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DALLAS DELIVERS
CITY HALL HIGHLIGHTS
V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 4 A P R I L 2 0 0 7
Inside this issue:
Suhm named Public Administrator of the Year
Dallas City Manager Mary K. solutions for designated high • Establishing a permanent
Fleet of Biodiesel 2 Suhm was named “North priority concerns of the city. “Efficiency Team” to stream-
Texas Public Administrator of Some of her recent accom- line City processes, generate
the Year” by the North Texas plishments include: revenues and reduce costs;
National Incident 3
Chapter of the American Soci-
Management System
ety for Public Administration • Introducing cutting-edge • Coordinating state and
(NTASPA). The award was federal lobbying efforts related
Time of Day 3 presented by Plano City Man-
Watering to the $1.2 billion Trinity River
ager Tom Muehlenbeck last Project.
month at the University of
Community 4 North Texas. Since joining the city in 1978,
Response Team Suhm has also served as Ex-
NTASPA Chapter President ecutive Assistant Director of
Whistle-Stop Tour 4 Abraham Benavides said re- the Dallas Police Department
cipients of the award must (the first female non-sworn
demonstrate a commitment to executive in DPD history);
Trinity River Corridor 5 excellence, as evidenced by Director of Court Services;
Project Receives Award successful leadership and Assistant to the City Manager;
accomplishments. “The indi- Assistant to the Mayor; Man-
Recycling Round Up 7 vidual honored must also ex- ager of Urban Information
emplify the highest standard Center at the Dallas Public
of public service and it’s clear Library and as Manager of
Employee Promotions 8 that Mary K. Suhm meets three Dallas Branch Libraries.
those criteria.”
Dallas City Manager Suhm joins other distin-
Suhm was appointed Dallas guished winners of the award,
City Manager in June 2005. Mary K. Suhm
including former Arlington
As the chief executive officer Mayor and Tarrant County
technique to Budget for Out-
for the city, she is responsible Judge Tom Vandergriff; Dr.
comes by setting the price of
for the day-to-day operations Wendell H. Nedderman, for-
government, developing
of the municipal organization, mer president of the University
strategies to achieve desired
including implementing an FY of Texas at Arlington; and Dr.
community results, providing
2005-2006 budget totaling Ron Anderson president and
essential services based on
$2.35 billion and overseeing chief executive officer of Park-
citizen input, and aligning
13,000 employees. land Health and Hospital Sys-
those services in accordance
with Council priorities; tem.
Ms. Suhm’s abilities have
earned her a reputation for • Reorganizing City service The American Society for
creativity and innovation in delivery to align with 5 priori- Public Administration’s na-
City of Dallas meeting challenges facing a ties established by the City
Public Information Office tional conference will be held
large city. She has played a Council and establishing a in Dallas, March 8 -11, 2008.
1500 Marilla 4ES
long-standing leadership role customer service ethic
Dallas, TX 75201
in assessing departmental throughout the organization;
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operations and developing
06/07-27
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City of Dallas first in the
nation to use NOx-Cutting biodiesel technology
Building on efforts to expand forefront of clean technology, Texas Low Emission Diesel
the use of clean and renew- and we hope our example will (TxLED) fuel (5.7% lower than
able energy, the City of Dallas lead to other large diesel standard EPA petroleum die-
has started running much of fleets using this cleaner fuel sel). In addition to reducing
its fleet on biodiesel, an alter- blend,” says Ramiro Lopez, NOx, the biodiesel blend with
native fuel made mostly from who oversees fuel and envi- ORYXE Energy technology
“North Texas air vegetable oil. The City of Dal- ronmental services for the also reduced particulate mat-
las is taking it a step further by Department of Equipment and ter (PM) by 28.8%, total hy-
quality will becoming the first fleet in the Building Services. “With NOx drocarbons (THC) by 17.5%
nation to utilize a new bio- being such a big issue in the and carbon monoxide (CO) by
continue to diesel additive that reduces Metroplex, we waited for this 19% beyond the required
NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emis- technology to become avail- TxLED levels.
