Fort Worth public meetings in 2024
60 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will consider several high-value contracts, including property and liability insurance and infrastructure grants. The meeting also includes a zoning hearing and decisions on street vacations for student housing near TCU.
- Purchase of property, boiler, machinery, and commercial liability insurance not to exceed $11,123,695.00
- Grant application for a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant up to $5,000,000.00
- Grant application for the McPherson-Summer Creek Safe Streets Project up to $5,099,220.00
- Infrastructure construction agreement with Fort Worth Zoological Association up to $2,887,642.83
- Vacating portions of Merida Avenue and an adjacent alley for TCU student housing
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will consider consent agenda items including contracts, grants, and ordinance amendments, and hold zoning hearings for mixed-use development. Key decisions include authorizing applications for up to $20 million in EPA environmental justice grants, increasing legal fees for short-term rental lawsuits, and approving open space land acquisitions.
- Authorize applications for two EPA Climate Justice grants up to $20 million each for sustainable futures and greenspace
- Increase legal fees for short-term rental lawsuit representation from $150k to $450k overall
- Zoning hearing for 3100-3200 Hamilton Ave: rezone 8.01 acres to MU-2 High Intensity Mixed-Use (recommended denial)
- Zoning hearing for 3200 Sondra Drive area: rezone 6.91 acres to MU-2 (recommended approval)
- Authorize fleet vehicle services contract up to $41.2 million over five years
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing dozens of routine items, including a $368,057.50 settlement for a lawsuit, a $1.5 million furniture contract for new City Hall, and approval of a $3 million homeland security grant. No public hearings or zoning items are scheduled; the meeting consists entirely of consent items.
- Settlement of lawsuit FTCOFW, LLC v. City of Fort Worth for $368,057.50 (M&C 24-0959)
- Authorize lease with AVX Aircraft Company for 4,320 sq ft at 2008 Eagle Parkway (M&C 24-0956)
- Authorize furniture purchase for new City Hall up to $1,500,000 initial term (M&C 24-0970)
- Accept FY 2024 Homeland Security UASI grant up to $3,014,543.17 (M&C 24-0987)
- Approve Tradition MUD No. 2B bond issuance up to $3,620,000.00 (M&C 24-0963)
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss various departmental reports and updates. The body will review policies for housing tax credits, environmental grants, and water reclamation funding. Members will also receive updates on the Convention Center expansion and the police crime lab.
- 2025 City of Fort Worth Housing Tax Credit Policy
- FY25 USEPA Community Change Grant Applications
- Mary’s Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Lift Stations and Force Mains Funding
- Fort Worth Convention Center Expansion and Renovation Phase 2 Update
- Public Art Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Work Plan
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $1,023,093 advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for intersection improvements at E Berry Street and Village Creek Road. Other items include appropriations for infrastructure projects, park name changes, and a park‑hours ordinance effective Jan. 1, 2025. Public hearings will consider a TIF extension for Lancaster and a drainage utility rate amendment.
- Approve $1,023,093 advance funding agreement with TxDOT (plus $796,670 federal, $48,412 state, $178,011 local) for E Berry St/Village Creek Rd intersection
- Allocate $367,000 ARPA funds for infrastructure and $200,000 for Neighborhood WiFi project
- Adopt ordinance changing West Cleburne Rd to South Hulen St and renumbering Old Granbury Rd
- Adopt park‑hours ordinance changing operation to 5 a.m.–10 p.m., effective Jan 1 2025
- Authorize $325,000 land acquisition at 8541 Shelby Lane for parkland addition
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council will receive updates on the 2026 Bond Program and the economic impact of Texas Christian University. The body will also discuss the actuarial impact of adding MedStar employees to the retirement fund and proposed changes to the Park and Recreation city code.
- 2026 Bond Program update
- Actuarial impact of adding MedStar employees to Employees’ Retirement Fund
- Recommended revisions to City Code, Chapter 24 Park and Recreation
- Update on Texas Christian University economic impact
- Update on Crime Lab from Police Chief Neil Noakes
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council is meeting to receive public comments and consider the minutes from six previous meetings held between September 17 and October 8, 2024. This meeting is primarily for public input and procedural approvals.
