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

#0.1.1Cover page for the Fort Worth City Council meeting agenda scheduled for 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 in the City Council Chamber.

#2.0Invocation - Minutes Placeholder

#3.0Procedural placeholder for the recitation of the Pledges of Allegiance, including the State of Texas pledge, at the start of the City Council meeting.

#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#6.0Items to be Withdrawn or Continued - Minutes Placeholder

#7.0Procedural preamble for the Consent Agenda, noting that items require little or no deliberation and that approval authorizes the City Manager or designee to implement each item per staff recommendations. Includes a placeholder for approval of minutes.

#7.1.2Authorizes a $250,000 settlement and payment to Emily Lamb and the Law Offices of Berry Martines for full and final settlement of all claims in a lawsuit arising from an October 2024 collision involving a Fort Worth police officer. Funding comes from the Lawsuit Payments/Settlements account in the Risk Financing Fund.

#7.1.3Authorizes a $225,000 settlement and payment to Laurie Martinez and the Law Offices of Edward Sampson, PC, for full and final settlement of claims stemming from a September 2024 collision involving a Fort Worth police vehicle. Funding is budgeted in the Lawsuit Payments/Settlements account within the Risk Financing Fund.

#7.1.4Ratifies the application for and authorizes acceptance of a federal CRISI grant of up to $1,173,480 from the U.S. DOT Federal Railroad Administration for railroad safety equipment and software at several at-grade crossings, and adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund.

#7.1.5Adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund by up to $10,000,000, subject to receipt of funds, for the Fire Department's participation in Texas Task Force 1, the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, and the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force. Of that amount, $4,000,000 records year-to-date deployment expenditures and reimbursement revenue.

#7.1.6Authorizes a professional services agreement with Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. for up to $400,000 over a four-year term to provide solid waste consulting services, including cost-of-service modeling, diversion/recycling assessment, rate models, and oversight of renewable natural gas operations at the Southeast Landfill.

#7.1.7Adopts ordinances extending the maturity and expiration dates of the City's General Purpose Commercial Paper Notes, Series ECP, and increasing the aggregate principal amount outstanding from $300,000,000 to $845,000,000, along with an amended standby refunding bond ordinance and an appropriation ordinance amending the FY2025-2026 budget.

#7.1.8Authorizes a change in use of $315,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Campbell Street Reconstruction Project, approves substantial amendments to the City's 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Annual Action Plans, finds the project serves a public purpose, and authorizes related contract amendments.

#7.1.9Adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund by up to $463,500 from funds contributed by Alliance Center No. 16 Ltd. to construct the Taxiway Hotel Connector at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

#7.1.10Authorizes execution of a non-exclusive Grant of Privilege agreement allowing Delta Solid Waste Management, LLC to use City streets, alleys and thoroughfares to collect and transport municipal solid waste under Chapter 12.5 of the City Code.

#7.1.11Adopts the Forty-Eighth Supplemental Ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026B, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $285,000,000, delegating sale authority to designated City officials, and adopts related appropriation ordinances.

#7.1.12Adopts an ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 for Public Improvement District No. 22 (Veale Ranch) Improvement Areas #4-5, to finance authorized public improvements, fund a reserve, pay interest and issuance costs, approve an updated Service and Assessment Plan, and adopt an appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.13Authorizes a $1,000,000 contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC for the 2026 Residential Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 1 (City Project No. 106471) with one optional renewal, and adopts appropriation ordinances shifting Texas Water Development Board loan proceeds and effecting a portion of Water's contribution to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.14Adopt an ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth General Purpose Bonds, Series 2026, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $105,000,000 to fund 2022 bond program projects, delegating sale authority to designated City officials, and adopt a related appropriation ordinance of $1,500,000 in the General Debt Service Fund for costs of issuance.

#7.1.15Verify completion of rehabilitation projects at three Historic and Cultural Landmark properties (201 S Calhoun Street, 2141 Pembroke Drive, and 2200 Harrison Avenue) and declare the properties entitled to the City's historic site tax exemption.

