City Council MeetingTuesday, September 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM · 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas

#0.1.1Front page of the agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the City Council Chamber.

#2.0Invocation - Minutes Placeholder

#3.0Placeholder in the minutes for the Pledges of Allegiance, including the State of Texas Pledge recited at the start of the meeting.

#4.1Presentation of a Recognition Celebrating 4 Years of the Tarrant County Maternal & Infant Health Coalition

#4.2Presentation of a Recognition for ASEZ and the World Mission Society Church of God and University Students for Environmental Stewardship and Community Service in Fort Worth

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

#6.0Items to be Withdrawn or Continued - Minutes Placeholder

#7.0Consent agenda preamble explaining that consent items require little deliberation and approval authorizes the City Manager or designee to implement them per staff recommendations.

#7.1.1Authorizes a $8,602,805 contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. for water and sanitary sewer replacements (Contract 2020 WSM-E), adopts a reimbursement resolution for future debt, and adopts an appropriation ordinance shifting Commercial Paper funds to the project.

#7.1.2Rescinds prior resolution and appropriation ordinance and authorizes a new TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement of $774,457 with $88,777 local participation for intersection improvements at Boat Club Road (FM 1220) and Golf Club Drive, with a new appropriation and CIP amendment.

#7.1.3Council ratifies a TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for water main relocations at US 287/Highway 81 and Harmon Road, amends the Kimley-Horn engineering contract, adopts a reimbursement resolution, and appropriates funds from the Water & Sewer Commercial Paper Fund.

#7.1.4Council adopts an appropriation ordinance for emergency repairs to the Biosolids Dewatering Building at the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility after a lightning strike and fire damaged the electrical equipment.

#7.1.5Council authorizes a TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for intersection improvements at FM 156 and Chaplin Drive with local participation of $50,000, and adopts appropriation ordinances for federal, state, and 2022 Bond funds.

#7.1.6Council authorizes Change Order No. 1 with Circle C Construction Company for the Lake Arlington Lift Station Force Main and Sanitary Sewer Mains Part 4 project, adding 90 days, and adopts a related appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.7Council is asked to adopt appropriation ordinances and a transfer to clean up and close out Water capital projects, including PFAS study funding from litigation settlements and a developer contribution for the Alpha Ranch Sewer project.

#7.1.8Council is asked to authorize Amendment No. 7 to CDM Smith's engineering agreement for construction support and design of a new clearwell for the Westside Water Treatment Plant Plate Settler Expansion, with an appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.9Council is asked to authorize a $11,236,089 construction contract with Jackson Construction for the Northside III 54-inch and Northside IV 24-inch water transmission mains, with impact fee and bond-fund appropriations.

#7.1.10Council is asked to authorize Amendment No. 7 to Kimley-Horn's engineering agreement for construction support on the Camp Bowie Hul-Mont water and sanitary sewer replacement, funded from PayGo funds.

#7.1.11Council to authorize an engineering agreement with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for plans and specifications for water and sanitary sewer main replacements in the Ridglea Phase 2 project, and adopt an appropriation ordinance shifting funds from the Commercial Paper project to the project.

#7.1.12Council to authorize a $33.3M construction contract with Thalle Construction for the Northside III 54-inch Water Transmission Main Phase IV, a $527,513 Kimley-Horn engineering amendment, and appropriation ordinances using water impact fees.

#7.1.13Council to ratify an emergency contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company for water main repair on North Bailey Avenue after taste and odor complaints, and adopt an appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.14Council to authorize Change Order No. 1 with Gra-Tex Utilities for the Camp Bowie Hul-Mont (7th Street) water and sewer replacement, raising the contract to $2,426,493, with appropriation ordinances and a TPW CIP amendment.

#7.1.15Council authorizes Amendment No. 2 to the Neel-Schaffer engineering agreement for the Hampshire Boulevard water main and sanitary sewer replacement, raising the contract to $809,516, and appropriates $77,892 from Water & Sewer PayGo funds.

#7.1.16Council authorizes a $17,669,827.50 construction contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company for the 72-inch Sanitary Sewer Main M-245 Parallel Relief Pipeline, with appropriation ordinances shifting funds from commercial paper to Series 2026B revenue bonds.