- Consideration of minutes from September 17, 2024 Special Called Meeting
- Consideration of minutes from September 17, 2024 Council Meeting
- Consideration of minutes from September 24, 2024 Work Session
- Consideration of minutes from September 24, 2024 Special Called Meeting
- Consideration of minutes from October 8, 2024 Work Session and Public Comments
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes dozens of contracts, appropriations, and easement agreements. A key item is the authorization of a contract up to $8,233,836 with Remont Engineering & Design Group for a Fort Worth Water SCADA replacement. Other items cover transportation fee reports, speed‑limit changes on State Highway 170, and several temporary street closures for construction.
- Authorize contract up to $8,233,836 with Remont Engineering & Design Group for Fort Worth Water SCADA Replacement
- Adopt ordinance adjusting speed limits on State Highway 170 between I‑35W and the Fort Worth/Westlake city limits
- Authorize execution of a $400,000 annual private lot mowing services agreement with DreamWizard, Inc.
- Adopt appropriation ordinance transferring $861,000 to the East‑Side Taxilane Kilo Rehabilitation Project at Fort Worth Spinks Airport
- Approve $443,594 change order to William J. Schultz, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2021
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council is holding a worksession to review reports and proposals from city staff. Discussions include property tax relief strategies, funding gaps for fire stations, and American Rescue Plan Act allocations.
- Amendments to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Downtown TIF) and Number Eight (Lancaster TIF)
- Property tax relief strategies
- Fire station capital project funding gaps
- Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Act allocations
- Regulation and operation of open space properties
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
The Fort Worth City Council will consider the minutes from the September 10, 2024 work session and public comment meeting. After that, the council will open a public comment period, during which no new topics may be discussed. The meeting follows standard procedural rules, including time limits for speakers.
- Consideration of minutes from September 10, 2024 Work Session (Agenda item 24-4601)
- Consideration of minutes from September 10, 2024 Public Comment (Agenda item 24-4602)
- Public Comment session (Agenda item 24-4651) – speakers limited to 3 minutes (individual) or 6 minutes (group)
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council public comment meeting set for September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and the public comment portion cannot address topics not listed on the agenda.
- Meeting cancelled – no items considered
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding city fees. The proposal involves adding new fees, changing existing fees, and allowing for adjustments based on market conditions.
- Ordinance 24-4623: Amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth (2015) to change, add, and ratify fees
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is considering several capital project funding adjustments, including ARPA fund allocations and road improvements. The body will also review multiple vendor contracts for city services and land donations for new parks.
- Allocation of $2,307,939.00 from ARPA funds for increased construction costs across multiple projects
- Agreement with six vendors for home repair services totaling up to $44,787,500.00 over five years
- Acquisition of 2.37 acres at 6500 Bridge Street for $608,000.00
- Acceptance of $1,600,000.00 donation from Fort Worth Local Development Corporation for Camp Bowie Improvements
- Approval of negotiated settlement for Atmos Energy Corporation rates effective October 1, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed 2024 tax rate and the FY2025 Crime Control and Prevention District budget. Council members will consider three ordinances: one updating city code fees, one appropriating the FY2025 operating budget and capital improvement program, and one establishing an annual ad valorem tax levy. A resolution will ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the FY2025 budget.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2024 tax rate (Agenda item 24-4628)
- Public hearing and approval of FY2025 Crime Control and Prevention District budget (24-0760)
- Ordinance amending city code fees and adding new fees (24-4623)
- Ordinance appropriating FY2025 operating budget and capital improvement program (24-4624)
- Ordinance establishing an annual ad valorem tax levy and approving the tax roll (24-4625)
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council will review the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport's proposed FY25 budget, updates on the release of land from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, and active capital projects. The session includes reports on the Panther Island development, the Texas A&M Fort Worth campus, and the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District.