#7.1.16Authorize a $16,320,562 construction contract with Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC for the Silver Creek Force Main, Gravity Main and Water Main, Part 2, plus Amendment No. 3 of $320,000 to Kimley-Horn's engineering agreement, and adopt appropriation ordinances funding a portion of Water's contribution to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.17Authorize execution of a Crossing Rehabilitation Agreement with Fort Worth and Western Railroad Company for up to $325,280 for a crossing under railroad right-of-way near mile post 1.17 supporting the Contract 2020 WSM-F Park Hill water and sewer main replacement project, and adopt a related appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.18Authorizes a construction contract with C C Zamora Construction, Inc. in an amount up to $500,000.00 for the Asphalt Utility Cut Repair Contract 2026 at various citywide locations, with up to two optional renewals.

#7.1.19Adopts appropriation ordinances each in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to transfer funds from the TIF Number Thirteen-Woodhaven Fund to the TIRZ-General Capital Fund for the Woodhaven - Library Park project, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.20Authorizes execution of a lease agreement with the International Sister Cities Association of Fort Worth, Inc. for approximately 2,900 square feet of city-owned office space at 927 Taylor Street, with a 5-year initial term.

#7.1.21Authorizes a construction contract with C C Zamora Construction, Inc. in an amount up to $500,000.00 for the Concrete Utility Cut Repair Contract 2026 at various citywide locations, with up to two optional renewals.

#7.1.22Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water & Sewer Capital Projects Fund by $150,000.00, transferred from available PayGo funds, to cover additional real property/easement acquisition costs for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 121 project (City Project No. 104973) in CD 5 and CD 11.

#7.1.23Authorize acceptance of up to $175,220.00 in additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2026 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, authorize related contracts, and adopt an appropriation ordinance in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The federally funded program provides utility payment assistance and energy conservation education for low-to-moderate income residents.

#7.1.24Ratify acceptance of a grant of up to $15,000.00 from Texas Health Community Hope to support the Park & Recreation Department's Healthy Summer Initiative, providing nutritious snacks and a summer hydration challenge at 21 Fort Worth community centers, and adopt the related appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.25Adopt an ordinance appointing Lisa J. Sofos and Brittany A. McAfee as Substitute Municipal Judges for the remainder of a two-year term commencing August 11, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027, filling two of ten substitute judicial positions.

#7.1.26Authorizes execution of a 30-year encroachment agreement with Tarrant County Hospital District dba John Peter Smith Hospital for a pedestrian skybridge crossing above South Main Street at 1401 South Main Street, connecting JPS parking and outpatient facilities in Council District 9.

#7.1.27Ratifies the application for and authorizes acceptance of a U.S. DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FY2027-2028 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Program grant of up to $700,000 for the Police Department, authorizes the related grant agreement, and adopts an appropriation ordinance in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.

#7.1.28Adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the PARD Dedication Fees Fund by $500,000 from interest earnings to fund pre-acquisition due diligence expenses for park real estate transactions, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.29Authorizes a $556,193 engineering agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for design of the WSM-A Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2024 White Lake Part 1 project in Council District 5, and adopts an appropriation ordinance of $876,588 in the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund from PayGo funds.

#7.1.30Authorizes a $669,870.00 engineering agreement with MAS Consultants, LLC DBA MAS Consulting Engineers to prepare plans and specifications for the WSM-B Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2024 White Lake Part 2 project (City Project No. 106206) in Council District 5. Also adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund by $952,612.00 from PayGo funds to effect a portion of Water's contribution to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.31Authorizes a $12,592,547.50 construction contract with Jackson Construction, Ltd. and Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $100,000.00 to an engineering agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. (City Secretary Contract No. 57029, revised to $717,272.00) for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2020 WSM-J project (City Project No. 103420) in Council District 8. Also adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund by $13,698,960.00 from PayGo funds for Water's contribution to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.32Authorizes execution of non-exclusive agreements with multiple environmental engineering and consulting firms in a combined amount up to $500,000.00 for as-needed, task-order environmental services supporting the Environmental Services Department, for a one-year term with four optional annual renewals.

