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The Fire Department’s communications system is scheduled for replacement with an upgraded system that is
compatible with the City of Fort Worth’s system; this purchase is funded with unrestricted General Fund reserves funds
in the amount of up-to $920,000.

The Street Maintenance budget includes funds to replace one signal cabinet for one of Benbrook’s major intersections.
Funds are also included for phase one of the street sign replacement program; phase two is scheduled for next year.

The Budget includes the transfer of $500,000 from unrestricted General Fund reserves to the Capital Asset Replacement
Fund. Purchases for the 2018-19 fiscal year include a tack trailer and jack hammer for the Street department’s bobcat.
This special revenue fund was last tapped for the replacement of an ambulance for the EMS Activity in the Fire
Department and purchasing a one-ton truck for the Parks Department. The re-building of this fund allows the City
flexibility in future years to purchase costly capital items.

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES

The Operating Funds 2018-19 Budget includes funds for special projects. The Benbrook City Councilmembers agreed
to designate $920,000 in General Fund reserves for the procurement of an updated and upgraded communication
system for the Fire Department.

The 2018-19 Budget includes expansion of the City’s street overlay program and the rebuilding of Benbrook streets by
transferring $100,000 from the Road Damage Fund and by increasing the amount of funds allocated for street and
infrastructure improvements. This special revenue fund was established to repair City streets damaged from the
transport of natural gas equipment and vehicles.

Funds in the amount of $15,000 are included in the 2018-19 Budget for participation in the Tarrant County HOME
Program. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) channels grant funds through the County; the
County then allocates the funds to cities to assist owners of single-family residences with homeowner rehabilitation.
The County administers the program, verifies eligibility of applicants, and determines that rehabilitations are
completed. The City of Benbrook must commit to providing matching funds equal to thirty percent of the rehabilitation
costs.

The 2018-19 Budget includes a transfer of $250,000 to the Capital Facilities Fund to set aside General Fund reserves to
finance building and facility improvements and repairs in 2018-19 and in future years. The source for the first-year of
CITY OF BENBROOK 2018-19 ANNUAL BUDGET
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