- DFW Airport proposed FY25 budget presentation
- Release of land from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) report
- Panther Island development standards and guidelines update
- Tarrant County 9-1-1 District structure and FY 25 budget approval
- Active capital projects and funding gaps update
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. The meeting includes a report from city staff and a period for citizen presentations.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is considering several high-value contracts for water department equipment and engineering, including a $11.1 million expansion design for the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant. The body will also review airport maintenance grants and budgets for two Public Improvement Districts.
- Amendment to CDM Smith, Inc. agreement for $11,149,078.00 for Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant expansion design
- Agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas up to $7,682,282.00 for medical administrative services
- Appropriation of $2,000,000.00 for emergency 78-inch sanitary sewer leak repair near 7900 Trinity Boulevard
- Three separate airport maintenance grants from TxDOT for Perot Field, Meacham International, and Spinks airports, each up to $100,000.00
- FY 2025 budgets for PID 17 (Rock Creek Ranch) at $1,757,311.93 and PID 16 (Quail Valley) at $1,644,539.19
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the FY2025 budget. The session includes discussions on tax rates and compensation strategies.
- Discussion on tax rate
- Discussion on compensation strategies
- Budget responses from City Manager David Cooke
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council will review reports and presentations on city operations, including budget proposals and development agreements. The session includes updates on police response metrics and proposed water utility rates for FY 2025.
- Water Utility FY 2025 recommended budget and rates
- Police report on call prioritization and unanswered calls
- Proposed zoning changes for property bounded by Clay Mountain Trail, Sandshell Boulevard, Corrine Drive, and North Freeway
- Proposed Master Developer selection for Evans and Rosedale Urban Village
- Proposed Interlocal Agreement with UT Arlington for Walsh Ranch campus development
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
The Fort Worth City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on August 20, 2024 to consider minutes from the August 6 work session and to hold a public comment period. No specific policy items are on the agenda, and council members may not discuss topics not listed. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available upon request.
- Consider minutes from August 6, 2024 Work Session (Agenda 24-4461)
- Public comment session (no agenda items for discussion)
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is considering the creation of an Environmental Services Department and various budget adjustments. The meeting includes votes on several legal settlements, road construction closures, and land acquisitions for city projects.
- Establishment of a new Environmental Services Department
- Settlement payments of $825,000 (Waller et al v. Hoeppner) and $145,000 (Childers v. Sanchez et al)
- Agreement with Greenville Enterprises LLC for street repairs and road construction up to $1,118,000 annually
- Purchase of 8513 Marks Lane for $300,000 to be added to the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
- Budget adjustment of $5,189,016.00 for the Fleet & Equipment Services Fund
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The Fort Worth City Council worksession will hear a series of reports and updates from city departments, including sales tax revenue, broadband, fire department staffing, aviation, zoning, public safety payroll, landfill gas, mosquito surveillance, and a tax‑abatement proposal with GE On Wing, Inc. Council members will also consider a proposal to reallocate $250,000 of unprogrammed federal grant funds to elderly, homeless and special‑needs services. Additional items include questions about board membership changes, significant zoning cases, and the council’s meeting‑and‑comment log for the upcoming August 13 meeting.
- Reallocation of $250,000 unprogrammed federal grant funds for elderly, homeless and special‑needs services (item 24-1874)
- Presentation on proposed tax abatement agreement with GE On Wing, Inc. (item 6)
- Proposed zoning text amendment to add schools to 1,000‑foot distance requirement for hotels (item 24-1872)
- Public safety payroll solution recommendation (item 24-1873)
- Update on landfill gas (item 5)
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda containing routine approvals. Items include contract amendments, land acquisitions for infrastructure projects, capital appropriations, and federal aviation grant applications. The council will also consider a fire code amendment that revises applications, permits, and fees for fireworks displays.
- Approve a $9,800,000 contract with Fonroche Lighting America for the Neighborhood LED Streetlight Capital Project.
- Acquire land at 1200 Avondale-Haslet Road for $808,000 for the Avondale-Haslet Road Project.
- Apply for up to $1,500,000 in FAA grants for the Taxiway Papa Extension at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
- Amend Fort Worth Fire Code Chapter 56, Section 5608 to revise applications, permits, and fees for fireworks displays.
