Rockwall has maintained a family-friendly, small-town atmosphere in the midst of being named the fastest-growing county in Texas. It is the perfect place to grow your business, raise your family and enjoy an unrivaled quality of life.
Rockwall’s community calendar boasts a full schedule of festivals, concerts, picnics, plays, dances, recreation and sports, including a nationally known regatta held each year on Lake Ray Hubbard. Rockwall has two golf courses (with another 27-hole course planned in Heath), four marinas, three public boat ramps and two yacht clubs.
Some other family-friendly local events:
Aspasian’s Arts & Crafts Fair Movies in the Park Concerts by the Lake Fireworks Display & Picnic Founder’s Day Festival Citywide Easter Egg Hunt Christmas Parade & Carriage Rides Home & Garden Tours Dallas Raceweek Regatta Ongoing Senior Programs at The Center Aquatic Special Events at Two City-Operated Pools Summer Camps & Athletics
The Dallas/Fort Worth Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA), also know as the Metroplex, includes two Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas (PMSAs). The Dallas PMSA includes Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties.
LAND AREAS Rockwall County and Surrounding Counties (In sq. miles)
Rockwall County
129
Collin County
848
Dallas County
880
Hunt County
841
Kaufman County
756
CITY OF ROCKWALL (In Square Miles)
Rockwall
23.77
LAKE RAY HUBBARD The city of Rockwall boundary sits on the scenic shores of this foremost inland sailing lake.
14 Miles Long
23,000 Acres
Government Agencies
City of Rockwall 385 South Goliad Rockwall, TX 75087 972-771-7700 www.rockwall.com
City Council Members:
Bill Cecil
Mayor
David Sweet
Place 1 - Mayor Pro-Tem
Mark Russo
Place 2
Glen Farris
Place 3
Cliff Sevier
Place 4
Matt Scott
Place 5
Margo Nielsen
Place 6
City Departments:
Department
Contact
Phone Number
Animal Services
972-771-7750
Building Inspection
Rick Sherer, Building Inspection Supervisor
972-771-7709
City Manager
Julie Couch
972-771-7700
Interim City Secretary
Kristy Ashberry
972-771-7700
Code Enforcement
Cliff Griffin, Code Enforcement Supervisor
972-772-6449
Economic Development
Sheri Franza, President & CEO
972-772-0025
Emergency Management
Kristy Ashberry, Emergency Management Coordinator
972-772-6409
Finance Department
Mary Smith, Director of Finance
972-771-7700
Historic Preservation
972-771-7745
Human Resources
Cheryl Dunlop, Director Administrative Services
972-772-6407
Parks & Recreation
Brad Griggs, Director
972-771-7761
Planning and Zoning
Robert LaCroix, AICP
972-771-7745
Police Department
Mark Moeller, Chief
Public Works / Engineering
972-771-7746
Utility Billing
972-771-7736
State Officials:
State Senator
State Representative
Bob Deuell SENATE DISTRICT 2 P.O. Box 12068 Austin, Texas 78711 Phone: 512- 463-0102 District Address: 18601 LBJ Fwy, Suite 400 Mesquite, TX 75150 District Phone: 972-279-1800 www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist2/dist2.htm
Jodie Laubenberg HOUSE DISTRICT 89 P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768 Phone: 512-463-0186 District Address: 507 East Boydstun, Suite B Rockwall, TX 75087 District Phone: 972-772-8525 www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist89/laubenberg.htm
Number of Other Employees in Department: Support Services (4) Police Communications /911 (11) Evidence Technician (1) Evidence Clerk (1) Crime Analyst (1)
18
Specialized Positions:
9
Number of Patrol Cars:
14
Number of Motorcycles:
2
Crime Prevention / Community Education Programs:
The Rockwall Police Department offers a wide variety of Community Service Programs and Information. For additional information on any of the topics listed please call 972-771-7765.
Armed Robbery Training
Auto Theft Prevention
Bicycle Patrol
Business Security Survey
Check & Credit Card Fraud
Child Abuse Prevention
Child ID Program
Child Safety Seat
Citizens on Patrol
Citizens Police Academy
Crime Stoppers
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Handicapped Parking Enforcement
H.E.A.T.
Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners Security & Awareness
National Night Out
Neighborhood Crime Watch
On my Own
Open House Precautions
Personal Safety Awareness/Personal Security
Realtor Safety Guidelines
Robbery Prevention and Survival
Sky Watch
Rockwall Police Department Monthly Activity Report - December 2009
Activity
Current Month - JANUARY
Previous Month - DECEMBER
YTD 20109
YTD 2009
YTD % Change
PART 1 OFFENSE
Homicide/Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Rape
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Robbery
0
1
0
1
-100.00%
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0
1
-100.00%
Burglary
12
4
12
15
-20.00%
Larceny
58
63
58
61
-4.92%
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
6
8
4
100.00%
TOTAL PART I
78
74
78
82
-4.88%
TOTAL PART II
127
115
127
150
-15.33%
TOTAL OFFENSES
205
189
205
232
-11.64%
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS
Family Violence
10
17
10
31
-67.74%
D.W.I.
14
6
14
21
-33.33%
Teen Curfew
1
0
1
5
-80.00%
ARRESTS
Felony
12
13
12
11
9.09%
Misdemeanor
84
69
84
68
23.53%
Warrant Arrest
30
19
30
36
-16.67%
Juvenile
3
9
3
16
-81.25%
TOTAL ARRESTS
129
110
129
131
-1.53%
DISPATCH
Calls for service
2,627
2,465
2,627
2,432
8.02%
ACCIDENTS
Injury
7
20
7
8
-12.50%
(Injuries)
10
28
10
12
-16.67%
Non-Injury
39
43
39
32
21.88%
Fatality
0
0
0
0
0.00%
(Fatalities)
0
0
0
0
0.00%
TOTAL
46
63
46
40
15.00%
FALSE ALARMS
Resident Alarms
24
43
24
42
-42.86%
Business Alarms
59
63
59
79
-25.32%
Total False Alarms
83
106
83
121
-31.40%
Estimated Lost Hours
57.78
69.96
54.78
79.86
-31.40%
Estimated Cost
$1,303.10
$1,664.20
$1,303.10
$1,899.70
-31.40%
Rockwall County Narcotics Unit
Number of Cases
1
Arrests
1
CITY OF ROCKWALL FIRE Safety & Rescue Fire Chief, Mark A. Poindexter Assistant Fire Marshall, Ariana Adair 385 Goliad Rockwall, TX 7770 www.rockwall.com/FireDepartment/index.asp
Fire Stations:
Benny Gracy Memorial Fire Station #1 305 E. Boydstun Rockwall, TX 75087 P: 972-771-7770 F: 972-771-7772
Rockwall Fire Station #2 920 Rockwall Parkway Rockwall, TX 75032 P: 972-771-7770 F: 972-771-7772
Department Statistics:
Fire Inspection
2000 Uniform Fire Code
2000 Uniform Building Code
2000 Uniform Plumbing Code
2000 Uniform Mechanical Code
1999 National Electrical Code
2002 NFPA Code
ISO RATING: 3
Staffing:
40 - Volunteer Fire Fighters
30 Certified Fire Fighters
10 Haz Mat Technicians
16 Emergency Medical Technicians
9 Paramedics
5 Scuba Diving Team Members
15 Certified as Paid Fire Fighters who volunteer for Rockwall
Dallas Love Field 8008 Cedar Springs Rd LB 16 Dallas, TX 75235 214-970-6073 www.dallas-lovefield.com
D/FW International Airport 3200 E. Airfield Dr. DFW Airport, TX 75261 972-574-8888 www.dfwairport.com
Carriers: Southwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines/American Eagle
Carriers: Air Canada, Korean Air, AirTran, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines, Mesa Airlines, America West Airlines, Midwest Airlines, American Airlines, Northwest, American Eagle, Spirit, ATA, Sun Country Airlines, British Airways, TACA, Continental Airlines, United, Delta, U.S. Airways, Frontier
Helicopter Service to/from Rockwall:
SKY Helicopters, Inc. Garland / DFW Heliport 2559 S. Jupiter Road Garland, TX 75041 214.349.7000 www.skyhelicopters.com
Zebra Air, Inc. 214-358-7200 Love Field Airport Dalfort Fueling Facility, 7515 Lemmon Ave., Hangar K. Dallas, TX 75235 214-358-7200 www.zebraair.com
Utilities
Electricity:
January 1, 2002, deregulated electricity and a choice of carriers will be available For more information regarding choice of carriers, call 1-800-797-4839 or log on to www.powertochoose.org.