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MUNICIPAL COURT
FUND/ DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: 01-05-00
I Program Description
Enhance safety and security in Forest Hill and improve the quality of life withjn the City
Major Goals and Objectives Measured by Workload & Productivity Measures
Goal 1: Increase collection rate at the Municipal Cou11
O�jective I: Process citations daily.
Objective 2: Mail reminders and collection notices daily.
Objective 3: Call all defendants when their case becomes past clue.
Objective 4: Issue Warrants and capias pro fine wa1Tants timely.
Objective 5: Mail post warrant cards immediately when warrants are issued.
Objective 6: Participate in the Great Texas Warrant Round Up.
Objective 7: Warrant Collection Clerks to attend training with an emphasis on traffic citation
Goal 2: Obtain and maintain Court Clerk Certifications
Objective I: Maintain Cow1 Administrator Level 3 Certification. Complete 20 hours of Municipal
Objective 2: Court continuing education and attend Legislative Update in Austin.
Objective 3: Deputy Court Clerk/JCM - Obtain Level 2 Certification by taking and passing the
Level 2 exam and complete 12 hours of Municipal Court continuing education.
Objective 4: Part Time Court Clerk to obtain Level 2 Certification by taking and passing the
Level 2 exam and complete 12 hours of Municipal Court continuing education.
Objective 5: Complete 12 hours of Municipal Cou11 continuing education.
Goal 3: Update Municipal Court Software to more effectively and efficiently process and maintain
Municipal Court Records
Objective 1: Purchase a new server and coordinate software upgrade
Objective 2: Train Municipal Cou11 Staff on the new process with the upgrades
Actual Budget Estimate Adopted
2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21
ORKLOAD MEASURE
Number of Court Dockets Prepared 170 180 173 196
Number of Cases Filed 5500 6000 6077 6000
Warrants issued 4750 5000 5915 5000
Number of Warrants Recalled / Served 4000 6000 6085 6000
RODtJCTlVITY MEASURES
Court Administered in Compliance w State Status Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Professional Certifications Maintained ..) 3 3 3
EXPIENDITURE SUMMARY
Perso1mel 342,103 446,738 460,939 432,000
Materials and Supplies 10,033 12,100 11,956 9,500
Other Services 90,093 132,850 61,598 78,000
Travel & Training 5,402 7,000 2,102 6,000
Total 447,631 598,688 541,149 525,500
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