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an agreement with an independent contractor to inspect gas wells. A joint agreement was signed with the City of Fort Worth for the Mary’s
Creek drainage project; Benbrook and Fort Worth agreed to work together to finance this project since both municipalities benefit. The Council,
Planning and Zoning Board, and the Benbrook Economic Development Board of Directors held a work session to discuss goals and objectives.
Benbrook and the Fort Worth Independent School District conducted a public meeting to inform residents and other interested parties of the
status of Benbrook’s middle school. These work sessions were taped and broadcast on the City’s cable channel and on the City’s website.

2010

The Council began 2010 by reviewing the City’s goals and objectives and by examining the Core Value Statement. No significant revisions
were made by the City Council.

In early February 2010 during a City Council meeting, the Fire Chief provided an overview of the CodeRED Weather System that was funded
in the 2009-10 Budget. The City may use this community communication and notification system to alert residents of severe weather conditions
in the area. This presentation proved valuable and timely.

In February, Benbrook experienced significant snowfall when over ten inches of frozen precipitation briefly turned the community into a winter
wonderland. Benbrook employees were able to keep streets clear and services operational during this brief period of inclement weather.
Later in the spring, a tornado touched down in Benbrook but spared the community of any damages to lives or to property. In 2010, Benbrook
was certified as a “Storm Ready” Community.

The Tarrant Regional Water District partnered with the City of Benbrook to provide hike and bike trails along one of the City’s main
thoroughfares, Winscott Road.

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Benbrook Community Center/YMCA, Council authorized the spending of funds from
unappropriated General Fund reserves to complete an expansion project for this community facility.

The May 2010 City Council election was cancelled since only one candidate filed for each place. Benbrook is most fortunate that incumbent
City Council members, who are knowledgeable and committed, continue to provide their dedicated and industrious service to the citizens of
Benbrook.

Later in the spring of 2010, the City held a celebratory picnic to recognize employee longevity and to provide an opportunity for employees,
families, and the Council to get to know each other. The picnic was such a success that a second employee picnic was held in 2011.

Council also approved the use of General Fund reserves to finance the construction of pedestrian bridges in Twilight Park and in Timbercreek
Park. Council also approved the use of reserves for the construction of sidewalks in Benbrook parks. These projects include: (1) sidewalk
extension from Rio Grande Drive to Memorial Oak Drive, (2) extension of sidewalk in Timbercreek Park from the new pedestrian bridge to Park
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