CITY COUNCIL · 6:00 PM · City Council Chamber
This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 and has not occurred yet. The analysis below is a preview based on the published agenda.
Matters
All PD amendments · Corridor scope
PD Amendment ZC-26-004
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Pull the Planned Development amendment text for Council District 8 corridor
Context: ZC-26-004 is a Planned Development amendment covering a corridor in Council District 8 and has been continued on March 10 and May 12, 2026 with no final action and no next hearing currently scheduled.
Recommended: Request the draft Planned Development ordinance language for this case from Fort Worth Development Services to identify what specific permitted uses, setbacks, or intensity thresholds are being proposed — two continuances without a vote signal that conditions are still being negotiated, and any site within this corridor will be bound by whatever terms are adopted.
Investigate applicant identity in Council District 8 industrial rezoning deferrals
Context: Three Council District 8 rezoning cases covering approximately 120 acres of proposed industrial and data center development were continued twice by unanimous consensus, on March 10 and May 12, 2026, with no stated reason in the minutes.
Recommended: Pull the zoning applications for all three Council District 8 cases totaling 120 acres that were continued on both March 10 and May 12 to check whether the applicants share ownership, legal counsel, or financing. Repeated large-acreage deferrals without a public explanation are anomalous — the applicant relationships are the question the public record raises but does not answer.
Brief Council District 8 member on industrial rezoning before next hearing is posted
Context: The 10-0 consensus continuation on May 12, 2026 shows no opposition faction has formed yet, and the next hearing is unscheduled, leaving the Council District 8 member without a stated position on the record.
Recommended: Schedule a meeting with the Council District 8 member's office now, while this case has no hearing date — this is the open window where staff recommendations are still forming and the council member has no public position. Once the item appears on a posted agenda, the conversation shifts from persuasion to confirmation.
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Contractor
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe May 12 agenda carries 27 contract items with active award or bid actions, spanning road construction, water infrastructure, technology implementation, and EMS equipment. The sole bid for Residential Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 1 is proposed for rejection with no alternative award, signaling a future reprocurement opportunity for water contractors with lead service line experience.
Developer
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectA citywide zoning text amendment scheduled for council consideration would add Small Lot Housing as a permitted use in all one-family districts, materially expanding infill development feasibility across Fort Worth with new supplemental design standards. Two 10-year tax abatement public hearings for industrial manufacturers and a 187-acre data center PD amendment represent separate active investment pathways also on the May 12 docket.
Journalist
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThree procedural anomalies on the May 12 agenda warrant follow-up before the meeting: the council is asked to reject the apparent low bidder on the $19.9M Bailey Boswell West project without stated grounds before awarding to Tiseo Paving Co; the sole bid for Residential Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 1 is proposed for rejection with no alternative award, stalling a public health project; and a five-year biogas agreement extension with Kinder Morgan Arlington RNG LLC is before the council as a ratification, indicating the amendment was executed prior to council authorization.
Resident
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThree road construction contracts are scheduled for authorization on May 12 — Bailey Boswell West, NW Loop 820 at Marine Creek Parkway, and N Tarrant Parkway at N Beach Street — signaling near-term construction activity in CDs 2, 4, and 7. A proposed citywide text amendment enabling Small Lot Housing in all one-family districts and a companion rezoning notice ordinance would also change development rules and neighbor-notification rights in one-family neighborhoods across Fort Worth.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThree public hearings on May 12 represent the active decision window for parties with interests in tax abatements, tourism-district assessments, and PID infrastructure financing: the Marand and Celestica LLC abatement ordinances will be voted on, the Tourism PID No. 18 expansion to three additional hotels is scheduled, and Improvement Area No. 4 of Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley PID will receive its assessment levy.
Charts & Data
101 items(27 procedural hidden)
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INVOCATION - Bishop Donald Hayes, G.I.F.T Ministries
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF TEXAS (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
#1A special recognition presentation honoring Fort Worth ISD students who won the science fair.
#2A ceremonial recognition presented to the North Crowley High School Basketball Team celebrating their achievements, with acknowledgment of Head Coach Tommy Brakel's leadership.
#3The City Council will present a formal recognition honoring Mental Health Awareness Month.
#4The city council will present a formal recognition to professional cyclist Emily Newsom honoring her excellence in professional cycling and her community leadership contributions.
#5The city council will present a formal recognition celebrating the inaugural graduating class of the UNT Health College of Nursing.
