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RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER ENTITIES

BENBROOK WATER AUTHORITY

The Benbrook Water Authority (known as the Benbrook and Sewer Water Authority from its establishment until
September 1, 2005) provides water and sanitary sewerage disposal services within Benbrook's city limits. The
Benbrook Water Authority was created by a special act of the Texas Legislature. The board of directors of the Benbrook
Water Authority is elected by the voters of Benbrook and is responsible only to those voters. The Benbrook Water
Authority Board selects the management and sets the policy for the Benbrook Water Authority.

The Benbrook Water Authority bills and collects waste disposal fees for City services provided through the City’s
contractor. Effective October1, 2007, the Benbrook Water Authority bills and collects the City’s Stormwater utility fees.

The City performs street cuts and repairs for the Benbrook Water Authority when it is necessary to disrupt Benbrook
streets to access water and sewer lines; the Water Authority reimburses the City. This partnership insures that repairs
are completed expeditiously and according to City standards.

BENBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Benbrook Area Chamber of Commerce serves the Benbrook area. The organization promotes business investment
within the Benbrook area. The City and the Chamber have joined forces to help build a better community. The
Economic Development Corporation also works closely with the City and the Chamber to promote Benbrook and to
attract new commerce.

TARRANT COUNTY

Property Tax Services

Effective October 1, 1998, the City of Benbrook contracted with Tarrant County for the collection of current property
taxes. The County generates the tax statements, forwards the statements to the property owner or mortgage company,
and collects the revenue. The County forwards the revenue to the City.

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