081
166
Approved Budget
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APPRAISAL DISTRICT
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CONSOLIDATED CHIEF APPRAISER ... 58

CONSOLIDATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUDGET .. 78

LEGAL SERVICES BUDGET. ... 112

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUDGET .. 122

CONSOLIDATED APPRAISAL SERVICES BUDGET 134

Business Personal Property . 158

Dallas Central Appraisal District

Member Governments of Dallas County

Dallas Central Appraisal District 2016/2017 Annual Budget

Web Site: www.dallascad.org

W. Kenneth Nolan, CTA, RTA, RPA

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2016-2017 APPROVED BUDGET

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