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1 FY 2021 Operating Budget Review Board Budget Workshop July 22, 2020 Gary C. Thomas President/Executive Director

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FY 2021Operating Budget Review

Board Budget WorkshopJuly 22, 2020

Gary C. ThomasPresident/Executive Director

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FY 2021 Budget Documents

Finance Department

• Department Description

• FY 2021 Organizational Chart

• Work Plan Zero Based Approach

• FY 2021 Department Operating Budget

• FY 2021 Operating Budget – Details

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President/Executive Director

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• President/Executive Director

• Chief of Staff is responsible for administrative functions of the Executive Office, records management, external relations, and special programs.

• Diversity is responsible for DART’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Minority & Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) and diversity programs.

• Government Relations is the agency’s key liaison with federal, state, regional and local elected officials and stakeholder groups.

• Operations Safety ensures a safe environment for customers, employees, and people on DART property and construction sites.

President/Executive Director

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President/Executive Director

FY 2021 Organizational Chart

Gary C. Thomas

President/Executive Director

Carol Wise

EVP

Chief Operations

Officer

Nicole Fontayne-Bardowell

EVP

Chief Administrative

Officer

Tim McKay

EVP

Growth & Regional

Development

Joseph Costello

Chief Financial Officer

David Schulze

VP

Chief of Staff

Marcus Moore

Interim VP

Diversity & Inclusion

Edie Diaz

VP

Government Relations

Donna Johnson

VP

Chief Safety Officer

Linda Bustillos

Executive Assistant IV

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Chief of Staff

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Chief of Staff provides administrative and executive level strategic project management and process support. Staff in this work group is responsible for supporting the Board agenda process, correspondence and other written communication coming from the Executive Office, and supporting strategic alignment to the annual goals approved by the Board of Directors. Leadership, support, and management for other complex, high-priority administrative and executive level projects and initiatives is another function of this group and includes a number of activities to support the communities DART serves.

Policy Analysis, Review and Coordination is a separate function that provides continuing comprehensive review and analysis of DART’s Administrative Policies and implementation of a system for regular review and updates. Closely related is a focus on making all strategic planning documents and Administrative Policies easily available to DART employees.

Chief of Staff

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Records Management function is contemplated by Board Policy and is under the leadership of the Chief of Staff. Key activities in FY 2021 will include a continuing review of current practices and processes, focused training for individuals in other departments charged with managing records, along with an analysis of potential efficiencies with implementation dependent on shared resources. The DART Historical Archive, created in 2018, will also be a significant focus as historically significant records of the agency are identified and accessioned into the archive.

Chief of Staff

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External Relations serves as the voice of the agency. The varied activities of this group reach customers, stakeholders and the news media. Staff are responsible for ongoing public relations and media relations activities. They also provide customers with real time information about transit service, including service changes and temporary disruptions.

– Media Relations

– Social & Digital Media

Chief of Staff

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David Schulze

VP, Chief of Staff

Donna Henry

Program Manager

Nathan Charnock

Analyst I

Jeanie Atwell

Program Manager

Brittney Farr

Community Connections Manager

Gordon Shattles

Director of External Relations

Alba Diaz

Executive Assistant

Chief of Staff

FY 2021 Organizational Chart

Approved Positions - 14

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FY 2021 Work Plan Zero Based Approach

Division Resources Adds/Savings/Deferrals

Chief of Staff – The Chief of Staff division provides administrative and executive level strategic project management and process support. Staff in this work group is responsible for supporting the Board agenda process, correspondence and other written communication coming from the Executive Office and supporting strategic alignment to the annual goals approved by the Board of Directors. Leadership, support, and management for other complex, high-priority administrative and executive level projects and initiatives is another function of this group and includes a number of activities to support the communities DART serves.

Salaried Positions - 6 filled, 1 vacant

Outside training and travel is suspended in FY2021.