- Approve a $307,610 annual contract for parking garage and surface lot sweeping services at City Hall.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is conducting a special called budget work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Discussions include human resources topics, general fund revenues, and proposed fee changes.
- Briefing on HR budget drivers and total compensation
- Discussion of pay strategies and minimum wage scenarios
- Preview of FY25 General Fund revenues
- Preview of FY25 proposed fee changes
- Overview of FY25 decision packages
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including water department service amendments, land acquisitions for trail projects, and public safety equipment purchases. The meeting also includes special presentations of various city proclamations.
- Increase Water Department instrumentation equipment amount to $1,512,500.00
- Acceptance of approximately $431,993.00 and $156,378.00 in homeless housing grants
- Purchase of motorcycles for Fort Worth Police Department up to $81,000.00
- Acquisition of land for the Trail Gap Bomber Spur Project at 7199 Calmont Avenue and 4350 Southwest Boulevard
- Forgivable loan of $578,001.00 for Casa De Los Sueños affordable housing conversion
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council is meeting to discuss various municipal topics including federal grant funds, property maintenance, and zoning changes. The session includes briefings on police technology, fireworks safety, and the redevelopment of the Community Arts Center.
- 2024-2025 Action Plan for Federal Housing and Community Development Grant Funds
- Zoning change for 4812 Parker Henderson Road in Echo Heights
- Stormwater Criteria Manual, Floodplain Ordinance, and Grading Permit Ordinance updates
- Proposals for a Renewable Natural Gas facility at the Southeast Landfill
- Short-Term Rental Registration Ordinance
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council is holding a meeting for public comments and the consideration of previous meeting minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items including an invocation, pledges, and the review of several past work session and council meeting minutes.
- Review of May 7, 2024 Budget Work Session minutes
- Review of May 14, 2024 Joint City Council / Fort Worth ERF Board minutes
- Public comments session
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is conducting a budget work session focused on the FY2025 budget. Discussions include capital maintenance scenarios, property tax allocations, and a preview of priority-based budgeting for libraries.
- Discussion on Capital Maintenance including debt and capital property tax allocations
- Review of current Paygo
- Priority Based Budgeting Preview: Library
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council will consider various consent agenda items including library service agreements and water department equipment purchases. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding housing tax credits and tourism district assessments.
- Library books and services agreement up to $3,200,000.00
- Water department brass fittings purchase up to $1,500,000.00
- Ray White Road widening acquisition for $340,560.00
- WJ Boaz Road widening acquisition for $243,100.00
- Northwest Loop 820 and Marine Creek Parkway intersection improvements for $4,619,291.00
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including water department funding, street closures for the Charles Schwab Challenge, and various infrastructure appropriations. The meeting includes discussions on land annexations and multiple contract authorizations for city departments.
- Increase water treatment chemical funding to a new annual amount up to $29,367,383.50
- Temporary street closures for the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club
- $915,000.00 appropriation for South Hulen Street and South Drive West intersection improvements
- $2,593,525.00 contract for 2024 Concrete Restoration Contract 3
- Construction contract of $3,881,916.75 for Park Vista Boulevard project
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council is holding a worksession to review various city reports and briefings. Topics include potential changes to property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled residents, updates on American Rescue Plan Act funds, and the Gateway Park Master Plan.
- Briefing on potential increase to the Over 65/Disabled Property Tax Exemption
- Briefing on Gateway Park Master Plan
- Overview of capital projects under consideration in excess funds from FY23
- Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
- Report on FEMA grant opportunities for fire prevention
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
This agenda covers a routine public comment session for Fort Worth city councilors scheduled for May 7, 2024. The meeting allows residents to address the council on listed topics, with individual speakers limited to three minutes and groups to six minutes. Council members cannot discuss or deliberate on subjects not formally placed on this agenda under Texas law. No substantive policy changes, contracts, or zoning votes are scheduled; the agenda is strictly procedural boilerplate.
