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

#1Recognition ceremony honoring the Fort Worth Police Department's Community Engagement Unit, presented by the One CommunityUSA Shop Talk Team.

#1Ratifies a waiver of parking meter fees estimated 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.

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

#3Authorizing an artwork commission contract with artist Jeremy Biggers for up to $55,539 to fabricate, deliver, and install artwork at Eugene McCray Community Center.

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

#5Authorizes non-exclusive vendor agreements under BuyBoard Contract No. 798-26 for public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment, with a combined annual amount up to $20,500,000 for an initial term plus two one-year renewal options at the same 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, if awarded, accept a North Central Texas Council of Governments traffic safety grant of up to $200,000 for FY2026, including execution of the related grant agreement and adoption of an appropriation ordinance.

#8Authorizes a vendor services agreement with HUB International for management of the city's health and welfare benefits and related financial consultative services, at up to $487,500 annually for the initial term with four renewal options and a five-year total not to exceed $3,000,000.

#9Authorization to execute a $248,852 professional services agreement with Toole Design Group, LLC to support the Vision Zero Implementation: Establishing Speed Limits Project.

#10Resolution nominating Stellar Energy Americas, Inc.'s facility at 15060 Blue Mound Road in Denton County as a Single Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, making it eligible for state economic development incentives.

#11Adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund by $103,882.95 for the Stormwater Hazardous Road Overtopping Programmable Project, and amends the FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#1Authorizes non-exclusive cooperative contracts with Southwest Texas Equipment Distributors, Inc. (dba Mission Restaurant Supply Company) and Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Co for kitchen equipment and supplies at a combined annual amount up to $600,000 for a one-year term.

#2Authorization for the Neighborhood Services Department to execute non-exclusive contracts with four vendors for home rehabilitation and repair services under the CDBG-Disaster Recovery-funded Homeowners Assistance Repair and Rehabilitation Program, for a combined total up to $4,525,000 through January 31, 2030.

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

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

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

#1Adopts an ordinance vacating a portion of the North Service Street right-of-way between Camp Bowie West Boulevard and Doreen Avenue to enable expansion of an existing commercial lot, with all land purchase fees waived per city policy.

#2Adopts an ordinance vacating a portion of prescriptive right-of-way along Keller Haslet Road between Westport Parkway and Alta Vista Road to allow replatting for a proposed multi-family development, with all land purchase fees waived per city policy.

#3Authorizes 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 (total $2,126,760) for a water pump station and ground storage tank, accompanied by a resolution to reimburse from future debt proceeds and an appropriation ordinance for the Water Department's FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#1Authorizes an amendment to the city's contract with Gartner, Inc. adding up to $250,000 for a Human Resources Information System Assessment, raising the revised total contract value to $495,220, and adds one one-year renewal option at the same amount for the Information Technology Solutions Department.

#2The city authorizes an interlocal agreement with Crowley Independent School District with city participation up to $1,059,390.87 for construction of South Hulen Street between Rancho Verde Parkway and West Cleburne Road, adopting an appropriation ordinance and amending the fiscal years 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

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

#4The city authorizes an artwork commission contract with artist Kathleen Warwick for up to $133,602.00 to fabricate, deliver, and install artwork at the new Fire Station 37 at 10600 Alta Vista Road, funded through the 2022 Bond Program.

#5The city authorizes Amendment No. 1 to an engineering agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., adding $498,535.00 to bring the revised total to $593,535.00, for engineering services to construct a trail and two bridges connecting Forest Park to the Trinity Trail System, funded through the 2022 Bond Program.

#6Authorizes Amendment No. 1 totaling $198,905 to an engineering agreement with RLG Consulting Engineers for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2022, WSM-T, with an appropriation ordinance supporting the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7Authorizes Amendment No. 1 totaling $503,696 to an engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for improvements to digesters 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, along with appropriation ordinances to fund the work through Water's capital improvement program.

#9Authorizes a Community Facilities Agreement with FG Aledo Development, LLC for up to $1,456,341.20 in city participation to oversize two 16-inch water mains serving anticipated future growth in West Fort Worth, along with a resolution to reimburse expenditures from future debt and a capital improvement appropriation ordinance.

#10Authorizes Amendment No. 4 adding $209,995.00 to an engineering agreement with Plummer Associates for the Mary's Creek Lift Station Site & Force Main Alignment Project, and adopts a resolution of intent to reimburse from future debt proceeds along with a Water department capital improvements appropriation ordinance.

#11Authorizes a Community Facilities Agreement with GPFT HF Alliance 2026, LP for city participation up to $925,943.50 to oversize a 16-inch water main for future growth in North Fort Worth, along with a resolution of intent to reimburse from future debt and a Water department capital improvements appropriation ordinance.

#12Authorizes a vendor service agreement with Automation Nation, Inc. for up to $485,045.00 annually for software licensing, maintenance, technical support, and professional services to manage sludge treatment in the biosolids operation at the Village Creek Reclamation Facility.

