HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/04/01-Minutes-City Council-WorksessionCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8 (arrived at 11:05)
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11
Absent:
Mayor Pro tern Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Staff Present:
Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
1. Call to Order - Mattie Parker, Mayor
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the Special
Called City Council Work Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 11:01 a.m.
on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the City Council Work Session Room of the Fort Worth
City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas.
2. Opening Remarks - Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Presentation was made by Christianne Simmons, Chief Transformation Officer.
— Council requested a list of staff recommended projects included in the
proposed bond program.
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— Council requested an alternate list of projects that would bring transportation
funding to 65%.
— Council Member Blaylock requested information on funding methods for
intersection signals.
Mayor Parker requested information on the total funding resources used to fund
housing.
Council Member Crain requested an alternate list of projects that would bring
the total bond package amount under the proposed $800 million.
3. Discussion on 2026 Bond Program - Christianne Simmons, Chief
Transformation Officer
Presentation was made by Christianne Simmons, Chief Transformation Officer.
4. Demonstration of Engagement Tool - Christianne Simmons
Chief Transformation Officer
5. Closing Comments - Mattie Parker, Mayor
City Manager Chapa informed Council staff will schedule a follow-up Bond Workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 12:03 p.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fat Worth City CamcV on the 15th day of April, 2025.
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