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Fire Chief Jason Tate told council that, effective July 5, MedStar’s EMS services will transition to the Fort Worth Fire Department, but Fort Worth will not cover non‑emergency calls or interfacility transports for several Benbrook facilities. To preserve continuity of care, Benbrook’s fire department entered a mutual aid agreement with Acadian in August 2024; the council approved the amendment to strengthen that relationship and formalize additional services.

Chief Tate said the amendment designates 24/7 EMS response to four medical facilities within city limits — Mirabella Assisted Living and Memory Care, Renaissance Park (addresses given as 4242 and 4252 Irvin Road in the presentation), Benbrook Nursing and Rehab, and Total Care Emergency — and provides for use of Benbrook Fire Department resources including parking, shore power for Acadian ambulances and sleeping quarters for crews. The amendment also establishes operational coordination for third‑out EMS calls and requires monthly reporting from Acadian to track performance.

Council discussed the number of vehicles that will be stationed at Benbrook facilities; Chief Tate said one medic unit would be parked at the city facility and Acadian would use its regional fleet to backfill coverage as needed. The council moved to approve the amendment by motion; the motion carried unanimously.

The amendment is intended to bridge a coverage gap left by MedStar’s departure and to formalize Acadian’s operational relationship with Benbrook Fire Department. Staff recommended council approve the first amendment to the mutual aid agreement to provide continued EMS coverage and interfacility transports for the named facilities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Benbrook - City Council - Jun 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Benbrook approved a first amendment to its mutual aid agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas LLC to secure continued EMS coverage and interfacility transports after MedStar’s transition.","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},6545361,"Benbrook approves interlocal agreement to provide reduced‑fare rides for seniors and residents with disabilities",177,1817000,1994000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684257-d338f914f6dea9774c93f605f35d5d30&start=1817&end=1994","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684257-d338f914f6dea9774c93f605f35d5d30/thumbnail_1817000.jpg","/articles/6545361/Benbrook/Tarrant-County/Texas/Benbrook-approves-interlocal-agreement-to-provide-reducedfare-rides-for-seniors-and-residents-with-disabilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545361-88f4584ee143b766dee84510f07df83b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168827&Signature=Hhtm76MybbRQ4bf9IvPuvg2C5HG5IuyMlkI0XmMq4Js2FkfrUjrW3oDJawDO2MR80-JL3g3Q6bVfms~CS2WBgAoyJbon0ORnOOKuRpreSSfKwElF15WkMI0wQHMIEANwLXWK4MM55u6TxtwvqrP-8nQWJrbq0RXg7d0J8NoStNtQYHgJo5KSIjJGvul6kd1772yZfUFjQrM~Uut2TxVzkf~ROnWCjAFZj1Ga55hst4Kd2IK1ArFG7Q38-L7wa~7C~c1GacrBQq4tcXRPDEd5ADu9Vdsoy1kMWqh3QSbiUN9aCMH0Y02scZIPpHul4NLIjWC-cD0vJK0EfSsrQhncQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Benbrook City Council on June 5 approved an interlocal agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to participate in the Tarrant County Transportation Services program, which provides low‑cost rides to residents aged 65 or older and residents with disabilities.

Assistant City Manager Ethan Cox said the program offers rides for work, medical trips and leisure on weekdays but does not operate on weekends or holidays. Benbrook is the only participating city that guaranteed rides two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays); other participating cities guarantee one day per week. Cox said Benbrook residents may request service on other days but could be offered alternatives or full‑cost service if no metro van is available.

Cox told council the program’s per‑ride fee remains $2.50 — unchanged from the prior year — and the city’s participation cost for administrative support is $7,529. Cox said most operating funding comes from a federal grant; the city’s fee covers local administrative costs.

Councilmember Franklin moved to approve participation at the $7,529 administrative cost; Councilmember Mackey seconded. The council voted unanimously to approve the interlocal agreement.