#6Ceremonial presentation of a recognition honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service.
Items on the Consent Agenda require little or no deliberation by the City Council. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance wit
#AGeneral - Consent Items
#1Adoption of appropriation ordinances totaling $1,808,500 to fund implementation of the Water Customer Information System Replacement, along with a resolution expressing official intent to reimburse expenditures from future debt proceeds and an additional appropriation for the Water Department's FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program contribution.
#2Adoption of an ordinance establishing a water main capacity charge rate of $423,006.25 per million gallons per day for a 24-inch Northside II Water Transmission Main Extension in Council District 10 and the ETJ, pursuant to City Code Chapter 35.
#3Appropriation ordinances totaling $1,050,000 across two capital funds for the Meacham Administration Building Programmable Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, with a corresponding amendment to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
#4Appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Aviation Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund by $2,500,000 for a programmable project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, with an amendment to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
#5Ordinance appointing Raymond E. Daniel and Dinah M. Stallings as Substitute Municipal Judges for the remainder of a two-year term, running from May 16, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
#6The city authorizes acceptance of a donation of 336 red dot equipped pistols with accessories and comprehensive training, valued at $300,000, from the Fort Worth Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics Unit Support Group, Inc.
#7Adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Special Donations Life to Date Fund by $9,000 to support police-related activities.
#8Accepts $460,503.36 from the Texas Department of Transportation for FY2026 to fund routine operation, maintenance, and non-routine repair of state-owned traffic signals, adopts an appropriation ordinance, and amends the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.
#9Ratifies acceptance of private donations totaling up to $1,000 in monetary contributions and $1,330 in in-kind donations to support National Community Development Week, and adopts an appropriation ordinance.
#10Authorizes a cooperative purchasing agreement with Bound Tree Medical, LLC for first aid, emergency medical, and athletic trainer supplies and equipment, up to $800,000 annually for the initial term, with two one-year renewal options at the same amount.
#11Amends the existing contract with Stryker Sales, LLC for stretchers, power cots, and emergency medical supplies, increasing the annual amount by $3,508,000 to a new total of $3,608,000, with one one-year renewal option for the Fire and Police Departments.
#12Authorizes non-exclusive agreements with multiple vendors for printing and related services, with a combined annual amount up to $1,800,000 for the initial one-year term and four one-year renewal options for city departments.
#13Adopts updated ordinances extending the period of delegated authority for issuing and selling refunding bonds supporting commercial paper programs for the Water and Sewer System, Drainage Utility, and General Obligation Debt programs, as part of the city's annual debt plan.
#14Adoption of appropriation ordinances to direct transportation impact fee revenues toward debt service on impact fee eligible projects, with corresponding amendments to the FY2026 adopted budget.
#15Appropriation of $318,848 from the Risk Financing Fund and $568,848 from the General Capital Projects Fund to finance capital improvements to the Will Rogers Memorial Center Pioneer Tower, amending both the FY2026 budget and the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
#BPurchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
#1The city seeks authorization to execute a one-year agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for meter boxes and lids for the Water Department at up to $176,385.00, with four annual renewal options at escalating amounts.
#2The city seeks to amend its uniform supply and rental contract with UniFirst Corporation, increasing the annual amount by $100,000 to a new total of $200,000 per year for the Police and Transportation and Public Works Departments, with four one-year renewal options.
#3The city seeks to amend its background investigation software contract with Strategic Communications, LLC (an authorized reseller for Ingram Micro Public Sector), increasing the annual amount by $200,000 to a new total of $300,000 for the Police Department, with one renewal option.
#4The city seeks authorization to execute a one-year agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC (dba Ferguson Waterworks) for concrete pipes and structures for the Transportation and Public Works Department at up to $400,000.00, with four one-year renewal options at the same annual amount.
#5Authorization to execute non-exclusive agreements with multiple vendors for commercial kitchen and laundry equipment services across city departments, with a combined annual amount up to $550,000 and four optional one-year renewal terms.
#6Authorization to execute non-exclusive agreements with Sand Trap Service Co., Inc. and EnviroServe Inc. for grease trap cleaning and waste removal services at up to $150,000 annually, serving the Public Events and Park and Recreation Departments.
#7Authorization of non-exclusive purchase agreements with BSN Sports, LLC and School Specialty, LLC for athletics supplies, physical education supplies, and team uniforms via cooperative agreements, up to $673,000 combined for one year, serving Parks and Recreation, Police, and Library Departments.
