City Council MeetingTuesday, August 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas

#0.1.1Sets the agenda for the August 11, 2026 City Council meeting at City Council Chamber.

#2.0Invocation - Minutes Placeholder

#3.0Placeholder for the State of Texas Pledge of Allegiance.

#4.1Presentation of a Special Recognition Honoring Commander Antione Williams on his Retirement and Service to the City of Fort Worth

#4.2Presentation of a Special Recognition for Rev. Vernon Elisher and his Non-Profit Youth and Family Outreach Inc., for their Years of Dedication and Service to the Community

#5.1Consideration of Reduction to Registered Speakers' Allotted Time - Minutes Placeholder

#6.0Items to be Withdrawn or Continued - Minutes Placeholder

#7.0Describes the consent-agenda process, under which approval authorizes the City Manager or designee to implement staff recommendations.

#7.1.2Authorizes a $250,000 full and final settlement of Emily Lamb’s claims arising from a collision involving Officer Benjamin Binh Ho and the Police Department.

#7.1.3Authorizes a $225,000 settlement resolving Laurie Martinez's claims arising from a police-vehicle collision.

#7.1.4Ratifies an application and authorizes acceptance of a CRISI grant for railroad-crossing safety equipment and software, contingent on award.

#7.1.5Appropriates up to $10 million for Fire Department emergency deployments and related reimbursement revenue through state and federal mutual-aid systems.

#7.1.6Authorizes a four-year professional-services agreement with GBB for solid-waste planning, financial analysis, recycling evaluation, and landfill renewable-natural-gas oversight.

#7.1.7Authorizes expansion and extension of the City’s General Purpose Commercial Paper Notes program and related refunding bond authority, along with a budget amendment and appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.8Changes the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to support the Campbell Street Reconstruction Project and amends the City’s 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Annual Action Plans.

#7.1.9Appropriates developer-contributed funds for construction of the Taxiway Hotel Connector, part of Phase I of the Taxiway Hotel Extension Project at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

#7.1.10Authorizes a non-exclusive agreement allowing Delta Solid Waste Management, LLC to use City streets and other public rights-of-way to collect and transport municipal solid waste.

#7.1.11Authorizes issuance and sale of Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026B, to improve the system, refund obligations, and cover issuance costs. The item also appropriates bond proceeds and delegates sale authority to designated officials.

#7.1.12Authorizes Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, for Veale Ranch PID Improvement Areas 4 and 5 to finance authorized district improvements, interest, reserves, administration, and issuance costs. The item also updates the service and assessment plan and approves related bond documents.

#7.1.13Authorizes a $1 million contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC for the 2026 Residential Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 1, with one optional renewal. It also adjusts multiple Water capital-program appropriations and loan-funded project balances.

#7.1.14Authorizes issuance and sale of up to $105 million in General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026, to fund 2022 bond-program projects and issuance costs. It also appropriates bond proceeds for issuance costs and delegates bond-sale authority to designated officials.

#7.1.15Verifies completed rehabilitation work at three Historic and Cultural Landmark properties and declares them eligible for historic site tax exemptions.

#7.1.16Authorizes Mountain Cascade to construct Silver Creek water and sewer mains and increases Kimley-Horn's engineering agreement for construction support. The item also appropriates and transfers impact-fee and capital-program funding for the Silver Creek project.

#7.1.17Authorizes a railroad crossing rehabilitation agreement to support the Contract 2020 WSM-F – Park Hill water and sewer replacement project and appropriates PayGo funding.

#7.1.18Authorizes a construction contract with C C Zamora Construction for asphalt utility-cut repairs at various locations, with up to two optional renewals.

#7.1.19Adopts appropriations and a capital-program amendment to transfer TIF funds for the Woodhaven - Library Park project.

#7.1.20Authorizes a five-year lease with the International Sister Cities Association for approximately 2,900 square feet of office space at 927 Taylor Street.

#7.1.21Authorizes a concrete utility-cut repair contract with C C Zamora Construction, Inc. for work at various locations, with up to two optional renewals.

#7.1.22Appropriates additional Water and Sewer capital funds for real-property and easement costs on the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 121 project and amends the capital improvement program.

#7.1.23Authorizes acceptance of additional Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program grant funding for utility-payment assistance and energy-conservation education for low- to moderate-income residents. The item also authorizes related grant contracts and appropriates the additional funds.

