Why is the Dallas County Commissioners Court required to court order a bond election?
According to Subsection 281.107(b) of the Health and Safety Code only the Dallas County Commissioners Court is authorized to call, order, and hold an election in the Hospital District’s name, and within the boundaries of the District Why is there a need for a new hospital? • current facility functionality and space constraints • current facility issue with code compliance The majority of PHHS was built in the 1950’s; therefore, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system are in need of or will need major replacement within the next five years. As well, the existing facilities cannot be easily renovated or expanded due to the structural grids being too small for optimal organization of workflow and the floor-to-floor heights are too low for today’s standards. Furthermore, the existing facilities are complex to navigate, services are fragmented, and workspace is inadequate. The current facilities are estimated to have a 54% space deficit based on TDH licensing requirements, ADA accessibi