Policy Analysis, Review and Coordination – A separate function of the Chief of Staff is the continuing comprehensive review and analysis of DART’s Administrative Policies and implementation of a system for regular review and updates. Closely related is a focus on making all strategic planning documents and Administrative Policies easily available to DART employees.

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FY 2021 Work Plan Zero Based ApproachResources Adds/Savings/Deferrals

Records Management – Responsibility for records management as contemplated by Board Policy is under the leadership of the Chief of Staff. Key activities in FY 2021 will include a continuing review of current practices and processes, focused training for individuals in other departments charged with managing records, along with an analysis of potential efficiencies with implementation dependent on shared resources. The DART Historical Archive, created in 2018, will also be a significant focus as historically significant records of the agency are identified and accessioned into the archive.

Salaried Positions - 1 Transfer of records to a new off-site storage facility will facilitate identification of records eligible for disposition, thus reducing storage costs. The project archivist previously provided by UNT has been eliminated, resulting in a reduction in the level of activity related to the DART Historical Archive and will reduce costs.

External Relations – Serves as the voice of the agency. The varied activities of this group reach customers, stakeholders and the news media. Staff are responsible for ongoing public relations and media relations activities. They also provide customers with real time information about transit service, including service changes and temporary disruptions.

Salaried Positions - 6 filled, 1 vacant

Outside training and travel is suspended in FY 2021. Spending for consulting services will be reduced.

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FY 2021 Rescope and DeferralsWORK STREAM - FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET

#ITEM

DESCRIPTIONRELATED DART

AGENCY PRIORITY(S)

PROPOSED COMPLETION

DATE

FY2021 ACTIONS/OPTIONS FOR COMPLETION

TRIGGER POINTS OR CALL TO ACTION

(FY2021)

FY2021 FISCAL

IMPACT

1Employee Open Positions/Hiring

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

To be determined for this timeframe.

2

DART Historical Archive - Interlocal Agreement with University of North Texas and related supplies

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

Part 1: 4/1/2020Part 2: 9/30/2020

Project archivist will not return; significant cost savings due to the related work effort are currently being discussed with UNT.

Revision to scope of work per existing agreement with UNT

$185,000

3 Contract Reductions TBD $125,000

4Off-Site Records Storage and Document Destruction

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

8/31/2020 $75,000

5 MAX Program

4. Pursue excellence through employee engagement, diversity, development and well-being.

Part 1: 4/1/2020Part 2: 9/30/2020

2020 MAX Program was paused by agreement of participating agencies; activities may resume in 2021

Agreement of participating agencies that the program can continue in virtual or in-person format, contingent on lifting travel restrictions and proper safety protocols

$20,000

TOTALS $405,000

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Diversity & Inclusion Department

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The Diversity & Inclusion Department is responsible for ensuring DART’scompliance with all nondiscrimination laws and regulations in theprovision of public transportation service, employment and businessopportunities. Responsibilities includes the development, evaluation,implementation, coordination and monitoring of DART’s DisadvantagedBusiness Enterprise Program, Equal Employment Opportunity Program,Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Initiatives, the Americans with Disabilities Actdirectives and Outreach and Diversity objectives. The functions of thisgroup are essential to DART’s ability to receive federal funding.

Diversity & Inclusion Department

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▪ Civil Rights

• Title VI• D/M/WBE• Title II and Title III of the ADA• ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Facilities

▪ Equal Employment Opportunity

• Title VII• Equal Pay Act• Age Discrimination Act• Training

▪ Outreach

• Small Business Concerns• Ethnic/Community Based Organizations• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion Department

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Diversity & InclusionFY 2021 Organizational Chart

Marcus Moore, Jr.Interim VP

Diversity & Inclusion

Carmen GarciaAVP, Outreach

Alexis Gunn

EO Specialist

Esther Sandy

EO Representative

AVP, Civil Rights

Gabriel Beltran

Director, DMWBE Programs

DeTorsha Brunson

EO Specialist

(Open Position)

EO Specialist

Bernard Porter

EO Representative

Darrell Caldwell, Sr

Manager, Civil Rights

.

