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Home My WebLink AboutIR 25-0051INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 25-0051 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council April 15, 2025 Page 1 of 4 SUBJECT: QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR Q1 OF 2025 This Informal Report provides updates on development activity within the City during the first quarter of 2025 (January to March) and the measures staff are implementing to improve the development process. The related Development Activity Report for Q1 of 2025, prepared for the Development Advisory Committee (DAC), is also attached. This report provides information on the volume of development activity, process improvements, and staff's performance in implementing changes and improving the delivery of plan review and permits. These activity reports consist of metrics associated with building permits, infrastructure, stormwater development, and water development plan review; and provide updates on continuous improvement efforts. Building Permits Permits Q1 I Q4 Qtr - Qtr Q1 Yr - Yr CY25* CY24 I Difference I CY24 Difference New Commercial Permits Issued 244 1 280 -13% 265 -8% New Multifamily Permits Issued(1) 19 34 -44% 32 -41% New Detached Multifamily Permits Issued(2) 42 136 -69% 79 -47% New Residential Dwelling Permits Issued(3) 1,443 1,226 +18% 1,748 -17% Total New Permits Issued(4) 1,504 1,396 +8% 1,859 -19% Total Commercial Valuation ($ Millions) $906M $766M +18% $1.0813 -9% Q1 Q4 Qtr - Qtr Q1 Yr - Yr Permit Applications CY25* CY24 Difference CY24 Difference New Commercial Permit Apps Received(5) 89 104 -14% 66 +35% New Multi -family & Detached Multi -family Apps Received 5 61 105 -42% 228 -73% New Residential Dwelling Apps Received(5) 1,584 812 +95% 1,165 +36% Data as of April 1, 2025 (1) Includes apartments and commercial townhouse apartments (2) Includes detached multifamily (i.e. single family for rent) properties- Data tracked as of Jan 2022 (3) Includes duplexes, townhomes on a single lot, single family and single-family model homes (excludes Pool/Spa and Non - Dwelling Structures) (4) Excludes New Non -Dwelling Structures and Pool/Spa (5) New Commercial, New Multi -family & Detached Multi -family and New Residential Dwelling applications received only includes new building permit applications ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 25-0051 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council April 15, 2025 Page 2 of 4 SUBJECT: QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR Q1 OF 2025 Development Support Services The overall Customer Service Satisfaction was 89% for either Very Positive or Somewhat Positive for Q1 of 2025, based on 158 out of 176 responses. This is up from 85% for either Very Positive or Somewhat Positive for Q4 of 2024. Refer to Chart A and Chart B, below. The majority of the responses were centered around difficulty in navigating the City's webpage as well as customer service concerns received during the permitting process. In Q1 of 2025, there were 3 customer satisfaction surveys answered for inspection and all three responses were Very Positive. 100% 80 % 60 % 40 % 20% 0% Chart A: Survey Responses for Q1 of 2025 Chart A How would you rate the quality of your customer service experience? 89% 90% Very Positive + Somewhat Positive Q1 2025 100% 80 % 60 % 40 % 20% 0% 4% 4% 4% Neutr< Somewhat Negative Very Negative ■ City of Fort Worth Customers ■ Goal Chart B: Commercial vs Residential Survey Responses for Q1 of 2025 Chart B Overall, how would you rate the quality of your customer service experience? 