Page 178 - City of Arlington FY19 Adopted Operating Budget

General Fund

MUNICIPAL COURT: David Preciado, Director

Department Narrative
Goals and Objectives
Judicial authority resides in the Municipal
Court of Record, which is responsible for  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, & City
the interpretation and adjudication of Class Services
“C” criminal misdemeanors enacted by the o Objective: Increase Convenience for the Customer
Texas Legislature or the Arlington City
Council. Court proceedings include Budget Highlights
required appearance dockets for each case
filed against a minor, as well as hearing and  Increased recurring funding Video Magistration Project $3,500
adjudication of certain civil matters  One-time funding for Video Magistration Project $11,500
involving the City, such as civil parking
hearings and appeals, property disposition Revenue Highlights
hearings, nuisance abatement hearings  Criminal Justice Tax $305,415
and appeals, dangerous dog and animal  Court Fines 2,844,597
cruelty hearings, and dangerous and
substandard structure hearings.  Child Safety Fines 42,843
 Uniform Traffic Fines 6,676,717
 Time Payment Fees 55,658
At A Glance
 Issue / Arrest Fees 275,756
 40 Authorized Positions  Total $10,200,986
 Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $2,843,293
Operating Expenses 862,170
Total $3,705,463

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2019 expenditures are impacted by a targeted 2.5% - 5.7% compensation adjustment depending on their job classification
effective February 2019. Additionally, the city’s contribution to employee health coverage will increase by 4% in FY 2019.

2019 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 163 City of Arlington, Texas