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CITY OF BENBROOK 2019-20 ANNUAL BUDGET

southeast corner of Winscott Road and Benbrook Boulevard in partnership with the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation or a private
developer, extension of existing lease with the Corps of Engineers to fifty years (currently thirty years remain on the existing lease),
improvement of the Benbrook Lake level issue with emphasis on raising the conservation pool level, working with existing concessionaires to
improve appearance, and development of requests for proposal (RFP) for the resort areas. Phase Two recommends: solicitation of RFPs for
resort areas, consideration of long-term appearance and use of Benbrook Marina including possible dredging project, and development of
an RFP for wildflower center. Phase Three recommends: solicitation of RFP for wildflower center and consideration of City-funded projects
(soccer fields and other projects) as approved by Council.

BENBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER/YMCA EXPANSION

The 2005-06 Budget included funds for the Benbrook Community Center/YMCA (BCC/YMCA) Expansion Study. The study was completed in
the summer of 2006. In August 2006, Council approved the conceptual expansion study. The proposed building expansion is approximately
13,500 square feet and increases the total “under roof” facility size to 45,500 square feet. Key recommended facility enhancements include:
expansion of the fitness (equipment) area; expansion of the child care area; and addition of office space, an outdoor water park, a teen
center, locker room, aerobics room, and an outdoor skate park. In the 2007-08 the overlay project for the parking area at the Athletic
Complex was completed. In 2008 Chesapeake Energy pledged $500,000 toward the expansion of the critical areas of the BCC/YMCA;
the first of five annual installments of $100,000 was received in 2008, a second payment was received in 2009, a third payment was received
in 2010; the fourth payment was received in 2011. The Benbrook Community Center/YMCA expansion project was completed in 2010; the
Council approved the use of General Fund reserves to finance this project.

BIKE TRAILS IN BENBROOK

In May 2006, a representative of the Lockheed Martin Bicycle Club requested that the Council establish an on-road bicycle route network in
Benbrook, starting with Winscott Road. Council agreed to designate two sections of Winscott Road (South Winscott Road – Interstate 20 to
Benbrook Boulevard and North Winscott Road – Interstate 20 to the Benbrook City limits) as a bike route and directed Staff to erect
appropriate bike route signs. These improvements were completed in the summer of 2006. In May 2007, bicycling enthusiasts requested that
the bicycle routes be extended. The program was expanded in 2007-08 through the extension of the bike routes within Benbrook. In March
of 2010, Benbrook entered into an inter-local agreement with Tarrant County and the Tarrant Regional Water District to construct hike and
bike trails along Winscott Road. The City continues to maintain the bike lanes and to promote bicycle safety.

The Winscott Road/Lakeside Drive Hike and Bike Trail Extension Project was completed in 2012-13 with financing through the Capital Projects
Fund.

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