Page 97 - FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Information Technology division is staffed by the Information Technology Director and Assistant Director. The
2023-24 Budget for Information Technology totals $716,563 for an increase of $66,905 from the 2022-23 re-
estimate of $649,658.

The Budget includes funds for a scheduled merit increase, an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums
for these employees, and a 3.0 percent COLA.

The 2023-24 Budget includes separate line-items for the purchase, upgrade, and/or replacement of software and
for hardware for City of Benbrook operations. The Information Technology Director created a schedule for
replacement; funds were included in the 2023-24 Budget for software and hardware including the replacement
and/or upgrade of desk top computers, tablet computers, lap top computers, server, and storage.

PERSONNEL

The Personnel division is administered by the City Secretary and the Finance Director; this division has no
employees. The Personnel division's 2023-24 Budget allocation is $55,500 for a net increase of $12,500 from the
2022-23 re-estimate of $43,000.

Operating funds included in both the 2023-24 Budget and the 2022-23 re-estimate are for: employee physicals and
drug screenings, publication of employment opportunity notices, civil service expenses, and printing of pay checks.

Funds are also included for the Employee Milestone Awards Program.

PUBLIC SAFETY FUNCTION

The Public Safety function is comprised of three departments: the Police Department, Fire Department, and
Municipal Court. The following positions are currently budgeted within the Public Safety function: Chief of Police,

Police Commander, Administrative Manager, Police Services Superintendent, Senior Communication Specialist,
Police Communications Specialist, Police Lieutenant, Sergeant, Police Officer, Detective/Corporal, Crime
Prevention Officer, Property Custodian, Animal Control Officer, Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, EMS Chief, Fire
Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, Administrative Clerk, Municipal Court Manager,
and Deputy Court Clerk. The Public Safety function also has numerous part-time positions including Police Officers,
part-time Animal Control Officer, Municipal Court Judge, Magistrate, Medical Director, and members of the
Auxiliary City Fire Support Unit (ACFSU).

The Public Safety function's 2023-24 Budget totals $13,208,905 for an increase of $3,591,245 over the 2022-23 re-
estimate of $9,617,660. Explanations of the changes in each department and division's 2023-24 Budget allocations
are provided.

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