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ambulances  prior  to  the  expiration  of  the  grant  program,  TCESD  has  accelerated  its
               award period.

               Dump Truck - The City’s Public Services Department currently operates and maintains
               two dump trucks (2003 and 2022 model years). The 2003 model has over 100,000 miles
               and is experiencing significant and increasing repair costs and down time. The proposed
               replacement dump truck is a new 2026 model year with a 12 cubic-yard load capacity.

               Replace  Seven  Outdoor  Warning  Sirens  –  The  City’s  Outdoor  Warning  System
               consists of seven (7) sirens that are strategically located throughout the City and designed
               to alert citizens of approaching or existing hazardous conditions. The sirens are nearing
               the end of their useful life and need to be replaced.

               Replace Castle Park and Robot Park Equipment – In October 2022, the City Council
               approved the Parks and Open Space Master Plan that included a recommendation from
               the Parks and Recreation Board to replace the playground equipment at Castle Park and
               Robot Park.  The existing equipment is nearing the end of its useful life and needs to be
               replaced.


               1.1.2 Streets

               Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects – The CDBG is a Federal
               program administered by HUD that provides formula-based grants that benefit low-and-
               moderate income communities. Tarrant County administers the annual program on behalf
               of smaller cities in the County.  To maximize the grant award, Benbrook has chosen to
               receive funding every other year. Future year projects have not yet been determined.

               Annual  Street  Overlay  Program  -  The  CIP  includes  an  annual  expenditure  of
               $3,350,000  to  fund  the  street  overlay  program,  which  includes $500,000  for concrete
               repairs.  For a portion of the program, Tarrant County furnishes all equipment and labor
               necessary to overlay the street segments provided the City pays the cost of all necessary
               materials and traffic control.  The balance of the program is contracted out separately
               through existing Interlocal Agreements with other government entities.

               1.1.3 Drainage Facilities

               Storm Drain Condition Assessment - The City is conducting a condition assessment
               of  the  City’s  entire  existing  storm  drain  system.    This  review  will  include  sending  a
               remote  camera  through  the  storm  drain  system  to  digitally  record  its  condition.  The
               scope of work will include surveying each inlet, outlet and storm drain manhole location
               to develop an up-to-date map of the system. The review will assess one quadrant of the
               City’s storm system each year over a four-year period. The project also provides the
               City  with  credits  for  the  Stormwater  Management  Program  and  Community  Rating
               System, that help to reduce flood insurance rates.

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