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Robot Park. The existing equipment is nearing the end of its useful life and needs to be
replaced.

Repave Dutch Branch Park Parking Lot, Roads, Lights and Ancillary Items – This
project includes replacing the parking lot with concrete paving, connecting both parking
lots to allow for better egress during City events, adding parking lot lights, internal
signage, and traffic control gates.

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 Parks Department Office – The Parks Department Office is a construction
trailer that needs replacement. The trailer was donated to the City in 1983, and it needs
the roof replaced. The cost of the roof replacement is more than the value of the trailer.

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. City staff recommends that the current grant be used
for home improvements for low-income residential property owners across the City due
to no viable public works projects located in the target area. Future year projects have
not yet been determined.

Annual Street Rehabilitation and Concrete Programs - The CIP includes an annual
expenditure of $4,185,000 to fund asphalt street rehabilitation and $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 governmental entities. The program
includes milling and overlaying asphalt streets, reclaiming asphalt streets, and striping
streets as needed.

Add Above-Ground Fuel Tanks at Public Works – City staff recommend adding diesel
and unleaded above-ground fuel tanks at Public Works. The last two ice events made it
very difficult for the department to purchase fuel from Valero, the City’s fuel vendor, due
to supply chain issues and road conditions. The proposed fuel tanks would be used
during daily operations and emergency situations.

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