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July 2026
The City is warning permit applicants about a phishing scam using fraudulent emails with fake City invoices or payment requests. Customers are advised the City never requests payment by wire transfer and should verify sender addresses and fees through their Accela Citizen Access account or by contacting Development Services.
City warns permit applicants of payment request email scam
June 2026
Six months into its pilot, Fort Worth's multi-departmental NET Force program has driven progress toward compliance at three targeted nuisance properties through coordinated inspections and enforcement.
NET Force pilot program delivers early success
An informal report on Development Services' inspection response times for investigating unpermitted construction work, presented by Assistant Director Evan Roberts.
Development Services Inspection Response Times to Inspect Unpermitted Construction Work - Evan Roberts, Development Services Assistant Director
May 2026
Informal report presenting development activity statistics and trends for the first quarter of 2026, presented by Development Services Director D.J. Harrell.
Quarterly Development Activity Report for Q1 of 2026 - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director
April 2026
Informal report proposing a new fee to be charged when building inspections on permitted development projects are missed or skipped. Presented by Development Services Assistant Director Evan Roberts.
Proposed Fee for Missed or Skipped Building Inspections on Permitted Development Projects - Evan Roberts, Development Services Assistant Director
Fort Worth is preparing a coordinated, cross-departmental response to the FIFA World Cup (June 14–July 14), during which AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine matches and the DFW region is expected to see over 740,000 ticketed attendees and $1.5–$2.1 billion in economic impact. City planning is organized into five work groups covering beautification, communications, transportation, public safety, and other areas.
Planning and preparations are underway for FIFA World Cup
Development Services plans examiner supervisor Don Guy was honored with the Excellence Award by the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth at their 2026 Annual Meeting, recognizing his customer service, problem-solving, and leadership in guiding projects through the development process.
Development Services employee Don Guy receives Excellence Award
March 2026
Informal briefing from Development Services Director D.J. Harrell on the Third Party Building Plan Review and Inspection Program.
Third Party Building Plan Review and Inspection Program - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director
Presentation of the Annual Development Activity Report for 2025 by Development Services Director D.J. Harrell, summarizing development trends and activity across the city.
Annual Development Activity Report for 2025 - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director
Authorization for the Development Services Department to execute an agreement with PMAM Corporation for false alarm management system services and software on a 15% commission basis, with an initial one-year term and four optional one-year renewals.
…th an Initial One-Year Term and Authorize Four One-Year Renewal Options for the Development Services Department