- Review of April 23 and April 30 council meeting minutes
- Public comment period with three-minute individual and six-minute group limits
- ADA accommodation requests must be filed at least 48 hours in advance
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will hold a budget work session regarding the FY2025 budget. The discussion includes reviewing April property tax revenue estimates and evaluating various tax rate scenarios. The session also covers paygo implications.
- Review of April property tax revenue estimates
- Discussion of tax rate scenarios
- Review of Paygo implications
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
This meeting is dedicated to public comments from residents. The council will also consider the approval of minutes from several April 16, 2024 sessions.
- Consideration of April 16, 2024 Work Session minutes
- Consideration of April 16, 2024 Special Called Budget Work Session minutes
- Consideration of April 16, 2024 Public Comment minutes
- Public comments
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council will review several administrative reports and briefings during this worksession. Topics include child care tax exemptions, an economic development agreement with ITS Logistics, and air quality monitoring processes.
- RFP for a third-party administrator for the City's self-funded group medical benefit plan
- Monthly report on Senate Bill 2038 regarding Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) releases
- TCEQ air quality permitting process and potential city role in monitoring
- Blue Ribbon Action Committee on Child Care briefing
- Economic Development Program Agreement with ITS Logistics
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council is holding a special work session to review planning for the fiscal year 2025 budget. Staff will present a preview of the Police Department's priority-based budgeting methodology, program inventory, and financial targets for the upcoming year. No final votes or funding approvals are scheduled; the meeting serves as an informational briefing before future agenda items.
- FY2025 special called budget work session
- Police Department priority-based budgeting methodology preview
- Police program inventory and FY25 budget goals review
- Chief Transformation Officer overview of future agenda items
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will review numerous consent agenda items, including budget amendments for several Public Improvement Districts. Key items include authorizations for infrastructure upgrades at the Will Rogers Memorial Center and various service contracts. The council will also consider election services for a May 4, 2024, special election regarding the Convention Center project.
- Special Election services agreement for the Fort Worth Convention Center ($364,662.11 maximum)
- Motorola Solutions contract amendment for radio towers and equipment ($3,944,148 increase)
- Thomas Place at Calmont storm drain rehabilitation contract ($2,179,010)
- Will Rogers Memorial Center electrical upgrade ($4,038,507 maximum)
- Crossing guard services agreement (up to $7,318,035 in second renewal)
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council will review several departmental updates, including water conservation plans and street lighting projects. Briefings are also scheduled regarding public safety in the West 7th Entertainment District and capital project updates for parks and transportation.
- Five-Year Update to Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency/Emergency Water Management Plan
- Briefing on Public Safety in West 7th Entertainment District
- ARPA Funded Streetlight Capital Project Update
- Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Overview
- Park and Recreation Department’s Capital Update
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
This agenda consists of procedural items, including the consideration of minutes from several March and April 2024 meetings. The session also includes a period for public comments.
- Consideration of minutes from March 26, April 2, and April 9, 2024
- Public comments session
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is meeting for a special budget work session regarding the fiscal year 2025 budget. The session includes discussions on the budget calendar, target budget goals, and a preliminary PayGo matrix. Additionally, the council will receive a department preview of the priority-based budget.
- FY25 Budget Calendar
- Target Budget development
- Preliminary PayGo Matrix
- Priority-Based Budget: Department Preview
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is considering several items on the consent agenda, including large payments to appraisal districts and fund distributions. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure funding for road projects and various contract amendments.
- $850,000 settlement for lawsuits Trisa Crutcher v. City of Fort Worth
- $1,100,000 increase in legal fees for Carter Arnett, PLLC regarding the Fitzgerald lawsuit
- $1,567,203 for North Beach Street and Mecham Boulevard intersection improvements
- $1,000,000 for the Long Avenue pedestrian safety project
- $3,804,001 payment for Tarrant and Denton County Appraisal District budgets
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council is conducting a worksession to review various departmental updates and presentations. Topics include affordable housing programs, police negotiations, and the 2024 debt financing plan.