(Open Position)EO Specialist

(Open Position)

EO Specialist

Jamesia Brown

Sr. Civil Rights Specialist

Tina Johnson

Sr. Civil Rights Specialist

Kout AunProgram Manager IV

Mercedes Highgate

Executive Assistant 2

Approved Positions - 14

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Division Resources Adds/Savings/Deferrals

Civil Rights - Civil Rights is responsible for DART’s Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, Title VI Program for FTA Recipients, and DOT, DOJ and Texas Transportation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This group also ensures compliance with each of the foregoing. Compliance centers on adherence to laws and regulations, goal setting and attainment, monitoring, and investigation and resolution of complaints.

Salaried Positions –8 filled, 2 open

Outside training and travel is suspended in FY 2021.

DMWBE Consulting Services -$245,000 reduction for Disparity Study. Budget will be required again in FY 2025.

FY 2021 Work PlanZero Based Approach

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Division Resources Adds/Saving/Deferrals

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) - EEO is responsible for DART’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program and ensuring compliance with DART policy, federal and state laws, civil rights laws, regulations and circulars, that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political opinion/ affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salaried Positions –1 filled, 2 open

Outside training and travel is suspended in FY 2021.

FY 2021 Work PlanZero Based Approach

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FY 2021 Work PlanZero Based Approach

Division Resources Adds/Saving/Deferrals

Outreach - Outreach is responsible for ensuring that Disadvantaged, Minority, Woman-Owned and Small Business Enterprises are aware of and have fair and equitable opportunities to participate in DART procurements; establishing and maintaining relationships with community organizations; building goodwill in the business community; providing technical assistance and business training programs; and conducting compliance training for DART employees.

Salaried Positions – 3 Outside training and travel is suspended in FY 2021.

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FY 2021 Rescope and Deferrals

WORK STREAM - FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET

# ITEM

DESCRIPTION

RELATED DART AGENCY

PRIORITY(S)

PROPOSED

COMPLETION

DATE

FY2021

ACTIONS/OPTIONS FOR

COMPLETION

TRIGGER

POINTS

OR CALL TO

FY2021

FISCAL

IMPACT

1 Employee Open Positions/Hiring

2. Provide stewardship of the

transit system, agency assets and

financial obligations.

To be determined for this timeframe.

2DMWBE Consulting Services for

Availability & Disparity Study

2. Provide stewardship of the

transit system, agency assets and

financial obligations.

FY 2020 $245,000

TOTALS $245,000

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Government and Community Relations

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Local & Regional Relations - Staff advances strategy and provides elevated communications with the 13 service area cities, elected officials and their staff. This includes providing Agency data, project updates and notices and monitoring community meetings, service area city council meetings, council committee meetings and work sessions' agenda items. Staff coordinates and develops high-level responses for the Executive Office around an array of local and regional officials’ constituent concerns. The team fosters strong relationships with city staff ensuring the timely resolution of issues. Staff manages and monitors the DART local representation contract.

Government andCommunity Relations

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State and County Relations - Staff is liaison to DART’s 32-member state delegation and their staff. The team manages DART’s legislative agenda for each session of the Texas State Legislature. The 87th State Legislature convenes January 12, 2021. The team extensively monitors legislation that will impact DART and coordinates analysis with Agency staff. Legislation impacts DART business operations, assets, customers, employees, the 13 service area cities and regional partners, and other metro transit authorities. In session, the team prepares weekly reports for DART Executive staff and the Board. The group monitors 6 service area counties and coordinates responses to county officials from constituent concerns. Staff manages and monitors DART’s State Legislative Legal Services Contract.

Government andCommunity Relations

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Federal Relations - Develops DART’s Federal legislative priorities and activities for each Congressional session and acts as liaison to DART’s 11-member congressional delegation. Staff is primary contact to federal regulatory agencies such as: DOT, FTA and FRA. The team develops strategies and coordinates with agency staff to obtain federal funds for DART programs, capital projects, congressional appropriations and federal grants. The department provides weekly updates to the Executive Office and Board with analysis of legislative activities that impact DART. Staff manages DART’s Washington D.C. based consulting firm.

