CITY COUNCILTuesday, March 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM · City Council Chamber

#1Special presentation recognizing the Fort Worth Police Department's Community Engagement Unit by the One CommunityUSA Shop Talk Team.

#1Council District 7 item to ratify a waiver of all parking meter fees valued at $261,723.56 to allow staging of construction equipment for utility work, restoration, and beautification of Camp Bowie Boulevard between Montgomery Street and University Drive.

#2Adoption of the semi-annual progress report for transportation impact fees covering the reporting period of April 2025 to September 2025.

#3Authorization to execute an artwork commission contract with artist Jeremy Biggers for up to $55,539.00 covering fabrication, delivery, installation, and contingencies for artwork at Eugene McCray Community Center.

#4Adopts an ordinance repealing Ordinance 23523-01-2019 and establishing a new sewer per acre charge of $2,634.35 per acre for a sewer main extension serving 6,856.57 acres in the Skyline Ranch and Walnut Creek areas, along with establishing the associated basin boundaries.

#5Authorization to execute non-exclusive agreements with multiple vendors via BuyBoard Contract No. 798-26 for public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment, with a combined annual amount up to $20,500,000 for the initial term and two one-year renewal options at the same annual amount.

#6Approves the appointment of Reserve Officer Michael J. Moore by the Chief of Police to serve in a supplementary capacity within the Police Department.

#7Authorization to apply for and accept a North Central Texas Council of Governments Traffic Safety Grant of up to $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, including execution of the related grant agreement and adoption of an appropriation ordinance.

#8Authorization to execute a vendor services agreement with HUB International for management of the city's health and welfare benefits and related financial consultative services, with an initial annual amount up to $487,500, four one-year renewal options (with up to 5% annual escalator after the first renewal), and a total contract value up to $3,000,000 over five years.

#9Authorizes a professional services agreement with Toole Design Group, LLC for $248,852 to support the Vision Zero Implementation: Establishing Speed Limits Project, aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

#10Resolution to nominate Stellar Energy Americas, Inc.'s facility on Blue Mound Road as a Single Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, making it eligible for economic development incentives and potential tax benefits.

#11Appropriation ordinance increasing the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund by $103,882.95 for the Stormwater Hazardous Road Overtopping Programmable Project, with a corresponding amendment to the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#1Authorizes non-exclusive cooperative purchasing agreements with two vendors for kitchen equipment and supplies for city departments, with a combined annual not-to-exceed amount of $600,000 for a one-year term.

#2Authorizes non-exclusive agreements with four contractors to perform rehabilitation and repair services under the Homeowners Assistance Repair and Rehabilitation Program, funded by the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery, for a combined amount up to $4,525,000 through January 31, 2030.

#3Authorizes a contract with Paws Up Rescue Transport, LLC for on-call animal transportation services at up to $200,000 annually for an initial one-year term, with four one-year renewal options at the same rate, for the Code Compliance Department.

#4Amends an existing janitorial services agreement with CTJ Maintenance Inc. to increase the annual contract amount by $50,000 to a new total of $150,000 and extends the agreement by one additional year for the Water Department.

#5Authorizes a one-year agreement with Crafco, Inc., leveraged through an interlocal agreement, to supply asphalt crack sealer for up to $237,000 for the Transportation and Public Works Department.

#1The city will adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of North Service Street right-of-way between Camp Bowie West Boulevard and Doreen Avenue to allow expansion of an existing commercial lot, with the purchase fee value of the vacated land waived per city policy.

#2The city will adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of prescriptive right-of-way for Keller Haslet Road between Westport Parkway and Alta Vista Road to facilitate replatting for a proposed multi-family residential development, with the purchase fee value waived per city policy.

#3The city authorizes the fee simple acquisition of approximately 3.23 acres at 3737 Northern Cross Boulevard from Mercantile Partners, L.P. for $2,111,760 (plus up to $15,000 in closing costs) to site a new pump station and ground storage tank, funded through the Water Department's FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program with intent to reimburse from future debt proceeds.

#1The city authorizes an amendment to its contract with Gartner, Inc. for a Human Resources Information System Assessment, adding up to $250,000 to bring the revised contract total to up to $495,220, and adds one one-year renewal option in the same amount for the Information Technology Solutions Department.

#2Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Crowley ISD for the city to contribute up to $1,059,390.87 toward construction of South Hulen Street between Rancho Verde Parkway and West Cleburne Road, accompanied by an appropriation ordinance and amendment to the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#3Authorizes a sole-source agreement with OverDrive, Inc. for digital library services at up to $3,400,000 annually for an initial five-year term, with unlimited two-year renewal options at the same annual rate, for the Library Department.

#4Authorizes an artwork commission contract with artist Kathleen Warwick for up to $133,602 covering fabrication, delivery, installation, and contingencies for public artwork at the new Fire Station 37 at 10600 Alta Vista Road, funded through the 2022 Bond Program.

