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CITY OF BENBROOK 2019-20 ANNUAL BUDGET

Upon adoption of the Joint Ordinance by both cities, some boundaries changed as specified in the Ordinance. In cases where
extraterritorial jurisdiction was transferred to Benbrook, Staff developed an Annexation Plan for consideration by City Council, in
accordance with State law.

Schools

In February 2014, the City sold 1.66 acres of property to the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) for the construction of a new
elementary school. In partnership with the City, the FWISD reorganized Benbrook schools to better serve our growing community. Benbrook
Middle School became Benbrook Middle/High School allowing for shifts in student populations. Benbrook Middle/High School and the
current Westpark Elementary School will morph into an education complex servings grades six through twelve. A new elementary school
will be constructed on the property sold by the City to the FWISD.

Residential Development

Benbrook is enjoying stable growth in the form of construction with new residences valued close to twelve million and with new commercial
buildings valued at over three million. Towards the end of 2014, four new residential developments were completed or under construction
adding a total of 307 new residential lots in the following areas: Whitestone Ranch, Phase 4; Brookside at Benbrook Field Addition, Phase
II; La Cantera at Team ranch, Phase III; and Palomino Estates, Phase II.

Public Investments

Public Investment projects use tax revenue to build projects that benefit the public, such as parks and park improvements, drainage projects,
and public buildings. The following projects were started in 2014: pavement of alleyway from Usher Street towards Benbrook Boulevard,
extension of Benbrook Parkway and Winbrook Drive to accommodate future economic development, and replacing and upgrading lighting
facilities at Dutch Branch Park. The following projects were completed in 2014: Hike and Bike trail from Benbrook Community Center/YMCA
to the parking lot at the Dutch Branch Athletic Complex, construction of alleyway between Wade Hampton and Usher Streets, asphalt
overlay of two miles of roadway, and the Bryant Street drainage project to intercept storm water and covey it to an existing storm drain to
minimize the impact of potential flooding in the area.

Awards and Recognitions

In 2014 the City of Benbrook received or maintained various awards and recognition for exemplary municipal services. These awards highlight
Benbrook’s commitment to exceed the expectations of our citizens. Benbrook was honored to receive the following awards: Voice of the People,
Texas Certified Scenic City, Planning Excellence, Recognized Law Enforcement Agency, Community Rating System for Flood Insurance, and

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