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these two centers provided a location for senior citizens to congregate, attend classes, and participate in regularly-scheduled and special
events. An expansion of this facility was completed in 2010.

In 2000-01 the Benbrook Library District purchased the Senior Activity Center from the City to use as the Benbrook Library; the City was
responsible for re-paying all federal grant funds used to construct and furnish this facility.

In 1998 Benbrook's voters authorized a one-half cent sales tax to finance the Benbrook Library District. This organization is totally separate
from the City of Benbrook. In October 1999 the Board of Directors hired a Library Director to oversee site selection and construction of a new
library facility. In 2000 the Library hired two part-time staff members. In 2000-01 the Benbrook Library District purchased the Senior Activity
Center from the City to house the Benbrook Library, hired two additional full-time Librarians, and began offering Benbrook a full complement
of library services.

The Benbrook Public Library has a total of 35,000 volumes, and as a member of the North Texas Regional Library System has access to
materials throughout the system. The Library began expansion of its facilities in 2006-07; this project was completed in 2008. In 2017-18,
the Library increased staffing levels.

UTILITIES

Electric power is deregulated and provided by several retail electric providers including TXU Energy, Reliant Energy, First Choice Power, Direct
Energy, and Green Mountain Energy. The transmission and distribution service provider is Oncor Electric Delivery. Transmission lines include two
345 KV lines, three 138 KV lines, and one 69 KV line. Distribution voltage is available at 14.4/25 KV and 7.2/12.5 KV.

Natural gas is provided Atmos Energy Company. Benbrook is served by an 18-inch transmission line at 800 psi pressure.

Local telephone service is also deregulated. Among the major certified telecommunications providers is AT&T. Digital, fiber optics, cellular, and
other advanced technologies are available.

Cable service is awarded on a contractual basis by the City of Benbrook. Spectrum (previously known as Charter) Communications currently
has the franchise contract. Cable television as well as internet services are available to subscribers. The City of Benbrook has a City channel
assigned and used to broadcast information; beginning in 2001-02 and continued for 2008-09, City Council meetings are broadcast to Charter
Communication customers in Benbrook on a tape-delay basis. In 2007, the City began broadcasting the monthly Planning and Zoning Board
Meetings on a tape-delay basis.

The City contracts with Allied Waste Systems for residential and commercial refuse collection services. Residential refuse is collected once each
week. Services provided every Wednesday to residences include: regular trash pick-up, recycling collection, and brush and bulky waste

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