#5Authorizes Amendment No. 1 to an engineering agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., adding $498,535 for a revised total of $593,535, to support engineering for a trail and two bridges connecting Forest Park to the Trinity Trail System under the 2022 Bond Program.

#6Authorizes a $198,905 amendment to an engineering agreement with RLG Consulting Engineers for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2022 (WSM-T), and adopts an appropriation ordinance to fund a portion of Water's Capital Improvement Program contribution.

#7Authorizes a $503,696 amendment to an engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for digester improvements at the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility.

#8Authorizes a $6,057,466.50 construction contract with Circle C Construction Company for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 124 Project, and adopts appropriation ordinances to fund a portion of Water's Capital Improvement Program contribution.

#9Authorizes a Community Facilities Agreement with FG Aledo Development, LLC providing up to $1,456,341.20 in city participation to oversize two 16-inch water mains for future growth in west Fort Worth, accompanied by a bond reimbursement intent resolution and Capital Improvement Program appropriation ordinance.

#10Authorizes Amendment No. 4 to an engineering agreement with Plummer Associates, Inc. for $209,995 for the Mary's Creek Lift Station Site & Force Main Alignment Project, and adopts a resolution expressing intent to reimburse expenditures from future debt proceeds along with a capital improvement appropriation ordinance.

#11Authorizes a Community Facilities Agreement with GPFT HF Alliance 2026, LP for up to $925,943.50 in city participation to oversize a 16-inch water main in North Fort Worth to serve anticipated future growth, along with a future debt reimbursement resolution and capital improvement appropriation ordinance.

#12Authorizes an annual vendor service agreement with Automation Nation, Inc. for up to $485,045 for software licensing, maintenance, technical support, and professional services to manage sludge treatment in the biosolids operation at the Water Department's Village Creek Reclamation Facility.

#13Authorizes a construction contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. for $788,973 for the Big Fossil Creek Collector Parallel, Phase IV A Project, and adopts appropriation ordinances to fund a portion of Water's capital improvement program contribution.

#14Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Renda Environmental, Inc. increases the annual contract amount by $1,250,000 for biosolids transportation and disposal services, bringing the revised annual total up to $6,650,000.

#15Memorandum of Agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service for $324,613.31 to provide jurisdictional crisis incident management and emergency operations center training and certification for the Emergency Management and Communications Department, funded by 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative grant funds.

#16Ratification of an amendment to the agreement with Ideal Fire and Security, LLC, increasing the annual contract amount by $59,435 for fire sprinkler and suppression system services for the Property Management Department.

#17Ratification of a contract with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to process employment discrimination cases for FY2026, authorizing acceptance of up to $92,500 plus interest, waiving indirect costs, and adopting an appropriation ordinance.

#18Authorizes a fourth lease addendum with Casa Manana, Inc. for $171,526.79 in city funding participation for FY2025 building systems repairs at the Casa Manana facility at 3101 West Lancaster Avenue, along with an appropriation ordinance and amendment to the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#19Authorizes a professional engineering services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for up to $717,500.00 to support the Storm Drain Rehabilitation Program, with up to three renewal options.

#20Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Filiberto Gaona for construction of a 2,568 sq ft commercial building for office use and a mobile food park at 3419 E. Berry Street in the Polytechnic Heights South Neighborhood, within Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Area Six and Reinvestment Zone No. 6R.

#21Authorizes a professional engineering services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for up to $884,297.00 for the Storm Drain Pipe Rehabilitation Project, with up to three renewal options.

#22Authorizes a $2,211,696.25 construction contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc. for the McCart Avenue at Westcreek Drive Intersection Improvements Project, along with adoption of an appropriation ordinance and amendment to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#23Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Jorge Luis Aguirre for construction of a single-family home costing at least $137,000 at 3124 Columbus Avenue in the Far Greater Northside Historical Neighborhood, within designated Neighborhood Empowerment Zones.

#24Authorizes Amendment No. 3 adding $142,226.77 to AECOM Technical Services, Inc.'s professional services agreement for the Master Transportation Plan and Transportation Investment Program, raising the revised total contract to $3,639,226.77, with appropriation ordinances and Capital Improvement Program amendments.

#25Authorizes a $774,950.50 construction contract with R&A Legacy Construction LLC for the 2022 Bond Sidewalk Year 2 Pinson Project, funded through the 2022 Bond Program.

#26Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Brett Baker for construction of an industrial truck wash costing at least $249,976.00 at 5200 Mosson Road, within Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Area Six and Reinvestment Zone No. 6R adjacent to the Glen Park Neighborhood.

#27Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for full depth reclamation and asphalt overlay of South Pipeline Road in Precinct 3, with the city contributing $500,000.00 toward the project.

#28Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Ana Maria Preciado for construction of a single-family dwelling of approximately 2,858 square feet costing at least $251,315.00 at 5300 Cottey Street in the Stop Six Sunrise Neighborhood.

#29Authorizes a $3,284,450.00 contract with Vernara LLC for the 2026 Concrete Restoration Contract 3 Project at various locations across council districts 2, 4, and 10.