improve with sions, one of the primary able so we could reintroduce
causes of the ozone pollution biodiesel into our fleet.” ORYXE Energy can deliver
problem in North Texas. The the biodiesel additive from its
efforts like this by manufacturing facility near
additive, ORYXE LED for Bio- “This isn’t the first time the
diesel, recently received ap- City of Dallas has taken the Houston to anywhere in Texas
the City of Dallas,” proval from the Texas Com- lead on new environmental for just pennies per gallon of
mission on Environmental technology,” says James M. fuel.
says Ramiro Lopez. Quality (TCEQ). Cleary, ORYXE Energy chair-
man and chief executive offi- "In addition to being stewards
The ORYXE Energy additive cer. “The growing use of bio- of the environment, we're also
is blended with B20 biodiesel, diesel is exciting, and ORYXE stewards of the taxpayers'
which is a mix of 20% bio- Energy is fortunate to offer a dollars," says Lopez. “The
diesel and 80% petroleum solution that addresses the ORYXE Energy technology
diesel. The City of Dallas is concerns of increased NOx not only allows us to do our
fueling several hundred vehi- emissions from biodiesel.” part to clean up the air, but
cles with the new biodiesel also be cost effective in doing
blend, including sanitation “North Texas air quality will it.”
trucks, utility trucks and con- continue to improve with ef-
struction equipment. The city forts like this by the City of
plans to use approximately Dallas,” says Ramiro Lopez.
350,000 gallons of the bio- “This program also provides
diesel per year. an opportunity to further en-
hance the commitment by our
When compared to petroleum city council and city manage-
diesel, Environmental Protec- ment to reduce emissions in
tion Agency (EPA) data shows the region.”
that biodiesel reduces most
harmful emissions, but in- Tests on ORYXE LED for
creases NOx. Extensive test- Biodiesel followed strict fed-
ing shows the ORYXE Energy eral test procedures, which
technology cuts NOx to a level are mandated by the TCEQ,
that is acceptable for biodiesel and were conducted at West
to meet state air-quality stan- Virginia University Engine and
dards. Emissions Research Labora-
tory. The B20 fuel treated with
“The City of Dallas is con- the ORYXE additive showed
stantly striving to be at the equivalent NOx levels to
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 PAGE 3
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The City of Dallas Office of type of disaster. The City of format as a model for their The OEM has
Emergency Management Dallas receives more than own training programs.
(OEM) is offering training $1 million each year in grant also trained
classes for the National funding which is subject to NIMS and ICS classes are
more than 500
Incident Management System this mandate. offered every Friday from 9 to
(NIMS), which establishes a 11:30 a.m. and are open to all non-public
systematic and organized To ensure the city’s continued members of the Dallas
method to manage emer- participation in these grants, community. To register for a safety city
gency events. The NIMS was the Police and Fire-Rescue class, send an email to
personnel and
developed to provide first re- Departments have trained all oem@dallascityhall.com, or
sponders from different juris- uniformed personnel through call (214) 670-4278. area
dictions and disciplines a way the Incident Command Sys-
to work together to better tem (ICS) 100 and 200 level businesses on
manage natural disasters and courses.
the NIMS and
emergencies, including acts
of terrorism. The OEM has also trained the ICS.
more than 500 non-public
The Department of Homeland safety city personnel and
Security mandates that all area businesses on the NIMS
local governments receiving and the ICS. Personnel from
federal grant funding imple- neighboring cities have
ment the NIMS throughout its attended the classes and are
jurisdiction in response to any using the OEM’s instructional
Time of day watering restrictions began • Don’t water during any form of system owners are required to have
April 1 and will continue through October precipitation. rain and freeze sensors installed.
31. The restrictions began earlier this year
and are extended for a longer period of time • Don’t allow your sprinkler system to • Do remember to monitor your total
due to a change to the City of Dallas Water water driveways, sidewalks or streets. water usage. If you use more than
Conservation Ordinance. 15,000 gallons a month, you must pay
• Don’t waste water by allowing runoff a surcharge on the amount above
“Water conservation is very important; onto a street or other drainage area 15,000.
every drop counts. Compliance with time of
when you’re watering.
day watering restrictions will help Dallas Violations can result in fines of $250 to
conserve water,” said Carole Davis, water
• Do hand water or use a soaker hose. $2,000 per incident. First offenders will be
conservation division manager.
