Page 101 - FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET

The 2023-24 Budget for the Public Services Division totals $7,218,847 for a net increase of $101,093 over the 2022-
23 re-estimate of $7,117,754. 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 3.0 percent COLA was approved for the 2022-23 Budget.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Management Services division's 2023-24 Budget of $253,876 is $8,049 more than the 2022-23 re-estimate of
$245,827. The 2023-24 Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums, along
with a 3.0 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 2023-24 Street Maintenance division Budget is
$4,797,759 for a net increase of $55,071 over the 2022-23 re-estimate of $4,742,688.

The 2023-24 Budget includes funds for scheduled merit increases for eligible employees and related increases
in fringe benefits, along with a 3.0 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 of
$850,000 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 2023-24 Parks and Recreation Budget totals $1,086,736 for a net decrease of $10,353 over the 2022-23 re-
estimate of $1,079,089.

The Budget includes funds to finance scheduled merit increases for eligible employees and related increases in
fringe benefits costs, along with a 3.0 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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