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version of the logo presents the “sails” as less curved at the bottom and tilted slightly to give the impression of forward
movement. The red sail is aligned to follow the curve of the background circle, giving the mark a cleaner feel and
echoing the fact that Benbrook is a well-planned and well-maintained community. The bold colors are unchanged, but
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the font is modernized and the placement of the word Benbrook is at the top of the circle. The word Texas
to designate the mark as reflecting a Texas municipality. City Staff is phasing in the new logo with the commitment to
use supplies and materials with the original “sails” logo until they are depleted.

RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

The 2018-19 Budget includes funds to recognize and honor citizen volunteers who provide valuable and distinguished
commitment to the City by serving on boards and commissions, sitting on citizen committees, and assisting with
municipal projects. The Council annually recognizes Benbrook’s Volunteer of the Year. An appreciation dinner is held
each year to thank the members of the City’s various boards and commissions. The City Council also recognizes and
expresses public appreciation through the issuance of proclamations to citizens and organizations that have performed
special services and/or garnered achievements as representatives of Benbrook. In 2011-12 the employee recognition
event was scheduled for December in conjunction with the City’s holiday celebration luncheon so that a greater
number of employees may participate; this tradition is scheduled for December 2018.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Benbrook received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association
of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the City’s annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017. For
the thirty-third year, GFOA recognized Benbrook with its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for the City’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). In October of 2018, the City was awarded the
2017 Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Heritage Fest

In October 2007, the City co-sponsored the Benbrook Heritage Event in recognition of Benbrook’s 60 anniversary of
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incorporation as a municipality and 150 anniversary as a settlement. Funds are allocated in the 2018-19 Budget for
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the tenth Heritage Fest scheduled for October 2018.

CITY OF BENBROOK 2018-19 ANNUAL BUDGET
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