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Special Revenue Funds

SALES TAx DISTRICTS

Crime Control Prevention District (CCPD)
In 1997, Southlake led the area in growth as the population jumped
from 7,080 to 16,750 residents. Along with the rapid growth resources CCPD Goals
became thin and providing a safe environment was deemed critical to
the continued economic and social vitality of the City. As a result Crime With the reauthorization of the CCPD
Control and Prevention District (CCPD) was created as a means of funding in May 2017, the Board outlined the
following strategies to guide future CCPD
necessary public safety facilities and equipment in an effort to enhance investments:
community safety while sharing the tax burden with non-residents who
spend money in Southlake. Achieve the highest standards
of school safety and security
The half-cent sales tax collection to fund the CCPD began in April 1998, through the School Resource
with the first sales tax check received in June 1998. State law provides that Officer program.
a district’s life is limited to five years, unless voters continue the district by
approval of a referendum. In February 2002, Southlake voters approved Achieve the highest standards
of safety and security
the continuation of the CCPD for 15 years, and the District was set to through:
sunset in 2018 unless reauthorized by the voters.
• public education,

In May 2015, Southlake voters, chose to reallocate a three-eighths cent community engagement,
and specialized programs
portion from the CCPD to the formation of a new sales tax district to fund that support a low
recreational and economic development projects. Approval of the new crime rate and effective
district provided the funding needed to construct and support operations emergency response;
of the new community center, The Marq Southlake. This left a one-eighth • modern technology and
cent allocation remaining for CCPD activities through the new sunset equipment; and,
period, 2038, as authorized by the voters in May 2017.
• a well-trained, well-
equipped and professional
Fund Utilization police department.
Allowable CCPD expenses include: CCPD program administration,
treatment and preventative programs, court and prosecution services, Invest to provide high quality
community related crime prevention, and police and law enforcement public safety facilities.
related programs.

Today, the primary use of the fund is to pay for School Resource Officers
at Carroll ISD schools, as well as for needed materials and equipment for the Police Department. The use of the CCPD
allowed the City of Southlake to fund major initiatives to improve the safety and security in Southlake, including:

• DPS West Facility: The DPS West facility opened in March 2002 and was funded with $4 million of CCPD
monies. In 2018, the district funded another $2.2 million for the reconfiguration of the facility. This facility
provides quick access to home and businesses on the west side of Southlake.
• DPS Headquarters: DPS Headquarters was dedicated on January 8, 2010, after nearly two years of
construction, and was funded with $30 million of CCPD funding. The 80,000 plus square-foot structure was
customized to accommodate both the current and future needs of the community.
• DPS North Station: The DPS North station is strategically positioned to serve the northern parts of the city
faster, which results in saving lives and property. Additionally, the state-of-the-art facility includes an indoor
gun range, 112 seat auditorium for training, and fire station. The CCPD revenue allowed the City to pay for
the $16.7 million facility in 50% cash and pay the remainder with 4-year bonds.
• Other safety programs and initiatives, including the enhanced School Resource Officer program,
continuation of the K-9 program, and the implementation of body-worn cameras.

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