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BENBROOK HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The newly-elected Council awarded the contract for the expansion of the Benbrook Community Center/YMCA;
construction on this project began in late 2009. They also approved the completion of a classification and
compensation study to review, analyze, and re-structure the City’s current system. Council also approved a road
assessment study to identify damages to City streets caused by transportation of gas well vehicles, equipment, and
machinery.

In July 2009, Council established the Capital Improvements Committee and assigned Benbrook residents to work with
City Staff to identify and to determine possible projects for inclusion in the City’s next bond election. Council also
received the results of the 2009 Citizens Survey. Staff was authorized to begin negotiating with the City of Fort Worth
on possible boundary repositioning and the exchanging of land.

Towards the end of summer and the end of the City’s fiscal year, Council reviewed and approved the recommended
changes to the City’s classification and compensation matrix. These recommended changes were factored in to the
2009-10 Adopted Budget. Council authorized an agreement with an independent contractor to inspect gas wells. A
joint agreement was signed with the City of Fort Worth for the Mary’s Creek drainage project; Benbrook and Fort Worth
agreed to work together to finance this project since both municipalities benefit. The Council, Planning and Zoning
Board, and the Benbrook Economic Development Board of Directors held a work session to discuss goals and
objectives. Benbrook and the Fort Worth Independent School District conducted a public meeting to inform residents
and other interested parties of the status of Benbrook’s middle school. These work sessions were taped and broadcast
on the City’s cable channel and on the City’s website.

2010

The Council began 2010 by reviewing the City’s goals and objectives and by examining the Core Value Statement. No
significant revisions were made by the City Council.

In early February 2010 during a City Council meeting, the Fire Chief provided an overview of the CodeRED Weather
System that was funded in the 2009-10 Budget. The City may use this community communication and notification
system to alert residents of severe weather conditions in the area. This presentation proved valuable and timely.

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