#8Amendment to the city's contract with Medline Industries, LP for medical supplies, increasing the annual contract value by $2,000,000 to a new total of $2,400,000, with two one-year renewal options, for the Fire Department.
#9Authorizes non-exclusive agreements with multiple vendors for the purchase of fleet vehicles and off-road/motorized equipment using cooperative contracts and interlocal agreements for one year, funded by available capital project appropriations across multiple city funds.
#CLand - Consent Items
#1Accepts a dedication of approximately 13.50 acres of land and facility improvements from Vista West Homeowners Association, Inc. for Holbrook Park in west Fort Worth.
#2Adopts an ordinance vacating portions of NW 35th Street, Ross Avenue, and alleys in two platted additions to be replatted for a maintenance facility supporting Meacham Airport, waiving the purchase fee value of the vacated land per city policy.
#3The city proposes to vacate the North Normandale Street right-of-way between Saints Circle and Alemeda Street, replatting it with adjoining property, and waives all associated purchase fees in accordance with city policy.
#4The city proposes to vacate an alley and a portion of an alley in Block 18 of the Exchange Subdivision to be replatted with adjoining property for a proposed hotel development, waiving all associated purchase fees per city policy.
#EAward of Contract - Consent Items
#1The city authorizes a $1,334,995 construction contract with Northstar Construction, LLC for the Smiley Park Improvements Project, adopts an appropriation ordinance, and amends the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program.
#2The city authorizes an $829,968 engineering agreement with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers for the Cast Iron Water and Wastewater Replacement Contract 2025 WSM-A Project and adopts appropriation ordinances to fund portions of the Water and Transportation & Public Works capital improvement programs.
#3The city authorizes a $5,125,395 construction contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. for water and sanitary sewer replacements under the 2023 WSM-A Project, along with an appropriation ordinance for Water's capital improvement contribution.
#4The city authorizes Change Order No. 5 with Winston Electric, Inc. (dba ACME Electric Company) increasing the Westside Water Treatment Plant Generators and Emergency Preparation Plan Project Part 2 contract by $198,741.76 to a revised total of $23,676,787.33 and extending the schedule by 55 calendar days.
#5The city authorizes Amendment No. 5 to a professional consulting services agreement with EMA, Inc. for up to $1,829,797 to support the Water Department's new Customer Information System implementation, and adopts a resolution expressing official intent to reimburse expenditures from future debt proceeds.
#6The city is rejecting the sole bid received for Residential Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 1, indicating the bid was likely non-competitive or failed to meet requirements.
#7The city is ratifying a first amendment to a biogas purchase and sale agreement with Kinder Morgan Arlington RNG LLC (formerly Renovar Arlington, LTD) to extend the contract term by five additional years for biogas supply from the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
#8The city seeks to authorize a $19.6M construction contract with S.Y.B. Construction Co., Inc. and a $320K engineering amendment with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for cast iron water main replacement at Holly-North Side Pump Station Part 1, while also adopting a future debt reimbursement resolution and a capital improvement appropriation ordinance.
#9The city seeks to execute a one-year agreement with HSQ Tech Inc, with four annual renewal options at the same rate, for OEM replacement parts, equipment, repairs, professional services, and maintenance for the Miser SCADA System used by the Water Department.
#10Adopts appropriation ordinances revising Water Utility Debt Service Fund allocations and enacting $72,450,000 in FY2026 budget adjustments in the Water and Sewer Fund, drawing on anticipated additional revenues and a reduced debt transfer to fund capital projects in the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
#11Authorizes a $1,870,059.14 electrical service agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for installation of electrical infrastructure, transformers, and metering units at the Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility, with a resolution expressing intent to reimburse expenditures through future debt proceeds.
#12Authorizes a Community Facilities Agreement with GRBK Edgewood LLC with city participation up to $2,781,094.80 for a 16-inch water main extension and design and construction of roadway improvements for Cibolo Hills Parkway, with intent to reimburse through future debt.
#13Authorizes a Community Facilities Agreement with GRBK Edgewood LLC with city participation up to $208,650.60 to oversize a 16-inch water main to accommodate anticipated future growth in North Fort Worth, with intent to reimburse through future debt.
#14Ratifies an interlocal cooperation contract with Texas State University for police enforcement operations targeting underage tobacco and e-cigarette sales, and authorizes acceptance of reimbursement payments up to $100,000 through August 31, 2026.