#13Authorizes a construction contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. for $788,973.00 for the Big Fossil Creek Collector Parallel, Phase IV A Project, and adopts appropriation ordinances for Water's FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#14Amendment No. 1 to an existing agreement with Renda Environmental, Inc. increases the annual contract for biosolids transportation and disposal by $1,250,000, bringing the revised annual not-to-exceed amount 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.

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

#17Ratifies a contract with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the city to process employment discrimination cases in FY2026, authorizing acceptance of up to $92,500 plus interest in federal funds while waiving indirect costs.

#18Authorizes a fourth lease addendum with Casa Manana, Inc. providing $171,526.79 in additional city funding participation for building systems repairs and replacements made in FY2025 at the Casa Manana facility, with an accompanying appropriation ordinance and CIP amendment.

#19Authorizes a professional engineering services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for up to $717,500 for 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 for the Storm Drain Pipe Rehabilitation Project, with up to three renewal options.

#22Authorizes a $2,211,696.25 contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc. for the McCart Avenue at Westcreek Drive Intersection Improvements Project, with an appropriation ordinance and amendment to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#23Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Jorge Luis Aguirre for construction of a ~1,300 sq ft single-family dwelling costing at least $137,000 at 3124 Columbus Avenue, located in the Far Greater Northside Historical Neighborhood and Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Area One.

#24Authorizes Amendment No. 3 adding $142,226.77 to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Master Transportation Plan and Transportation Investment Program Project, raising the total contract to $3,639,226.77, and amends the FY2026 budget and FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#25Authorizes a contract with R&A Legacy Construction LLC for $774,950.50 to construct 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 at 5200 Mosson Road, adjacent to the Glen Park Neighborhood within Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Area Six.

#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 toward the improvement project.

#28Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Ana Maria Preciado for the construction of a new single-family home of approximately 2,858 sq ft at 5300 Cottey Street in the Stop Six Sunrise Neighborhood.

#29Authorizes a $3,284,450 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, along with appropriation ordinances and Capital Improvement Program amendments.

#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, along with appropriation ordinances and Capital Improvement Program amendments.

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

#1Approval of the minutes from the February 3, 2026 city work session.

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

#3Approval of 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 March 10, 2026 City Council meeting.

#1Council proposal to waive festival equipment rental fees for the 2026 First Amendment Event, a public march titled 'Breaking Every Chain of Human Sex Trafficking.'

#1Board appointment for a seat representing District 5.

#2An at-large board appointment item with no additional details provided.

#3An at-large board appointment item with no additional details provided.

#1A resolution rescinding the honorary designation of State Highway 183 (NE and NW 28th Street) from Beach Street to Business 287 (North Main Street) in recognition of Cesar Chavez.

#1An ordinance establishing temporary World Cup Districts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, suspending certain signage regulations within those districts to promote economic development and tourism, while setting restrictions to protect public health and safety, effective June 1–July 27, 2026.

#1Public hearing to consider a variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code allowing off-premise alcoholic beverage sales within 300 feet of a church at Mica's Carniceria Tortilleria on Decatur Avenue.

#2Public hearing and ordinance to designate Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 116 (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 TDHCA for 4% housing tax credits to construct a 321-unit affordable multifamily development at 7124 Anderson Blvd.; council to adopt a resolution of no objection and approve city fee waivers of $500–$30,000.

#1City-initiated text amendment to the zoning ordinance revising the purpose and allowed uses of the Floodplain (O-1) District, recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.

#2Rezoning request for 2.15 acres at 3553 Loddick Lane to amend a planned development to add automotive repair as an allowed use with specific development standards adjacent to residential districts, recommended for denial with prejudice by the Zoning Commission.

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

#4Rezoning request for 5.843 acres at 411 N Main Street owned by Tarrant County College District to add a Highly Significant Endangered historic overlay to the existing Panther Island Core Zone designation, recommended for approval by the Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission.

#5Rezoning request for 0.581 acres at 2117 NW 24th Street to remove the Historic Cultural overlay from a One-Family Residential property, recommended for approval by the Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission.

#6Zoning case to add a Demolition Delay Overlay to a Central Business District property at 117 W Weatherford Street, as recommended by the Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission.

#7Zoning case to remove the Demolition Delay Overlay from two Central Business District properties at 107 Houston Street and 201 W Belknap Street, as recommended 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 on Lancaster Avenue for construction equipment staging.

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

#2Amendment to a prior condemnation resolution (25-1171) to acquire by eminent domain a 2.704-acre permanent easement and 2.625-acre temporary construction easement from property owned by Chapin Holdings LLC at 4501 West Loop 820 South in Benbrook for the Mary's Creek Force Main Project.

#1Authorization to pay $510,000 and accept offset payments not to exceed $305,000 as full and final settlement of all claims stemming from the termination of the food and beverage services agreement with Craft Culinary Concepts, LLC.

#1Public comment period allowing community members to address the committee.