#7.1.24Ratifies a Texas Health Community Hope grant to provide nutritious snacks and a hydration challenge through the Healthy Summer Initiative at 21 community centers. The grant funds will be appropriated to the Park & Recreation Department's summer camp programming.

#7.1.25Appoints Lisa J. Sofos and Brittany A. McAfee as substitute municipal judges through March 31, 2027. The appointments fill two vacancies among the Municipal Court's substitute judicial positions.

#7.1.26Authorizes an encroachment agreement for John Peter Smith Hospital to construct a pedestrian skybridge over South Main Street. The bridge will connect JPS facilities, including its parking garage and outpatient buildings.

#7.1.27Ratifies the application for and authorizes acceptance of a federal commercial motor vehicle safety grant, if awarded, to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large commercial vehicles. The item also authorizes the grant agreement and associated appropriation.

#7.1.28Appropriates dedication-fee interest earnings for pre-acquisition due diligence expenses associated with future park real estate transactions and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.29Authorizes an engineering agreement for design of water and sanitary sewer replacements under the White Lake Part 1 project and appropriates PayGo funding for the project.

#7.1.30Authorizes an engineering agreement for design of water and sanitary sewer replacements under the White Lake Part 2 project and appropriates PayGo funding for the project.

#7.1.31Authorizes a construction contract with Jackson Construction and an engineering-agreement amendment with Neel-Schaffer for the WSM-J water and sanitary sewer replacement project, along with related capital-project funding.

#7.1.32Authorizes non-exclusive, as-needed environmental engineering and consulting agreements for Environmental Services, with an annual term and four optional renewals.

#7.1.33Adopts the 2026 Installation Policy and Design Criteria for water, wastewater, and reclaimed-water infrastructure, updating the Water Criteria Manual and related technical requirements.

#7.1.34Authorizes an engineering design agreement with Alan Plummer and Associates for the WSM-D Lovell/Locke water and sewer replacement project and appropriates PayGo capital funding.

#7.1.35Authorizes a second amendment to the infrastructure construction agreement with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas to add the Botanic Garden Old Garden Road Renovation project and increase the agreement amount. The item also reallocates capital funding and amends the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.36Authorizes submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 funding application to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors. The application seeks funding for police response, crime prevention, partnerships, recruitment, and equipment initiatives.

#7.1.37Authorizes application for and acceptance of a federal aviation grant, passed through the Texas Department of Transportation, for Runway 18R-36L rehabilitation and underdrain installation at Spinks Airport. The item also provides the City's matching transfer, appropriations, and grant-agreement authority.

#7.1.38Appropriates additional Risk Financing Fund resources from available net position to repair City facilities damaged in the April 2026 hailstorm. Repairs include damage to roofs, exteriors, windows, and other property components.

#7.1.39Appropriates Municipal Airport funds for design of the Midfield Pond D Expansion Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and amends the FY 2026 budget and 2026-2030 capital improvement program.

#7.1.40Repeals and restates City Code Chapter 10, Articles I and II, to modernize Municipal Court operations and parking-violation procedures, add civil security and technology fees, and increase the boot fee. The item also approves a revised schedule of standard parking-offense fines.

#7.1.41Authorizes a FY 2026 payment to the Retired Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund to cover projected retiree lump-sum death benefits and management fees.

#7.1.42Authorizes Amendment No. 1 to Dunaway Associates, LLC's engineering agreement for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 2020 WSM-G Project and appropriates transferred PayGo funds for the project.

#7.1.43Authorizes negotiation and execution of a parking-garage license agreement with Texas A&M University System for 600 spaces supporting the Texas A&M Fort Worth Campus Project.

#7.1.44Amends the Water and Sewers Code to clarify calculation of net pipe capacity used for Water Main Capacity Charges and align the code with current water-design criteria.

#7.1.45Approves a $1.56 million engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols for the Sanitary Sewer Main M-244A replacement and shifts capital-program funding for the project.

#7.1.46Appropriates and transfers $84,000 from the Municipal Airport Fund to fund additional resident project representative hours for Airport Frontage Improvements at Meacham International Airport.

#7.1.47Authorizes up to $104 million in Series 2026 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for identified capital projects, related appropriations, and amendments to the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.48Authorizes a one-year agreement with Civic Solutions Partnership, LLC to prepare an updated economic development strategic plan for the Economic Development Department.

