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Public Service Director Bennett Howell told the council the underdrain and crossing structure are deteriorating and the project’s goal is to reduce the amount of stormwater that flows over the crossing during heavy rains so closures are less frequent. Bids were opened Aug. 14; the low bidder was Patcon Services LLC at $259,369. Other bidders and their amounts were Rock Solid ($273,290), Coronado ($287,483), Aiken ($293,895.70), A and B Water ($325,234.48) and For or Veil ($381,359).

Howell described the work as raising the concrete and asphalt about a foot to increase the volume of water the structure can convey; he said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers limited how much change the city could make on the crossing. Councilmember Doctor Marshall asked how much higher the crossing would be; Howell said “about a foot.” The contract award anticipates a roughly three-month construction duration once work begins and will require closing the road; the city will post advance warning and detour information.

Councilmember Mr. Addison moved to award the contract to Patcon Services LLC for $259,369; Mr. Tyner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Project implications and next steps
The award authorizes the city to execute the contract with Patcon Services LLC and schedule construction. Staff indicated the road will be closed during construction with advance signage and detours to notify regular users. City staff will coordinate any required Corps of Engineers approvals and issue a construction schedule to the public when available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Benbrook - City Council","oneSentenceSummary","The council awarded a $259,369 contract to Patcon Services LLC to raise and reconstruct the low-water crossing at Dutch Branch Park on Lake Shore Drive to reduce closures and increase water conveyance; the project is expected to take about three months and will require a temporary road closure.","taxTitle","Benbrook, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",69605,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462998,"Benbrook council approves resolution to pursue TxDOT-funded upgrades at Winscott Road railroad crossing",97,807000,904000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5786754-990952f3401d9efa0f15e6e262e38d70&start=807&end=904","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5786754-990952f3401d9efa0f15e6e262e38d70/thumbnail_807000.jpg","/articles/6462998/Benbrook/Tarrant-County/Texas/Benbrook-council-approves-resolution-to-pursue-TxDOT-funded-upgrades-at-Winscott-Road-railroad-crossing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462998-17f42c39aa4934527c623b7354d77a72/orig.mp4?Expires=1770894757&Signature=XcKYIytDfhE76g4st8lTicUORyZrnZOmsoVYy0Gv1FWqt1rsjXjs5CD6oMWQ1IZRO5UhavHQXH~LENWXlmoMyHXQWD-VnWYUwLWjxdZla0v7nDeZTUhlCdSHNqW~MAisxOxA9O5hlQMwMO60q8y9RhW484XAgYyLm2AyQNu~sxZ4SoQQcFsyKuPsGlxxNz6a6v-j2Vagne4rLS5m2OAX0KL-aZM4VYnNKVjCJRQVvWj3LR78Wlrw2o8Iz91hwbPnYXWArtHV2Ab8kCEVtw2k3rY8WmSRFRPfNgmWnZ3OzjIuOXQrP1UNWCH3vfQ3HydUVthoLezTMHjC6ujroYUh0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Benbrook City Council on Sept. 18 authorized a resolution to pursue an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for pavement-marking and signage upgrades at the railroad crossing on Winscott Road.

Public Service Director Bennett Howell told the council TxDOT or its contractors would “furnish, install, and replace the appropriate pavement markings” and provide or replace signs within 100 feet of the crossing; TxDOT would also provide traffic control during the work. Howell said the city would be required to maintain the pavement markings and advance-warning signs after the upgrades are completed and that the advance funding agreement does not include work on the crossing arms or the railroad track.

Councilmember Miss Franklin moved to authorize the advance funding agreement and approve the resolution with TxDOT; Miss Mackey seconded the motion. When asked about a project timeline, Howell said TxDOT did not provide a schedule and that, after the city returns the draft, the agreement would need to go through TxDOT’s legal process and likely occur sometime in the next fiscal year. The motion carried unanimously.

What the resolution authorizes
The resolution authorizes staff to return the draft advance funding agreement to TxDOT and authorizes the mayor to sign the final agreement when provided by TxDOT. It does not obligate the city to perform improvements beyond the agreed maintenance responsibilities and does not include upgrades to crossing arms or track infrastructure.

