Approved Sept. 16
$88,597,179approved employee + retiree contributionsEmployee health plans
Two plans and new employee rates take effect January 1, 2027.
Meetings & decisions
What Dallas is deciding
See what is scheduled, what officials discussed, what was approved, and what is still pending. Each status links to official evidence.
Current and important
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Scheduled, proposed, approved, and paid are shown as different stages.
MEETING HUB · AUG. 19, 2026
Meeting finishedDallas City Council briefing
One place for the agenda, what can be verified now, and what is still missing.
MeetingFinished
RecordingAvailable
TranscriptNeeds review
Clear answer: The annotated agenda confirms two briefings and the interim-auditor appointment. The adopted resolution names Rory Galter and sets his base salary. Individual votes and transcript claims still need verification.
Briefed · forecast
$8,008,801combined forecast over budgetPolice and fire overtime
This is an estimate above budget—not a new contract or vote.
Appointment approved
$180,000annual base salary—not total paidInterim City Auditor
Rory Galter · Effective August 19 until a permanent auditor is appointed. Adopted resolution ↗
Public comments: Dallas posted unreviewed closed captions. Speaker names and claims stay unlisted until each claim is checked against the video.
Forecast—not final spending
Dallas Police + Fire-RescuePolice and fire overtime
Police budget$47,051,227
Police forecast$49,800,028
$2,748,801 over budget, calculated from Dallas's published budget and forecast. Dallas summarizes it as $2.7 million (5.7%).
Fire overtime$20.36M budget → $25.63M forecastDallas reports +$5.26M · +25.8%
Official overtime figures · PDF page 3 ↗Approved September 16
Starts Jan. 12027 employee health plans
APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16 — EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027
August 19 was only a briefing. Council later approved the two-plan design, premium rates, and weight-loss-only GLP-1 exclusion in Resolution 26-1453.
Plan choices3 → 2The broader-network Blue Choice Copay plan ends for Texas-based active employees and pre-65 retirees.
People projected to enroll12,8426,823 current Copay Plan enrollees must choose again.
Approved employee + retiree contributions$88,597,179Combined 2027 contributions in the approved Council item.
Selected Dallas examples range from +$4.96 to +$212.06 per month. Some employees leaving the broader-network Copay plan may instead pay less.
See the five approved changes
- 1End the broader-network Blue Choice Copay option: three plans become two.
- 2Move both plans to Blue Essentials: choose a primary-care doctor, use referrals for some care, and generally use doctors in the plan's network.
- 3Change deductibles, copays, salary tiers, and employee premiums.
- 4Stop covering GLP-1 medicines—such as certain injectable weight-loss drugs—when used only for weight loss; other approved medical uses remain covered.
- 5Keep Catapult screening covered, but require a primary-care doctor screening with lab work to earn the wellness incentive.
See all six monthly and annual examples
Primary-care doctor plan · Under $50,000Employee only$33.08 → $38.04+$4.96/month · +$59.52/yearPage 9 ↗
Primary-care doctor plan · $50,000-$75,000Employee + children$166.48 → $191.45+$24.97/month · +$299.64/yearPage 9 ↗
Primary-care doctor plan · $75,000+Employee + family$571.10 → $708.16+$137.06/month · +$1,644.72/yearPage 9 ↗
Health savings account plan · Under $50,000Employee only$34.73 → $39.94+$5.21/month · +$62.52/yearPage 10 ↗
Health savings account plan · $50,000-$75,000Employee + children$151.65 → $181.98+$30.33/month · +$363.96/yearPage 10 ↗
Health savings account plan · $75,000+Employee + family$530.19 → $742.25+$212.06/month · +$2,544.72/yearPage 10 ↗
Dallas says some savings estimates overlap and should not be added together.
Appointment approved · August 19
26-2301AInterim City Auditor
Appointed by CouncilRory Galter
Effective August 19, 2026, until Council appoints a permanent City Auditor.