#7.1.49Appropriates funds reallocated from the General Debt Service Fund to the Culture and Tourism Debt Service Fund to properly account for cash defeasance of a portion of the Series 2020 bonds.

#7.1.50Authorizes consent for MPFA Holdings, LLC to assign its hangar sublease interest at Fort Worth Spinks Airport to GJH Properties, L.P.

#7.1.51Authorizes a design procurement agreement for engineering improvements to Hemphill Street between Everman Parkway and West Risinger Road, serving anticipated South Fort Worth growth. The item appropriates transportation impact fee revenue and amends the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.52Rescinds a prior resolution and authorizes Amendment No. 2 to the TxDOT advance funding agreement for the Trinity Railway Express crossing project at North Beach Street. The amendment raises the project amount and establishes the City's participation amount, plus cost overruns.

#7.1.53Authorizes a design procurement agreement for engineering improvements to West Risinger Road between Crowley Road and Hemphill Street. It appropriates developer contributions and transportation impact fees and amends the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.54Adopts an ordinance updating the Fort Worth Electrical Code to incorporate the 2026 National Electrical Code with local amendments, effective September 1, 2026. The update aligns local requirements with state electrical standards.

#7.1.55Reports notices of claims for alleged damages or injuries for the Risk Management reporting period from June 12, 2026 through July 27, 2026.

#7.2.1Authorizes an amendment to CSC No. 64199 with Stryker Sales, LLC for emergency medical equipment, increasing annual spending authority by $167,500 to up to $3,775,500 for the current term. The added funding reflects a donation to the Police Department from the American Heart Association.

#7.2.2Authorizes a one-year professional services agreement with Health Strategy, LLC for pharmacy benefits consulting, with up to four one-year renewal options. Services include contract analysis, cost-saving recommendations, and strategic support for the employee benefits program.

#7.2.3Authorizes an agreement with Unum Life Insurance Company of America for leave claims administration and compliance services covering regulatory leave, ADA requirements, and City-provided leave benefits. The agreement has an initial one-year term and four one-year renewal options.

#7.2.4Authorizes a professional services agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to administer employee flexible spending, health savings, and lifestyle accounts for an initial year with four renewal options.

#7.2.5Authorizes a cooperative purchasing agreement with Lighthouse Uniforms Inc. for Fire Department Class A uniforms and alteration services, using the City of Amarillo's interlocal agreement.

#7.2.6Authorizes an amendment with LaSalle Corrections VI, LLC for jail intake services, increasing annual compensation to support staffing and operational readiness.

#7.2.7Ratifies a one-time emergency procurement of meals for Camp Fort Worth participants in July 2026 after the summer food program sponsor could not provide TDA-approved meals.

#7.3.2Authorize a five-year lease with Better Business Bureau Incorporated d/b/a BBB Heart of Texas for 1,159 square feet at the James E. Guinn School's Fort Worth Business Assistance Center.

#7.3.3Authorize acquisition of permanent sanitary sewer and temporary construction easements from Gramar Properties and Grant and Marcee James for the Mary's Creek Force Main Project, including closing costs.

#7.4.1Adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of Ring Road south of West Risinger Road for replatting and proposed gas station and convenience-store development, while waiving the purchase fee value.

#7.5.1Authorize a sole-source agreement with Fin-Tek Corporation for UNI-DISC ceramic ozone diffusers, replacement parts, and technical services for municipal drinking-water ozone treatment systems, with four annual renewal options.

#7.5.2Authorize a sole-source agreement with McNish, LLC, known as Walker Process Equipment, for clarifier drive equipment, parts, and repair services for Water Department treatment facilities.

#7.5.3Authorize Amendment No. 5 to Halff Associates' engineering agreement for the Walker Branch Crossing connection between River Trails Park and River Legacy Park. The amendment funds additional final design and engineering services.

#7.5.4Authorize a construction manager-at-risk agreement with Thos. S. Byrne, Inc. dba Byrne Construction Services for the Fort Worth Water Gardens Project, including preconstruction and construction-phase fees. The item also transfers capital-project funding and amends the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.5.5Accept, if awarded, a Texas Department of Transportation routine airport maintenance grant for Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, with the required local match contributed by Alliance Air Services. The item appropriates the combined grant and match funds.

#7.5.6Authorizes acceptance of a Texas routine airport maintenance grant for Meacham Airport and appropriates grant and matching capital funds.

