Page 100 - FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET

The 2023-24 Budget includes funds for scheduled merit increases for the full-time employees of the Fire
Department; this amount is for salaries and for fringe benefits. In addition, a 3.0 percent COLA was approved. The
Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these employees.

Emergency Management Services (EMS) Division

The Emergency Management Services (EMS) division's 2023-24 Budget of $134,100 reflects a decrease of $2,840
from the 2022-23 re-estimate of $136,940. All salary costs for the Fire Department are budgeted in the Fire Fighting
Activity. Additional funds are included in the 2023-24 Budget for repair and maintenance costs for ambulances.

MUNICIPAL COURT

The Municipal Court includes two full-time positions: Municipal Court Manager and Deputy Court Clerk, and one
part time Court Clerk. Other part-time positions include the Judge and Magistrate. Prosecutor services are provided
on a contractual basis by the City Attorney. Municipal Court is held one Friday each month; Juvenile Court is also
held once per month. Trials by jury are held on an as-needed basis. The Municipal Court's 2023-24 Budget totals
$303,209 for an increase of $33,231 from the 2022-23 re-estimate of $269,978.

The 2023-24 Budget includes funds for scheduled merit increases for eligible employees, along with a 3.0 percent
COLA. The 2023-24 Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these
two employees.

PUBLIC SERVICES FUNCTION

The Public Services function is comprised of the following department/divisions: Management Services, Street
Maintenance, Parks Maintenance, Support Services (Fleet Maintenance and Building Maintenance), Code
Compliance and Engineering. The following positions are included in the Public Services function: Public Services
Director, Street Superintendent, Parks Superintendent, Fleet Services Superintendent, Building Maintenance
Supervisor, Street Foreman, Parks Foreman, Mechanic, thirteen Field Service Workers, Code Compliance Officer,
City Engineer, and Public Improvements Inspector. The Budget includes funds for part-time employees for Street
Maintenance, Parks Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, and Code Compliance.

The Management Services division provides administrative support and supervision of the Public Services; the
Public Services Director is assigned to this division. The Street Maintenance division of the Public Works department
provides maintenance for streets, drainage systems, and other major facilities. The Parks Maintenance division of
the Parks and Recreation department provides grounds maintenance, landscaping services, and upkeep of athletic
fields and other facilities. The Support Services Department is comprised of Fleet Maintenance and Building
Maintenance divisions. The Fleet Maintenance division performs maintenance and repairs on City vehicles. The
Building Maintenance division provides maintenance and repair services for City Hall, the Police Department, the
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.

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