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Benbrook EMS if an incident occurs that requires a multi-agency response. Unifying local participation is particularly important during a
natural disaster or other major catastrophe. The term of the agreement is for one year, with automatic annual contract renewal with the
mutual consent of both parties. There is no cost to participate. Each entity is responsible for all matters of loss, property damage,
personal injury, or death related to its services.

Interlocal Cooperation Contract with North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council

In April 2016, the City Council approved the Interlocal cooperation contract with the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council
(NCTTRAC). The NCTTRAC administers a grant program on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide evacuation
trailers to strategic public safety partners. Participation in this program provides Benbrook with a fully equipped and stocked evacuation
trailer for use in the event of a catastrophic incident.

Public Utility Coalitions and Committees

The City of Benbrook participates in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to
monitor the electric and natural gas providers in Benbrook. ACSC is an organization of over one-hundred fifty municipalities in north and
central Texas that represents nearly 1.2 million residential customers. ACSC undertakes activities on behalf of its city members and their
citizens by participating in rate cases, rulemaking, and legislative efforts that impact natural gas rates. The Steering Committee of Cities
Served by Oncor is an organization of over one-hundred forty local governments in north and central Texas with customers served by the
Oncor transmission and distribution utility. The Steering Committee represents consumer interests in proceedings brought by the Oncor
transmission and distribution utility, which remains rate regulated. The City also participates in Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP).

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ROLE OF CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

The Benbrook Economic Development Board of Directors consists of seven voting members who serve two-year terms. Members must be
registered voters and residents of Benbrook. The Board of Directors meets of the third Monday of each month. The Benbrook City Council
appoints the Board of Directors.

The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors prepares an economic development plan for approval by the City Council;
prepares an annual budget of projected revenues and expenditures for approval by the City Council; funds projects that promote economic
development such as infrastructure improvements that would attract or retain business, or would improve business areas; prepares an annual
progress and financial report for City Council using financial resources including the half-cent sales tax dedicated for economic development.

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