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Funds are also included in the Budget for an up-to seven and one-half percent increase in employee health, dental,
and life insurance premiums. Funds are included for the decrease of the City’s contribution rate for employee
retirement, effective January 1, 2019, the current rate of 16.52 percent decreases to 16.32 percent; the employee
contribution rate remains at 7.00 percent.

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

The cost of supplies and materials is projected to increase by $34,992 from the 2017-18 re-estimate of $670,885 to
$705,877 in 2018-19. The 2018-19 Budget includes funds for general office and operating supplies, postage, and other
items for City departments at or near the 2017-18 re-estimate level. Additional funds are included for software, light
bars for patrol cars, and supplies to improve and update City parks.

Funds for the replacement of computers, monitors, peripherals, software, and other technology-related equipment are
included in the Information Technology Activity of the General Fund.

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

The projected cost of contractual services in 2018-19 in the amount of $2,624,971 increases by $168,545 from the 2017-
18 re-estimate of $2,456,426. This category includes funds for utilities, professional services, dues and memberships,
training, and printing services.

Funds are included in the 2018-19 Budget for the general election and for a run-off election. Additional funds are also
included in the 2018-19 Budget for the payment of property tax revenues from the General Fund to the TIF Fund. Funds
are included for Benbrook residents to participate in Tarrant County’s Home Project.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Maintenance and repair costs increase by $397,867 from the 2017-18 re-estimate of $771,962 to the 2018-19 Budget
allocation of $1,169,829. Funds for vehicle, equipment, radio, and software maintenance costs are budgeted near the
2017-18 re-estimate level for 2018-19. Additional funds in the amount of $300,000 are included in the Public Works
Department for the maintenance and repair of streets and roadways.

CITY OF BENBROOK 2018-19 ANNUAL BUDGET
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