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CITY OF BENBROOK 2019-20 ANNUAL BUDGET

The 2019-20 Budget includes funds to conduct two household hazardous waste events in Benbrook. Citizens have the opportunity to dispose
of hazardous materials (paint, petroleum products, toxic materials, batteries, and other hazardous waste) in a safe and environmentally-
friendly manner. Benbrook coordinates with Fort Worth’s Environmental Services Department to hold events in the spring and in the fall. For
residents who are not able to attend these events, vouchers are available at City Hall for Benbrook citizens to use at Fort Worth’s collection
center.

The City sponsors and coordinates the Trinity Trash Bash each year. The Trash Bash is an annual clean-up event where local volunteers pick
up litter and debris from Benbrook Lake and park areas. Funds are available in the 2019-20 Budget for this event in the fall of 2019.

In August 2008, the Benbrook City Council authorized Staff to proceed with the implementation of the Compassion Based Code Compliance
Program. No funds were directly allocated in the 2008-09 Budget for this program. The 2018-19 Budget reflects the continuation of this
program even though no funds are allocated from the General Fund. The City’s Economic Development Director and the Code Compliance
Officer provide Staff support for this volunteer-based program that relies on donated supplies and services. Benbrook’s program is based
on the “Beautiful Day” program in San Jose, California and offers an alternative for the City to resolve code violations of physically and
financially incapable citizens in a more compassionate manner. The program mobilizes community volunteers and resources to assist qualifying
residents in site cleanups and repairs. City Staff serves to: identify and screen citizens, connect volunteers with projects, provide insurance
coverage through the City’s liability and workers’ compensation policies, furnish waste hauler contacts, and leverage donations. Community
sources are expected to: identify and provide resources, sponsor organization/compassion teams, volunteer leadership and skilled trades,
and coordinate events. The anticipated benefits of the program include: assistance to approximately fifteen percent of Benbrook’s residents
in the form of free or discounted services, supplies, and labor necessary to resolve code compliance violations; maintenance of dignity and
enhancement of homes and property to citizens and residents who are unable to correct code violations due to physical and financial
constraints; reduction in the number of repeat violators; creation of enhanced community collaboration; and improvement in overall community
appearance.

TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY FACILITIES

LAND USE PLAN

In June 2006 the City Council adopted the Land Use Plan for the Benbrook Lake Lease Areas and authorized Staff to begin implementation
of Phase One. The City of Benbrook controls significant park land around Benbrook Lake through a long-term lease with the Army Corps of
Engineers. The Corps of Engineers requires Benbrook to utilize the lease areas for recreational activities - with particular emphasis on outdoor,
lake-oriented recreation. In 2006, the Council conducted a work session to discuss enhancing the Benbrook lake lease areas. The City then
solicited a proposal to develop a land use plan and formally commissioned the land use study in February 2006. The proposed land use
plan recommended numerous enhancements; these improvements were divided among three phases. Phase One recommends: purchase of

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