Government andCommunity Relations

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Community Relations - Manages public involvement opportunities for capital projects, service and fare changes, planning and amendments, FTA Grants/Section 9 submissions, and Title VI compliance. Includes public hearings, community meetings, open houses, charrettes, advisory committee briefings, and sessions in the service area organized by Community Affairs Representatives. Community Relations also assembles DART's Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

Transit Education Outreach - Provides education related to DART services and project safety in service area cities’ schools, recreation and senior centers, libraries, faith-based institutions, and community organizations through on-site and virtual presentations in diverse communities and participation in community events. Responsible for Agency Annual Student Art Contest and the Older Americans Information and Health Fair.

Government andCommunity Relations

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Government & Community RelationsFY 2021 Organizational Chart

Edie DiazVice President,

Government and Community Relations

Eron LinnManager, Federal

Relations

Fred Pratt IIIManager, State

Relations

Judson MeshackSr. Manager,

Community Affairs

Jessica LennonManager, Education

Outreach

Marcia ParrishTransit Education

Outreach Rep

Nicole RaphielTransit Education

Outreach Rep

Carlos HuertaCommunity Affairs

Rep

Chris WaltersCommunity Affairs

Rep

Dawn Dorman Community Affairs

Rep

Rosa Rosteet Community Affairs

Rep

Kamal FulaniManager, Local & Regional Relations

Yanting LiExecutive Assistant

Tracy CantuDepartment

Assistant

Approved Positions - 14

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FY 2021 Work PlanZero Based Approach

Division Resources Adds/Reductions/Deferrals

Local & Regional Relations - Staff derives and implements short and long-term strategy and high-level communications with all 13 service area cities, elected officials. Staff coordinates local and regional officials’ constituent concerns and generates Executive responses. Staff maintains presence at city council meetings, committee meetings and work sessions. Maintains strong relationships with city staff for the Agency and timely resolution of issues. Manages and monitors the DART local representation contract.

State and County Relations - Staff manages DART’s state legislative agenda for each session. The 87th State Legislature convenes on January 12, 2021. Monitors legislation that impacts DART and coordinates analysis with Agency staff. Communicates with DART’s 32-member state delegation to ensure DART’s positions and mitigate potentially harmful legislation to any DART operations. During the state legislative session, staff tracks 500-2,000 bills and prepares weekly bill-tracking and analysis reports for Executive staff and the Board. Staff manages DART’s State Legislative Legal Services Contract. Monitors the 6 service area counties’ activities and coordinates responses to county officials.

Federal Relations - Staff develops DART’s Federal legislative activities for each Congressional session. Acts as liaison to DART’s 11-member congressional delegation and is primary contact to federal regulatory agencies (DOT, FTA, FRA). Develops strategies to secure federal funds for DART programs (capital projects, surface transportation programs, annual congressional appropriations and federal discretionary grants). Provides weekly Federal Updates for Executives and DART Board and analysis of impactful legislative activities. Prepares materials for congressional testimony and talking points for Executive staff and Members of Congress. Prepares reports analyzing Federal legislation and corresponds with Agency staff accordingly. Manages DART’s Washington D.C. based consulting firm.

Salaried Positions - 6 Deferral: Due to financial constraints on the agency, one FY2020 Government Relations Legislative Coordinator position ($49,607.00) that would have been posted and filled this year has been re-scoped to have these responsibilities fulfilled by existing department staff.

Eliminating contract labor and portion of part-time/temporary help ($38,000.00).

Reduction in non-certification and non-continuing education training, and conference attendance ($4,000.00).

Reduction table sponsorships and tickets ($10,000.00).

Due to the likelihood of virtual meetings and business meetings, travel and use of private vehicles will likely be less costly ($24,504.00).

Government consulting services budget will likely be reduced by 10%.

