Benbrook roundup: City Council set to order November election; BEDC eyes $1 million incentive deal
Benbrook's City Council was scheduled to order a November general election, while the Economic Development Corporation prepares to consider a $1 million incentive package and land transfer at its upcoming meeting. All recent meeting agendas are available, but minutes have not yet been published, so only agenda items — not final votes or outcomes — can be reported.
City Council — July 16
The City Council agenda included three notable items:
- A resolution and election order for a general election on November 3, 2026, including a joint election with Tarrant County Elections.
- An interlocal agreement with Fort Worth Independent School District for School Resource Officers.
- A storm sewer CCTV assessment and GIS contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet possible to confirm which items were approved, deferred, or modified.
Planning and Zoning Commission — July 9
The commission was scheduled to approve minutes from its June 11, 2026 meeting and consider a replat request for approximately 2.97 acres at 4639 Williams Rd (Lot 1-R, Block 1, Triangle Addition), located on the east side of Williams Rd.
No minutes are available yet, so the outcome of the replat request is not confirmed.
Park Board — July 8
The Parks and Recreation Board held a work session designated for discussion only, with no formal actions taken. Board members received updates on park projects. The meeting was wheelchair accessible, with contact information provided for accommodations.
Coming up
Benbrook Economic Development Corporation — July 20, 2026
The BEDC will hold a public hearing regarding a $1,000,000 economic development incentive for MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC. The board will also consider conveying BEDC-owned land at 9353 Benbrook Blvd. to the same entity.
Additional agenda items include:
- A proposed amendment to the BEDC FY 26-27 Budget to accommodate the incentive and land transfer.
- Review of the monthly financial report for the period ending June 30, 2026.
- Staff updates on projects at 9301 Westpark Dr., 7802 SW Loop, 8509 Benbrook Blvd., and 610 Winscott Rd.
This meeting carries the largest dollar figure on any current agenda and involves the transfer of publicly owned land, making it the item most likely to affect residents directly. The public hearing format allows for community input before any board action.