285 Uptown Blvd., Bldg 100 | Cedar Hill, TX 75104 | Phone: (972) 291-5132 | Fax: (972) 291-5134 | Email: chedc@cedarhilltx.com
Doing Business in Cedar Hill
City Services
An elected mayor and six council members govern Cedar Hill. A city manager directs a staff of about 200 in carrying out the council's policies. The city operates under a home rule charter. The annual city budget is effective October 1. Website: www.cedarhilltx.com
City Departments/Offices
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Resource |
Phone Number |
|---|---|
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Public Relations Manager |
972-291-5100 ext. 1032 |
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Administration |
972-291-5100 ext.1010 |
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Animal Control |
972-291-7161 |
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Building Inspection |
972-291-5100 ext. 1090 |
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City Secretary |
972-291-5100 ext. 1018 |
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Code Enforcement |
972-291-5100 ext. 1090 |
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Community Center |
972-291-5353 |
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Economic Development |
972-291-5132 |
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Finance |
972-291-5100 ext. 1060 |
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Fire |
972-291-1011 |
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Library |
972-291-7323 |
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Municipal Court |
972-291-5100 ext. 1040 |
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Parks & Recreation |
972-291-5130 |
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Planning Department |
972-291-5100 ext. 1081 |
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Police |
972-291-7161 |
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Public Works |
972-291-5126 |
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Tax Assessor/Collector |
972-291-5100 ext. 1070 |
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Utility Billing |
972-291-5100 ext. 1029 |
Cedar Hill Bond Ratings
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Bond |
Rating |
|---|---|
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Moody's |
Aa3* |
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Standard & Poors |
AA-* |
* General Obligation Bonds
Community services are provided by both public and private agencies in Cedar Hill. In addition to the services listed below, several local groups sponsor a food pantry and private health care professionals maintain offices and clinics in the city.
Public Safety
Police Department:
67 full-time police officers & 17.5 civilians on staff and 10 volunteers.
Fire Department:
78 full-time staff, 4 stations, 21 vehicles including two 75-foot quints,
2 pumpers and 4 MICU's (Mobile Intensive Care Units).
Additional Fire Equipment:
Light, Rescue and Breathing Air Vehicle; Family Safety Training Trailer,
1 grass/brush rig, 1 hose tender, 1 squad unit. Cedar Hill has mutual aid contracts with all of the Dallas County cities, Midlothian and Ovilla. These contracts include assistance for any incident or emergency medical need and automatic aid contracts with Duncanville and DeSoto.
Fire Insurance Rating:
Insurance Services Office - Class 3 as of July 1, 2002.
Crime RateCedar Hill experienced a 7% decrease in the crime index for 2007 in comparison to 2006. In 2006, while the population increased by almost 4%, the crime rate fell by almost 4%. Cedar Hill's crime index rate remains well below the crime index average of other DFW cities.
Medical Support
Paramedic:
Services provided by Methodist Central Hospital. Air Ambulance: Services provided by CAREFLIGHT to area trauma centers.
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Area Hospitals/Nursing Home/Assisted Living |
Beds |
Distance from Cedar Hill |
|---|---|---|
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Charlton Methodist |
191 |
3,5 miles |
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Methodist Central |
508 |
16 miles |
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Medical Center of Lancaster |
95 |
6.5 miles |
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The Cedars Psychiatric Center |
76 |
3.5 miles |
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Cedar Hill Nursing Home |
120 |
Local |
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Alterra Sterling House |
37 units |
Local |
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Seniors / Independent Living |
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Crescent Point |
112 apts. |
Local |
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