#7.1.33Adopts a resolution approving the 2026 Installation Policy and Design Criteria for Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Infrastructure (Water Criteria Manual), updating the 2019 version with revisions developed by Kimley-Horn and Associates, including changes needed to comply with House Bill 3167 of the 86th Texas Legislature.

#7.1.34Authorizes a $565,687.00 engineering design agreement with Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc. for the WSM-D Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2024 Lovell/Locke project (City Project No. 106210) in CD 3 and CD 6, and adopts an appropriation ordinance moving $854,541.00 of Water and Sewer PayGo funds into the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund as part of Water's contribution to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.35Authorizes Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $281,486.66 to the Infrastructure Construction Agreement with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Inc. (CSC No. 60446) to add the Botanic Garden Old Garden Road Renovation project and raise the contract to $6,619,986.66, and adopts appropriation ordinances reallocating General Capital Projects Fund and Tax Notes 2020 Fund dollars among Botanic Garden projects while amending the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.36Authorizes submission of the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2027 funding application to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors in the amount of $145,564,557.00, covering initiatives such as enhanced response, neighborhood crime prevention, recruitment and training, and equipment/technology/infrastructure.

#7.1.37Authorizes application for and acceptance of an FAA grant passed through TxDOT of up to $10,263,000.00 for construction of the Runway 18R-36L Rehabilitation and Underdrains Installation project at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, plus a transfer of up to $1,140,333.00 for the City's match, totaling up to $11,403,333.00, with a resolution, appropriation ordinances, and amendments to the FY2026 budget and FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.38Adoption of an appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Risk Financing Fund by $2,200,000.00 from available net position to repair multiple City-owned facilities damaged during the April 2026 hailstorm.

#7.1.39Adoption of appropriation ordinances increasing the Municipal Airport Fund and Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund by $97,361.00 each (via transfer) to fund design of the Midfield Pond D Expansion project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, and amending the FY2026 budget and FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.40Adoption of an ordinance repealing and restating Chapter 10 'Courts,' Articles I and II of the Fort Worth City Code to modernize court organizational structure, judicial provisions, state-law compliance, and parking violation procedures, adding Civil Security and Technology Fees and increasing the Boot Fee, plus a resolution approving a revised schedule of standard parking fine amounts.

#7.1.41Authorization of a $752,732.00 payment to the Retired Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to cover projected lump-sum retiree death benefits and management fees, as required by Chapter 2.5, Article II of the City Code.

#7.1.42Authorizes Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $161,774.00 to an engineering agreement with Dunaway Associates, LLC for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 2020 WSM-G Project, raising the contract to $537,783.00, and adopts an appropriation ordinance funding the amendment from Water and Sewer PayGo funds as part of Water's contribution to the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.43Authorizes negotiation and execution of a new Parking Garage License Agreement with the Texas A&M University System allowing use of 600 unassigned parking spaces at the 1200 Houston Street and 1301 Commerce Street garages in support of the Texas A&M Fort Worth Campus Project, replacing the current 400-space agreement.

#7.1.44Adopts an ordinance amending Chapter 35 'Water and Sewers,' Subsection 35-92(f) of the City Code to clarify the process for calculating net pipe capacity used in the Water Main Capacity Charge and remove inconsistencies with the City's published water design criteria.

#7.1.45Authorizes a $1,559,079.00 engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Main M-244A Replacement from Division Street to Green Oaks Boulevard, adopts a reimbursement resolution for future debt proceeds, and adopts an appropriation ordinance shifting $2,123,919.00 within the Water & Sewer Commercial Paper Fund as part of Water's FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program contribution.

#7.1.46Appropriation ordinances transferring $84,000.00 from the Municipal Airport Fund to the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund to cover additional Resident Project Representative hours for the Airport Frontage Improvements project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, with corresponding amendments to the FY2026 budget and FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.47Ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of Series 2026 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $104,000,000.00 for identified street, facility, and other capital projects, delegating sale authority to designated City officials, adopting related appropriation ordinances, and amending the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.48Authorizes execution of an agreement with Civic Solutions Partnership, LLC for up to $300,000.00 annually for a one-year term to develop an updated economic development strategic plan for the Economic Development Department, following RFP No. 26-0165 which drew eleven responses.