#7.1.17Council authorizes amendments reallocating $3,237,138 of previously appropriated Water CIS Project funding from the Itineris NA contract to the SHI Government Solutions vendor agreement for software licensing, with no additional appropriation.

#7.1.18Council adopts the Transportation Impact Fees semi-annual progress report for October 2025 to March 2026, as reviewed and recommended by the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.

#7.1.19Council is asked to authorize Amendment No. 3 to James DeOtte Engineering's agreement for the Greenfield Acres Drainage Phase 4 project, covering added FEMA flood study requirements for a Letter of Map Revision. The amendment raises the contract to $1,022,371.

#7.1.20Council is asked to adopt an appropriation ordinance of $22.7 million from Transportation Impact Fee funds to supplement eight high-priority 2026 Bond Program transportation projects and amend the FY2026-2030 CIP.

#7.1.21Council is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with TxDOT for routine operation and maintenance of state-owned traffic signals in the Dallas District, accept up to $27,246 in FY2027 reimbursement funds, and adopt an appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.22Council is asked to adopt an appropriation ordinance of $780,000 from Water and Sewer interest earnings to fund emergency repairs to sanitary sewer main M-244A in Arlington, covering an emergency contractor and engineering consultant.

#7.1.23Ratifies a contract with American Warrior Association for confidential mental health counseling services for Police Department first responders and their families, for one year with up to four one-year renewals.

#7.1.24Adopts an appropriation ordinance for emergency repairs to Sanitary Sewer Main M-206 break near 5217 Scott Road, funded from Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund interest earnings. Emergency procurement was initiated with Jackson Construction, LTD.

#7.1.25Council is asked to adopt an appropriation ordinance of $1,300,000 for emergency repairs to sanitary sewer main M-195, which was damaged when a TxDOT contractor drilled through it near 5701 Hemphill Street. Funds shift from the Commercial Paper project within the Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2023 Fund.

#7.1.26Council is asked to authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Westwood Professional Services engineering agreement for design of the Pharr Street Storm Drain project, raising the contract to $509,520. An appropriation ordinance transfers PayGo funds to the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund.

#7.1.27Council considers Change Order No. 1 to Belt Construction of Texas for the Lake Arlington Lift Station, Force Main, and Sanitary Sewer Mains project, raising the contract to $60,950,763.16, with an appropriation ordinance shifting Water and Sewer revenue bond funds from commercial paper.

#7.1.28Council considers Amendment No. 4 to AECOM Technical Services' professional services agreement for the Retrofitting Malls scope under the HUD PRO Housing grant and Transportation Investment Program projects, raising the contract to $4,925,000, with related appropriation ordinances.

#7.1.29Council considers rescinding M&C 26-0441 and adopting appropriation ordinances to move subrogation recovery funds from the Risk Financing Fund to the General Capital Projects Fund for replacing Fire Engine 8, which was damaged in a January 2025 collision.

#7.1.30Council considers transferring a 5% Assignee Set-Aside of a Chapter 380 grant payment under the Linear Labs Economic Development Program Agreement from the General Fund to the Economic Development Incentives LTD Fund.

#7.1.31Ratifies application for and authorizes acceptance of up to $300,000 DOJ BJA NIBIN Modernization grant for the Police Department, with appropriation ordinance and a sole source agreement with LeadsOnline, LLC for a BrassTrax Acquisition Station.

#7.1.32Reallocates $1,038,691 in General Fund Property Management operating funds to the General Capital Projects Fund for City Hall, Council Chambers and parking garage maintenance and citywide minor repair projects, amending the FY2026 budget and CIP.

#7.1.33Authorizes Amendment No. 5 to the Insight Global, LLC consulting contract for the Water Department's new Customer Information System, raising the annual amount to $2.3 million, and appropriates $3 million of Water revenue bond funds.

#7.1.34Authorizes acceptance of a $37,503.62 FY2026 Interlibrary Loan reimbursement grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Fort Worth Public Library and adopts an appropriation ordinance.

#7.1.35Council consent to Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 1 issuing Series 2026 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, up to $4,250,000, to fund road infrastructure for Wildflower Ranch Phases 4B and 4C.

#7.1.36Council consent to Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 2B issuing Series 2026 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, up to $15,500,000, for roadway facilities, engineering, City fees, developer interest and issuance costs.