#15Ratifies a memorandum of understanding with the FBI Longhorn Violent Crime Task Force and authorizes acceptance of up to $33,036.51 in federal reimbursements for police overtime expenditures incurred during FY2026 task force participation.
#16Authorizes an amendment to the MOU with the American Heart Association to accept an additional $167,500 donation for equipping Fort Worth Police Department patrol cars with Automated External Defibrillators.
#17Authorizes Amendment No. 2 to the material testing contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., adding $45,260 and bringing the revised total to $122,830 for the New Northwest Patrol Division Facility under the 2022 Bond Program.
#18Increases the annual aggregate limit of the job order contract with Lemco Construction and Materials, LLC from $1.5M to $1,802,317 for FY2026, and authorizes a $454,200 job order for façade repair and resealing at the Charlie and Kit Moncrief Building at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
#19Authorizes a $204,945 engineering agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. for the design phase of the East Vickery Boulevard and Avenue C Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project.
#20Authorizes a $4,654,367.81 construction contract with McMahon Contracting and Construction LLC (dba McMahon Contracting, L.P.) for intersection improvements at Northwest Loop 820 and Marine Creek Parkway.
#21Authorizes a $4,504,400 construction contract with Rebcon, LLC for the North Tarrant Parkway and North Beach Street Intersection Improvements Project, adopts an appropriation ordinance, and amends the FY2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program under the 2022 Bond Program.
#22The city rejects the apparent low bid and awards a $19,858,814.20 construction contract to Tiseo Paving Co for the Bailey Boswell West Roadway Improvements, funded through the 2022 Bond Program.
#23The city amends its advance funding agreement with TxDOT, increasing the total to $721,595 for the Trinity Railway Express at Riverside Drive project, awards a $445,449 construction contract to The Fain Group LLC, and adopts an appropriation ordinance covering the city's $207,441 share plus cost overruns.
#24The city authorizes two software contracts totaling $46,126,377 for the Water Department's new Customer Information System: $43,361,513 with Itineris NA for CIS software and implementation, and $2,764,864 with SHI Government Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics licensing, both for an initial five-year term with three renewal options, and expresses intent to reimburse expenditures from future debt proceeds.
#25The city authorizes a cooperative contract with AssetWorks, Inc. for a fleet and fuel management system at up to $1,748,660 annually, with four one-year renewal options, serving the Property Management and Information Technology Solutions Departments.
#26Authorizes an amendment to the city's software agreement with Granicus, LLC to add five one-year renewal options, with the first renewal capped at $104,117.81 and subsequent renewals subject to annual increases of up to 7%, for the Information Technology Solutions Department.
#27Authorizes an amendment to the city's agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to add five one-year renewal options for Velosimo software, with the first renewal capped at $178,605.00 and subsequent renewals subject to annual increases of 5–10%, for the Information Technology Solutions Department.
#28Approves a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 440) to amend the collective bargaining agreement, establishing automatic promotions to Lead Paramedic for single-role EMTs who obtain paramedic certification and credentialing.
#1Formal notice of claims filed against the city for alleged damages or injuries.
#1Upcoming and Recent Events; Recognition of Citizens; Approval of Ceremonial Travel
#1The city holds a public hearing and considers adopting an ordinance designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 118 and executing a ten-year tax abatement agreement with Marand US Holdings LLC for the development and expansion of an aerospace manufacturing facility at 2248 SE Loop 820.
#2The city holds a public hearing and considers adopting an ordinance designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 117 and executing a ten-year tax abatement agreement with Celestica LLC for the development of two electronics manufacturing facilities at 15301 and 15500 N Beach Street.
#3Public hearing to consider owner-initiated annexation of approximately 52.972 acres known as Mary's Creek Parcel 01 in the Far West Planning Sector, with authorization to execute a Municipal Services Agreement with Mary's Creek, LLC and adoption of an annexation ordinance.
#4Public benefit hearing and council action to expand the Tourism Public Improvement District No. 18 to include three additional hotels, adopt an updated FY 2025-2026 budget and two-year service plan, levy special assessments on the new hotel properties, and adopt an appropriation ordinance.
#5Public hearing and council action to levy special assessments in Improvement Area No. 4 of the Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley Public Improvement District No. 16, approve the service and assessment plan update and assessment roll, and authorize reimbursement agreements with three Quail Valley Devco entities for construction, acquisition, and financing of infrastructure improvements.
