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Benbrook public meetings in 2025

42 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

City Council

Council to consider new equipment contract for Castle and Robot Parks

The Benbrook City Council will review a contract to replace equipment at Castle Park and Robot Park. Other agenda items include a zoning board resignation, appointments to boards and commissions, a finance report for November 2025, a readopted tax‑abatement ordinance, and an update to the 2026 Capital Improvement Program.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopted the revised Capital Improvements Program

The Benbrook City Council approved the minutes from the Dec. 4 meeting and filled several board and commission vacancies. It accepted the November 30 finance report, readopted tax‑abatement guidelines, and adopted the revised Capital Improvements Program. The Council also approved a $1,899,678.22 contract to replace playground equipment at Castle Park and Robot Park, authorizing total project costs up to $2 million.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

BEDC to discuss real property at 610 Winscott Rd.

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular board meeting to review financial reports and project updates. The board will enter an executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of property located at 610 Winscott Rd.

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✓ Decided: Board approves November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0 vote)

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 regular board meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No citizen comments were received during the public forum. The board received the monthly financial report for the period ending November 30, 2025, showing total liquid assets of $7,607,298.08 and a fund balance of $6,027,626.16. The scheduled executive session was canceled.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Rezoning request for ~80 acres near I-H 820 between Veterans Pkwy and Chapin Rd

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request. The request seeks to rezone about 80 acres in the Thomas G. Zachary Survey (Abstract No. 1759), converting 18.6 acres from C‑PD to C‑PD and 61.3 acres from C‑PD to B residential district. The property is on the east side of I‑H 820 between Veterans Parkway and Chapin Road (4501 W Loop 820 S). The commission will also approve the minutes of the November 13, 2025 regular meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends City Council deny rezoning request PZ-2026-01

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the November 13, 2025 meeting (5-0-1). After a public hearing on rezoning request PZ-2026-01, the Commission voted to recommend that City Council deny the request (6-0-0). The recommendation reflects staff’s report that the proposed zoning would expand development into protected areas.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

Council will discuss candidates for appointed boards and commissions

The Benbrook City Council work session will open with a citizen comment period. The council will then discuss candidates for various appointed boards and commissions.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

City Council

Council reviews floodplain report, park grant, and social media policy

The Benbrook City Council will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and consider votes for candidates to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Staff will present the 2025 Annual Floodplain Management Report and a resolution to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant. In the worksession, members will review the city’s social media policy and discuss capital improvements for Dutch Branch Park.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council

City Council interviews candidates for appointed boards and commissions

The Benbrook City Council meeting on Dec 2, 2025 includes a citizen comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. Council members will interview candidates for various city‑appointed boards and commissions. They will discuss possible placement of those candidates. No other agenda items are listed.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

City Council to interview board and commission candidates

The Benbrook City Council is holding an interview session for candidates seeking appointment to various city boards and commissions.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

City Council

City Council to select mayor pro‑tem and set alternate date for Jan 1 2026

The Benbrook City Council will vote to select a mayor pro‑tem and adopt an alternate date for the January 1, 2026 council meeting. The council will receive the City Manager's finance report for the period ending October 31, 2025 and applications for boards and commissions. Informal citizen comments will be heard, but no action can be taken on them.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed board members and filled Planning & Zoning Commission vacancies

The council approved the minutes from the November 6 and November 17 meetings. Councilmembers elected Laura Mackey as Mayor Pro‑Tem and set Jan 5, 2026 as the alternate regular meeting date. Members were appointed to various boards and to the open Place 2 and Place 6 seats on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The finance report for the period ending Oct 31, 2025 was accepted.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

Possible BEDC board quorum to attend City Council meeting, no action taken

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) Board may have a quorum present at the City Council meeting on November 20, 2025, at City Hall. This notice is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act. No Board business or decisions will be taken at this event.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council

Benbrook City Council to canvass election results

The City Council is holding a special meeting to officially record and certify election results. No other legislative items or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts resolution confirming election results and cancels run‑off

