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Ambulance collections are projected at $775,000 for 2018-19; this amount is $25,000 more than the 2017-18 re-estimate
of $750,000. Collection rates continue to be higher than the industry standard for ambulance billings.

Both the 2017-18 re-estimate and the 2018-19 projection include funds for street cuts performed by City crews for the
Benbrook Water Authority; the re-estimate is $50,000 and the projection is $75,000. Fees for animal control services
are expected to generate $3,000 in 2018-19; this projection is the same amount as the 2017-18 re-estimate. Lot
cleaning/mowing fees are estimated are $1,500 for both 2017-18 and 2018-19. Miscellaneous service charges are re-
estimated at $10,000 for 2017-18 and projected at $15,000 for 2018-19.

RECREATION SERVICES

Revenue from Recreation Services is projected to generate $54,250 in revenue in 2018-19 an increase of $5,000 over
the 2017-18 re-estimate of $49,250. Revenue is generated from these sources: park lease fees, park use fees and
miscellaneous fees.

SALE OF GOODS

Revenue from the Sale of Goods is expected to be $39,600 in 2018-19; the 2017-18 re-estimate is $39,450. Revenue in
this category is received from the sale of these items: tax certificates, maps, copies, publications, trash bags, cemetery
lots, surplus vehicles, and miscellaneous items.

OTHER REVENUES

Other Revenue (insurance refunds, restitution fees, and miscellaneous revenue) fluctuates considerably from year to
year. The 2018-19 projection of $40,000 is based on an average of collections for the past five years; this projection is
$8,000 more than the 2017-18 re-estimate of $32,000. Revenue within this category includes insurance refunds,
restitution fees, credit card fees, and miscellaneous revenue.

TRANSFERS

The 2018-19 Budget includes the transfer of $100,000 from the Road Damage Fund to the General Fund; this fund
receives fees paid by natural gas companies for using Benbrook streets to travel to and from natural gas wells. The
$100,000 is designated for street and road repairs for streets damaged by these vehicles. The 2017-18 re-estimate is

CITY OF BENBROOK 2018-19 ANNUAL BUDGET
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