Cox advised residents seeking information to contact city staff or the transportation authority for details about eligibility and scheduling.","The City of Benbrook voted unanimously to join the Tarrant County Transportation Services program via an interlocal agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority, guaranteeing residents aged 65+ and residents with disabilities priority service two days per week at a $2.50 ride fare; the city’s administrative participation cost is $7,529.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6545366,"Benbrook council adopts ordinance rezoning 13.71 acres for Maverick-linked single‑family development",1632,185000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684257-d338f914f6dea9774c93f605f35d5d30&start=185&end=1817","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684257-d338f914f6dea9774c93f605f35d5d30/thumbnail_185000.jpg","/articles/6545366/Benbrook/Tarrant-County/Texas/Benbrook-council-adopts-ordinance-rezoning-1371-acres-for-Maverick-linked-singlefamily-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545366-fa7b51aec90a146bcfdd12b0fb200af8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168827&Signature=K6ie72AtfqF8MMdL14hMLdgmMdcfoF9uaqRrajkbY3gbP9pJR-mPO8RJFLg0KUOKm8ZzpL80rYtNM7kSM5mgb3CHxaCtMW7T75hljVQxRioF9v-zs0aocguw4mVSyhsh8agfyc8J5iM9QPNLuZwxp0OALneeqgptBfdL5GPiZ~vbSMAJKGYA~n96Ds2sRT~NsdWKxHl0EWbKprK3GsB~93lGMQWZxo8SfotUN6TLuWm9sd9Bf2~3FghIsDXIqQVkTTv1QffjStYrfudbk7~TNO3ELjmhuT2IYHcvXbIBAMuAB9lTOuuOun74tE~rXXOuvNFrsFtOUbCOtEc5ey7K1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Benbrook City Council on Thursday adopted Ordinance No. 51510 to rezone 13.71 acres northwest of Benbrook Boulevard and Hawkins Home Boulevard from a D multiple‑family district to a BPD one‑family planned development, allowing up to 10 single‑family lots connected to the larger Maverick development.

City planning staff and the applicant said the rezoning reduces potential density on the tract and adds design restrictions. Doug Howard, city planner, told the council the request also includes an amendment to the city’s future land use map changing the site from medium‑density residential (up to 12.5 dwelling units per acre) to low‑density residential. Howard said the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously, 6‑0, to recommend approval.

The ordinance, as adopted, includes an added Section 5.5 recommended by staff that prevents the plan development’s regulations from expiring due to inactivity; under the language read into the record, the PD’s provisions remain in effect unless the council amends or repeals the ordinance. That change was prompted by a council member’s question about the city’s existing PD expiration rules and is intended to preserve the applicant’s adopted entitlements.

Applicant representative Ryan Burgess of E&B Capital Investments said the 13.71‑acre tract will be integrated with Maverick, a larger 1,100‑acre development primarily in Fort Worth that is building golf courses, amenity buildings and single‑family homes. Burgess said the Benbrook parcel would be limited to a maximum of 10 lots, roughly a half‑acre each on the concept plan, and that Maverick’s builders intend heavier landscaping and private asphalt streets consistent with the rest of the project. He said the detention ponds on the tract will be wet, and the developer plans to “amenitize” them where feasible.

Two homeowners who live adjacent to the site spoke during public comment in favor of the rezoning but asked the city and developer to delay active construction on the tract and preserve existing green space where possible. Steve Zettler of 11108 Hawkins Home Boulevard said he preferred 10 luxury homes to an apartment complex but worried that installing a road and infrastructure now could leave unfinished lots for years. Ellen McCall of 11104 Hawkins Home Boulevard echoed those concerns and asked the city to allow development to follow market demand rather than forcing immediate construction.

Burgess responded that the developer typically presells lots and homes before heavy construction and that the company plans to maintain the property now, remove existing dumping, and seed and grass the site until lots are developed. Howard said phasing, including whether the applicant installs roadway infrastructure before lot development, can be addressed during preliminary planning and engineering reviews.

Councilmember Phillips moved to adopt the ordinance with Section 5.5; Councilmember Tyner seconded. The council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 51510 with the staff‑recommended addition; the motion carried unanimously.

Next steps identified by staff include preliminary engineering review, followed by preliminary and final planning reviews that will address access points, drainage, buffer maintenance and detailed site design. No construction timeline was specified at the June 5 meeting.","The Benbrook City Council on June 5 approved Ordinance No. 51510 to rezone 13.71 acres near Benbrook Boulevard and Hawkins Home Boulevard from multifamily to a one‑family planned development allowing up to 10 single‑family lots; the council added a provision preventing the plan development from expiring without council action.","actionData","errors"]

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