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

#1A special presentation in which the One CommunityUSA Shop Talk Team recognizes the Fort Worth Police Department's Community Engagement Unit for its community outreach efforts.

#1The city is ratifying a waiver of all parking meter fees, estimated at $261,723.56, along Camp Bowie Boulevard between Montgomery Street and University Drive to accommodate staging of construction equipment for utility work, restoration, and beautification of that corridor.

#2The city council is asked to adopt the semi-annual progress report for transportation impact fees covering the reporting period of April 2025 through September 2025. This is a required periodic reporting action on fee collection and expenditure activity.

#3Authorizes an artwork commission contract with artist Jeremy Biggers for up to $55,539.00 to fabricate, deliver, and install artwork at Eugene McCray Community Center on Wilbarger Street.

#4Adopts an ordinance repealing a 2019 predecessor ordinance and establishing a new sewer per acre charge of $2,634.35/acre for a sewer main extension serving 6,856.57 acres in the Skyline Ranch and Walnut Creek areas near 6601 Longvue Avenue, and establishes the associated basin boundaries.

#5Authorizes non-exclusive agreements with multiple vendors through BuyBoard Contract No. 798-26 for public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment, with a combined annual not-to-exceed of $20,500,000 for the initial term plus 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.

#7Authorizes the city to apply for and accept, if awarded, a North Central Texas Council of Governments traffic safety grant of up to $200,000 for FY2026, including execution of the grant agreement and adoption of an appropriation ordinance.

#8The city seeks to execute a five-year vendor services agreement with HUB International for management of the city's health and welfare benefits program and related financial consultative services, at up to $487,500 annually for the first two years and a total not-to-exceed of $3,000,000 over the full term.

#9The city seeks to execute a professional services agreement with Toole Design Group, LLC for $248,852 to support the Vision Zero Implementation: Establishing Speed Limits project, aimed at improving road safety through updated speed limit standards.

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

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

#1Authorizes non-exclusive procurement agreements with two vendors for kitchen equipment and supplies using a cooperative contract, with a combined annual spending cap of $600,000 for a one-year term across city departments.

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

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

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

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

#1City Council District 3 item to adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of North Service Street right-of-way between Camp Bowie West Boulevard and Doreen Avenue to enable expansion of an existing commercial lot, with all associated purchase fees waived per city policy.

#2The city proposes to vacate a portion of prescriptive right-of-way on Keller Haslet Road between Westport Parkway and Alta Vista Road to allow replatting for a proposed multi-family development, and to waive the purchase fee value of the vacated land per city policy.

#3The city seeks to acquire approximately 3.23 acres at 3737 Northern Cross Boulevard from Mercantile Partners, L.P. for $2,126,760 (land at $2,111,760 plus up to $15,000 in closing costs) to site a pump station and ground storage tank, accompanied by an appropriation ordinance to fund the Water Department's contribution to the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#1The city seeks to amend its existing contract with Gartner, Inc. to fund a Human Resources Information System Assessment, adding $250,000 and one one-year renewal option, bringing the total contract value to $495,220 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, along with adoption of an appropriation ordinance and amendment to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#3The city authorizes 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.

#4The city authorizes an artwork commission contract with artist Kathleen Warwick for up to $133,602 covering fabrication, delivery, installation, and contingencies for artwork to be installed 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 for a revised total of $593,535, for engineering services related to 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 FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

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

#8Authorizes a $6,057,466.50 construction contract with Circle C Construction Company for sanitary sewer rehabilitation work under Contract 124, and adopts appropriation ordinances to fund a portion of Water's FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#9Authorizes a Community Facilities Agreement with FG Aledo Development 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 bond reimbursement resolution and CIP appropriation ordinance.

#10Authorizes Amendment No. 4 adding $209,995 to an engineering agreement with Plummer Associates for the Mary's Creek Lift Station Site & Force Main Alignment Project, and adopts a resolution for future debt reimbursement and an appropriation ordinance for the Water Department's FY2026–2030 CIP.

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

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

#13Authorizes a $788,973 construction contract with R & D Burns Brothers for the Big Fossil Creek Collector Parallel, Phase IV A Project, and adopts appropriation ordinances for the Water Department's FY2026–2030 CIP contribution.

#14Authorizes Amendment No. 1 to an existing agreement with Renda Environmental, Inc. to increase the annual contract amount by $1,250,000 for biosolids transportation and disposal services, raising the revised annual total to $6,650,000.

#15Authorizes a memorandum of agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service for $324,613.31 to provide 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 an existing 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.

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

#18Authorizes a fourth lease addendum with Casa Manana, Inc. for $171,526.79 in city funding participation toward building systems repairs and replacements made in FY2025 at the Casa Manana facility. The item also adopts an appropriation ordinance and amends the Fiscal Years 2026–2030 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 the construction of a 2,568 sq ft commercial building for office use and a mobile food park on E. Berry Street, requiring a minimum investment of $200,000, located 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 to provide engineering services for the Storm Drain Pipe Rehabilitation Project, with up to three renewal options.

#22Authorizes a construction contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc. for intersection improvements at McCart Avenue and Westcreek Drive, with an accompanying appropriation ordinance and amendment to the city's five-year Capital Improvement Program.