The council voted to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑10, which canvassed the November 4, 2025 municipal election results. The resolution declared Jason Ward, Ryan Reagan, Sean Moore, and Keith Tiner as duly elected to their respective offices. It also cancelled the need for any run‑off election. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting aye.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.576M budget amendment to carry over FY24-25 project funding

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on November 17, 2025 and held a public forum with no citizen comments. The board unanimously approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0) and unanimously approved a FY 25‑26 budget amendment to carry over $1,576,396 of previously approved project funding (7‑0). An executive session was held to discuss property at 610 Winscott before reconvening in open session, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Ridglea Country Club tree mitigation plan

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. It will review items for the regular meeting and items previously approved administratively. The commission will consider an alternative tree mitigation plan submitted by Ridglea Country Club, which proposes payment in lieu of mitigation for the removal of 17 trees as part of a golf‑course renovation.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved Ridglea Country Club’s alternative tree mitigation plan

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The commission also unanimously approved Ridglea Country Club’s alternative tree mitigation plan, permitting up to 100% payment in lieu of planting for the removal of 17 trees. Both motions passed with a 5-0-0 vote.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Park Board

Board will hear a presentation on Castle Park and Robot Park equipment

The Parks and Recreation Board will begin with a pre‑meeting worksession to review agenda items. At the regular meeting the board will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, receive a staff presentation on equipment for Castle Park and Robot Park, allow limited citizen comments, and then adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Castle Park and Robot Park concept plan, recommending council approval

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. The Board also unanimously approved the Castle Park and Robot Park concept plan and recommended that the City Council approve the plan.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

City Council

Benbrook City Council to consider revisions to city service fees

The City Council will review an ordinance to revise fees for city services. The body will also consider financial reports, an investment policy, and a fund transfer.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts new fee schedule for EMS and fire services

The council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the municipal code to raise EMS fees and add fire department plan review and inspection fees. It also approved a $1,246,329 transfer from the General Fund to the Municipal Complex Fund and accepted the finance and investment reports. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

Board will discuss purchase or lease of 610 Winscott Rd. property

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and receive the monthly financial report for the period ending September 30, 2025. After the open session, the board will enter executive session to discuss the property located at 610 Winscott Rd. under Texas Open Meetings Act provisions. The meeting also includes a citizen public forum and staff updates on ongoing projects.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior meeting minutes and canceled executive session

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on Oct. 20, 2025. Members approved the September 15, 2025 board meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote. The scheduled executive session was canceled. The meeting adjourned at about 7:04 p.m.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve software renewals and surplus ambulance sale

The Benbrook City Council will consider renewing software contracts for finance and court systems, approve the sale of four surplus ambulances, and deny an Oncor rate change application. The meeting will also include the approval of hotel/motel tax distributions for the upcoming fiscal year.

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✓ Decided: City Council denied Oncor's proposed rate increase

The council unanimously approved the sale of four surplus ambulances to Fort Worth for $240,000. It also unanimously denied Oncor Electric Delivery's application to raise residential and street‑lighting rates. Additional unanimous actions included approving the FY 2025‑26 hotel/motel occupancy tax budget, a one‑year health and dental insurance contract with Cigna, and renewal of CRIMES software.

Wed Oct 8, 2025

Park Board

Board reviews Castle Park and Robot Park equipment presentation

The Parks and Recreation Board will approve the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report and presentation on equipment for Castle Park and the Robot Park project (PB 1020). The board will also allow informal citizen comments limited to three minutes per speaker. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Castle and Robot Park concept plan and ordered public open house

The Board approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the conceptual plan for new equipment at Castle Park and Robot Park and directed staff to hold an open house on November 8, 2025 for public feedback. The open house will be at Dutch Branch Park. No other items were decided.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider purchase of four 2026 police patrol vehicles

The council will review the purchase of four 2026 Police Package Patrol Vehicles, identified as Ford Interceptor Utility models. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the September 18, 2025 regular meeting. Informal citizen comments will be heard, but no decisions can be made on those items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves purchase of four police vehicles for $297,880

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the purchase of four 2026 police package patrol vehicles, including standard equipment, for a total cost of $297,880, funded by the Capital Asset Replacement Fund.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