Continued-

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FY 2021 Work PlanZero Based Approach

Division Resources Adds/Reductions/Deferrals

Government and Community RelationsCommunity Relations - Manages public involvement opportunities and support for capital projects, service changes, modifications, and amendments, Regional Growth and Development Design and Construction, fare changes, FTA Grants/Section 9 submissions for Finance, and Title VI compliance for Diversity and Mobility Management Services. Includes public hearings, community meetings, open houses, charrettes, small groups, advisory committee briefings, and other sessions in the service area, organized by Community Affairs Representatives. Staff is responsible for convening DART's Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

Transit Education Outreach - Team provides education regarding DART services and project safety in the service area cities’ schools, municipalities’ recreation centers, libraries, senior centers, faith-based institutions, and community organizations. These outreach efforts take place through on-site and virtual presentations in diverse communities and participation in community events (safety camps, health and back to school fairs, summer reading kick-offs, National Night Out, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Science Day at the Zoo, and teacher orientations). Staff is responsible for popular Annual Agency Student Art Contest and Older Americans Information and Health Fair.

Salaried Positions - 8Reduction in supplies and DART promotional items ($38,752.00).

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FY 2021 Rescope and DeferralsWORK STREAM - FY2021 OPERATING BUDGET

# ITEM DESCRIPTIONRELATED DART

AGENCY PRIORITY(S)PROPOSED

COMPLETION DATEFY2021 ACTIONS/OPTIONS FOR

COMPLETIONTRIGGER POINTS OR CALL TO

ACTION (FY2021)FY2021 FISCAL

IMPACT

1Employee Open Positions/Hiring /Administrative

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

FY2020

Due to financial constraints on the agency, one FY2020 Government Relations Legislative Coordinator position (est. $49,607.00) scheduled to be posted and filled this year has been re-scoped to have responsibilities fulfilled by existing department staff.

Re-scoped and deferred hiring for one position in FY2020.

$49,607

2Employee Open Positions/Hiring /Administrative

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

FY2021Eliminating contract labor and portion of part-time/temporary help.

Work plan zero-based approach FY2021 budget reassessed for savings, reducations and deferrals.

$38,000

3Government Affairs Consulting Services

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

FY2021 Reduction in contract budget.Work plan zero-based approach FY2021 budget reassessed for savings, reducations and deferrals.

$22,200

4Community Outreach Services

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

FY2021Reduced table sponsorships and tickets

Work plan zero-based approach FY2021 budget reassessed for savings, reducations and deferrals.

$10,000

5Standard and non-standard office and promotional supplies

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

FY2021Reduced supplies, promotional items distributed at events.

Work plan zero-based approach FY2021 budget reassessed for savings, reducations and deferrals.

$38,752

6Outside and in-house training and conference registration

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

FY2021Reduction in non-certification and non-continuing education training, and conference attendance.

Work plan zero-based approach FY2021 budget reassessed for savings, reducations and deferrals.

$4,000

7Business meetings and travel and use of private vehicles

2. Provide stewardship of the transit system, agency assets and financial obligations.

FY2021

Due to the likelihood of virtual meetings and business meetings, travel and use of private vehicles will likely be less costly.

Work plan zero-based approach FY2021 budget reassessed for savings, reducations and deferrals.

$24,504

TOTALS $187,063

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Operations Safety

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Operations Safety operates under two sections, Operations Group and Compliance Group, to ensure the overall safety of the agency, employees, stakeholders and riding public and to meet FTA SMS requirements. The primary concern is the identification and elimination of hazards that threatens life and/or safety. As well as those which could cause damage to facilities, property, equipment and /or the environment.