Both are permitted at any time. issued a warning. For water saving tips, go
Customers are reminded to adhere to the to www.savedallaswater.com or call (214)
• Do maintain your sprinkler system. 670-3155.
following guidelines: Repair any broken, missing or misdi-
• Don’t water your yard between 10 a.m. rected sprinkler heads.
and 6 p.m. from April 1 through Oct.
31. • Do remember that automatic sprinkler
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CERT training
Community emergency response team
The City of Dallas gradu- workplaces in basic re- Final CERT Exercise
promotes a
ated its first Community sponse skills.
Emergency Response CERT interactive and
partnering
Team (CERT) of 20 citi- Community Emergency hands-on training classes
effort between zens from the Lake High- Response Team Training are offered evenings and
land and White Rock Sessions Cover: Saturdays. The course is
emergency areas last month at the 24-hours in length and is
Disaster Preparedness taught collaboratively
services and Dallas Fire Rescue Fire
Training Academy. Fire Safety with the Office of Emer-
gency Management, Dal-
the citizens of
CERT training promotes Disaster Medical Opera- las-Fire Rescue and the
Dallas. a partnering effort be- tions-Triage and Treating Dallas Police Depart-
tween emergency ser- Life Threatening Injuries ment. For more informa-
vices and the citizens of Light Search and Rescue
tion on CERT training,
Dallas. The goal is for please contact Tahira Ali
emergency personnel to Team Organization at Tahira.ali@dallascityhall.com.
train members of
Disaster Psychology
neighborhoods, commu-
nity organizations or Terrorism and CERT
Nationwide tour promotes
fire safety and education
This tour was made pos-
The National Fallen Fire- The highlights of the
sible through a grant by
fighters Foundation is event were the untold
On average, 100 the Dunkin’ Brands Com-
launching a nationwide stories of the survivors,
munity Foundation and
firefighters die in 19-city Whistle-Stop Tour those left behind by a
the Firefighter Life Safety
to promote fire safety and fallen firefighter. John
the line of duty Initiatives Program,
education, highlighting Collins spoke about his
funded by grants from
each year. the key message of personal loss of a fire-
the Department of Home-
“Everyone Goes fighter who died in the
land Security and the
Home™.” line of duty. On average,
generosity of Fireman’s
100 firefighters die in the
The tour passed through Fund Insurance Com-
line of duty each
Dallas in April with an year. The goal of the pany.
event at the Lowe’s lo- tour was to promote ef-
cated at 1710 Chalk Hill forts to reduce this alarm-
Road East. The event ing number of deaths by
was open to the public 50 percent over a 10-
and involved a fire safety year period.
fair with educational dis-
plays and training dem-
onstrations.
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 PAGE 5
Dallas’ Trinity River Corridor Project receives
American Institute of Architects highest award
The City of Dallas’ Trinity River articulated important issues, but “We were extremely honored to
Corridor Project has received what set these award-winning be recognized by the AIA,” said
the American Institute of Archi- projects apart were innovative, Rebecca Dugger, Director, Trin-
tects (AIA) 2007 Honor Award clear and insightful solutions to ity River Corridor Project. “It’s a
for Regional and Urban those problems. great feeling to know that a pro-
Design. The award was given ject of this magnitude is receiv-
for the Trinity River Project’s “They’ve taken a significant ing accolades from top profes-
“Balanced Vision Plan” that will physical and environmental sionals in the urban design
guide development and appro- barrier and transformed it into a field.”
priate land use along the Trinity regionally scaled public domain
Corridor. Recipients will be that stitches together the The Trinity River Corridor Pro-
honored in May at the AIA 2007 surrounding urban areas and ject is the largest public works
National Convention and Design unifies the city. The design project in the city's history.
Exposition in San Antonio. concept returns the river to its When completed, it will provide
innately sinuous state and draws flood damage reduction, recrea-
The recipients of the 2007 Insti- on the natural features of the tional amenities and environ-
tute Honor Awards for Regional terrain. Its emphasis on natural mental benefits, improve traffic
& Urban Design “showed con- systems and sustainability congestion in the downtown
cern for repairing mistakes of addresses basic human needs,” area, as well as encourage de-
the past, improving the quality of the panel said. velopment of the land along the
the urban environment, and river.