City Council

Benbrook City Council to vote on FY 2025/2026 budget and 2025 property taxes

The City Council will consider ordinances to approve budget figures for FY 2025/2026 and fix the ad valorem tax for 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure agreements and construction contracts.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a 0.78% property tax increase for 2025

The council adopted the FY 2025/2026 budget figures and fixed the ad valorem tax rate at 0.5550, a 0.78% increase. It also ratified a $295,447 increase in property tax revenue for the 2025‑26 budget. The council approved a resolution authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement with TXDOT to upgrade the Winscott Road railroad crossing, and awarded the Low Water Crossing Improvement contract to Patcon Services for $259,369.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

BEDC to discuss property at 610 Winscott Rd and Project Sandberg

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular board meeting to review financial reports and staff updates. The board will enter executive session to deliberate on real property and economic development incentives.

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✓ Decided: Board approved August 18 minutes unanimously (7-0)

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on September 15, 2025 and approved the August 18, 2025 regular board meeting minutes with a 7-0 vote. The board received the monthly financial report for August 31, 2025. An executive session was held to discuss the property at 610 Winscott and Project Sandberg. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission will discuss updates to Title 17 of Benbrook’s municipal code

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a work session on September 11, 2025. Commissioners will discuss proposed updates to Title 17 of the Benbrook Municipal Code. They will also review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts Atmos Energy settlement for rate review

The council adopted a resolution approving the negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid‑Tex Division for the 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing. It also adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance to implement House Bill 24 on‑site notice sign requirements. Additionally, the council approved the 2025‑2026 interlocal agreement with Fort Worth for rabies control testing. All three actions passed unanimously.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider rezoning 80 acres near I.H. 820

The Benbrook City Council will review the 2025 certified appraisal roll and set tax rates. The Planning and Zoning Commission will present an ordinance to rezone approximately 80 acres of land near I.H. 820 from a planned development district to a single-family and multi-family district.

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✓ Decided: Council denied the proposed 80‑acre rezoning with prejudice, 7‑0 vote

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting and accepted the finance report. It also unanimously accepted the 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll, set a 100% anticipated collection rate, appointed officials to calculate tax rates, and set the maximum property tax rate at $0.609754. Finally, the council unanimously denied the rezoning request for approximately 80 acres with prejudice, preventing the applicant from resubmitting the same classification for 12 months.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Board approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 regular board meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. After the approval, the board entered executive session to discuss a property at 610 Winscott and Project Sandberg, but no decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:48 p.m.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves July 10 minutes and backs signage ordinance amendment

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The Commission also voted to recommend that applicants for zoning map changes and similar applications be responsible for producing and posting public‑notice signs, and that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, including a 21‑day posting period and a 72‑hour replacement requirement. Both motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council authorizes two interlocal agreements with Benbrook Water Authority

The council unanimously approved several routine actions, including correcting an ordinance number and accepting finance and investment reports. It also authorized two interlocal agreements with the Benbrook Water Authority for utility fee billing and street‑cut repairs, and approved the selection of engineering firms for future projects. A motion to purchase a new dump truck was made, but the vote result was not recorded in the minutes.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Board approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The BEDC Board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 regular board meeting. Dr. Ackall moved to approve, Ms. Melton seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The board then entered an executive session to discuss property at 610 Winscott, but no decision was recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts election order, budget, and rezoning

The council approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes, adopted a resolution ordering the November 4, 2025 general election and authorizing a joint election contract with Tarrant County, approved the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget of $1,201,391, and adopted Ordinance No. 1511 to rezone 17.267 acres at 8600 Team Ranch Rd to a One‑Family district. All motions passed unanimously. The rezoning ordinance will be corrected and codified as Ordinance No. 1512 at the August 7, 2025 council meeting.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved June 26 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the special meeting held on June 26, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. The commission then held a public hearing on a rezoning request for an 80‑acre site, discussed staff reports and public comments, and indicated it would make a recommendation to City Council, but no rezoning vote was recorded.

