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Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD) Fund
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
became thin and providing a safe environment was deemed critical CCPD Goals
to the continued economic and social vitality of the City. As a result, With the reauthorization of the CCPD
the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) was created as a in May 2017, the Board outlined the
means of funding necessary public safety facilities and equipment in following strategies to guide future
an effort to enhance community safety while sharing the tax burden CCPD investments:
with non-residents who spend money in Southlake.

The half-cent sales tax collection to fund the CCPD began in April Achieve the highest
1998, with the first sales tax check received in June 1998. State law standards of school safety
and security through the
provides that a district’s life is limited to five years, unless voters School Resource Officer
continue the district by approval of a referendum. In February 2002, program.
Southlake voters approved the continuation of the CCPD for 15 years,
and the District was set to sunset in 2018 unless reauthorized by the
voters. Achieve the highest
standards of safety and
security through:
Special Revenue Funds
In May 2015, Southlake voters, chose to reallocate a three-eighths
cent portion from the CCPD to the formation of a new sales tax - public education,
district to fund recreational and economic development projects. community engagement,
Approval of the new district provided the funding needed to and specialized programs
that support a low
construct and support operations of the new community center, The crime rate and effective
Marq Southlake. This left a one-eighth cent allocation remaining for emergency response;
CCPD activities through the new sunset period, 2038, as authorized
by the voters in May 2017. - modern technology and
equipment; and,

Fund Utilization - a well-trained, well-
Allowable CCPD expenses include: CCPD program administration, equipped and professional
treatment and preventative programs, court and prosecution police department.
services, community related crime prevention, and police and law
enforcement related programs. Invest to provide high
quality public safety
facilities.
Today, the primary use of the fund is to pay for School Resource
Officers at Southlake 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 four-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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