#7.1.49Adopts an ordinance appropriating $1,800,000.00 to the Culture and Tourism Debt Service Fund, reallocated from the General Debt Service Fund, to properly account for the defeasance of the Culture and Tourism portion of the General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2020.

#7.1.50Authorizes execution of a Consent to Assignment of a Hangar Sublease Estoppel, Non-Disturbance, and Assignment Agreement for lease site 13745 Wing Way, Hangar A at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, transferring the leasehold interest from MPFA Holdings, LLC to GJH Properties, L.P.

#7.1.51Authorizes a design procurement agreement with Fort Worth Everman/Risinger Development, LLC with City participation up to $894,179.61 for engineering services for Hemphill Street improvements between Everman Parkway and West Risinger Road, adopts an appropriation ordinance in the Transportation Impact Fee Capital Fund, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.52Rescinds Resolution No. 6316-06-2026 and adopts a new resolution authorizing Amendment No. 2 to an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT, increasing the 2018 Trinity Railway Express at North Beach Street project amount to $1,243,736.00 with City participation of $224,004.00 plus cost overruns.

#7.1.53Authorizes a design procurement agreement with Fort Worth Everman/Risinger Development, LLC with City participation up to $1,895,477.00 for engineering services for West Risinger Road improvements between Crowley Road and Hemphill Street, adopts appropriation ordinances in the Developer Contribution Fund and Transportation Impact Fee Capital Fund, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.1.54Adoption of an ordinance amending the Fort Worth Electrical Code to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code with local amendments, effective September 1, 2026, aligning City requirements with State of Texas standards.

#7.1.55Risk Management report listing notices of claims filed against the City for alleged damages or injuries during the reporting period of June 12, 2026 through July 27, 2026.

#7.2.1Authorizes an amendment to cooperative contract CSC No. 64199 with Stryker Sales, LLC for stretchers, power cots, and emergency medical supplies, increasing annual spending authority by $167,500.00 to a new total of $3,775,500.00, funded by a donation from the American Heart Association to the Police Department.

#7.2.2Authorizes a professional services agreement with Health Strategy, LLC for pharmacy benefits consulting services for the City's employee benefits program, in an annual amount up to $275,000.00 with four one-year renewal options.

#7.2.3Authorizes an agreement with Unum Life Insurance Company of America for administration of regulatory leave claims (FMLA, PWFA, USERRA), ADA compliance, and City-provided leave benefits for the Human Resources Department, in an amount of $500,000.00 annually. The agreement has an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal terms in the same annual amount.

#7.2.4Authorizes a professional services agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to administer the City's Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Lifestyle Account for up to $300,000.00 annually. The agreement includes an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options at the same annual amount.

#7.2.5Authorizes a cooperative agreement with Lighthouse Uniforms Inc., using an interlocal agreement with the City of Amarillo, for Fire Department Class A uniforms and alterations in an amount up to $650,000.00 for the initial term, with four one-year renewal options in the same amount.

#7.2.6Authorizes an amendment to the City's agreement with LaSalle Corrections VI, LLC (CSC No. 51346) for jail intake services, increasing annual compensation by $125,524.50 (a 3% increase) for a new total annual amount up to $4,309,674.50 for the Police Department.

#7.2.7Ratification of a one-time emergency procurement of up to $162,272.00 to provide summer meals to Camp Fort Worth participants in July 2026 after the Summer Food Service Program sponsor lost Texas Department of Agriculture approval.

#7.3.2Authorization of a five-year lease with Better Business Bureau Incorporated d/b/a BBB Heart of Texas for approximately 1,159 square feet (Suites 108-115) on the first floor of the historic James E. Guinn School at 1150 South Freeway, which houses the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center.