Thu Jul 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council created a 50‑foot no‑parking zone on Overcrest Drive

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the June 19, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance G‑2699, amending Section 10.40.010.A to establish a 50‑foot no‑parking, standing or stopping zone on the south side of Overcrest Drive near the Benbrook Middle High School driveway. No other substantive actions were taken.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommended City Council approve rezoning of 17.267 acres at 8600 Team Ranch Rd

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The commission then voted 5‑0 to recommend that City Council approve rezoning request Z‑25‑05, changing 17.267 acres from Suburban District to One‑Family District, contingent on verification of ownership and legal description. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Thu Jun 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves prior minutes and accepts May finance report

The Benbrook City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting. The council also unanimously accepted the finance report for the period ending May 31, 2025. In an executive session, members voted to authorize the City Manager to engage the City Attorney to pursue legal action challenging the removal of properties from the ad valorem tax rolls. The meeting reconvened in open session and adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Board approved FY 2025-2026 BEDC budget unanimously

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Board approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The Board then held a brief public hearing, closed it by motion, and unanimously approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 BEDC budget. No citizen comments were received.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council rezoned 13.71 acres to B‑PD and amended Future Land Use Map

The Benbrook City Council adopted an ordinance that amends the Future Land Use Map and rezones 13.71 acres to a One‑Family Planned Development (B‑PD) district after a public hearing. The council also approved participation in the senior and disabled transit program and approved an amendment to the mutual aid agreement with Acadian Ambulance for additional EMS coverage. Minutes from the May 15 meeting were approved.

Mon May 19, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Board approves prior meeting minutes and strategic plan

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board approved the April 21, 2025 regular board meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The board also approved the BEDC Strategic Plan, also by a 6‑0 vote. An executive session was held to discuss properties at 610 Winscott and 8000 Lifford St and a project called "Our Place," but no decisions were recorded.

Thu May 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council authorizes sale of surplus haz‑mat fire truck for $105,000

The council approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting. It accepted the finance report for the period ending April 30, 2025. Council members voted to delay filling the Planning and Zoning Commission vacancies until applications are received. The council adopted a resolution declaring a 2007 Pierce haz‑mat/rescue truck surplus and authorized its sale to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus for $105,000.

Thu May 8, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission recommends City Council approve rezoning of 13.71 acres

The Planning and Zoning Commission appointed David Ramsey as Chair and Josh Harville as Vice Chair, and approved the February 13 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve the rezoning of 13.71 acres from a Multiple‑Family District to a One‑Family Planned Development District. The commission also approved the final plat (FP‑25‑02) and the site plan (SP‑25‑04) for a new Crunch Fitness facility.

Thu May 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopts revised social media policy, replacing 2010 version

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It approved the nomination of Councilmember Renee Franklin to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board. The finance and quarterly investment reports for the period ending March 31, 2025 were accepted. The revised Social Media Policy was adopted, superseding the 2010 policy.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Economic Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Board approves March 17 minutes with unanimous vote

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on April 21, 2025 and approved the March 17, 2025 regular board meeting minutes. The motion was made by Ms. Kristen Melton, seconded by Mr. Thomas Casey, and passed 6‑0. After reviewing the March financial report, the board held an executive session to discuss two properties before adjourning.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved vacating a 10‑ft utility easement on Legend Road

The council approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting without dissent. It also voted unanimously to vacate and abandon a 10‑foot public utility easement on 8 Legend Road, Lot 1, Block 1, Legend Manor Addition, after the property owners’ request and utility companies’ non‑objection.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved minutes of the March 20, 2025 meeting

The Benbrook City Council approved the minutes of its regular meeting held on March 20, 2025. The motion was made by Dr. Marshall, seconded by Ms. Mackey, and passed with six ayes, no nays and one abstention (Ms. Franklin). No other actions were taken; the executive session on a social media policy resulted in no necessary action.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves March 6 minutes and two financial reports

The Benbrook City Council approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It then accepted the finance report for the period ending February 28, 2025. Finally, the council accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. All three motions passed unanimously.