creating sustainable places,”
said the jury. “A lot of the
submissions defined and
Volunteerism leads to Linz Award nomination for city employee
Senior Public Information Officer Dale Dale Long joins other nominees for the 78th
Long, was among the 78th Annual Linz Linz Award including Cecilia Boone,
Award nominees. Garrett Boone, Caroline Rose Hunt, Mary
Ellen Jericho, Bobby Lyle and T. Boone
For the past 30 years, Long has actively Pickens. Ray L. Hunt was the recipient of
given his time, talent and personal the 78th Annual Linz Award.
resources to Big Brothers Big Sisters of
America to ensure that young people are The Linz Award was created in 1924 by
prepared for life’s challenges and able to Simon Linz, one of the founders of Linz
become productive citizens. Jewelers, which was acquired by Zale Cor-
poration in 1989. Since then, the Linz
"I am honored to be nominated for Dallas' Award has recognized Dallas County citi-
oldest, most prestigious and coveted zens whose civic or humanitarian efforts,
recognition for humanitarian efforts, and performed without monetary compensation,
proud to be among such an august group Dale Long
have created the greatest benefit to the com-
of civic and business leaders,” Long said. Sr. Public Information Officer munity.
“I am committed to continuing to do my
best to uplift the human condition by As a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha, he is
providing Big Brothers Big Sisters committed to recruiting 10,000 men from
mentors for thousands of children from across the U.S. to become Big Brothers. He
single parent families throughout our city is also on the board of Children’s Medical
and beyond." Center of Dallas and the Sankofa Founda-
In 1989, his contributions and support tion.
earned him the organization’s highest
honor: National Big Brother of the Year.
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Dallas Public Library Assistant Director
honored for her achievements
Public Library, the job board member of DFW
Miriam Rodriquez, As-
that eventually led to International. In 2005,
sistant Director of the
her enrollment at UNT. she was one of only 25
Dallas Public
After graduating in librarians nationwide to
Library, has received
1997, she joined the receive the “Mover and
the 2007 University of
Dallas Public Library, Shaker” award from
North Texas (UNT)
and in 2001 was hired the Library Journal.
School of
Library and by the Irving Public
The Distinguished
Information Sciences Library as
Alumni Awards are
Distinguished Alumni multicultural services
presented to UNT
Award. The award will graduates who have
be presented during brought honor to them-
the Texas selves and to the
Library Association School of Library and
Conference this month Information
in San Antonio. Sciences through out-
standing
accomplishments.
Rodriguez began her
career as a 16-year old
library page in Havana,
Cuba, where she was
also an avid library Miriam Rodriguez
user. Arriving with her Assistant Director of
family to Texas in Dallas Public Library
1983, she worked as a The Dallas Central
baker, practiced her Library will celebrate its
English, and spent a supervisor. silver anniversary with
lot of time in the library. 25 hours of continuous
“The Dallas Public Li- She returned to
Dallas in 2004, as the events and activities.
brary was the first
place my mother-in-law city’s first From noon Friday, April
took me,” she said. multicultural 20, to 1 p.m. Saturday,
“I was amazed that you coordinator, and was April 21, the library, at
could take so many named
1515 Young St. will host
things home.” assistant director in
2006. a special party for the
Six years later, while community, with free
working for the Small Rodriguez is a workshops, children ’ s
Business Development member of the Ameri-
and family events, con-
Center, she got her can Library
Association, the Texas tests, music and
first U.S. library job, as
Library exhibits.
an assistant for the
Garland Association and a
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 PAGE 7
Dallas observes National and Global Youth Service
Nearly 500 North Texas youth will recreation centers. Posters depict that highlights the contributions
demonstrate the importance of event theme, “Build Your Own young people make daily in their
giving back to the community Legacy through Volunteering.” communities. Youth worldwide
when they perform various are involved in community
volunteer service projects as part Youth will then separate into service projects April 20-23.
of National and Global Youth project teams and perform
service projects related to Dallas’ observance of youth
Service Day, Saturday, April 21.
underage drinking prevention, service day is a partnership
The youth will gather at Dallas landscaping, park beautification, among the Dallas Park and
City Hall Plaza for an opening environmental cleanups and Recreation Department, Texas
ceremony, rally, music, equipment restoration. Youth Commission, and Greater
entertainment. Dallas Council on Alcohol and
National and Global Youth Service Drug Abuse.
