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division is responsible for providing in-house engineering services and for reviewing and coordinating engineering services provided by outside
consultants.

The 2020-21 Budget for the Public Services Division totals $4,587,113 for a net increase of $412,091 over the 2019-20 re-estimate of
$4,175,022. The Budget includes funds for scheduled merit increases for eligible employees, funds for fringe benefits adjustment for Public
Services employees, and continuation of current program and projects.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Management Services division's 2020-21 Budget of $230,422 is $15,769 more than the 2019-20 re-estimate of $214,653. The 2020-
21 Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums. Funds are included in the Management Services Activity
for gas well inspections. In previous years, these funds were budgeted in the Non-Departmental Activity.

PUBLIC WORKS

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Street Maintenance division and is staffed by the Street Superintendent, Foreman, and six
Field Service Workers. The 2020-21 Street Maintenance division Budget is $2,320,366 for a net increase of $251,036 over the 2019-20 re-
estimate of $2,069,330.

The 2020-21 Budget includes funds for scheduled merit increases for eligible employees and related increases in fringe benefits. The Budget
includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these employees.

The Budget includes funds for electricity for Benbrook’s streetlights and traffic signals. Additional funds are included in the Budget for expansion
of the street overlay program, a joint effort with Tarrant County, to rebuild Benbrook streets and thoroughfares. A transfer from the Road
Damage Fund will provide funds to repair streets and roadways damaged by vehicles owned and operated by natural gas drilling companies.

PARKS AND RECREATION

The Parks Maintenance division is staffed by the Parks Superintendent, Foreman, and six Field Service Workers. The 2020-21 Parks and
Recreation Budget totals $1,024,170 for a net increase of $34,571 over the 2019-20 re-estimate of $989,599.

The Budget includes funds to finance scheduled merit increases for eligible employees and related increases in fringe benefits costs. The Budget
includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums.

Funds are included in the Budget to continue funding for two part-time positions to assist with mowing, landscaping, and other duties; these two
positions are scheduled to work twenty hours per week on a year-round basis.

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