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for this event in the autumn of 2018.

Household Hazardous Waste Events

The 2018-19 Budget includes funds to conduct two household hazardous waste events in Benbrook. Citizens have the
opportunity to dispose of hazardous materials (paint, petroleum products, toxic materials, batteries, and other
hazardous waste materials) in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner. For the October 2018 event, the City is
expanding disposal services to include electronic waste such as computers, monitors, CPUs, scanners, printers, print
cartridges, fax machines, telephones, cell phones, lawnmowers, and small household appliances. Document
shredding is available at the Household Hazardous Waste Events at no cost for residential paper shredding.

Benbrook coordinates with the City of Fort Worth’s Environmental Services Department to hold an event in the spring
and a second event in the fall. For residents who are not able to attend these events, Benbrook citizens are eligible to
use the Fort Worth’s collection center; Fort Worth bills Benbrook for these services on a per-use basis.

Compassion Based Code Compliance Program

In August 2008, the Benbrook City Council authorized Staff to proceed with the implementation of the Compassion
Based Code Compliance Program. No funds were directly allocated in the 2008-09 Budget for this program. This
program is continued in 2018-19; no funds are specifically allocated for this program.

The City’s Management Analyst and the Code Compliance Officer provide Staff support for this volunteer-based
program that relies on donated supplies and services. Benbrook’s program is based on the “Beautiful Day” program
in San Jose, California and offers an alternative for the City to resolve code violations of physically and financially
incapable citizens in a more compassionate manner. The program mobilizes community volunteers and resources to
assist qualifying residents in site cleanups and repairs. City Staff serves to: identify and screen citizens, connect
volunteers with projects, provide insurance coverage through the City’s liability and workers’ compensation policies,
furnish waste hauler contacts, and leverage donations. Community sources are essential to: identify and provide
resources, sponsor organization/compassion teams, volunteer leadership and skilled trades, and coordinate events.
The anticipated benefits of the program include: assistance to approximately fifteen percent of Benbrook’s residents
in the form of free or discounted services, supplies, and labor necessary to resolve code compliance violations;
maintenance of dignity and enhancement of homes and property to citizens and residents who are unable to correct
code violations due to physical and financial constraints; reduction in the number of repeat violators; creation of
enhanced community collaboration; and improvement in overall community appearance.
CITY OF BENBROOK 2018-19 ANNUAL BUDGET
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