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$414,018,817. TAD’s minimum projected value of property under protest and/or in incomplete accounts is
$66,122,445. The total net taxable value used to project revenues for 2024-25 is $3,522,176,900. Based on the tax
rate of $0.5550, less the levy lost to frozen taxes, and a 99% collection rate, current property tax collections are
projected to be $18,701,693 for both the General Fund and the Debt Service Fund.

EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND RETENTION

The City of Benbrook’s philosophy over the past thirty-plus years is to recruit highly qualified and top-quality
employees by providing above-average salaries and competitive benefits and to retain employees through the
offering of merit increases, promotional opportunities, stability/longevity pay, and an excellent retirement system

with five-year vesting and retirement eligibility after twenty years of service. One of the City Council’s commitments
during the review of the 2024-25 Budget was to ensure that this philosophy continued. The 2024-25 Budget
includes funds for: (1) merit increases for eligible employees; (2) an up-to twenty percent increase in premiums to
continue current benefits and services for health, dental, and life insurance; (3) continuation of contributions to
employee retirement as proposed by the Texas Municipal Retirement System; (4) a 3.0 percent cost of living
adjustment for all full-time employees; (5) and a 3.0 percent inflation adjustment “catch up” for prior year COLAs
being below actual inflation.

CONTINUATION OF CURRENT SERVICES

The 2024-25 Budget reflects the continuation of current services and programs. The City of Benbrook provides
basic municipal services to citizens, businesses, and visitors. Benbrook takes pride in providing top-quality services

at affordable costs. The 2024-25 Budget does not include reductions in services or cutbacks.

REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT

The 2024-25 Budget includes funds to replace essential equipment. Funds are included in the Police Department’s
budget allocation for the purchase of four new Police Patrol vehicles.

UPDATE AND UPGRADE OF EQUIPMENT

Funds are included in the 2024-25 Budget for software and for replacement and/or upgrade of computers, printers,
peripherals, and other hardware based on this schedule.

CHANGES IN PERSONNEL, NEW SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

Changes in Personnel

The 2024-25 Budget includes the transition of the Deputy City Secretary position into a Human Resources Director
position. This will give the City a true Human Resources department.

New Services

No new services or programs are included in the 2024-25 Budget.
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