87% 89% 90% Very Positive + Somewhat Positive 5% 2% 3% 3% 5% 5% Neutral Somewhat Negative Very Negative ■ City of Fort Worth Customers (Com) ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 25-0051 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council April 15, 2025 Page 3 of 4 SUBJECT: QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR Q1 OF 2025 Development Activity Applications Type Q1 CY25 Q4 CY24 Qtr - Qtr Change Q1 CY24 Yr - Yr Change Building Permit Applications" 4,211 3,662 +15.0% 4,704 -10.5% Infrastructure Plans 85 101 -15.8% 199 -57.3% Community Facility Agreement 46 43 +7.0% 44 +4.5% Platted Lots (Residential / Non -Residential) 585 1,939 -69.8% 2,303 -74.6% Plats 134 109 +22.9% 134 0.0% Zoning /Site Plans 65 43 +51.2% 37 +75.7% Data as of April 1, 2025 ** Incl: New Commercial & Residential, Comm/Res Remodel, Comm/Res Accessory, Comm/Res Addition, Occupancy Change of Use, etc. DSD Highlights/Accomplishments In January 2025, the Annexation Team in Development Services organized a bus tour for staff involved in annexation and other activities in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Participants from various departments, including Transportation & Public Works and Water Services, took part in the tour, which also featured guest speakers Richard Shaheen, III, from Dunaway Associates (Walsh Ranch), and Taylor Baird from PMB Capital Investments (Veale Ranch). The tour highlighted areas like Walsh Ranch and the growing neighborhood of Highland Hills, offering an inside look at Fort Worth's dynamic development and future growth. In late February, DSD HR represented the department at the UT Arlington CAPPA Career Fair, meeting with about 60 students, including seniors nearing graduation in May. HR encouraged students to scan the QR code for job openings and submit resumes. They also connected with Bryant Marion, Director of Development for UTA's CAPPA organization, establishing valuable contacts with both students and faculty. HR also attended UTA's Engineering Career Fair on March 6 in hopes of discovering new engineering staff prospects. Following the November 2024 City Manager's Real Estate Council Forum, Development Services reconvened with the Forum Working Group — a 20-member panel from the development community — to review progress on key initiatives identified during the roundtable discussions. These efforts target improvements in the Platting and Infrastructure Plan Review Center (IPRC) processes, with a focus on streamlining procedures, enhancing communication, leveraging technology, and strengthening staff training. The Working Group expressed strong alignment with the City's direction and commended the team's progress. The next check -in with the Working Group is scheduled for the end of May. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 25-0051 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council April 15, 2025 Page 4 of 4 SUBJECT: QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR Q1 OF 2025 The Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) held their 37t" Annual Meeting from March 25-28, 2025, in Denton, Texas. TFMA is an organization of professionals involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood Insurance Program, flood preparedness, warning and disaster recovery. The Association has become a respected voice in floodplain management practice and policy in Texas. Please contact D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director, by e-mail to Dalton. Harrel l(a-)fortworthtexas.gov if you have any questions, concerns or comments. Jesus "Jay" Chapa City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS FORT WORTH. Development Activity Report INSIDE THIS EDITION 1 V I%AI VI 1 `V<r Building Permits............................................................... 