• The Operations Group

• The Compliance Group

Operations Safety

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Operations Safety

FY 2021 Organizational Chart

Approved Headcount - 16

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FY 2021 Work Plan Zero Based Approach

Division Resources Adds/Reductions/Deferrals

The Operations GroupThe Director of Operations Safety leads the seven Safety Program Managers of the Operations Safety group. This team evaluates facility operations and oversees the safety to ensure safe operating conditions for employees, contractors and the public; communicates and promotes safety training and programs; develops reports and recommends changes to policies and procedures. Develops protocols and oversees transit safety, industrial safety and environmental aspects of the agency’s

activities for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

Salaried Positions - 11 Mandated Safety regulations

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FY 2021 Work Plan Zero Based Approach

Division Resources Adds/Reductions/Deferrals

The Compliance Group The Safety and Compliance section is led by the Sr. Manager of Safety and Compliance. This group ensures that DART complies with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) transportation rule to strengthen the safety of public transportation systems. This rule mandates that agencies like DART, adopt Safety Management System (SMS) principles and methods; to develop, certify and implement actions for safe work environment and safe vehicles, systems, and facilities. Documentation of these practices can be found in the 49 CFR Part 673, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and the TxDOT Program Standard adhered to by FTA’s State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program, as stated in 49 CFR Part 674.

Salaried Positions - 5 Mandated Safety regulations

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FY 2021

Proposed Operating Budget by Department

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FY 2020 FY 2021

Lawson Budget Proposed Budget

30 - Office of the President 1,901,998 1,880,066 (21,932)

105 - Chief of Staff - Dept 3,369,391 2,595,474 (773,917)

35 - Diversity - Dept 2,614,386 2,257,218 (357,168)

31 - Government Relations 2,810,355 2,645,980 (164,375)

10 - Safety Division - Dept 2,062,041 2,074,498 12,457

PRESIDENT DIRECTS - EVP 12,758,171 11,453,236 (1,304,935)

Dallas Area Rapid Transit

FY 2021 Proposed Operating BudgetBudget by Department

PRESIDENT DIRECTS - EVP

21 Proposed - '20

LawsonDepartment

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Lawson Budget Proposed Budget 21 Proposed -

FY 2020 FY 2021 20 Budget

51230 - Admin - Salaries and Wages 716,647 525,288 (191,359)

51231 - Executive Car Allowances 12,180 12,180 -

51240 - Salary Adjustments-Budget Only (223,940) - 223,940

Total_Administrative Payroll 504,887 537,468 32,581

Total_SALARIES & WAGES 504,887 537,468 32,581

52999 - Benefits Allocation 196,223 167,849 (28,374)

Total_BENEFITS 196,223 167,849 (28,374)

53133 - Community Outreach Services 5,000 5,000 -

53158 - Consulting Services 130,000 130,000 -

Total_SERVICES 135,000 135,000 0

54130 - PCs and Comp Equip 5,000 - (5,000)

54139 - Non-Standard Office Supplies 1,000 - (1,000)

54140 - Standard Office Supplies 972 585 (387)

54149 - Promotional Supplies 1,704 - (1,704)

Total_MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 8,676 585 (8,091)

55022 - Phone - Cellular 3,696 3,696 -

Total_UTILITIES 3,696 3,696 -

59060 - Outside Training/Conference Registr 16,875 16,875 -

59061 - In-House Training 20,000 20,000 0

59065 - Travel - Business Meeting 39,108 20,000 (19,108)

59076 - Employee Programs 2,500 2,500 0

59088 - Membership Dues 256,089 256,093 4

59090 - Books/Periodicals/Subscript 5,000 5,000 -

59095 - Business Meetings 14,944 15,000 56

59113 - Professional Services 49,000 50,000 1,000

Total_LEASE, RENTALS, & TAXES 403,516 385,468 (18,048)

60052 - MANAGEMENT RESERVE 650,000 650,000 -

Total_CAPITAL & RESERVES 650,000 650,000 -

Total_Operating Expenses 1,901,998 1,880,066 (21,932)

Dallas Area Rapid TransitFY 2021 Proposed Operating Budget

Budget Overview30 - Office of the President

Account

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Lawson Budget Proposed Budget 21 Proposed -

FY 2020 FY 2021 20 Budget

51230 - Admin - Salaries and Wages 929,269 1,121,507 192,238

51234 - Part-Time/Temporary help 56,000 46,000 (10,000)

