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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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