#7.3.3Authorizes acquisition of permanent sanitary sewer and temporary construction easements from Gramar Properties, LLC at 4900 Benbrook Blvd and from Grant and Marcee James at 8600 Team Ranch for the Mary's Creek Lift Station Site & Force Main project (City Project No. 103648), with total costs of $367,311.57 and $385,100.00 respectively including closing costs.

#7.4.1Adoption of an ordinance vacating a portion of Ring Road, a prescriptive right-of-way south of West Risinger Road, to be replatted into adjoining property for a gas station and convenience store development, and waiving the purchase fee value of the vacated land per City policy.

#7.5.1Authorizes a sole source agreement with Fin-Tek Corporation, exclusive distributor for Refractron Technologies Corp., to supply UNI-DISC ceramic ozone diffusers, OEM replacement parts, and technical services for the Water Department's drinking water ozone treatment systems, at up to $150,000.00 annually with four one-year renewal options.

#7.5.2Authorizes a sole-source agreement with McNish, LLC (Walker Process Equipment), the OEM for clarifier drive units, for equipment, replacement parts, and repair services for the Water Department at up to $400,000.00 for the first year with four one-year renewal options.

#7.5.3Authorizes Amendment No. 5 in the amount of $87,500.00 to the engineering services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for final design of the Walker Branch Crossing of the Trinity Trails Connection – River Trails Park to River Legacy Park project, raising the contract to $889,880.00 under the 2018 Bond Program.

#7.5.4Authorizes a Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Thos. S. Byrne, Inc. dba Byrne Construction Services for the Fort Worth Water Gardens project, with a $15,000.00 preconstruction fee and 2.55% construction phase fee within a $4,050,000.00 construction budget, adopts an appropriation ordinance shifting $89,072.58 in the General Capital Projects Fund, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.5.5Authorizes acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation Routine Airport Maintenance Program grant of up to $100,000 for Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, plus an $11,112 contribution from Alliance Air Services, Inc. to cover the City's 10 percent match, and adopts an appropriation ordinance for the $111,112 total.

#7.5.6Authorizes acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation Routine Airport Maintenance Program grant of up to $100,000 for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and use of up to $11,112 in Future Grant Match capital funding transferred from the Municipal Airport Capital Project Fund for the City's 10 percent match, totaling up to $111,112.

#7.5.7Authorizes acceptance of a Texas Department of Transportation Routine Airport Maintenance Program grant of up to $100,000 for Fort Worth Spinks Airport and use of up to $11,112 in Future Grant Match capital funding from the Municipal Airport Capital Project Fund as the City's 10 percent match, for a total of up to $111,112.

#7.5.8Authorizes a Fifth Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 57788 with e-Builder, Inc. in the amount of $231,000 for a revised total contract amount of $4,398,675 for the capital Project Management Information System used by Transportation & Public Works, Water, Park and Recreation, and Property Management departments.

#7.5.9Authorizes an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for full-depth reclamation and asphalt overlay of McPherson Road and Forest Hill Everman Road (approximately 3.37 lane miles) in Precinct 1, with the City paying $1,300,000.00 for materials and incidentals and providing traffic control while the County provides labor and equipment.

#7.5.10Adopts a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT increasing the BU 287P at Meacham Boulevard Entrance project (55FTW Gate 1 Turn Lane Design) from $784,216.00 to $790,619.00, with City participation of $230,000.00 and 104,200 Transportation Development Credits, and adopts appropriation ordinances and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.5.11Authorizes a Second Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 64052 with Insight Global, LLC dba Delaware Insight Global, LLC, using a Texas DIR cooperative contract, to increase the annual contract amount by $300,000.00 for a revised annual amount up to $2,400,000.00 for technology staff augmentation services for the IT Solutions Department.

#7.5.12Authorizes an artwork commission contract with Brenda Ciardiello Art LLC and SV Randall Studio LLC for up to $366,658.62 for fabrication, delivery, installation, and contingencies of up to ten sculptures for the Chapel Creek Corridor, to be located in George Markos Park at 400 Academy Blvd.

