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The Budget includes funds for training, dues, and memberships required for employees to maintain certifications and
licenses.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

The Community Development Division performs all planning and zoning, community development, and inspection for
the City of Benbrook. The Assistant City Manager supervises all activities in the Community Development Division,
serves as the Community Development Director, and works with the Benbrook Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Benbrook Economic Development Corporation to coordinate economic development and to attract new business
investment to Benbrook. The City Planner and Assistant Planner coordinate planning and zoning projects, assist
developers, and provide administrative support to the Assistant City Manager and Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Inspections Activity performs permitting and inspection services.

The Community Development Division consists of three Activities: Management Services, Planning and Zoning, and
Inspections and is currently staffed by the following positions: Assistant City Manager, City Planner, Assistant City
Planner, Building Official, Combination Inspector, and Development Coordinator.

The Community Development Division's 2018-19 Budget totals $801,894 for a net increase of $51,945 from the 2017-
18 re-estimate of $749,949. Budget includes additional funds for the cost-of-living adjustment for the full-time
employees of the Community Development; this amount is for salaries and for fringe benefits. The Budget includes
funds to finance scheduled merit increases for eligible employees and related increases in fringe benefits costs. The
Budget includes funds for an up-to seven and one-half percent increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Management Services Activity is staffed by the Assistant City Manager. The Management Services Activity's 2018-
19 Budget is $203,739 and is $14,109 over the 2017-18 re-estimate of $189,630.
The Budget includes additional funds for the cost-of-living adjustment and merit increase for the Assistant City
Manager; this amount is for salaries and for fringe benefits. The Budget includes funds for an up-to seven and one-
half percent increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums.

PLANNING AND ZONING

The Planning and Zoning Activity is staffed by the City Planner and the Assistant City Planner. The Planning and Zoning
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