2 CFA and Platting............................................................10 Infrastructure..................................................................11 Traffic & Water Studies..................................................14 Small Scale Infrastructure & Stormwater Reviews .........15 Development Process Improvement..............................17 Development Services Accomplishments ......................18 Contact Information........................................................19 Issued Building Permit Comparison 25,000 20,000 1 18,4559,537 16,349 15,832 16,419 415,000 14,717 14,573 E 12,853 13,467 n 11,320 0 10,000 5,000 3,459 • 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Multi -Family 349 803 487 421 451 552 624 788 713 1,429 96 ■Residential 8,792 9,522 10,562 11,687 11,523 13,920 15,552 15,998 13,063 12,803 2,882 ■Commercial 2,179 2,528 2,418 2,609 2,599 1,877 2,279 2,751 2,056 2,187 481 All data is in calendar year New Single -Family Permits 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 - Jan Feb Mar ■ 2023 191 276 478 ■ 2024 427 560 694 ■ 2025 323 452 633 All data is in calendar year Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct 523 835 716 669 763 262 468 512 494 422 355 587 486 395 Nov 439 258 Dec 406 521 Development Activity Report 2 New Multi -Family (MF) and Detached Multi -Family (DMF) Permits 400 350 300 250 z E 200 150 0 0 100 50 0 .I _ ■ Jan Feb Mar Apr 2023 MF 8 3 14 3 ■2023 DMF 11 34 1 50 ■2024 MF 17 9 6 83 ■2024 DMF 33 46 0 183 2025 MF 9 1 9 ■2025 DMF 0 28 14 EIRM, INK IRS Me, All data is in calendar year !■ h _1 _1 ._ NJ . May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 37 11 22 2 17 21 2 93 67 0 140 3 10 8 7 1 1 46 47 6 7 6 18 10 334 17 34 23 49 108 27 1 New Multi -Family (MF) and Detached Multi -Family (DMF) Valuation $800.0 $700.0 $600.0 c $500.0 0 _ $400.0 64 $300.0 $200.0 ■ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2023 MF $68.0 $0.5 $44.5 $1.5 $20.6 $46.9 $44.0 $0.6 $58.2 $80.3 $1.3 $53.1 ■2023 DMF $5.5 $12.5 $0.1 $14.0 $24.2 $- $24.9 $1.6 $1.4 $4.2 $3.3 $0.4 ■2024 MF $91.8 $37.9 $14.7 $741.4 $0.5 $71.2 $159.8 $44.7 $79.0 $3.4 $8.2 $32.7 ■2024 DMF $4.5 $6.2 $- $50.4 $41.7 $1.5 $251.3 $14.8 $5.5 $14.5 $4.1 $0.5 ■2025 MF $41.5 $0.7 $5.9 2025 DMF $_ $3.8 $2.1 All data is in calendar yea - Development Activity Report 3 New Private Development, Non -Residential Commercial Permits* 160 140 120 100 0 80 0 60 40 20 Jan Feb Mar Apr ■ 2023 58 79 95 61 ■ 2024 71 101 88 109 ■ 2025 52 78 113 I J May Jun 79 91 130 62 ■ All Jul Aug 119 85 86 131 Sep 81 90 Oct 80 150 N1 Ll ov Dec 64 121 52 78 Excludes all New Multi -family (MF) and Detached Multi -family (DMF), Education, Institutional and Townhouse Apartments. Only new permits are included in this data set. Excludes additions and remodels. New Private Development, Non -Residential Commercial Permit Valuation* 400 350 300 250 c 0 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 2023 $63 $180 $84 $95 $124 $129 ■ 2024 $157 $276 $127 $155 $225 $232 ■ 2025 $5 $169 $72 Jul $87 $36 1 Aug $71 $43 Sep Oct Nov $134 $117 $194 $361 $256 $96 Dec $20 $23 Excludes all New Multi -family (MF) and Detached Multi -family (DMF), Education, Institutional, and Townhouse Apartments. Only new permits are included in this data set. Excludes additions and remodels. Development Activity Report 4 New Non -Residential Commercial Permits* 160 140 120 100 E 80 0 4t 60 40 20 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec ■ 2023 59 80 95 65 82 96 120 100 81 82 66 123 ■ 2024 71 104 89 109 130 63 103 132 91 150 52 78 ■ 2025 52 79 113 Excludes Multi -family (MF) and Detached Multi -family (DMF), New Townhouse Apartments, addition, and remodel permits. Does include Education and Institutional new permits. New Non -Residential Commercial Permit Valuations* $450 $400 $350 $300 o $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun ■ 2023 $67 $182 $84 $101 $127 $163 ■ 2024 $157 $409 $132 $155 $225 $237 ■ 2025 $5 $170 $72 I I I I h o Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec $88 $107 $134 $198 $207 $36 $40 $43 $370 $256 $96 $23 Excludes New Multi -family (MF), Detached Multi -family (DMF), and Townhouse Apartments, additions and remodels. All data is in calendar year. Development Activity Report 5 Total Commercial Valuation* $1,200 $1,000 $800 U) c $600 $400 $200 1 1 $0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 2023 $197 $240 $190 $197 $265 $253 ■ 2024 $354 $548 $186 $1,045 $346 $416 ■ 2025 $99 $631 $176 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov I Dec $284 $188 $349 $352 $268 $139 $556 $254 $528 $330 $229 $207 Data includes new, additions, and remodel permits for all commercial types including MF, DMF, Education and Institutional. All data is in calendar year. Permit Valuation Comparison Difference Prev. Diff. Y-Y Category Current Month Prev. Month M-M Year % Year Date CY24 vs CY25 25 New SF +181 -61 -273 Permits 633 452 694 1,408 1,681 +40% -9% -16% New SF +$59.3M +$93.4M +$189.2M $229.1 M $169.8M $135.7M $512.3M $323.1 M +35% +68.8% +59% Value New +28 +41 -70 Comm 136 108 95 305 375 Permits +26% +43% -19% New -$95.OM -$66.8M -$552.1 M Comm $79.8M $174.8M $146.5M $301.2M $853.2M Value -54% -46% -65% Development Activity Report R Large Commercial Projects LargeMarch Commercial Projects* Address Council District Project Desc Sq. Ft. Valuation 210 E 7th St 9 Georgian Oaks, LLC Change of Use to Apartments 90,000 $15,000,000 Consisting of 75 Units 9548 Chapin Rd 3 West Worth Commerce Center- New Commercial Construction of 283,000 $14,433,113 Bldg B Warehouse Bldg B 15333 Independence 10 McMaster -Carr Supply Commercial Remodel of interior 49,683 $12,000,000 Pkwy Company Office Space & Distribution Center 2501 Eagle 10 Ariat Commercial Remodel of Shell Bldg 738,149 $9,000,000 Pkwy at Distribution Hub 901 Commerce St 9 B10 Bar & Chophouse Change of Use to Restaurant & Bar 8,848 $4,421,000 210 E 7th St g Georgian Oaks, LLC - New Commercial Addition of New 23,010 $4,000,000 Addition Apt Consisting of 25 Units 2751 Northern 2 Spec Office Commercial Remodel of New Office 49,786 $3,277,430 Cross Blvd Area Inside Warehouse 5401 N 4 Tyler Lea Commercial Remodel of 508,692 $2,869,100 Riverside Dr Warehouse Roof 3300 Alliance 10 Albert Retail -Shell New Commercial Construction of 13,053 $2,500,000 GatewayFw BldgLot #2 Shell Bldgon Lot 2 2677 Petty PI 10 Porsche High Piled Commercial Remodel of 281,055 $2,426,243 Storage Rack Warehouse Racks 9573 & 9577 4 CHC Harmon New Commercial Construction of 3 20,694 $1,850,000 Harmon Rd New Bld s 7000 Calmont 3 Cook Children's Calmont 1st Floor Commercial Remodel of Office 37,915 $1,800,000 Ave Reno Space 4805 Altamesa 6 Delara Chase Bldg 14 New Commercial Construction of a 2,809 $1,500,000 Blvd - Clubhouse New Clubhouse 5001 N Beach 2 Cicada Construction & Commercial Remodel of Office 24,000 $1,400,000 St Design Space 9900 Hillwood 4 LJA Engineering Inc. Commercial Remodel of Office 13,311 $1,350,000 Pkw Space 5649 Dusty Shops at Chisholm New Commercial Construction of a Spur Ln 6 Trail Ranch Multi- Shell Multi -Tenant Restaurant Bldg 7,421 $1,200,000 Tenant Retail Bldg 12825 South Fw 8 WellMed Change of Use to Medical Clinic 16,124 $1,200,000 16380 10 Wildflower South New Commercial Accessory 71811 $1,072,134 Goldflame Dr Amenity Center Pool Construction of In round Pool New Commercial Accessory 901 College Ave 9 VEGA DFW 4.4 Construction of Wall with Gate & 360 $1,000,000 Concrete Foundation Development Activity Report New Commercial Permit Heat Map - March Wise Dentin � ry I7 r x+ G d ❑ a `� • 1 0 IRS Porker Tarrant4 ie A—. - %:I _ b , • �� k U td LDL t 4 1.25 2.5 5 7.5 1D Miles IF I I 1� Legend •Commercial Building Permits March 2025 0 