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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-13 - City Council - Worksession - MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 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 Chris Nettles, District 8 Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10 Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11 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 City Council Special Called Meeting City Council Workshop on the 2026 Bond Program to order 1:34 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas. 2. Opening Remarks - Jay Chapa, City Manager Opening remarks were made by Jay Chapa, City Manager. 3. Discussion on 2026 Bond Program - Christianne Simmons, Chief Transformation Officer Presentation was made by Christianne Simmons, Chief Transformation Officer and April Rose Escamila, FWLab. City of Fori A'orth Page I Printed on 111412026 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Council Members had the following topics for follow-up from their discussion: • Council Member Nettles recommended adding an additional five to ten million into affordable housing. • Council Member Beck supported that recommendation but also requested that the program be flexible to allow for more than sing -family. • Council Member Peoples supported adding funding to affordable housing. • Council Member Beck asked if the City had more bond capacity that would allow the overall amount to be increased. • Council Member Hall supported adding funding to affordable housing. • Council Member Martinez supported adding funding to affordable housing preferably through increased bond capacity and also requested a list of items that would be impacted if funding for open space was reduced. • Council Member Lauersdorf supported adding funding for road and infrastructure needs. • Council Member Crain supported increases in affordable housing but requested details on who would be eligible for the affordable housing. • Council Member Flores would support additional affordable housing, but it would depend on capacity. • Council Member Hill requested information on the percentage of funds allocated to Public Art and if some of that could be reallocated. 4. Closing Comments - Mattie Parker, Mayor Mayor Parker summarized the items for staff: • Request staff review current bond capacity to determine if the amount could be increased without impacting the tax rate. • Request a review and discussion on the current requirements of the Public Art Ordinance including possible amendments to the ordinance. • Provide Council with more details on areas like Open Space and what projects would be impacted if fronds are moved around between items. • For the housing bond funding ensure it is written to be flexible to allow for more than just single-family home ownership. • Provide recommendations on who would qualify for the affordable housing bond program funding. City ojFort Worth Page 2 Printed on 111412026 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 2:12 p.m. These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth Attest: Otte S. Goodall Secretary Mayor Page 3 of 3 ay of January 2026. Ciq, ojFori Worth Page 3 Printed on 111412026