- General Obligation Bonds for Affordable Housing
- Priority Repair Program
- Programs and Policies to Reduce Evictions
- Update on Family Homelessness
- Meet and Confer Negotiations with the Fort Worth Police Officers Association
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council is holding a meeting for public comments on April 2, 2024. The agenda includes the consideration of minutes from previous March 2024 sessions and meetings.
- Minutes from March 5, 2024 Work Session
- Minutes from March 5, 2024 Public Comment
- Minutes from March 19, 2024 Council Meeting
- Public Comments
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including traffic signal projects, water system upgrades, and social service contracts. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of the Whitacre Tract in Denton County.
- Traffic signal projects for Western Center Boulevard at Sandshell Boulevard ($100,000) and Wichita Street at Martin Street ($200,000)
- Contract with Reyes Group, Ltd. for the Trentman Street Bridge Project ($6,684,257)
- Grant acceptance for the Weatherization Assistance Program to assist low-to-moderate income residents ($1,500,000)
- Public hearing for the owner-initiated annexation of approximately 18.49 acres known as the Whitacre Tract
- Resolution adopting the Hart InterCivic Verity Voting System for city elections
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council will review several consent agenda items including water utility agreements, police department funding, and various city contracts. Discussions include flood mitigation through land acquisition and large-scale improvements for the Historic Southside project.
- Historic Southside Improvement Project contract with Woody Contractors, Inc. for $13,679,758.35
- Lebow Channel Flood Mitigation Project land acquisition at 4104 Weber Street for $180,000.00
- Las Vegas Trail Project right-of-way acquisition services funding
- Police officer occupational injury leave extensions totaling $116,204.85 and $42,431.47
- Texas Department of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant up to $285,120.00
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
This meeting consists of procedural items including the consideration of minutes from several February 2024 meetings. The agenda also includes a period for public comments.
- Consideration of various February 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment session
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council is holding a worksession to review various departmental updates and presentations. Topics include the 2023 Community Survey results, street maintenance funding, and the Panther Island Strategic Vision.
- Presentation on Street Maintenance Funding
- FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Presentation on Panther Island Strategic Vision
- Update on Homelessness
- Process for Addressing Junked Vehicles
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is reviewing several items on the consent agenda for approval. These include grant applications for airport infrastructure and animal welfare, along with various municipal service contracts and budget reallocations.
- $11,111,112 FAA grant application for Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport improvements
- $1,612,500 purchase of HVAC equipment for Water, Property Management, and Police departments
- $250,000 contribution to support One Safe Place
- Temporary closure of Oak Grove Road between Everman Parkway and Enon Road
- Amendment to Language Line Services contract to increase annual amount by $50,000
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is convening a special called retreat to review city goals and fiscal health. Discussions include priority accomplishments, council vision, and priority-based budgeting.
- Review of Strategic Priorities and Goals
- Discussion of Fiscal Health
- Priority Based Budgeting discussion
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
This February 20, 2024, City Council worksession features informational presentations and discussions rather than binding votes. Staff will brief council members on a proposed temporary closure of North University Drive during mid-2026 reconstruction, which may affect local traffic patterns, alongside updates on multifamily dog park incentives and the urban forestry master plan. The agenda also includes community reports from Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth ISD, and presentations on infant health outcomes and film commission economic impact.
- Proposed temporary closure of North University Drive from Jacksboro Highway (SH199) to Rockwood Park Drive during mid-2026 reconstruction
- Discussion on incentives for dog parks in multifamily developments
- Presentation on the urban forestry master plan
- Report on Senate Bill 2038 regarding extraterritorial jurisdiction release petitions
- Economic impact presentation for the Fort Worth Film Commission
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council is scheduled to conduct a public comment session on February 20, 2024. The agenda includes the consideration of minutes from previous meetings and provides time for citizen presentations.
- Minutes from January 30, 2024 Council Meeting
- Minutes from February 6, 2024 Work Session
- Minutes from February 6, 2024 Public Comment
- Public Comments
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will review various consent agenda items including road repairs, water main expansions, and equipment contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding amendments to the Fort Worth Electrical Code and a special election order for the Fort Worth Convention Center project.