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 E 20-25 — Trinity River 0 CFW City Limit Development Activity Report 0 New Residential Permit Heat Map - March 16 Tar•ant � � � ; � C- f D 1.25 2.5 5 7_5 1D Miles A Leg-&nd C Residential Buildi ng Perm its March 21}25 Beyo nd • Residential Building Permits March 21}25 Within Mu n iai pal Utility Districts (M UDs) Area in ETJ Under DeueloprnentAgreement U-5 5a - 10 10 - 15 15-2) 20 - 25 Trinity FUver 0 CFVW City Limit Development Activity Report 0 CFA Project Overview $70.0 $60.0 $50.0 c $40.0 0 $30.0 $20.0 is $10.0 1 $ _ Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ■2023 $30.7 $4.0 $25.5 $28.3 $22.7 $23.9 $12.9 $47.4 $48.0 $42.3 $31.2 $16.8 ■2024 $55.2 $60.5 $36.2 $33.9 $39.2 $21.2 $7.7 $44.9 $44.5 $46.4 $15.9 $23.0 ■ 2025 $41.1 $8.8 $26.7 All data is in calendar year Platted Lots Overview All data is in calendar year Development Activity Report 10 IPRC Overview* IPRC Overview Report Cycles Complete 52 13 4 4 Total Projects 202 55 20 20 Avg. Project Total Per Cycle 3.9 4.2 4.7 4.9 Total Accepted Projects 160 47 23 17 Plan Rev. & Ret w/n 14 days 99% 90% 82% 89% 'All data is in calendar year IPRC Quarterly Details* Cycles Complete 13 13 13 13 13 Total Projects 77 39 50 41 55 Avg. Projects Per Cycle 6 3.0 3.8 3.2 4.2 Avg. Accepted Projects Per Cycle 2.5 3.7 3.2 2.8 3.6 Plan Rev. & Ret w/n 14 days 90% 97% 100% 98% 90% *All data is in calendar year Public Infrastructure Residential Projects $60.0 $50.0 $40.0 c $30.0 $20.0 $10.0 Jan ■ 2023 $27.7 ■ 2024 $54.3 ■ 2025 $38.8 All data is in calendar year 1 _ 11 Feb Mar Apr $0.6 $19.5 $22.1 $33.9 $34.5 $14.1 $6.6 $13.5 May $7.8 $28.5 Jun $20.5 $16.0 1 Jul $8.8 $6.5 Aug $39.7 $40.5 Sep $36.8 $27.5 Oct $38.1 $37.1 I Nov $15.9 $9.2 Dec $8.2 $12.0 Development Activity Report 11 Public Infrastructure Commercial Projects $16.0 $14.0 $12.0 $10.0 N c 0 $8.0 $6.0 $4.0 $2.0 13- $- Jan ■2023 $1.3 ■ 2024 $0.6 ■ 2025 $2.3 Feb Mar Apr $0.2 $3.8 $3.6 $14.9 $1.6 $4.8 $0.4 $5.9 All data is in calendar year irsL L 1 May Jun Jul Aug $1.1 $1.9 $1.7 $0.2 $1.0 $0.9 $0.7 $2.9 Public Infrastructure Industrial Projects $16.0 $14.0 $12.0 $10.0 N c 0 $8.0 $6.0 $4.0 $ Jan Feb Mar Apr 2023 $1.0 $1.3 $1.4 $1.7 ■2024 $0.0 $2.2 $0.1 $13.4 ■ 2025 $- $0.1 $2.6 All data is in calendar year May $3.8 $9.4 1i Jun $1.0 $2.5 Aug $6.7 $1.5 Sep $9.7 $4.6 Sep $1.0 $10.2 1 Oct Nov $2.8 $0.6 $2.0 $2.3 Oct Nov $1.0 $13.6 $7.3 $0.5 Dec $2.7 $3.9 Dec $0.2 Development Activity Report 12 Public Infrastructure Multi -Family Projects $12.0 $10.0 $8.0 o $6.0 $4.0 $2.0 $ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec ■2023 $0.1 $1.9 $- $1.0 $10.1 $0.6 $1.4 $0.8 $0.5 $0.4 $1.0 $5.1 ■2024 $0.3 $7.0 $- $1.7 $0.2 $1.8 $0.4 $- $2.2 $0.0 $0.4 $1.8 ■2025 $0.0 $1.4 $0.3 All data is in calendar year Public Infrastructure Institutional Projects $5.0 $4.5 $4.0 $3.5 $3.0 N c 0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $ Jan Feb Mar ■ 2023 $0.6 $- $0.8 ■ 2024 $- $2.4 $- ■ 2025 $- $0.4 $4.5 All data is in calendar year Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec $- $- $0.1 $- $- $0.4 $0.0 $- $0.7 $- $- $- $0.1 $- $- $- $3.5 $- Development Activity Report 13 Traffic Study Review Performance (TIA) Study Review Performance CY'24 Newly Submitted Traffic Studies 71 YTD '25 FebTraffic 9 4 4 Traffic Submittal Review Cycles Completed 67 6 1 3 Avg. Review Time in Days for Completed Traffic Submittals (City) 9.2 8.2 6.3 10.3 Avg. Traffic Study Iterations (City)* 1.3 1.7 2.0 1.0 *A study can be submitted multiple times prior to the reported month before being approved Water/Sewer Study Review Performance Water Study Review Performance Newly Submitted Water Studies CY'24 82 YTD'25 27 Feb '25 12 Mar'25 9 Water Submittal Review Cycles Completed 169 50 21 17 Avg. Review Time in Days for Completed Water Submittals (City) 8.0 4.4 4.6 3.7 Avg. Water Study Iterations (City)* 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.4 Sewer Study Review Performance Newly Submitted Sewer Studies 80 27 12 10 Sewer Study Review Cycles Completed 145 52 17 23 Avg. Review Time in Days for Completed Sewer Submittals (City) 7.6 4.8 4.8 4.8 Avg. Sewer Study Iterations (City)* 2.1 2.4 2.4 2.3 * A study can be submitted multiple times prior to the reported month before being approved Water/Sewer Studies in Process Water Study Reviews in Process 367 93 32 33 Water Study Reviews in Process with City 54 15 4 7 Water Study Reviews in Process with Owner 313 78 28 26 Avg. Water Study Review Completed - time with City (Days) 8 4.4 4.6 3.7 Avg. Water Study Review Completed - time with Owner (Days) Sewer Study Reviews in Process 16.8 403 32.5 81 12.5 29 15.2 28 Sewer Study Reviews in Process with City 47 9 2 4 Sewer Study Reviews in Process with Owner 356 72 27 24 Avg. Sewer Study Review Completed - time with City (Days) 7.6 4.8 4.8 4.8 Avg. Sewer Study Review Completed - time with Owner (Days) 21.9 35.8 14.8 10.5 Development Activity Report 14 Small Scale Infrastructure Projects Review Performance FebSmall Scale Infrastructure Projects Review Performance CY'24 YTD'25 Newly Submitted Small Scale Infrastructure Jobs 13 2 1 1 Newly Submitted Small Scale Infrastructure Inquiries 40 22 7 8 Projects starting construction 3 1 0 0 Stormwater Study Review Performance Stormwater Review P-Feb Newly Submitted Stormwater Studies 457 103 36 37 Stormwater Submittal Review Cycles Completed 1,418 349 124 125 Avg. City Review Time (days) 6.9 7.0 6.9 6.9 Avg. IPRC Review Iterations (City) 2.8 3.4 3.6 2.4 Avg. Drainage Studies Iterations (City)* 1 3.7 1 3.6 1 2.8 1 4.2 New Stormwater Submissions 50 45 40 35 30 0 25 0 20 15 U) 0 10 5 0 - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2023 30 35 47 33 23 33 38 43 36 36 27 31 ■ 2024 23 26 43 46 40 44 45 34 29 21 37 23 ■ 2025 30 36 37 All data is in calendar year Development Activity Report 15 Stormwater Pipeline Number of Reviews 250 W 150 100 50 0 ■ Apr May June July '24 '24 '24 '24 Reviews in process 177 201 199 211 Reviews with City 35 60 56 67 Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec '24 '24 '24 '24 '24 206 195 101 202 105 43 60 34 43 28 Stormwater Pipeline Average Days for Review We 50 111111 Jan Feb Mar '25 '25 '25 197 188 178 51 45 41 3: 40 A) a� 30 0 p 20 10 0 1 ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ 1 ■ Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar '24 '24 '24 '24 '24 '24 '24 '24 '24 '25 '25 '25 ■Avg. age of Reviews 7 6 8 4 10 10 5 7 9 9 7 6 with City (Days) ■ Avg. age of Reviews 31 30 30 31 31 30 26 28 22 34 32 30 with Developer (Days) Development Activity Report 16 Active Development P•Improvements Department/ Status Staff Assigned Accela Automation/ Websitel Technology Improvements (3 in progress) Connecting Accela to Laserfiche to seamlessly send Certificates of Occupancy and other permit related Connecting Laserfiche to Accela Development documents to Laserfiche for easier public access. Services Some commercial occupancy permits are sending CO's to Laserfiche. Working on remaining commercial occupancy permit types. Expecting to be complete in April 2025. Improving 47 Water processes in Accela. Also, improving Water Applications Improvement Water the communication process between Water Applications, Water Meter Services, and the customer. 