51240 - Salary Adjustments-Budget Only 518,796 - (518,796)

Total_Administrative Payroll 1,504,065 1,167,507 (336,558)

Total_SALARIES & WAGES 1,504,065 1,167,507 (336,558)

52999 - Benefits Allocation 551,681 479,128 (72,553)

Total_BENEFITS 551,681 479,128 (72,553)

53131 - Media Information Services 174,996 150,000 (24,996)

53132 - Public Meeting Services - 3,211 3,211

53133 - Community Outreach Services - 643 643

53158 - Consulting Services 475,004 425,000 (50,004)

53181 - Contract Labor 56,000 56,000 (0)

Total_SERVICES 706,000 634,854 (71,146)

54130 - PCs and Comp Equip 5,000 2,500 (2,500)

54139 - Non-Standard Office Supplies 11,976 6,000 (5,976)

54140 - Standard Office Supplies 2,736 2,535 (201)

Total_MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 19,712 11,035 (8,677)

55022 - Phone - Cellular 10,008 7,000 (3,008)

Total_UTILITIES 10,008 7,000 (3,008)

59031 - L & R - Storage Facilities 278,004 125,000 (153,004)

59060 - Outside Training/Conference Registr 17,000 7,000 (10,000)

59061 - In-House Training 39,996 40,000 4

59065 - Travel - Business Meeting 19,992 15,000 (4,992)

59075 - Incentive and Service Awards 648 650 2

59076 - Employee Programs 64,033 1,000 (63,033)

59088 - Membership Dues 2,240 2,300 60

59090 - Books/Periodicals/Subscript 2,004 2,500 496

59095 - Business Meetings 4,008 2,500 (1,508)

59100 - Public Information 150,000 100,000 (50,000)

Total_LEASE, RENTALS, & TAXES 577,925 295,950 (281,975)

Total_Operating Expenses 3,369,391 2,595,474 (773,917)

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FY 2020 FY 2021 20 Budget

51230 - Admin - Salaries and Wages 1,377,575 1,337,563 (40,012)

51234 - Part-Time/Temporary help 50,004 25,000 (25,004)

Total_Administrative Payroll 1,427,579 1,362,563 (65,016)

Total_SALARIES & WAGES 1,427,579 1,362,563 (65,016)

52999 - Benefits Allocation 587,701 573,804 (13,897)

Total_BENEFITS 587,701 573,804 (13,897)

53120 - Advertising - General 5,700 5,700 -

53132 - Public Meeting Services 2,004 2,004 -

53133 - Community Outreach Services 33,396 33,396 -

53181 - Contract Labor 50,000 50,000 -

53183 - Training Services 10,000 10,000 -

53186 - Software License/Maintenance Fees 75,000 75,000 -

53188 - Cloud Computing Services 25,000 25,000 -

53230 - D/M/WBE Consulting Services 270,000 25,000 (245,000)

53231 - D/M/WBE Certification Services 39,984 39,984 -

Total_SERVICES 511,084 266,084 (245,000)

54134 - Office Furniture & Equipment 8,000 - (8,000)

54140 - Standard Office Supplies 3,120 3,120 -

54149 - Promotional Supplies 504 504 -

Total_MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 11,624 3,624 (8,000)

55022 - Phone - Cellular 3,900 3,900 -

Total_UTILITIES 3,900 3,900 -

59060 - Outside Training/Conference Registr 21,398 10,000 (11,398)

59065 - Travel - Business Meeting 9,996 5,996 (4,000)

59076 - Employee Programs 4,752 4,752 -

59088 - Membership Dues 2,860 1,000 (1,860)

59090 - Books/Periodicals/Subscript 4,500 1,000 (3,500)

59095 - Business Meetings 6,000 2,000 (4,000)

59096 - Community Outreach 21,996 21,996 -

59111 - Use of Private Vehicles 996 500 (496)

Total_LEASE, RENTALS, & TAXES 72,498 47,244 (25,254)