#7.5.13Ratifies the City's application for and authorizes acceptance of up to $28,880.00 in FAA Airport Improvement Program grant funding, plus a $1,520.00 City match (5 percent), for a total of $30,400.00 to acquire and install eight Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and adopts the related appropriation ordinance.

#7.5.14Ratifies the City's application for and authorizes acceptance of up to $21,660.00 in FAA Airport Improvement Program grant funding passed through TxDOT, plus a $1,140.00 City match, for a total of $22,800.00 to acquire and install six Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, and adopts an appropriation ordinance and resolution authorizing grant agreements with the State of Texas.

#7.5.15Authorizes an agreement with IDEXX Distribution, Inc. to supply microbiological testing supplies for the Water Department in an annual amount up to $180,000.00, with four one-year renewal options at the same amount.

#7.5.16Authorizes execution of a cooperative agreement with Unica Enterprises, LLC for janitorial services for the Public Events Department, using an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Arlington, for up to $580,000.00 over a one-year term.

#7.5.17Authorizes a Design Procurement Agreement with MM Bonds 836, LLC for City participation up to $110,885.32 toward engineering design of a force main and gravity sewer main on Morris Dido Newark Road serving anticipated growth in North Fort Worth, adopts a resolution of official intent to reimburse expenditures with future enterprise fund debt, and adopts an appropriation ordinance moving $110,886.00 within the Water & Sewer Commercial Paper Fund to the Bonds Ranch Lift Station (A), Force Main, and Gravity Main project.

#7.5.18Adopts two resolutions authorizing Amendments No. 1 and No. 2 to an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for the Las Vegas Trail project (Loop 820 West to Quebec Drive), increasing the combined project amount to $7,344,939.00 with local participation of $2,449,630.00, plus any construction cost overruns.

#7.5.19Authorizes application for and acceptance of two 2027 Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grants from the United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America, totaling up to $375,000, and adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund.

#7.5.20Authorizes execution of a task order construction services contract with C. Green Scaping, L.P. in an amount up to $550,000 for brick pavement rehabilitation unit price contract projects at various locations, with two renewals for the same amount.

#7.5.22Rescinds Resolution No. 6204-12-2025 and adopts a corrected resolution authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for up to $2,005,510.00 for the LTJG Barnett Bridge Project, with local participation provided through 400,000 Transportation Development Credits plus any cost overruns.

#7.5.23Authorizes an agreement with Ventrex Environmental Services, LLC for biohazard cleanup and decontamination services at five city underpasses for up to $330,000.00 annually, with four one-year renewal options at the same amount, for the Environmental Services Department.

#7.5.25Authorizes Amendment No. 1 with GFT Infrastructure, Inc. in the amount of $1,843,055.00 for additional engineering services on the Bailey Boswell Road East project, raising the contract to $2,626,788.00, and amends the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program).

#7.5.26Authorizes a $1,089,424.00 engineering agreement with Shield Engineering Group, LLC for the WSM-E Water and Sewer Replacement Contract 2025, Ridglea Phase 4 project, adopts a resolution of intent to reimburse expenditures with future debt proceeds, and adopts an appropriation ordinance adjusting $1,593,685.00 in the Water & Sewer Commercial Paper Fund.

#7.5.27Authorizes a Community Facilities Agreement and a Design Procurement Agreement with CTMTGT Alpha Ranch, LLC for city participation in the engineering and construction of approximately 12,986 linear feet of oversized water mains in North Fort Worth, adopts a resolution of intent to reimburse from future debt proceeds, and adopts an appropriation ordinance adjusting the Water and Sewer Commercial Paper Fund.

#7.5.28Authorizes Change Order No. 1 of $677,183.40 and 60 additional calendar days to the construction contract with Peachtree Construction, Ltd. for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 3 project, revising the contract to $3,675,727.90 to allow full-depth rehabilitation on Acapulco Road and additional concrete repairs.

