Page 97 - FY 2021-22 ADOPTED BUDGET

The Budget includes funds for a scheduled merit increase, an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums
for these employees, and a 2.0 percent COLA.

The 2025-26 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 2025-26 Budget for software and hardware including the replacement

and/or upgrade of desk top computers, tablet computers, lap top computers, server, and storage.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The Human Resources division is administered by the Human Resources Manager. The Human Resources division's
2025-26 Budget allocation is $166,860 for a net increase of $9,861 from the 2024-25 re-estimate of $157,000.

The Budget includes funds for a scheduled merit increase, an increase in health, dental, and life insurance premiums
for these employees, and a 2.0 percent COLA.

Operating funds included in both the 2025-26 Budget and the 2024-25 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, Division Fire 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 2025-26 Budget totals $14,278,112 for an increase of $334,685 over the 2024-25 re-
estimate of $13,943,427. Explanations of the changes in each department and division's 2025-26 Budget allocations
are provided.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

The 2025-26 Police Department Budget totals $8,910,273 for a net increase of $294,919 over the 2024-25 re-
estimate of $8,615,354. The Police Department includes seven divisions: Management Services, Communications
and Records, Patrol Services, Criminal Investigation Section, Crime Prevention, and Animal Control.
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