#7.1.37Authorizes Amendment No. 2 to the CMAR contract with Linbeck Group, LLC for $6,590,000, bringing the revised contract to $6,716,147, for Phase I building infrastructure improvements at 200 Texas Street.

#7.1.38Authorizes Job Order Contracts with ten contractors for minor construction and renovation for Property Management, up to $3,000,000 per contractor per year, totaling $135,000,000 over the full term.

#7.1.39Authorizes a Construction Manager at Risk contract with HJ Russell & Company for the Fire Station Community Center and Amendment No. 4 to William Tharp Architects' agreement for additional design services, funded by the 2022 Bond Program.

#7.1.40Repeals and replaces appropriation ordinances for the 2026 Certificates of Obligation, correcting appropriations and reallocating PAYGO funds to the Summit Library and Centreport Trail Phase II projects.

#7.1.41Repeals and restates the appropriation ordinance for the Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 so remaining cost of issuance funds stay available for the Convention Center Venue Project.

#7.1.42Authorizes the City Attorney to retain two law firms as outside counsel for an IRS inquiry into the Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009.

#7.1.43Notice of claims filed against the city for alleged damages or injuries.

#7.2.1Authorizes non-exclusive agreements with multiple vendors for standard workwear and related services for City departments, up to $995,362 annually for an initial one-year term with four one-year renewals.

#7.3.1Accepts dedication of approximately 12.311 acres of parkland and improvements for Quarry Falls Park from the developer entities in northwest Fort Worth, per the park dedication policy.

#7.3.2Authorizes conveyance of about 0.0216 acres of drainage easement rights at 317 Hillshire Drive to TxDOT for the US 81 project (Southeast Connector) for $14,671.

#7.4.1Council is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the physical closure of a portion of Hawks Landing Road north of West Bonds Ranch Road, to take effect when a railroad bridge project begins in 2029. TxDOT requires approval now to finalize engineering plans.

#7.5.1Authorizes Amendment No. 1 of $277,361 to the engineering agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam for the cast iron water main replacements in the Holly - East Side Pump Station project, raising the contract to $1,725,634, with an appropriation ordinance funded by PayGo transfer.

#7.5.2Authorizes a $4,554,678 construction contract with D D M Construction for the Northside IV 24-inch Water Transmission Main Phase 1C Segment 2 and a $609,550 Amendment No. 2 to the Teague Nall & Perkins engineering agreement, plus a reimbursement resolution and appropriation ordinance.

#7.5.3Authorizes an $11,584,014.47 contract with D D M Construction Corporation to reconstruct Meandering Road and make intersection improvements from LTJG Barnett Road to Roberts Cut Off Road, with 100% federal funding and city participation through Transportation Development Credits.

#7.5.4Council is asked to ratify an emergency engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols for investigation and repair recommendations after pavement failure and MSE wall distress at the North Riverside Drive Bridge.

#7.5.5Amends M&C 26-0723 to correct an incomplete resolution expressing intent to reimburse expenditures from future enterprise fund debt for the Alpha Ranch Parkway and Comancheria Way community facilities agreement.

#7.5.6Authorizes Amendment No. 6 adding $800,000 to the Parkhill, Smith & Cooper engineering agreement for the WJ Boaz Road widening project, bringing the contract to $3,943,174.45.

#7.5.7Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for the Meandering Road project, decreasing the agreement amount by $1,233,380 to $25,995,225, with an appropriation ordinance decreasing grant receipts.

#7.5.8Authorizes a professional services agreement with Walker Partners, LLC to conduct the North Morningside Mapshed Study, evaluating drainage and flood risk, creating new engineering models and City Flood Risk Area mapping, and optionally identifying flood mitigation alternatives.

#7.5.9Authorizes an amendment to the design-build contract with FPI Builders, LLC to reconcile the total contract amount for the Northwest Patrol Division Facility to $24,683,585 with no additional appropriation, funded through the 2022 Bond Program.

#7.5.10Authorizes a substantial amendment to the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Action Plans changing use of HOME funds, and a $2,803,273.08 HOME forgivable loan to Housing Channel or an affiliate for the Renaissance Heights Development at 3670 Wichita Street.

#7.5.11Authorizes a FY2027 contract with Arts Fort Worth for management of the Fort Worth Public Art Program and administration of the Competitive Arts Grant Program, plus reimbursement of eligible project management costs from capital projects.

