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CITY OF BENBROOK 2019-20 ANNUAL BUDGET

PERSONNEL CHANGES

POSITIONS

In the 2019-20 Budget, one Police Officer position was added to the Police Department to keep pace with the growth of the City.

Effective with the 2018-19 Budget, the City will no longer employ school crossing guards. The difficulty in hiring competent and capable
people for these positions coupled with increased workers’ compensation and liability costs results in contracting these services.

CAPITAL OUTLAY AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES

The 2019-20 Budget includes funds to replace essential equipment. The 2019-20 Budget reflects the procurement of replacement equipment
for patrol vehicles for the Police Department, along with four light bars. Funds are included in the Police Department’s budget allocation to
replace seven taser devices and eleven SWAT ballistic helmets. A new mobile incinerator for property and evidence destruction is budgeted,
and the replacement of an Animal Control vehicle.

The Fire Department’s will be replacing one ambulance in 2019-20 and sixteen Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Bottles. Also, one new
Lucas Chest Compression Units will be purchased. A new Opticom Traffic Light system for traffic intersections will be installed allowing safe
and expediated travel through intersections for emergency vehicles.

The Street Maintenance budget includes funds for the replacement of failing traffic radar sensors for intersections. Funds are also included
for phase two of the street sign replacement program.

The Park’s Maintenance Department will be purchasing a stump grinder for dead tree removal and a top dresser for athletic field maintenance.
Using funds from the Parks Fund ballfield dugouts will be rebuild and expanded in 2019-20.

The Budget includes the transfer of $250,000 from unrestricted General Fund reserves to the Capital Asset Replacement Fund. This special
revenue fund will be used for the replacement of an ambulance for the EMS Activity in the Fire Department and an Animal Control truck. The
re-building of this fund allows the City flexibility in future years to purchase costly capital items.

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES

The Operating Funds 2019-20 Budget includes funds for special projects. The Benbrook City Councilmembers agreed to transfer $250,000
in General Fund reserves to the new Wall Repair Fund for future wall repairs.

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