#1A rezoning request for 39.60 acres at 5810 Oak Grove Road from A-5 One-Family to AR One-Family Restricted and PD/I Planned Development for Light Industrial uses (with numerous exclusions), with a site plan waiver requested. The Zoning Commission recommended denial; the item is continued from a previous meeting.
#2A city-wide text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adding "Small Lot Housing" as a permitted use in all One-Family districts, removing "Government Office Facility" from Community Facilities and Camp Bowie Transition Zone districts, and adding/amending definitions for Mixed-Use Residential and Multifamily Dwelling. Recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#3A city-wide text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance requiring that rezoning notices be published on the city's website, tightening posted sign requirements (specific location and duration), establishing penalties for failure to post notice, and adding the definition of "Proposed Comprehensive Zoning Changes." Recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#4A Conditional Use Permit application for a temporary parking lot with a 3-year time limit at 660 Union Stockyards Boulevard (3.51 acres) within the Stockyards Transition and Stockyards Historic Core zoning districts, recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#5A rezoning application for 11091 Chapin Road (52.97 acres) from Unzoned to 'I' Light Industrial, recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#6A rezoning application for 5.85 acres on the 8900 Block of River Trails Boulevard from 'AG' Agricultural to 'TL-N' Trinity Lakes Neighborhood Zone, recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#7A rezoning application for two parcels at 3608 & 3612 Dexter Avenue (0.28 acres) from 'B' Two-Family Residential to 'ER' Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, recommended for denial by the Zoning Commission.
#8Rezoning request by Jesus Martinez for 0.21 acres at 1000 S Retta Street from One-Family Residential and Community Facilities to Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, recommended for denial by the Zoning Commission.
#9Rezoning request for 3.42 acres at 1231 E Harmon Road to consolidate the site under General Commercial zoning by removing the existing Medium Density Multifamily designation, recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#10Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit request for 0.96 acres at 454 W. Cleveland Avenue in the Near Southside district to allow an RV park with development waivers limiting lot spaces to four, permitting extended stays, and waiving on-site telephone requirements; recommended for approval with a 3-year time limit.
#11Rezoning request for 0.155 acres at 1727 Belzise Terrace from One-Family Residential to Two-Family Residential, recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#12Rezoning request for seven properties totaling 1.33 acres on Wabash Avenue from Two-Family Residential/TCU Overlay to Community Facilities/TCU Overlay, filed by Texas Christian University through Dunaway Associates; the Zoning Commission recommends approval.
#13Rezoning request for 0.83 acres at 2606 Hemphill Street from Planned Development/Low Density Multifamily and One-Family Residential to Planned Development/Neighborhood Commercial plus warehouse, filed by Cowtown Properties; the Zoning Commission recommends denial.
#14Rezoning request for 0.14 acres at 3724 South Freeway from Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to One-Family Residential, filed by AGZ Homes, LLC; the Zoning Commission recommends approval.
#15Rezoning request for 0.16 acres at 2422 Loving Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to One-Family Residential, filed by Jesus Alberto Blanco Sr. and Jesus Blanco; the Zoning Commission recommends approval.
#16Rezoning request for 128.79 acres at 9100 S. Hulen Street from residential and neighborhood commercial designations to Planned Development for Community Facilities uses, with allowances for electronic changeable copy signs on McPherson Boulevard and Hulen Street; site plan waiver requested and recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#17Zoning amendment request for 5.26 acres at 5773 W. Risinger Road to amend Planned Development 1236 to include attached signage, with site plan included, recommended for approval by the Zoning Commission.
#18Zoning amendment request for 187 acres across multiple parcels on Lon Stephenson Road and Anglin Drive to amend Planned Development 1420 by adding an electrical substation, increasing maximum building height to 70 feet and setback to 150 feet, and reducing parking requirements for a data center; recommended for approval with a revised site plan.
#DLand
#1Resolution authorizing condemnation by eminent domain to acquire 1.015 acres in fee simple from property at 4350 Southwest Boulevard, owned by C. H. Norton (Deceased), for the Bomber Spur Trail Project.
#FAward of Contract
#1The city ratifies its grant application and accepts a $4,000,000 Community Project Funding grant from HUD for the Southeast Downtown Transit Operations and Street Design project, authorizing execution of grant documents and adopting an appropriation ordinance.
#1A standing public comments segment allowing community members to address the council or body on matters of their choosing.
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
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