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after 2018-19. The City's Municipal Court Judge exercises judicial discretion in assessing fines in the court; however,
these fines must be established within certain parameters set by State law. The revenue projections assume no
significant departure from the fine structure currently in place.

Use of Money and Property

Interest earnings for 2018-19 and future years are projected using expert judgment. Interest earnings in future periods
are based on the current price of Treasury Department notes and bonds, as well as the City's investment pool. Average
monthly cash requirements and the probability of future bond issues are also considered prior to finalizing these
projections. Interest income escalates as reserves increase. The 2018-19 projection is based on more-fluid interest
rates and more aggressive investing.

Revenue from Other Agencies

The City receives revenue from other agencies for assorted services provided by City Staff. Among these sources of
revenue are: Tarrant County for the County's Fire Service Program, grants, and the Fort Worth Independent School
District (FWISD) for providing liaison officers at Western Hill High School and at Benbrook Middle School. Revenue
from Tarrant County and the FWISD increases after 2018-19 to reflect projected salary adjustments.

Charges for Current Services

Revenue from service charges is projected using three methods. Revenue from citizen services (dog pound fees, lot
cleaning/mowing fees, ambulance fees, and miscellaneous fees) is estimated to increase at the same rate as population
growth. Revenue from the sale of goods is projected using expert judgment; these revenues are not impacted by
specific economic factors. Revenue projections, except for the sale of goods, assume continuation of the current fee
structure throughout the forecast period. Any changes to fee structures have an impact on future revenue collections.

Other Revenues

The City receives revenue from a variety of sources. This revenue varies considerably from year to year. Expert
judgment is used since this revenue is not affected by specific economic factors.

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