36 improvements were executed in March 2025. Connecting Accela to Bluebeam to support better Development collaboration and real-time plan review commentary. Connecting Bluebeam to Accela Services Scheduling Bluebeam demo in April 2025 to department stakeholders to communicate optimization in Accela to support the Bluebeam functionality. ProcessBusiness • • • •• Express Community Facilities The new Express Community Facilities Agreement (CFA) Agreement (CFA) Process Development process will help determine project eligibility more Improvement Services (DSD) effectively and improve communication throughout. This updated process is set to launch in July 2025. DSD has completed 12 out of the 13 total Pre -Plat/ Platting BPI recommendations. Ten of the 11 recommendations Lean process evaluation of the due by March 31, 2023, are complete. The remaining 1 is Pre -Plat/ Platting process Development 90% complete. The 2 recommendations due by Services (DSD) September 30, 2023, are complete. The remaining item is Report Completed: Sept 2022 to finish working with the FWLab on a Power BI dashboard that will show platting study review times to the public scheduled to go live in May 2025. County• A• • •• Update Interlocal Agreements with 2 Development The City and Tarrant County continue to work together to of the 5 adjoining counties covering Services, TPW, discuss details of the items to be included in the Term plat regulations in the City of Fort and Legal sheet for the ILA update. Coordination with Tarrant County Worth ETJ will resume in August 2025. Development • • •• Met with the Interdepartmental Group and DAC in January Infill Development Subdivision Project Platting 2025; City Plan Commission and City Council presentations in April 2025. The Urban Forest Master Plan was adopted by City Council in June 2024. City staff met with DAC in December Urban Forest Ordinance Updates Urban Forestry 2024 and February 2025. Staff will take ordinance revisions to City Council for potential adoption in April 2025. Development Activity Report 17 DSD Highlights/Accomplishments Following the November City Manager's Real Estate Council Forum, Development Services reconvened with the Forum Working Group — a 20-member panel from the development community — to review progress on key initiatives identified during the roundtable discussions. These efforts target improvements in the Platting and IPRC processes, with a focus on streamlining procedures, enhancing communication, leveraging technology, and strengthening staff training. The Working Group expressed strong alignment with the City's direction and commended the team's progress. The next check -in with the Working Group is scheduled for the end of May. The Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) held their 37t" Annual Meeting from March 25t" — 28t" 2025 in Denton, Texas. TFMA is an organization of professionals involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood Insurance Program, flood preparedness, warning and disaster recovery. The Association has become a respected voice in floodplain management practice and policy in Texas. Development Activity Report 18 Development Services D.J. Harrell, Director Development Services Department 817-392-8032 Dalton.Harrell@fortworthtexas.gov Building Permits Evan Roberts, Assistant Director Development Services Department 817-392-7843 Evan. Roberts@fortworthtexas.gov Infrastructure Andrew Goodman, Engineering Manager Development Services Department 817-392-6251 Andrew.Goodman@fortworthtexas.gov Transportation Development Leon Wilson, Senior Capital Projects Officer Development Services Department 817-392-6591 Leon.Wilson@fortworthtexas.gov Stormwater Development Leon Wilson, Senior Capital Projects Officer Development Services Department 817-392-6591 Leon.Wilson@fortworthtexas.gov Water Development Suby Varughese, Water Engineering Manager Development Services Department 817-392-8009 Suby.Varughese@fortworthtexas.gov Small Scale Infrastructure Vic Tornero, Senior Capital Projects Officer Development Services Department 817-392-7800 Victor.Tornero@fortworthtexas.gov Development Activity Report 19