STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: August 28, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Fire-Rescue Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 51A, “Dallas Development Code: Ordinance No. 19455, as amended,” of the Dallas City Code by adding a new Division 51A-9.600; (1) providing for first responder street toppers to honor members of the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue who have been lost in the line of duty; (2) providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000.00; (3) providing a saving clause; (4) providing a severability clause; and (5) providing an effective date - Financing: General Fund ($22,147.54)
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BACKGROUND
This ordinance will allow for the placement of street toppers at the locations where Dallas Police Department (DPD) and Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) first responders lost his or her life serving the citizens of Dallas in the line of duty. The first responder street toppers will include the member’s name, rank, and “End of Watch” date.
Line of duty deaths will be reviewed internally by DPD / DFR for inclusion in the program and an application will be submitted by the chief of police or fire chief to the city manager for approval. When possible, DPD and DFR will work with the Transportation Department and any available surviving family for the creation and installation of remaining and future signs.
The first phase of first responder street topper installations is set to begin this fall, with an opening ceremony tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024. This ceremony will serve to publicly signal the beginning of the first responder street topper program and will include the installation of toppers for members from both DPD and DFR in designated sites in the central business district. The remainder of the first phase of toppers will be installed throughout the fall. Subsequent phases will follow in 2025.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Public Safety Committee was briefed regarding this matter on May 5, 2022, December 11, 2023, and June 10, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$0.00 |
$22,147.54 |
$0.00 |