#7.5.29Adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Projects Fund by $358,500.00, transferred from the General Fund, to fund the City Hall 18th floor renovation under the City Hall Maintenance programmable project, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.5.30Authorizes Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $206,308.40 to the contract with Jackson Construction, Ltd. for the Sanitary Sewer Contract 127 project, raising the contract to $2,619,428.40, and adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund by $206,309.00 from PayGo funds.

#7.5.31Authorizes an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for up to $2,400,000 (including up to $480,000 in local participation) for the Panther Island Canal Bridges Phase 1 project, adopts an appropriation ordinance, and amends the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

#7.5.32Authorizes an artwork commission contract with Jessica Bell LLC for up to $183,325 to fabricate, deliver, and install the 'Playful Petals' public art installation at Oak Grove Park, funded through the 2022 Bond Program.

#7.5.33Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for the City to own, operate, and maintain water and sewer facilities and a portion of Bonds Ranch Road and its side path, to be constructed with funding from Tarrant County's Bonds Ranch Public Improvement District serving the Estates at Eagle Mountain Lake development.

#8.0Standing agenda section for announcements by City Council members and staff, including upcoming and recent events, recognition of citizens, and approval of ceremonial travel.

#9.1.1Council Proposal CP-341 from Council Member Chris Nettles asks the City Council to reconsider its June 23, 2026 approval of M&C 26-0525, which raised the maximum payment to Kenneth E. East, P.C. to up to $200,000 for representing former police officer Aaron Dean in civil litigation.

#9.1.2Council Proposal CP-342 from Council Member Dr. Mia Hall requests waiver of the $300 Outdoor Event Permit Fee, issued by the Public Events Department, for the annual Lake Como 4th of July Parade.

#9.1.3Council Proposal CP-343 from Council Member Chris Nettles urges the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to consider alternatives to reducing the number of polling locations, citing concerns about voter access, long lines, and wait times.

#10.1.1M&C 26-0631 recommends adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 29.5 'Smoking' of the City Code to update the definition of electronic smoking devices to include vaping, lower the retail smoke shop gross annual sales threshold from 90% to 51%, and expand the operating prohibition from 300 feet to 500 feet from schools, universities, hospitals, parks, places of worship, and daycare centers to align with the Zoning Ordinance.

#10.1.2Authorizes execution of a 30-year encroachment agreement with Cook Children's Medical Center to build a pedestrian skybridge over a public access easement at West Terrell Avenue adjacent to 801 7th Avenue, connecting the West Garage and West Tower in Council District 9.

#10.2.1A resolution approving and adopting the City of Fort Worth jurisdictional annex to the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan 2025.

#10.2.2A resolution accepting the filing of a petition to create Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 24 (Rio Claro), setting a public hearing date and authorizing publication of notice.

#10.2.3A resolution appointing Macy Hill and Jesus "Jay" Chapa to the Board of Directors of Gendy Street Management Corp., a Texas non-profit corporation.

#10.2.4A resolution waiving certain development and building permit fees for projects at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

#10.2.5A resolution authorizing initiation of rezoning for the Northside TEXRail Station transit-oriented development (TOD) area in Council District 2, consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.

#10.2.6A resolution designating primary and secondary employees responsible for performing the City's tax rate calculations.

#10.2.7A resolution to consider the proposed tax rate for the City.

#10.2.8A resolution directing the City Manager to begin the process of adopting a 90-day moratorium on accepting, processing, and approving new rezoning applications or permits for data centers.

#10.2.9A resolution directing the City Manager to establish the Fort Worth Data Center & Infrastructure Commission to address data center development and related infrastructure issues.

#10.5.1An ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Fort Worth City Code to adopt new filing requirements for applications to develop data centers.

#11.2Public hearing and ordinance designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 119 for approximately 22.904 acres at 5000 Westport Parkway, and authorization of a ten-year economic development program and tax abatement agreement with Mach Industries Inc. for an unmanned aerial vehicle assembly and integration facility.