#7.5.12Authorizes Change Order No. 3 to L. J. Design & Construction LLC for the Ciquio Vasquez Community Park Improvements Project, covering design changes to bleacher shade structures, an additional water meter, water line and drainage, raising the contract to $5,126,202.91.

#7.5.13Authorizes a professional services agreement with Venue Solutions Group, LLC for the Will Rogers Memorial Center Facilities Assessment Study, with appropriation ordinances reallocating capital funds and hotel/DFW revenue share transfers, and amending the FY2026-2030 CIP.

#7.5.14Authorizes non-exclusive land acquisition services agreements with about 20 consultants for the Property Management Department, one-year initial terms with four one-year renewals, up to $5,000,000 annually in total.

#7.5.15Authorizes Amendment No. 5 to TranSystems Corporation's professional services agreement for Railroad Quiet Zone Program assistance, raising the contract to $3,122,692, with appropriation ordinances shifting 2022 Bond and capital funds and amending the CIP.

#7.5.16Council is asked to raise the FY2026 annual aggregate limit of the Lee Construction and Maintenance Company job order contract from $1.5 million to $1.875 million. It would also authorize a job order for generator installation labor at the Worth Heights Community Center.

#7.5.17Council is asked to authorize a contract with Fort Worth Civil Constructors, LLC for roadway improvements at Trinity Park, Z Boaz South Park and Pecan Valley Golf Course, funded by the 2022 and 2026 bond programs. It was the third-lowest bid, but the lower bidders were disqualified.

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

#9.1.1At Large Appointments for the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

#9.1.2At Large Appointments for the Downtown Design and Review Board

#9.1.3At Large Appointments to the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee

#10.1.1Council is asked to approve a successor collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 440, setting wages and working conditions for four years, from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2030.

#10.1.2Council is asked to adopt ordinances setting the Fire Department's civil service staffing levels and salaries effective October 1, 2026, in line with the FY2027 budget and the new collective bargaining agreement. The staffing changes include a net of 2 added offset positions (Lieutenant and Captain), a reduction of 6 Lead Paramedics and 3 Telecommunicators, and an addition of 9 EMTs.

#10.1.3Authorizes a $1,000,000 transfer from the General Fund to the General Capital Projects Fund for the Community Art Initiative, funding gallery display and lighting systems at libraries, community centers, and other City facilities, with a budget and CIP amendment.

#10.1.4Accepts $115,000 in proceeds from the sale of platted Lake Worth lots to lessees and transfers it from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund for Lake Worth infrastructure, amending the FY2026 budget and CIP contribution.

#10.1.5Adopts a resolution authorizing the City to participate in the Connect Investment Trust (Texas Connect) local government investment pool as an additional investment option, following the Investment Committee's recommendation.

#10.2.1Authorizes condemnation by eminent domain to acquire sanitary sewer permanent, temporary construction, and temporary access easements from Montserrat Hills LLC and Montrachet Homeowners Association for the Mary's Creek Lift Station Site and Force Main Alignment project after failed negotiations.

#10.3.1Appoints primary and alternate members and representatives to the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Regional Transportation Council.

#10.3.2Renames the Southside Community Center as the Southside Community Center at Hazel Harvey Peace Center For Neighborhoods, effective October 1, 2026.

#11.1Public hearing and resolution to establish Public Improvement District No. 24 – Rio Claro, finding the petition sufficient and authorizing waivers to the City's PID policy.

#11.2Public hearing to designate Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 120 and authorize a ten-year tax abatement agreement with HARTING Connectivity for a manufacturing operation and U.S. headquarters on about 83.585 acres.

#11.3Public hearing and adoption of an ordinance adopting TCEQ regulations for on-site sewage facilities (OSSF), making the City the authorized agent, adding more stringent local rules, licensure requirements, variances, and establishing OSSF service fees.

#11.4Public hearing on owner-initiated annexation of about 312.354 acres plus 221.06 acres of right-of-way (Walsh Industrial, AX-26-004), with execution of a Municipal Services Agreement and adoption of an annexation ordinance.

#12.1Zoning change request to amend PD1226 to add restaurant, café, cafeteria as permitted uses with reduced parking at the former Roy Pope Grocery site. Staff and the Zoning Commission (8-2) recommend denial.

#13.1Public comment period; Council may not deliberate on topics not listed on the agenda under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

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