Total_Operating Expenses 2,614,386 2,257,218 (357,168)

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Lawson Budget Proposed Budget 21 Proposed -

FY 2020 FY 2021 20 Budget

51230 - Admin - Salaries and Wages 530,411 1,171,254 640,843

51234 - Part-Time/Temporary help 42,000 42,000 -

51240 - Salary Adjustments-Budget Only 839,868 - (839,868)

Total_Administrative Payroll 1,412,279 1,213,254 (199,025)

Total_SALARIES & WAGES 1,412,279 1,213,254 (199,025)

52999 - Benefits Allocation 391,421 506,568 115,147

Total_BENEFITS 391,421 506,568 115,147

53132 - Public Meeting Services 25,548 25,548 -

53133 - Community Outreach Services 58,824 48,824 (10,000)

53158 - Consulting Services 284,004 284,004 -

53181 - Contract Labor 6,000 - (6,000)

53220 - Governmental Affairs 429,492 429,492 -

Total_SERVICES 803,868 787,868 (16,000)

54130 - PCs and Comp Equip 5,000 5,000 -

54139 - Non-Standard Office Supplies 4,824 4,824 -

54140 - Standard Office Supplies 972 2,730 1,758

54149 - Promotional Supplies 75,504 37,752 (37,752)

Total_MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 86,300 50,306 (35,994)

55022 - Phone - Cellular 9,504 9,504 -

Total_UTILITIES 9,504 9,504 -

59060 - Outside Training/Conference Registr 10,000 8,000 (2,000)

59061 - In-House Training 5,000 3,000 (2,000)

59065 - Travel - Business Meeting 48,000 33,000 (15,000)

59076 - Employee Programs 250 250 (0)

59088 - Membership Dues 2,300 2,300 -

59090 - Books/Periodicals/Subscript 3,000 3,000 -

59091 - On-Line Subscription Services 10,180 10,180 -

59095 - Business Meetings 18,749 13,749 (5,000)

59111 - Use of Private Vehicles 9,504 5,000 (4,504)

Total_LEASE, RENTALS, & TAXES 106,983 78,479 (28,504)

Total_Operating Expenses 2,810,355 2,645,980 (164,375)

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Lawson Budget Proposed Budget 21 Proposed -

FY 2020 FY 2021 20 Budget

51230 - Admin - Salaries and Wages 1,156,221 1,359,277 203,056

51234 - Part-Time/Temporary help 9,996 - (9,996)

51240 - Salary Adjustments-Budget Only 195,984 - (195,984)

Total_Administrative Payroll 1,362,201 1,359,277 (2,924)

Total_SALARIES & WAGES 1,362,201 1,359,277 (2,924)

52999 - Benefits Allocation 538,404 573,101 34,697

Total_BENEFITS 538,404 573,101 34,697

53003 - Safety Services 30,204 50,000 19,796

53181 - Contract Labor 25,000 - (25,000)

Total_SERVICES 55,204 50,000 (5,204)

54130 - PCs and Comp Equip 5,000 - (5,000)

54131 - Computer Software - 5,000 5,000

54135 - Training Supplies & Equipment 5,004 - (5,004)

54140 - Standard Office Supplies 2,736 3,120 384

54152 - Safety Supplies & Equipment 9,996 10,000 4

Total_MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 22,736 18,120 (4,616)

55022 - Phone - Cellular 12,000 17,000 5,000

Total_UTILITIES 12,000 17,000 5,000

59060 - Outside Training/Conference Registr 30,000 30,000 -

59061 - In-House Training 10,500 - (10,500)

59065 - Travel - Business Meeting 22,500 22,500 -

59088 - Membership Dues 4,500 4,500 -

59090 - Books/Periodicals/Subscript 996 - (996)

59095 - Business Meetings 3,000 - (3,000)

Total_LEASE, RENTALS, & TAXES 71,496 57,000 (14,496)

Total_Operating Expenses 2,062,041 2,074,498 12,457

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