Next steps
Staff will return the draft to TxDOT for its legal review and await a final agreement and project schedule from TxDOT for implementation.","Council authorized a resolution to enter an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation allowing TxDOT to furnish and install pavement markings and signing at the Winscott Road railroad crossing; the city will maintain markings and signage afterward and no crossing-arms work is included.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6463002,"Benbrook council adopts FY2025-26 budget, sets 2025 tax rate; approves routine business",41,246000,287000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5786754-990952f3401d9efa0f15e6e262e38d70&start=246&end=287","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5786754-990952f3401d9efa0f15e6e262e38d70/thumbnail_246000.jpg","/articles/6463002/Benbrook/Tarrant-County/Texas/Benbrook-council-adopts-FY2025-26-budget-sets-2025-tax-rate-approves-routine-business","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463002-dc9daa54d96307d959ff2d46c8d54731/orig.mp4?Expires=1770894757&Signature=gsOlFI0VN3K6WHtCnEXWTXDMB2p-SeoNt6qpw5GWcjPBjWz~8XfqAeNfKOLO1gqDHKM6OYtuvJzIHKI2E4B84K5h3ezM4ZGCFdya4-mqFdWCzdIMZ0dTLcgr5JD0vfUCqjxwSIfNDBnkbRbV9XPoboE396XXfO84pB5ZAM2ngYx6y8A5LizNYFnPA4FeMbHMp6lWDKC1-CIcdkyxOmyfi6nT1QCwvxtz4XZecwX1hkxlpsLfR30OEby1F0HhKcHoErgiU9LzOm5aR1tpxHIXy0upST2tb0TTadxlKZ-l8veUsBF8bK3-MnpMMS60SCMrH5mwjtWuD3TgGaPhKtaVDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Benbrook City Council on Thursday adopted the city’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget and set the 2025 ad valorem tax rate, ratified property tax revenue and approved routine financial and meeting items during its Sept. 18 regular meeting.

The council approved the ordinance adopting budget figures for FY2025–26, set the tax rate at 0.555 (a 0.78% increase as stated during the meeting) and ratified the property tax revenue reflected in the adopted budget. Council also accepted the finance report for the period ending Aug. 31, 2025, and approved the minutes of the Sept. 4 regular meeting.

The budget ordinance, tax-rate ordinance and ratification were presented at the council’s Sept. 4 meeting and were before the council for formal action on Sept. 18; staff did not provide new presentations at the Sept. 18 meeting. Finance Director Rick Overgaard reported fiscal-year-to-date general fund revenues through Aug. 31 of $26,000,618 (100.3% of budget) and expenditures of $24,527,190 (92.4% of budget), leaving revenues exceeding expenditures by $2,091,237. Overgaard reported fiscal-year-to-date sales tax of $4,348,025, 1.2% higher than the same period last year. He also summarized activity for the debt service, economic development corporation and capital projects funds and noted the capital projects fund operates on a project basis.

Council members moved the routine items by roll call, with the council recording unanimous votes on the budget, the tax rate and the property-tax ratification. The council used the electronic voting system for other routine items; the motion to approve the minutes carried 6–0. No public comment was offered on these agenda items at the meeting.

Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes of the Sept. 4, 2025 regular meeting — Motion by Mr. Addison; second Dr. Marshall. Vote recorded 6 yes, 0 no; motion carries.
- Acceptance of Finance Report for period ending Aug. 31, 2025 — Motion by Mr. Tanner; second Dr. Marshall. Vote: unanimous; motion carries.
- Ordinance adopting FY2025–26 budget figures — Motion by Miss Mackey; second Dr. Marshall. Roll-call vote: unanimous; ordinance adopted.
- Ordinance fixing and levying the 2025 ad valorem tax (rate set at 0.555) — Motion by Dr. Marshall; second Mr. Tyner. Roll-call vote: unanimous; ordinance adopted.
- Resolution ratifying property tax revenue reflected in the FY2025–26 budget — Motion by Mr. Tyner; second Miss Franklin. Roll-call vote: unanimous; resolution adopted.

What this means
By adopting the budget and setting the tax rate, the council finalized the city’s spending plan and tax levy for FY2025–26 as presented in September. The finance report acceptance records the city’s fiscal position through the eleventh month of the fiscal year. No policy changes or program-specific amendments were enacted during the Sept. 18 meeting.","Benbrook City Council on Sept. 18 approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and set the 2025 ad valorem tax rate, ratified property tax revenue, accepted the August finance report and approved minutes and routine items in unanimous votes.","actionData","errors"]

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Benbrook awards $259,369 contract to Patcon Services for Dutch Branch low-water crossing improvements

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