Page 103 - FY 2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET

The Budget includes funds for scheduled merit increases and an increase in health, dental, and life insurance
premiums, along with a 3.0 percent COLA and 3.0 percent inflation “catch up” adjustment. The Budget includes
funds for training, dues, and memberships required for employees to maintain certifications and licenses.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION

The Community Development function performs all planning and zoning, community development, and inspection
for the City of Benbrook. The Assistant City Manager supervises all activities in the Community Development
function, serves as the Community Development Director, and works with the Benbrook Area Chamber of
Commerce and the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation to coordinate economic development and to
attract new business investment to Benbrook. The City Planner and Assistant Planner coordinate planning and
zoning projects, assist developers, and provide administrative support to the Assistant City Manager and Planning

and Zoning Commission. The Inspections division provides permitting and inspection services.

The Community Development function consists of three departments: Management Services, Planning and Zoning,
and Inspections and is currently staffed by the following positions: Assistant City Manager, City Planner, Assistant
City Planner, Building Official, Combination Inspector, and Development Coordinator.

The Community Development function's 2024-25 Budget totals $966,748 for a net increase of $86,161 from the
2023-24 re-estimate of $880,588. Budget includes funds to finance scheduled merit increases for eligible

employees and related increases in fringe benefits costs. In addition, a 3.0 percent COLA and 3.0 percent inflation
“catch up” adjustment was approved. The Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance
premiums.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Management Services division is staffed by the Assistant City Manager. The Management Services division's
2024-25 Budget is $294,329 and is $17,966 over the 2023-24 re-estimate of $276,363.

The Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums. In addition, a 3.0 percent
COLA and 3.0 percent inflation “catch up” adjustment was approved in the 2024-25 Budget.

PLANNING AND ZONING

The Planning and Zoning division is staffed by the City Planner and the Assistant City Planner. The Planning and
Zoning 2024-25 Budget totals $275,077 for an increase of $27,307 from the 2023-24 re-estimate of $247,770.

The Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums. Funds are included for
scheduled merit increases for eligible employees, along with a 3.0 percent COLA and 3.0 percent inflation “catch
up” adjustment.

The 2024-25 Budget includes funds for training for the City Planner, Assistant City Planner, and the Commissioners
on the Planning and Zoning Board and on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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