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scanners, printers, print cartridges, fax machines, telephones, cell phones, lawnmowers, and small household appliances. Document shredding is
available at the Electronic Waste Events at no cost for residential paper shredding.

Benbrook coordinates with the City of Fort Worth’s Environmental Services Department to hold an event in the spring and a second event in the
fall. For residents who are not able to attend these events, Benbrook citizens are eligible to use the Fort Worth’s collection center; Fort Worth
bills Benbrook for these services on a per-use basis.

Compassion Based Code Compliance Program

In August 2008, the Benbrook City Council authorized Staff to proceed with the implementation of the Compassion Based Code Compliance
Program. This program is continued in 2020-21; no funds are specifically allocated for this program.

The City’s Management Analyst 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 essential 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.

Storefront Improvement Program

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) promotes a diverse and vital economy by attracting new businesses, retaining and
supporting existing businesses, facilitating desired development, and promoting Benbrook to new residents and visitors. In support of existing
businesses, with preference to those located along the Benbrook Boulevard/US Highway 377 highway corridor, and to enhance the overall
physical appearance and commercial appeal of Benbrook, the BEDC offers a matching fund reimbursement grant, the Storefront Improvement
Program, to eligible businesses that wish to improve building facades or other exterior features of existing commercial buildings. The Storefront
Improvement Program offers a fifty percent matching grant, not to exceed $20,000, for costs associated with approved eligible improvements.

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