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2010’s

In 2010, Benbrook had a total population of 21,234. In early February 2010 during a City Council
meeting, the Fire Chief provided an overview of the CodeRED Weather System that was funded in
the 2009-10 Budget. The City may use this community communication and notification system to
alert residents of severe weather conditions in the area. This presentation proved valuable and
timely. The Tarrant Regional Water District partnered with the City of Benbrook to provide hike and
bike trails along one of the City’s main thoroughfares, Winscott Road.

The opening of the Wal-Mart in October 2010 spurred development along the Benbrook Boulevard

corridor. Chase Bank, Panda Express, Chick Fil-A, and other establishments began doing business in
Benbrook. Sales tax collections increased for the City as a result of the new businesses and industry.

In February 2012, the City’s website went mobile. The City continued its efforts to provide
communication tools that further engage citizens. By using mobile phone application technology,
the City’s Information Technology Department added to the City’s website a more user-friendly
version for those who access the internet through smartphones. For smartphone users, the new
“mobile” webpages are easier to view, browse, and navigate.

Rolling Hills Park was officially opened on April 14, 2012. The Benbrook City Council and City Staff,
along with several dozen community members, celebrated the opening of Rolling Hills Park, located
at 6970 Rolling Hills Drive. Rolling Hills Park is the first neighborhood park to be constructed in
Benbrook in nearly thirty years. The 4.3 acre park offers amenities for the entire family; facilities
include: a jogging trail, pavilion, picnic tables, a sand volleyball court, shaded playground equipment,
outdoor exercise equipment, and a half-court basketball court.

The Benbrook City Council approved funding of the Fire Station Expansion Project in 2011-12
through the use of General Fund reserves that were transferred to the Capital Projects Fund.
Purchase of the land was finalized in 2011. The contract for the construction of the expansion was
awarded in August 2012. The project was completed on-time and within budget in 2013.

Benbrook is enjoying stable growth in the form of construction with new residences valued close
to twelve million and with new commercial buildings valued at over three million. Towards the
end of 2014, four new residential developments were completed or under construction adding a
total of 307 new residential lots in the following areas: Whitestone Ranch, Phase 4; Brookside at
Benbrook Field Addition, Phase II; La Cantera at Team ranch, Phase III; and Palomino Estates,
Phase II.

In 2015 work began on the widening of Benbrook Boulevard/U.S. 377 by the Texas Department of

Transportation (TxDOT) creating trials and tribulations for motorists and businesses. The FWISD
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