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In 2019 we saw the completion of the City’s new Animal Shelter Building along with several other projects, including Vista Way Extension,
Benbrook Field Drive, Plantation West Drainage, Police Building Drainage, and the Police Department Jail Renovation. Highway 377 was
substantially complete in 2018 with the irrigation being installed in 2019 and the landscaping being complete in 2020.

In 2019 once again several events took place. In March the Benbrook’s Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s annual event that supports
the fight against cancer, honors cancer survivors and their caretakers, and remembers those who lost their battle. In September the City had its
annual Trash Bash where volunteers picked up trash in Dutch Branch Park. In October the City had its annual Heritage Fest at Dutch Branch Park.
Benbrook will end the year with Holiday in the Park with fireworks, Christmas tree lighting, and other events to celebrate the spirit of Christmas
and to give thanks.

2020

In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world. Businesses were shut down to prevent the spread of the virus. Citizens were
required to wear masks covering their mouth and nose, and wash hands frequently. In addition, Texas Senate Bill 2 went into effect reducing
the property tax cap on M&O from 8 percent to 3.5 percent. To better position the City for potential loss of revenue no decision packages
were approved in the 2020-21 budget.

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