#30Authorizes a $15,683,491.90 contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc. for combined street paving improvements and water/sanitary sewer main replacements under the 2022 Bond Program (Year 2, Contract 7), including appropriation ordinances for the Water Department and street repair funding and an amendment to the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#31Authorizes a $9,787,508.50 contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc. for combined street paving improvements and water/sanitary sewer main replacements under the 2022 Bond Program (Year 3, Contract 15), with appropriation ordinances for the Water Department and street repair funding and an amendment to the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#1Formal notice of claims filed against the city for alleged damages or injuries.

#1Approval of the official minutes from the February 3, 2026 Work Session.

#2Approval of the official minutes from the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting.

#3Approval of the official minutes from the February 24, 2026 City Council work session.

#4Approval of the official minutes from the February 24, 2026 City Council meeting.

#5Approval of the official minutes from the March 3, 2026 City Council work session.

#6Approval of the official minutes from the City Council meeting held on March 10, 2026.

#1Council proposal to waive festival equipment rental fees for the 2026 First Amendment Event, a public march raising awareness about human sex trafficking.

#1A board appointment for District 5 is being considered, with no further details provided in the agenda item.

#2An at-large board appointment is being considered, with no further details provided in the agenda item.

#3An at-large board appointment is being considered, with no further details provided in the agenda item.

#1A resolution to rescind the honorary street designation of State Highway 183 (NE and NW 28th Street) between Beach Street and North Main Street that had previously been named in recognition of Cesar Chavez.

#1An ordinance establishing temporary World Cup districts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (effective June 1–July 27, 2026) that suspends certain signage regulations to promote economic development and tourism while imposing restrictions to protect public health, safety, and community aesthetics.

#1Public hearing to consider a variance from city code Section 4-4 allowing off-premise alcohol sales within 300 feet of a church at Mica's Carniceria Tortilleria on Decatur Avenue.

#2Following a public hearing, the council will adopt an ordinance creating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 116 at Veale Ranch and authorize a 10-year tax abatement agreement with EDC Fort Worth LLC for development of a data center on approximately 186.5 acres near IH-20 and FM 2871.

#3Public hearing on Elmwood Place Apartments LP's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for non-competitive 4% housing tax credits for a 321-unit affordable housing development at 7124 Anderson Blvd., with city commitment of fee waivers between $500 and $30,000 and a resolution of no objection.

#1A city-wide zoning ordinance text amendment proposes revisions to Section 4.203 governing the Floodplain (O-1) District, updating the district's stated purpose and the uses permitted within it. The Zoning Commission has recommended approval.

#2BB House LLC and co-owners seek to rezone 2.15 acres at 3553 Loddick Lane from an existing planned development (PD894) to a new PD/SU that adds automotive repair (excluding paint and body shop) to the permitted uses, with a site plan included and specific development standards for repairs adjacent to residential districts. The Zoning Commission has recommended denial with prejudice.

#3Rezoning request for 2.50 acres at 8640 Bryson Lane from 'A-43' One-Family Residential to 'E' Neighborhood Commercial, recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.

#4Tarrant County College District seeks to add a Highly Significant Endangered (HSE) historic overlay to its 5.8430-acre property at 411 N Main Street in the Panther Island Core Zone, with the Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission recommending approval.

#5BW Trust seeks to rezone 0.5810 acres at 2117 NW 24th Street from One-Family Residential with Historic Cultural overlay (A-5/HC) to standard One-Family Residential (A-5), effectively removing the historic cultural designation from the property. The Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission has recommended approval.

#6A zoning case requesting addition of the Demolition Delay (DD) overlay to approximately 0.0726 acres at 117 W Weatherford Street, reclassifying the property from 'H' to 'H/DD' Central Business District/Demolition Delay Overlay; recommended for approval by the Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission.

#7A zoning case requesting removal of the Demolition Delay (DD) overlay from approximately 0.0726 acres at 107 Houston Street and 201 W Belknap Street, reclassifying the properties from 'H/DD' to 'H' Central Business District; recommended for approval by the Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission.

#1Authorization to waive development-related fees for all three phases of the Texas A&M University Campus in Downtown Fort Worth, and to waive license fees for Turner Construction Company's use of city-owned property along Lancaster Avenue for construction staging, with a finding that both waivers serve a public purpose.

#1The city authorizes condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a 4.620-acre permanent easement and a 1.544-acre temporary construction easement from Andrews 440 Ranch, LP at 9513 Chapin Road in the City of Benbrook for the Mary's Creek Force Main Project.

#2The city adopts an amended condemnation resolution to acquire a 2.704-acre permanent easement and a 2.625-acre temporary construction easement from Chapin Holdings LLC at 4501 West Loop 820 South, Benbrook, for the Mary's Creek Force Main Project.

#1The city authorizes a $510,000 settlement payment plus offset payments up to $305,000 to fully resolve all claims arising from the termination of a food and beverage services agreement with Craft Culinary Concepts, LLC.

#1Opportunity for members of the public to address the committee or body during the meeting.