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The 2018-19 Budget for the Public Services Division totals $4,065,179 for a net increase of $489,348 over the 2017-18
re-estimate of $3,575,831. The Budget includes funds for the cost-of-living adjustment, scheduled merit increases for
eligible employees, funds for fringe benefits adjustment for Public Services employees, and continuation of current
program and projects.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Management Services Activity's 2018-19 Budget of $236,251 is $5,502 over than the 2017-18 re-estimate of
$230,749.

The 2018-19 Budget includes additional funds for the cost-of-living adjustment for the Public Services Director. The
Budget includes funds for an up-to seven and one-half percent increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums.

Funds are included in the Management Services Activity for gas well inspections. In previous years, these funds were
budgeted in the Non-Departmental Activity.

Funds in the amount of $15,000 are included in the 2018-19 Budget for participation in the Tarrant County HOME
Program. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) channels grant funds through the County; the
County then allocates the funds to cities to assist owners of single-family residences with homeowner rehabilitation.
The County administers the program, verifies eligibility of applicants, and determines that rehabilitations are
completed. The City of Benbrook must commit to providing matching funds equal to thirty percent of the rehabilitation
costs.

PUBLIC WORKS

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Street Maintenance Activity and is staffed by the Street
Superintendent, Foreman, and six Field Service Workers. The 2018-19 Street Maintenance Activity Budget is
$1,917,075 for a net increase of $405,127 over the 2017-18 re-estimate of $1,511,948.

The 2018-19 Budget includes additional funds for the cost-of-living adjustment for the full-time employees of the Public
Works Department; this amount is for salaries and for fringe benefits. The 2018-19 Budget includes funds for scheduled
merit increases for eligible employees and related increases in fringe benefits. The Budget includes funds for an up-
to seven and one-half percent increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these employees.

CITY OF BENBROOK 2018-19 ANNUAL BUDGET
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