Annual base salary$180,000/year
Approved pay rate—not money already paid. Benefits and total cost are not shown.
Can residents vote for this job?No. Council appoints the City Auditor.Permanent positionSelection not verified here. Posted application deadline: July 3.RequiredLicensed certified public accountant (CPA) plus government finance and audit knowledge.
The appointment has no fixed end date. Individual Council votes are not verified in the records checked.
Could I become Dallas City Auditor?
You cannot run in an election. Dallas used a professional application and Council appointment process. The permanent application period closed July 3, 2026. Applicants must be licensed certified public accountants and meet the City Charter qualifications; the appointee must live in Dallas within the time Council requires.
Emergency response figures Dallas will discuss
These are snapshots from Dallas's 2026 budget year. The cited slide does not show a target, so this page does not label them good or bad.
Plain-language plan check
Approved Sept. 16 · Starts Jan. 1What employees have now—and what Dallas approved
Not thisYour medical coverage changes because of your salary.
What was approvedThe same plan has the same total price. Dallas pays a larger share for lower-paid employees.
Primary-care plan · employee-only example: the total is $915.63 a month in every salary band. The employee will pay $38.04, $50.72, or $63.40; Dallas pays the rest. Dallas already uses salary groups for the 2026 primary-care and Copay plans; the approved 2027 design changes the groups and adds them to the health savings account plan.
2026 · CurrentBlue Essentials · primary-care planTexas-only network · $1,500 person/$3,000 family deductible · $25 primary-care visit · $50 specialist Blue Choice CopayBroader doctor network · same deductible and visit charges as the primary-care plan · would be eliminated Blue Choice · health savings account planBroader doctor network · $3,400 person/$6,800 family deductible · employee pays 20% after the deductible · network would become narrower
2027 · ApprovedBlue Essentials · primary-care planHigher deductible and several higher charges when receiving care Blue Essentials · health savings account planHigher deductible; a required primary-care doctor and narrower network would be added Active enrollment requiredNo election means no coverage on January 1, 2027.
What the approved plans coverCouncil approved the plan design September 16. Final insurance documents control detailed exclusions and advance-approval rules.
Blue Essentials · primary-care doctor plan
Lower deductible; fixed copays for common care.
- Network
- Texas Blue Essentials only
- Main doctor and referrals
- A primary-care doctor is required; referrals are required for some care
- Deductible
- $2,000 person · $4,000 family
- Out-of-pocket limit
- $6,850 person · $13,700 family
- Preventive care
- No charge
- Doctor
- $25 primary-care visit · $80 specialist
- Urgent / emergency
- $70 · $400 + 20% after deductible
- Hospital / surgery
- Employee pays 20% after deductible
- Prescription
- $15 generic · $50 preferred · $85 non-preferred/specialty
- Outside Texas
- Emergency care covered; routine care generally is not
Blue Essentials · health savings account plan
Higher deductible; most care is paid by the employee until it is met.
- Network
- Changes to Texas Blue Essentials only
- Main doctor and referrals
- A primary-care doctor is required; referrals may be required
- Deductible
- $3,500 person · $7,000 family
- Out-of-pocket limit
- $6,350 person · $12,700 family
- Preventive care
- No charge
- Doctor
- Employee pays 20% after deductible
- Urgent / emergency
- Employee pays 20% after deductible
- Hospital / surgery
- Employee pays 20% after deductible
- Prescription
- Employee pays 20% after deductible
- Outside Texas
- Emergency care covered; routine care generally is not
The out-of-pocket limit is the most an employee pays for covered care from participating doctors during the year; it does not include the monthly payroll premium. Final exclusions, rules requiring advance insurer approval, and the City's 2027 health savings account contribution have not been published in the briefing.
See every approved monthly employee premium
The amount below is the employee’s monthly payroll contribution—not the total plan price or the cost paid when receiving care.