#7.5.7Authorizes acceptance of a Texas routine airport maintenance grant for Spinks Airport and appropriates grant and matching capital funds.

#7.5.8Authorizes a fifth amendment to the e-Builder master licenses and services agreement for the City's capital project management information system.

#7.5.9Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to reclaim and overlay sections of McPherson Road and Forest Hill Everman Road.

#7.5.10Authorizes an amendment to the TxDOT advance funding agreement for the BUS 287P at Meacham Boulevard Entrance/55FTW Gate 1 Turn Lane Design project, revising the project amount and related capital appropriations.

#7.5.11Authorizes a second amendment to Insight Global's technology staffing agreement, increasing the annual amount available for IT staff augmentation services.

#7.5.12Authorizes an artwork commission contract for fabrication, delivery, installation, and contingencies for public art in the Chapel Creek Corridor at George Markos Park.

#7.5.13Ratifies an FAA grant application and authorizes acceptance, if awarded, to acquire and install eight vehicle movement area transmitters at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, with a City match.

#7.5.14Ratifies an application for and authorizes acceptance of FAA Airport Improvement Program funding for six Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, with a City match.

#7.5.15Authorizes a purchase agreement with IDEXX Distribution for Water Department microbiological testing supplies, with four one-year renewal options.

#7.5.16Authorizes a one-year cooperative janitorial-services agreement with Unica Enterprises through the City of Arlington's interlocal purchasing agreement for the Public Events Department.

#7.5.17Authorizes a design procurement agreement with MM Bonds 836 for engineering a force main and gravity sewer main on Morris Dido Newark Road, supporting anticipated North Fort Worth growth and the Bonds Ranch Lift Station project.

#7.5.18Authorizes two amendments to TxDOT’s advance funding agreement for the Las Vegas Trail Project, increasing total project funding and local participation.

#7.5.19Authorizes applications for and acceptance of two Healthy and Sustainable Communities grants, along with grant agreements and contingent appropriations.

#7.5.20Authorizes a task-order construction contract with C. Green Scaping, L.P. for brick pavement rehabilitation at various locations, with up to two renewals.

#7.5.22Rescinds a prior resolution and authorizes a TxDOT advance funding agreement for the LTJG Barnett Bridge Project, using transportation development credits for local participation.

#7.5.23Authorizes a one-year agreement with Ventrex Environmental Services, LLC for biohazard cleanup and decontamination at underpasses, with four one-year renewal options.

#7.5.25Authorizes Amendment No. 1 with GFT Infrastructure, Inc. for additional engineering on the Bailey Boswell Road East project and amends the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.5.26Authorizes an engineering agreement with Shield Engineering Group, LLC for Ridglea Phase 4 water and sewer replacements, future-debt reimbursement, and a Water and Sewer Commercial Paper Fund appropriation transfer.

#7.5.27Authorizes agreements with CTMTGT Alpha Ranch, LLC for oversized water-main engineering and construction supporting future growth, along with future-debt reimbursement and Water and Sewer Commercial Paper Fund appropriations.

#7.5.28Authorize Change Order No. 1 with Peachtree Construction, Ltd. to expand full-depth rehabilitation work for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 3 project and extend the construction schedule by 60 days.

#7.5.29Appropriate additional General Fund resources for the City Hall 18th-floor renovation and amend the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. Prior renovation funding was partly redirected to staff relocation and renovations for the Hazel Harvey Peace Center, which will serve as the new Southside Community Center.

#7.5.30Authorize Change Order No. 2 with Jackson Construction, Ltd. for Sanitary Sewer Contract 127 and appropriate Water and Sewer funds for the project. The change order addresses additional construction needs identified during sewer work.

#7.5.31Authorize an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for Panther Island Canal Bridges Phase 1, including state and local participation, and appropriate the related funds. The project advances Panther Island Vision 2.0 through construction of two canal bridges.

#7.5.32Authorizes an artwork commission contract with Jessica Bell LLC for the Playful Petals public-art installation at Oak Grove Park under the 2022 Bond Program.

#7.5.33Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for City ownership, operation, and maintenance of water, sewer, road, and side-path improvements serving the Estates at Eagle Mountain Lake development.

#8.0City Council members and staff will make announcements concerning upcoming and recent events, citizen recognition, and ceremonial travel.

#9.1.1Proposes reconsideration of the prior approval increasing outside counsel fees for Kenneth E. East's representation of former police officer Aaron Dean in civil litigation.

