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Fines and Forfeitures

        All revenue from fines and forfeitures is projected to relatively the same as 2020-21.  The City's Municipal Court
        Judge exercises judicial discretion in assessing fines in the court; however, these fines must be established within
        certain parameters  set by  State law.   The revenue projections  assume no  significant departure from the fine
        structure currently in place.

        Use of Money and Property


        Interest earnings for 2021-22 and future years are projected using expert judgment.  Interest earnings in future

        periods are based on the current price of Treasury Department notes and bonds, certificates of deposit, as well as
        the City's investment pools.  Average monthly cash requirements and the probability of future bond issues are also
        considered prior to finalizing these projections.  Interest income escalates as reserves increase.  The 2021-22
        projection is based on low interest rates, but more cash invested due to bond proceeds.

        Revenue from Other Agencies

        The City receives revenue from other agencies for assorted services provided by City Staff.  Among these sources
        of revenue are: Tarrant County for the County's Fire Service Program, grants, and the Fort Worth Independent
        School District (FWISD) for providing liaison officers at Western Hill High School and at Benbrook Middle School.
        Revenue from Tarrant County and the FWISD increases after 2021-22 to reflect projected salary adjustments.


        Charges for Current Services

        Revenue from service charges is projected using three methods.  Revenue from citizen services (dog pound fees,
        lot cleaning/mowing fees, ambulance fees, and miscellaneous fees) is estimated to increase at the same rate as
        population growth.  Revenue from the sale of goods is projected using expert judgment; these revenues are not
        impacted by specific economic factors.  Revenue projections, except for the sale of goods, assume continuation of
        the current fee structure throughout the forecast period.  Any changes to fee structures have an impact on future
        revenue collections.

        Other Revenues


        The City receives revenue from a variety of sources.  This revenue varies considerably from year to year.  Expert

        judgment is used since this revenue is not affected by specific economic factors.
        Transfers


        No transfers of funds into the General Fund are reflected in the Long-Range Financial Forecast.  It is the prerogative
        of the City Council to determine if and when transfers are made in future years.  Transfers are included for the Debt



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