Economic Development

Informal report updating Council on recommended census tracts for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, which was made permanent in 2025 with new designation criteria for low-income communities.

Update on the Nomination and Selection of Opportunity Zones 2.0 - Jessica Rogers, Economic Development Director

Public hearing to designate Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 120 and authorize a ten-year tax abatement agreement with HARTING Connectivity for a manufacturing operation and U.S. headquarters on about 83.585 acres.

…RTING Connectivity, Inc Date: 09/29/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0978 Department: Economic Development Subject (CD 8) Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Designating Tax…

Public hearing and ordinance designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 121 at 1501 Distribution Drive (approximately 61.781 acres), authorizing a seven-year tax abatement agreement with Carrier Corporation or an affiliate for an advanced manufacturing facility, and adopting a resolution nominating the project as a Texas Enterprise Zone Double Jumbo Project.

…aring and Tax Abatement Date: 09/15/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0943 Department: Economic Development Subject (CD 10) Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Designating Tax…

Authorizes an amendment to the City's contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Small Business Development Program, decreasing spending authority by $10,800 to a new annual total of up to $259,200, extending the term through September 30, 2027, adding a one-year renewal option, and revising the scope of services.

…WHCC Contract Agreement Date: 09/15/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0824 Department: Economic Development Subject (ALL) Authorize Amendment to Contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic Cham…

Authorizes an amendment to the City's contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce for the Small Business Development Program, decreasing spending authority by $10,800.00 to a new total annual amount of $259,200.00, extending the term through September 30, 2027, adding a one-year renewal option, and revising the scope of services.

…MBCC Contract Agreement Date: 09/15/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0827 Department: Economic Development Subject (ALL) Authorize Amendment to Contract with the Fort Worth Metropolitan…

Accepts State of Texas funding through the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth for operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center and improvements at the James E. Guinn School Campus, and appropriates the funds and related interest earnings.

…iation Ordinance - FY27 Date: 08/25/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0794 Department: Economic Development Subject (CD 8) Authorize Execution of Agreement with the University of North Te…

The Mission-Ready Small Business Contracting Summit will provide small and veteran-owned businesses guidance on government procurement, certifications, bids, and contracting opportunities.

Government contracting summit helps small businesses get mission-ready

Public hearing and ordinance designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 119 for approximately 22.904 acres at 5000 Westport Parkway, and authorization of a ten-year economic development program and tax abatement agreement with Mach Industries Inc. for an unmanned aerial vehicle assembly and integration facility.

…ation 11.2 Mach TA EDPA Date: 08/11/26 M&C File Number: M&C 26-0701 Department: Economic Development Subject (CD 10) Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Designating Tax…