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Fort Worth, TX

City Council Work Session · 2:00 PM · 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas

The City Council Work Session agenda featured 17 items, led by informal reports from the Police Chief on command staff appointments, patrol corporal positions and the bargaining agent, plus a Fire Chief recruitment process report. The agenda also included two zoning-related reports and a proposed economic development agreement presentation.
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Analysis based on the published agenda — official vote outcomes not yet available. Results may appear as the city updates its records.

Analysis

Public Safety

The agenda included four police and fire personnel reports covering command staff appointments, patrol corporal positions, the police bargaining agent, and the Fire Chief recruitment process.[#1.3.1][#1.3.2][#1.3.3][#1.3.4]

Development & Land Use

Two informal reports on the agenda concerned proposed land-use changes: council-initiated zoning in the East Lancaster corridor near Texas Wesleyan University and text amendments to the Camp Bowie Boulevard Revitalization Code.[#1.3.6][#1.3.7]

Insights by Role

Journalist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe agenda paired a police bargaining agent overview, command staff appointments and a Fire Chief recruitment process report with a proposed AeternZ economic development agreement. Questions to pursue include what the staff reports contain on each.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingPolice personnel and bargaining items, the Fire Chief recruitment process and the proposed AeternZ agreement were scheduled for the work session, giving advocates a view of council discussion topics.

Resident

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingTwo zoning reports were scheduled: proposed council-initiated zoning changes along East Lancaster near Texas Wesleyan University (District 11) and Camp Bowie Boulevard code text amendments.

17 items

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#0.1.1Front page of the agenda for the City Council Work Session on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm in the City Council Work Session Room.

City Council Work Session Room

#1.1.1Upcoming and Recent Events - Minutes Placeholder

#1.2.1Organizational Updates - Minutes Placeholder

#1.3.1Informal report detailing command staff appointments (Assistant Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, Commanders) made by Police Chief Eddie Garcia since he began service on September 15, 2025, under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143 and the Meet and Confer agreement.

Eddie GarciaFort Worth Police Officers AssociationFort Worth Police Department

#1.3.2Informal report outlining the FY 2027 reclassification of 30 existing patrol officer positions to patrol corporal positions, creating a promotional pathway within Patrol and strengthening field training and supervisory development without changing authorized staffing.

Eddie GarciaFort Worth Police DepartmentPatrol BureauField Training Program

#1.3.3Informal report giving a historical overview of how the Fort Worth Police Officers Association became the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for Fort Worth police officers, based on the 2007 City Council Resolution and petition certification.

Eddie GarciaJay ChapaFort Worth Police Officers AssociationCity Secretary

#1.3.4Update on the nationwide Fire Chief recruitment, with Raftelis selected as the executive search firm. Interviews are planned for December and January, with appointment no later than February 2027.

Jay ChapaKristen SmithRaftelisCity Manager's Office+2

#1.3.5Summary of FY26 litter control program metrics showing a 10% increase in total material collected, plus planned FY27 events. Contracted UpSpire crews and interdepartmental collaboration contributed to higher collections.

Cody WhittenburgKeep Fort Worth BeautifulUpSpireEnvironmental Services

#1.3.6Informal report on a proposed Council-Initiated rezoning of properties along East Lancaster Avenue between Beach Street and Ayers Avenue near Texas Wesleyan University. The rezoning, requested by Councilwoman Jeanette Martinez, would support the Collard Street TOD area, with a resolution to initiate it going to Council on November 10, 2026.

Eric FladagerJeanette MartinezTexas Wesleyan UniversityCMO Planning Division+2

#1.3.7Informal report from Development Services on proposed text amendments to the Camp Bowie Boulevard Revitalization Code and the Form-Based Code District Use Table. The changes update use and signage standards, clarify nonconformities by cross-referencing the Zoning Ordinance, and remove redundant definitions and certain uses from all sub-districts.

D.J. HarrellCamp Bowie Boulevard Inc.Como N.A.C.Development Services+2

#3.1Presentation on New Program to Serve Elderly Unsheltered Homeless, Flora Brewer Bridge Program - Tara Perez, City Manager's Office, Homeless Strategies Manager

#3.2Presentation on the 125-Year Anniversary of the Fort Worth Public Library - Midori Clark, Library Director

#3.3NET Force Update - Brian Daugherty, Code Compliance Director

#3.4Update on the Animal Shelter Bond Program - Brian Daugherty, Code Compliance Director

#3.5Presentation of a Proposed Economic Development Agreement with AeternZ Semiconductor Testing Corporation - Brianna Brown, Economic Development Assistant Director

#4.0Placeholder for council member requests for future agenda items or reports, with notice that the Council may convene in closed Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

#5.1Adjournment of the meeting, with notice of the presiding officer's location, remote participation under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and ADA accessibility accommodations.

City CouncilCity’s ADA Coordinator

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