#23Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Jorge Luis Aguirre for construction of a new single-family home on Columbus Avenue within the Far Greater Northside Historical Neighborhood and Neighborhood Empowerment Zone.

#24Authorizes Amendment No. 3 to a professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., adding $142,226.77 to support continued work on the Master Transportation Plan and Transportation Investment Program, bringing the revised contract total to $3,639,226.77.

#25Authorizes a construction contract with R&A Legacy Construction LLC for Year 2 sidewalk improvements in the Pinson area, funded through the 2022 Bond Program.

#26Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Brett Baker for construction of an industrial truck wash at 5200 Mosson Road, costing at least $249,976, adjacent to the Glen Park Neighborhood within Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Area Six and Reinvestment Zone No. 6R.

#27Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for full depth reclamation and asphalt overlay on two segments of South Pipeline Road in Precinct 3, with the city contributing $500,000 toward the project.

#28Authorizes a five-year tax abatement agreement with Ana Maria Preciado for construction of an approximately 2,858 sq ft single-family dwelling at 5300 Cottey Street in the Stop Six Sunrise Neighborhood, costing at least $251,315, within Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Area Six and Reinvestment Zone No. 6R.

#29Authorizes a contract with Vernara LLC for $3,284,450 to perform concrete restoration work at various locations across Council Districts 2, 4, and 10 as part of the 2026 Concrete Restoration Contract 3 Project.

#30Authorizes a $15,683,491.90 construction contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc. for combined street paving improvements and water/sanitary sewer main replacements in Council District 9 under the 2022 Bond Program, along with appropriation ordinances for Water Department and street repair funding.

#31Authorizes a $9,787,508.50 construction contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc. for combined street paving improvements and water/sanitary sewer main replacements in Council District 9 under the 2022 Bond Program, along with appropriation ordinances for Water Department and street repair funding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#1A council proposal to waive festival equipment rental fees for the 2026 'Breaking Every Chain of Human Sex Trafficking March,' a First Amendment event.

#1A board appointment is being made for a District 5 seat. No further details about the board or appointee are provided in the item.

#2Appointment of an at-large member to a city board or commission. The contact listed is Jacquelyn Chevez.

#3An at-large board appointment for the City of Fort Worth.

#1A resolution to rescind the honorary street designation of State Highway 183 (NE and NW 28th Street) from Beach Street to Business 287 (North Main Street) that had previously been named in recognition of Cesar Chavez.

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

#1Public hearing to consider variance from city code Section 4-4 to allow off-premise alcohol sales within 300 feet of a church at Mica Carniceria on Hemphill Street. Variance was denied.

#2Public hearing to designate Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 116 (Veale Ranch) and authorize a ten-year tax abatement agreement with EDC Fort Worth LLC. Item was continued for further review.

#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 to construct a 321-unit affordable multifamily development at 7124 Anderson Blvd. The city is asked to adopt a resolution of no objection and commit fee waivers of $500–$30,000 as development funding.

#1A city-initiated text amendment to Fort Worth's Zoning Ordinance modifying the Floodplain ('O-1') District regulations, updating both the stated purpose of the district and the uses permitted within it. The amendment was recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.

#2A zoning change request for 2.15 acres at 3553 Loddick Lane (CD 10) seeking to add automotive repair (excluding paint and body shop) to an existing planned development that includes warehouse, greenhouse, showroom, retail, and office uses, with specific development standards for automotive operations adjacent to residential districts. The Zoning Commission recommended denial with prejudice.

#3A zoning change 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.

#4Zoning case in Council District 2 to add a Highly Significant Endangered (HSE) historic overlay to a 5.8430-acre property at 411 N Main Street owned by Tarrant County College District, within the Panther Island Core Zone, changing the designation from 'PI-UL-2' to 'PI-UL-2/HSE'. The Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission has recommended approval.

#5Zoning case in Council District 2 to remove the Historic Cultural overlay designation from a 0.5810-acre residential property at 2117 NW 24th Street, owned by BW Trust, changing the zoning from 'A-5/HC' to 'A-5' One-Family Residential. The Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission has recommended approval.

#6A zoning case for Pescador Partners Ltd requesting addition of a Demolition Delay Overlay to 117 W Weatherford Street (0.0726 acres), changing the designation from Central Business District to Central Business District/Demolition Delay Overlay; recommended for approval by the Historical & Cultural Landmarks Commission.

#7A zoning case for Jerry Loftin requesting removal of the Demolition Delay Overlay from 107 Houston Street and 201 W Belknap Street (0.0726 acres), converting the designation from Central Business District/Demolition Delay Overlay to Central Business District only; 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 waiver of license fees for Turner Construction Company.

#1The city seeks authorization to condemn and acquire easements on property owned by Andrews 440 Ranch, LP at 9513 Chapin Road in Benbrook for the Mary's Creek Force Main Project, encompassing 4.620 acres of permanent easement and approximately 1.544 acres of temporary construction easement.

#2The city seeks to adopt an amended resolution authorizing condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a 2.704-acre permanent easement and approximately 2.625-acre temporary construction easement from property owned by Chapin Holdings LLC in Benbrook for the Mary's Creek Force Main Project.

#1Authorization of settlement and payment totaling 510000 dollars plus offset payments up to 305000 dollars for full and final settlement of all claims related to property acquisition in Council District 7.

#1Public comment period during the March 31, 2026 City Council meeting.