#12.1Zoning map amendment ZC-26-017 to amend 'PD823A' Planned Development with an 'E' Neighborhood Commercial base to add auto parts supply, retail as a permitted use on 0.87 acres at 5332 Sycamore School Road. Staff recommends denial; Zoning Commission recommended approval 10-0.

#12.2Zoning map amendment ZC-26-053 requesting a change from 'A-5' One-Family Residential to 'I' Light Industrial for outdoor storage on 1.14 acres at 1401-1431 (odds) Marion Avenue. Both staff and the Zoning Commission (10-0) recommend denial.

#12.3Site plan amendment SP-26-008 for 'PD311' Planned Development at 4213 Miller Avenue (0.89 acres) to add a new enclosed auto repair facility within the Stop Six Residential Overlay. Staff and the Zoning Commission (9-0) recommend approval.

#12.4Zoning map amendment ZC-26-062 to rezone 61.77 acres at 2204-2400 (evens) Cantrell Sansom Road from 'AG' Agricultural, 'G' Intensive Commercial and 'C' Medium Density Multifamily to 'I' Light Industrial for warehouse use. Staff and the Zoning Commission (9-0) recommend approval.

#12.5Zoning case ZC-26-060 requests a Conditional Use Permit in "E" Neighborhood Commercial zoning to allow an automotive repair (3-bay oil change) facility on 0.70 acres at 6732 Blue Mound Road, with site plan included. Staff and Zoning Commission both recommend approval (11-0).

#12.6Zoning case ZC-26-066 requests a zoning map amendment for 12.02 acres at 3550 Euless South Main Street from "AG" Agricultural, "I" Light Industrial, and "PD492" Planned Development to "I" Light Industrial for industrial use. Staff and Zoning Commission both recommend approval (11-0).

#12.7Zoning case ZC-26-069 requests rezoning of 1.0 acre at 3201 House Anderson Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A-43" One-Family Residential to develop a single-family home. Staff and Zoning Commission both recommend approval (11-0).

#12.8Zoning case ZC-26-075 requests rezoning of 0.13 acres at 604 Luxton Street in the Terrell Heights Historic District from "A-5/HC" One-Family Residential/Historic & Cultural Overlay to "B/HC" Two-Family Residential/Historic & Cultural Overlay to build a duplex. Staff recommends denial while the Zoning Commission recommends approval (11-0).

#12.9Zoning map amendment request (ZC-26-077) for 0.14 acres at 2008 Edmonia Court in Council District 5, changing from "CF/SS" Community Facilities/Stop Six Overlay to "B/SS" Two-Family Residential/Stop Six Overlay to allow a two-unit duplex for multi-generational housing. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval (11-0).

#12.10Zoning map amendment request (ZC-26-080) for 0.15 acres at 406 & 408 Diamond Avenue in Council District 9, changing from "J/DUDD" Medium Industrial to "R1/DUDD" Zero-Lot Line Cluster Residential to build two single-family homes. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval (11-0).

#12.11Zoning map amendment request (ZC-26-081) for 0.45 acres at 1910 & 1912 Amanda Avenue in Council District 5, changing from "A-5/SS" One-Family Residential to "B/SS" Two-Family Residential in the Stop Six Overlay to allow duplexes for multi-generational housing. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval (11-0).

#12.12Zoning map amendment request (ZC-26-082) for 17.52 acres at 5851 N. Freeway in Council District 2, changing from "G/I-35W" Intensive Commercial to "I/I-35W" Light Industrial for three office/warehouse buildings totaling roughly 245,000 square feet. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend denial (11-0).

#12.13Zoning map amendment case SP-26-009 requesting an amended site plan for the 'PD1174' Planned Development at 6251 Stevenson Oaks Drive (19.02 acres) to revise the skilled nursing facility building for a senior living facility. Staff and the Zoning Commission recommend approval (11-0).

#13.1Standard public comments portion of the City Council agenda, noting that Council may not discuss or deliberate topics not specifically listed on the agenda per Texas Gov't Code § 551.042.

#14.0Notice that the City Council may convene in a closed Executive Session to discuss any item listed on the agenda in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.