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equipment and supplies. Funds are included to procure a Project Accounting module for the City’s accounting software
to assist all departments in tracking and managing project costs.
VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS AND PURCHASES
The 2018-19 Budget includes funds to replace five patrol vehicles for the Benbrook Police Department. The Police
Department received approval to purchase five special-equipped, police package sport utility vehicles. Funds are also
included for five light bars.
Funds in the amount of $500,000 are included in the Capital Asset Replacement Account of the Capital Projects Fund
to procure a tack trailer and jack hammer for the Street Department’s bobcat and to replenish the fund for future
purchases.
Funds are also included to replace the City’s street sweeper with funding through the Storm Water Utility Fund.
CONSOLIDATION OF SERVICES
Benbrook Fire Department
Three additional Fire Fighter/EMT positions are included in the 2018-19 Budget with a hiring date deferred until January
1, 2019.
The Benbrook Fire Department has expanded its mutual-aid agreements with other local fire departments. Tarrant
County has increased its payments to Benbrook for fire and emergency services provided to other local communities.
The City of Benbrook renewed the contractual arrangement with Tarrant County effective October 1, 2018. Under the
terms of the contract, the County: (1) compensates Benbrook a base compensation rate in excess of $110,000 per fiscal
year, (2) provides a super tanker, (3) provides a brush truck, (4) provides thermal imaging cameras, (5) provides funds
for the replacement and purchase of fire and rescue equipment, and (6) compensates for emergency medical services
(based on points) in excess of $155,000 per fiscal year; the City of Benbrook bills Tarrant County residents for
emergency medical services at non-resident rates.
Interlocal Agreements between City of Benbrook and Benbrook Water Authority (BWA)
Through an Interlocal Agreement (ILA), the City of Benbrook contracts with the Benbrook Water Authority (BWA) to
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