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Licenses, Permits, and Filing Fees

Building permit issuance for residential and commercial properties is expected to decrease in 2023-24 as some large
developments are complete. Future years increase should see an increase based upon planned development in
Benbrook.

Fines and Forfeitures

All revenue from fines and forfeitures is projected to increase from 2022-23. 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 2023-24 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 2023-24
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 2023-24 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.

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