There will also be an unveiling of Day, formerly known as National
poster contest winners from Youth Service Day, is a public
participating City of Dallas awareness and education campaign
Recycling Round Up
To increase recycling awareness as well as
increase recycling opportunities the City of
Dallas Sanitation Services will offer a Recycling
Round Up event each season. The first
Recycling Round Up will be held from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. April 21 at these locations:
Fretz Recreation Center
6900 Beltline Road
Harry Stone Recreation Center
2403 Millmar Dr.
The Recycling Round Up will have a roll-off
Mattie Nash/ Myrtle Davis Recreation Center container and other clearly marked trailers placed
3710 N. Hampton Road in a designated area on the recreation center
grounds. Trailers will be ready to accept items
MLK Jr. Recreation Center such as tires (limit three), scrap metal,
2922 M. L. King Jr. Blvd. electronic items (e-waste), small kitchen
appliances, clothing, shoes and used books.
Kiest Park Recreation Center
In addition to the items listed, Fretz Recreation
3080 S. Hampton Road
Center will provide document destruction on
this date.
Kleburg-Rylie Recreation Center
1515 Edd Road If you have any questions or concerns contact
Sanitation Services at (214) 670-4364.
PAGE 8
January Promotions
Employee Dept. Previous Title Promoted Title
Adams, Justine A. DWU Office Assistant II Supervisor II - General
Ambers, Briggette A. PKR Coordinator - General Supervisor III - General
Andersen, Erik R. DWU Sr Accountant Manager II - General
Asamoah, Joana F. DWU CAD Tech Design Technician II
Ayers, Leonard R. DWU CAD Tech Project Coordinator
Baltz, Jill R. PKR Project Coordinator Supervisor IV - Facilities
Becks-Ellison, S DPDC Office Assistant Office Assistant II
Beecham, Alfred J. CCS Equipment Operator Sr Maintenance Worker
Butler-Moore, Latish CCS Human Resources Assistant Coordinator II - General
Caro, Sandra D. BMS Coordinator - General Sr Coordinator-General
Carter, Cedric L. PKR Coordinator - Recreation Supervisor III - General
Castillo, Maximiano DWU Equipment Operator Heavy Equipment Operator
Chantaca, Annabell CVS Sr Office Assistant HR Analyst II
Eneh, Jeannie C. MCC Office Assistant II Executive Secretary
Flores, German SAN Laborer Truck Driver II
Gaytan-Lopez, Laura PBW Office Assistant Office Assistant II
Gipson, Lydia R. PER Coordinator - General Sr Risk Analyst
Gomez, Antonio S. SAN Laborer II Heavy Equipment Operator
Graham-Banks, CCS Office Assistant Inspector II - Code
Charmi
Hubbard, Kimberly R. HOU Office Assistant Loan Services Representative
Huff, Theresa LIB Librarian Librarian II
Jackson-Young, N DPDC Coordinator II - General Coordinator III
James, Babukutty DWU Supervisor III - Warehouse Manager III - Warehousing
Lazalde, Alberto DWU Laborer II Sr Maint Wkr - Water Utilities
Lazarin, Anica S. CCS 911/311 Call Taker Inspector II - Code
Long, Aqwana S. HOU Office Assistant Loan Services Representative
Lowery, Terry S. DWU Manager III - Business Sr Program Manager
Mikle, Cassandra L. STS Office Assistant Office Assistant II
Montoya, Jenny DWU Office Assistant Customer Svc Rep II
Moore, Kenneth W. DFDC Manager II - Communication Manager III - Animal Control
Norman, Johnny L. PBW Office Assistant Office Assistant II
Ochoa-Cardenas, Mari CCS Office Assistant II Inspector II - Code
Perez, Elio E. DWU Water Field Representative Water Meter Reading Rep
Raniere, Aidan C. OEQ Environmental Coordinator Environmental Coordinator III
Roque, Derrick R. AVI HVAC Mechanic Sr Maintenance Worker
Sanchez, Armando C. PKR Laborer Laborer II
Strong, Geri DWU Coordinator III Manager II - General
Tanguma, Amalia DFDC 911/311 Call Taker Coordinator - General
Thompson, Kamilah L. SAN Accountant II Coordinator II - General
Towsley, Inna N. DWU Accountant III Sr Accountant
West, Betty J. PBW Collector Admin Hearing Officer
Wright, Carole F. DPDC Coordinator - General Coordinator III
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