Page 102 - FY 2021-22 ADOPTED BUDGET

Senior Citizens Building, and other Benbrook facilities. The Engineering division is responsible for providing in-house
engineering services and for reviewing and coordinating engineering services provided by outside consultants.

The 2021-22 Budget for the Public Services Division totals $4,703,608 for a net increase of $251,441 over the 2020-
21 re-estimate of $4,452,167. 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. In addition, a 3.5 percent COLA was approved for the 2021-22 Budget.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Management Services division's 2021-22 Budget of $232,718 is $9,305 more than the 2020-21 re-estimate of
$223,413. The 2021-22 Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums, along
with a 3.5 percent COLA. 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 2021-22 Street Maintenance division Budget is
$2,454,790 for a net increase of $181,910 over the 2020-21 re-estimate of $2,272,880.

The 2021-22 Budget includes funds for scheduled merit increases for eligible employees and related increases
in fringe benefits, along with a 3.5 percent COLA. 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 2021-22 Parks and Recreation Budget totals $1,023,559 for a net increase of $38,972 over the 2020-21 re-
estimate of $984,587.

The Budget includes funds to finance scheduled merit increases for eligible employees and related increases in
fringe benefits costs, along with a 3.5 percent COLA. 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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