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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION · 1:00 PM · City Council Work Session Room

Fort Worth City Council held a one-hour worksession on January 6, 2026, receiving 14 informal reports previewing items spanning fiscal performance, public safety, land use, and historic preservation ahead of the January 13 council meeting. No formal votes were taken.
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Governance & Oversight

Council received multiple fiscal briefings — 2026 bond pricing results and FY2025 unaudited General Fund performance from CFO Reginald Zeno, a Texas Comptroller Transparency Stars update, and a report on insurance procurement cost savings.[#5][#6]

Development & Land Use

Development Services previewed two land use policy items: proposed zoning amendments to address concentrations of liquor/package stores, retail smoke shops, and credit access businesses, and the November 2025 ETJ release report.[#7]

27 items(3 procedural hidden)

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#1Report of the Assistant City Manager - William Johnson, Assistant City Manager

#aUpcoming and Recent Events

#bOrganizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s)

#cInformal Reports

Informal report by Chief Financial Officer Reginald Zeno presenting bond pricing results for the city's 2026 Debt Plan.

An informal report briefing on the Texas Comptroller Transparency Stars program, presented by Chief Financial Officer Reginald Zeno.

A funding update regarding the African American Museum is presented by the Neighborhood Services Director.

Informal report on property tax exemption requests for existing affordable housing properties, likely reviewing eligibility determinations and associated revenue impacts.

Informal report on the appointment of a substitute hearing officer for Municipal Court.

Fort Worth is entering into an interlocal agreement with the City of Kennedale to support a road repair project on Salt Road, presented by the Environmental Services Assistant Director.

A briefing presenting city guidelines on panhandling behavior and encouraging responsible giving practices, delivered by Police Deputy Chief Monica Martin.

An informal report on the installation of panic alarms in local YMCA facilities, presented by Police Deputy Chief Buck Wheeler.

Informal report presenting cost savings achieved through the city's property and casualty insurance procurement process.

Informal report proposing to name the North Animal Campus in honor of Henry.

Monthly report on areas released from Fort Worth's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) through petitions submitted by landowners or residents, covering activity in November 2025.

An update on proposed zoning code amendments intended to reduce the concentration of liquor/package stores, retail smoke shops, and credit access businesses, presented by Development Services Assistant Director LaShondra Stringfellow.

Informal report briefing on a proposed amendment to the lease agreement for the jail facility located at 350 West Belknap Street.

Proposed nomination of the former Power Plant at 411 North Main Street for designation as a Highly Significant Endangered Landmark under the city's historic preservation program.

#2Questions Regarding Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions for January 13, 2026 Council Meeting

#3Questions Regarding Significant Zoning Cases for January 13, 2026 Council Meeting

#4Questions Regarding City Council M&C Log for January 13, 2026 Council Meeting

#5Presentation on Library and Community Center Gallery Space - Midori Clark, Library Director

#6FY2025 Unaudited General Fund Performance – Christianne Simmons, Chief Transformation Officer & Reginald Zeno, Financial Management Services Chief Financial Officer

#7City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports

The City Council may convene in Executive Session in the City Council Executive Session Room in order to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any item listed on this Agenda in accordance with Chapter 5

The location identified on this agenda is the location at which the presiding officer will be physically present and presiding over the meeting. Members of the City Council may be participating remote

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