HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/09/16-Minutes-City Council-Special CalledCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Present•
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4
Council Member Deborah Peoples, District 5
Council Member Dr. Mia Hall, District 6
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Cluis Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Becic, District 9
Council Member Alan Blaylocic, District 10
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11
Staff Present:
Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parlcer called the City
Council Regular Session of the Foi�t Worth City Council to or•der 5:42 p.m. on Tuesday,
September 16, 2025, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort
Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas.
PUBLIC HEARING
25-5439 (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Cristi Lemon; b. Public
Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing)
Mayor Parlcer opened the public hearing.
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a. Report of City Staff
Cristi Lemon, Financial
questions if needed.
b. Public Comment
Management Services Department, was available foi�
Adrian Smith completed a spealcer card in opposition to Item 25-5439 and was
recognized by Mayor Parlcer but was not present in the Council Chamber.
The following individuals appeared before Council undecided relative to Item
25-5439;
Bob Willoughby
Kimberly Agoro
Randy Williams
David Martinez completed an undecided spealcer card relative to Item 25-5439 and
was recognized by Mayor Parlcer but was not present in the Council Chamber.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 11-0.
25-5440 (ALL) Conduct Public Hearing on the Pcoposed 2025 Tax Rate
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Brady Kirlc, b. Public
Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing)
Mayor Parlcer opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Brady Kirlc, Financial Management Services Department, was available for
questions if needed.
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b. Public Comment
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in support of Item 25-5440.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council undecided relative to Item 25-5440.
Xochil Rosales completed an undecided comment card relative to Item 25-5440.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 11-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Thei•e being no further business, Mayor Parlcer adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Councii on the 14th day of Octobei• 2025.
Attest: A r ve :
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J nnette S. Goodall attie Parlcer
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