Primary-care doctor plan
| Coverage | Under $50K | $50K–$75K | Over $75K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee only | $38.04 | $50.72 | $63.40 |
| Employee + spouse | $571.45 | $605.63 | $639.80 |
| Employee + child(ren) | $166.09 | $191.45 | $216.81 |
| Employee + family | $626.14 | $667.14 | $708.16 |
Health savings account plan
| Coverage | Under $50K | $50K–$75K | Over $75K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee only | $39.94 | $41.67 | $43.41 |
| Employee + spouse | $600.02 | $638.71 | $677.43 |
| Employee + child(ren) | $174.40 | $181.98 | $189.56 |
| Employee + family | $657.44 | $699.83 | $742.25 |
“Should” is not a guarantee
Approved terms
Two plans, listed deductibles and charges when receiving care, required enrollment, and employee payments based on salary groups.
Estimate—not guaranteed
$9.9M network savings, lower utilization, easier referrals, affordable premiums, and limited disruption.
Still needs proof
Actual appointments, actual doctors retained, referral time, denied care, employee total cost, and savings after every fee.
SITE REVIEWS APPROVED — FINAL MOVE NOT DECIDED
Tracked since Mar. 2026City Hall and the 911 emergency center: what is actually decided
Dallas approved money to investigate possible relocation sites. It has not publicly selected a buyer, sale price, replacement City Hall, or final location for the 911 and emergency-operations center.
+ City Hall site checks$2,000,000Up to four sites in downtown Dallas
+ 911 and emergency-center site checks$1,000,000Up to four sites in Dallas
= Total approved$3,000,000Federal pandemic-recovery redevelopment money
This is the most Dallas may spend to inspect and compare possible sites. It is not a purchase price, construction total, complete moving cost, or sale proceeds.
Why people are seeing a $906M City Hall number
PLANNING ESTIMATE — NOT APPROVEDFebruary 2026 minimum full-update estimate
+ Corrective repairs$329,000,000Planning estimate for identified building repairs
+ Temporary relocation$113,000,000Five-year temporary relocation estimate
+ Move-in-ready work$165,000,000Interior and return-to-building estimate
+ 20-year financing$299,000,000Estimated financing cost—not construction
= Combined estimate$906,000,000Not approved as a project or contract
$906M was a combined planning scenario, not a $906M repair contract. A later study put repair-only options at roughly $532M–$611M depending on scope; moving, technology, operations, and financing can add more.
BuyerNone selected publiclySale priceUnknownNew locationsNone selected publicly
See every unanswered question
- Who—if anyone—would buy 1500 Marilla Street
- The sale price, independent valuation, and reuse or demolition terms
- The selected replacement City Hall and whether Dallas would buy or lease it
- The selected 911 and emergency-operations center location and whether Dallas would buy or lease it
- The complete move, fit-out, financing, operating, and transition cost
- Whether these restricted funds could legally be used for home repair, sidewalks, senior services, or another resident priority
See decision history · 4 dates
- Council directed staff to compare relocation and repair optionsAPPROVED DIRECTIONSource ↗
- Dallas requested public concepts for reuse or redevelopmentPUBLIC INPUTSource ↗
- Council authorized up to $3 million to inspect and compare sitesAPPROVED AS AMENDEDSource ↗
- Official August 19 public-comment recordTRANSCRIPT RETRIEVED — REVIEW REQUIREDSource ↗
What would make this clearer and safer?
- Publish one 20-year comparison that includes purchase or lease, repairs, fit-out, moving, financing, operations, and expected sale proceeds.
- Publish every proposed site owner, buyer, valuation, public subsidy, and binding term before a final vote, except information temporarily protected during negotiations.
- Keep the 911 and emergency-operations center safety decision separate from the future sale, reuse, or demolition of City Hall.
- For every funding source, state which resident services it can and cannot legally fund.
- Keep each resident comment by speaker, date, issue, requested action, and later City response so repeated concerns cannot disappear.