- Unit price contract with C. Greenscaping, LP up to $550,000.00 for brick pavement rehabilitation
- Appropriation of $4,000,000.00 for Wagley Robertson Project transportation impact fees
- Agreement with KONE INC. up to $2,113,204.00 for Will Rogers Memorial Center escalator replacement
- Acquisition of 0.394 acres at 7301 Bowman Roberts Road for $148,894.00
- Ordinance ordering a special election on May 4, 2024, regarding the Fort Worth Convention Center
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council is conducting a special workshop to discuss homelessness issues. The session includes presentations on short-term strategies and long-term solutions from city departments and community partners.
- Presentation of short-term strategies by the Police Department
- Discussion of long-term solutions involving Neighborhood Services and Tarrant County Homeless Coalition
- Perspectives from community partners including Fort Worth Housing Solutions and the Chamber of Commerce
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council is holding a worksession to review various city operations and reports. Discussions include the actuarial impact on the employee retirement fund, 2024 housing tax credit applications, and an economic impact presentation for AllianceTexas.
- Fort Worth Employee Retirement Fund actuarial impact
- AllianceTexas Economic Impact presentation
- 2024 Housing Tax Credit Applications briefing
- City benefits including mental health for employees
- Vision Zero update
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
This meeting consists of procedural items, including the consideration of minutes from several January 2024 sessions. The agenda also includes a period for public comments.
- Consideration of minutes from January 9 and January 23, 2024 meetings
- Public comment session
CITY COUNCIL
The Fort Worth City Council will consider rezoning two Southeast and Eastside properties, approve several infrastructure contracts, and hold a public hearing to amend the crime control budget by $5,799,390 from available fund balance. The council will also vote on dedicating parkland near Botanic Garden Park and Trinity Park for University Drive pedestrian and traffic signal upgrades. These actions determine local road safety improvements, adjust police department staffing levels, and guide neighborhood development.
- Rezoning proposals for properties at 4550 Village Creek Road/4519 Moorview Avenue and 1405-1409 Weiler Boulevard
- Public hearing to increase the FY2024 Crime Control and Prevention District budget by $5,799,390 from available fund balance
- Dedication of approximately 3.293 acres at Botanic Garden Park and 1.808 acres at Trinity Park for University Drive pedestrian and traffic signal improvements
- Contract award of $3,227,789 to Peachtree Construction Ltd. for the 2024 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 3 Project
- Ordinance increasing authorized Fort Worth Police Department civil service positions by seven effective January 23, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council is reviewing several items on the consent agenda, including budget adjustments for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The meeting includes proposals for new service contracts, road closures, and grant acceptances.
- Increase annual spending for public safety and firehouse supplies by $1,900,000
- Authorize a $3,399,239 purchase of natural gas generators for the Bob Bolen Safety Complex
- Approve a $250,000 forgivable loan to the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth for pool improvements
- Contract with Toole Design Group, LLC for $524,338 for a Traffic Safety Action Plan
- Authorize temporary road closures on Greenleaf Street, Haltom Road, and Old Weatherford Road
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
The City Council will discuss the 2026 Bond Program planning and a process to move council elections to November. Presentations include updates on the Eastside Transportation Plan and strategies for addressing fentanyl abuse. Staff will also present proposed zoning changes in Council District 11.
- 2026 Bond Program Planning Overview
- Proposed zoning changes at 1405 and 1409 Weiler Boulevard
- Proposed zoning changes at 4550 Village Creek Road and 4519 Moorview Avenue
- Process to move Council elections to November
- Neighborhood Empowerment Zone incentive amendments regarding affordable housing
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT
This agenda consists of procedural items including the consideration of minutes from various 2023 meetings. The session also includes a period for public comments to the City Council.
- Consideration of minutes from October and November 2023
- Consideration of minutes from December 2023
- Public comments session
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a resolution to authorize the Fort Worth Convention Center as a venue project. The action includes designating a method of financing, subject to voter approval at an upcoming election.
- Resolution authorizing Fort Worth Convention Center as a Venue Project
- Public hearing regarding project financing and voter approval