#9.1.2Proposes waiving the Outdoor Event Permit Fee for the annual Lake Como 4th of July Parade, with the waived fee resulting in unrealized City revenue.

#9.1.3Requests that the Tarrant County Commissioners Court consider alternatives to reducing polling locations for the upcoming election, citing voter access and wait-time concerns.

#10.1.1Amends the City Code smoking ordinance to include vaping terminology and align retail smoke-shop sales thresholds and distance restrictions with the Zoning Ordinance.

#10.1.2Authorizes an encroachment agreement with Cook Children's Medical Center for a pedestrian skybridge over a public access easement at West Terrell Avenue, connecting its West Garage and West Tower.

#10.2.1Approves and adopts the City's jurisdictional annex to the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan 2025.

#10.2.2Accepts a petition to establish Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 24 (Rio Claro), sets a public hearing date, and authorizes notice publication.

#10.2.3Appoints Macy Hill and Jesus “Jay” Chapa to the board of directors of Gendy Street Management Corp.

#10.2.4Waives certain development and building permit fees for projects at Will Rogers Memorial Center.

#10.2.5Authorizes initiation of rezoning for the Northside TEXRail Station TOD Area in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.

#10.2.6Designates primary and secondary employees to perform tax rate calculations.

#10.2.7Considers the tax rate.

#10.2.8Directs the City Manager to begin adopting a 90-day moratorium on accepting, processing, or approving new data-center rezoning and permit applications.

#10.2.9Directs the City Manager to establish the Fort Worth Data Center & Infrastructure Commission.

#10.5.1Amends Chapter 14 of the city code to establish filing requirements for applications to develop data centers.

#11.2Conducts a public hearing to establish Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 119 and authorize a ten-year tax-abatement agreement with Mach Industries for an unmanned aerial vehicle assembly and integration facility at 5000 Westport Parkway.

#12.1Request to amend Planned Development PD823A at 5332 Sycamore School Road to permit an auto parts retail store. Staff recommends denial, while the Zoning Commission recommends approval.

#12.2Request to rezone 1.14 acres on Marion Avenue from one-family residential to light industrial for outdoor storage. Both staff and the Zoning Commission recommend denial.

#12.3Request to amend the PD311 site plan at 4213 Miller Avenue for a new enclosed auto repair facility and revised site layout. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval.

#12.4Request to rezone 61.77 acres on Cantrell Sansom Road from agricultural, intensive commercial, and multifamily districts to light industrial for warehouse use. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval.

#12.5Conditional use permit request to allow a three-bay oil change and automotive repair facility on 0.70 acres at 6732 Blue Mound Road in the E Neighborhood Commercial district. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval.

#12.6Zoning map amendment request to rezone 12.02 acres at 3550 Euless South Main Street from agricultural, light industrial, and planned-development zoning to I Light Industrial for industrial development. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval.

#12.7Zoning map amendment request to rezone one acre at 3201 House Anderson Road from AG Agricultural to A-43 One-Family Residential to develop a single-family home. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval.

#12.8Zoning map amendment request to rezone 604 Luxton Street from A-5/HC one-family residential to B/HC two-family residential to build a duplex in the Terrell Heights Historic District. Staff recommends denial, while the Zoning Commission recommends approval.

#12.9Rezoning request for 2008 Edmonia Court from Community Facilities to Two-Family Residential within the Stop Six Overlay to construct a duplex for multigenerational housing. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval.

#12.10Rezoning request for 406 and 408 Diamond Avenue from Medium Industrial to Zero-Lot Line Cluster Residential to develop two single-family homes. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval.

#12.11Rezoning request for vacant lots at 1910 and 1912 Amanda Avenue from One-Family Residential to Two-Family Residential within the Stop Six Overlay for duplex development. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval.

#12.12Rezoning request for 5851 N. Freeway from Intensive Commercial to Light Industrial to allow three office and warehouse buildings totaling about 245,000 square feet. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend denial.

#12.13Amends the PD1174 site plan at 6251 Stevenson Oaks Drive to revise the skilled nursing facility building layout within a senior living facility development.

#13.1Provides rules for public comments, noting that the City Council may not deliberate on topics not listed on the agenda.

#14.0Allows the City Council to convene a closed executive session to discuss agenda items as authorized under Texas Government Code Chapter 551.