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HomeMy WebLinkAbout28313-01-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceORDINANCE NO.28313-02-2026 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, ON MAY 2, 2026, ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF AD VALOREM TAX SUPPORTED PUBLIC SECURITIES FOR THE 2026 GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT PROGRAM BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. ELECTION ORDERED That the City Council hereby orders that an election be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The City Council hereby finds that the date at which said election shall be held is not less than seventy- eight (78) days nor more than ninety (90) days from the date this Ordinance is adopted. SECTION 2. PROPOSITIONS That at said election, the following propositions shall be submitted in accordance with law: FORT WORTH PROPOSITION A Shall the City Council of the City of Fort Worth be authorized to issue the public securities of said City as authorized by law at the time of issuance, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $511,480,700, with said public securities of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature at the date or dates specified in the issuing instruments, with no such date to exceed forty years from the date of such issuance, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates as shall be determined by the City Council, for the following streets and mobility infrastructure related purposes in said City, to -wit: designing and constructing permanent street and drainage improvements; designing, reconstructing, rehabilitating, restructuring, and extending the streets, thoroughfares, intersections, park roads and parking lots, sidewalks, bridges, pedestrian ways, bicycle ways, streetscapes, collectors, signalization, signage, other traffic and signal controls, street lighting, and median improvements, and the acquisition of land therefor; and improvements related to all of the foregoing; and/or contributing toward the funding of any or all of the foregoing; and shall said Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 1 of 19 City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said public securities and provide a sinking fund to pay said public securities at maturity? FORT WORTH PROPOSITION B Shall the City Council of the City of Fort Worth be authorized to issue the public securities of said City as authorized by law at the time of issuance, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $185,140,000, with said public securities of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature at the date or dates specified in the issuing instruments, with no such date to exceed forty years from the date of such issuance, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates as shall be determined by the City Council, for the following park, recreation, and open space purposes in said City, to -wit: acquiring land or permanent easements for park, recreation, and/or open space purposes; planning, designing, conducting site preparation work, constructing, and installing improvements and facilities for park, recreation, and community center facilities and for natural areas and open space lands and improvements; enlarging existing park, recreation, and community center facilities and lands as well as natural areas and open space lands; constructing new or replacement facilities; renovating existing facilities; enlarging other such facilities; constructing, renovating, or enlarging playgrounds, roadways, parking, drainage, or other supportive infrastructure facilities at or integrated into park, recreation, and community center facilities or to natural areas and open space lands; and improvements related to all of the foregoing; and/or contributing toward the funding of any or all of the foregoing; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said public securities and provide a sinking fund to pay said public securities at maturity? FORT WORTH PROPOSITION C Shall the City Council of the City of Fort Worth be authorized to issue the public securities of said City as authorized by law at the time of issuance, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $14,586,000, with said public securities of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature at the date or dates specified in the issuing instruments, with no such date to exceed forty years from the date of such issuance, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates as shall be determined by the City Council, for the following public library related purposes in said City, to -wit: expanding the City's library system by designing, constructing, and equipping new library facilities; renovating and/or Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 2 of 19 expanding existing library facilities; and the acquisition of land therefor; and improvements related to all of the foregoing; and/or contributing toward the funding of any or all of the foregoing; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said public securities and provide a sinking fund to pay said public securities at maturity? FORT WORTH PROPOSITION D Shall the City Council of the City of Fort Worth be authorized to issue the public securities of said City as authorized by law at the time of issuance, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000, with said public securities of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature at the date or dates specified in the issuing instruments, with no such date to exceed forty years from the date of such issuance, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates as shall be determined by the City Council, for the purpose of providing funds for permanent improvements, to wit: planning, designing, constructing, improving, renovating, repairing, replacing and expanding the City's affordable housing and funding its neighborhood revitalization initiatives, including land acquisition, construction of housing and neighborhood infrastructure to support affordable housing; funding affordable housing and home repair programs as may be permitted by law; and funding loans and grants for affordable housing purposes as may be permitted by law; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said public securities and provide a sinking fund to pay said public securities at maturity? FORT WORTH PROPOSITION E Shall the City Council of the City of Fort Worth be authorized to issue the public securities of said City as authorized by law at the time of issuance, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $63,919,300, with said public securities of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature at the date or dates specified in the issuing instruments, with no such date to exceed forty years from the date of such issuance, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates as shall be determined by the City Council, for the following public safety purposes in said City, to -wit: designing, constructing, and equipping new or replacement police and/or fire stations and/or emergency communications facilities; renovating and/or expanding existing facilities for police, fire, emergency communication, and any combination thereof; and the acquisition of land therefor; Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 3 of 19 and improvements related to all of the foregoing; and/or contributing toward the funding of any or all of the foregoing; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said public securities and provide a sinking fund to pay said public securities at maturity? FORT WORTH PROPOSITION F Shall the City Council of the City of Fort Worth be authorized to issue the public securities of said City as authorized by law at the time of issuance, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $59,974,000, with said public securities of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature at the date or dates specified in the issuing instruments, with no such date to exceed forty years from the date of such issuance, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates as shall be determined by the City Council, for the following animal control shelter facility related purposes in said City, to -wit: designing, constructing, and equipping a new animal control shelter facility; renovating and/or expanding existing animal control shelter facilities; and the acquisition of land therefor in said City; and improvements related to all of the foregoing; and/or contributing toward the funding of any or all of the foregoing; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said public securities and provide a sinking fund to pay said public securities at maturity? SECTION 3. BALLOT That the official ballots to be used in such election shall be prepared in accordance with Sections 52.072 and 52.073 of the Texas Election Code, as amended. The ballots shall permit the electors to vote "For" or "Against" the aforesaid issuance of public securities and shall be set forth in substantially the following form: FORT WORTH PROPOSITION A ❑ FOR THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $511,480,700 of public securities for streets and ❑ AGAINST mobility infrastructure improvements and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 4 of 19 FORT WORTH PROPOSITION B ❑ FOR THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $185,140,000 of public securities for park, ❑ AGAINST recreation, and open space acquisitions and improvements and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities FORT WORTH PROPOSITION C ❑ FOR THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $14,586,000 of public securities for public ❑ AGAINST library improvements and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities FORT WORTH PROPOSITION D ❑ FOR THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $10,000,000 of public securities for affordable ❑ AGAINST housing purposes and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities FORT WORTH PROPOSITION E ❑ FOR THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $63,919,300 of public securities for police, fire, ❑ AGAINST and emergency communications facilities and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities FORT WORTH PROPOSITION F ❑ FOR THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $59,874,000 of public securities for animal care ❑ AGAINST and shelter improvements and the imposition of Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 5 of 19 taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities SECTION 4. PUBLIC ART (a) In respect to Fort Worth Proposition A (Streets and Mobility Infrastructure) submitted to the voters, it shall be a part of the contract with the voters that should the proposition be approved at said election, the City Council may determine to expend up to 1 % of the aggregate proceeds of the public securities authorized and sold for projects approved by the voters as described in such proposition for public art/enhanced design specifically related to transportation and mobility infrastructure, consistent with the public art ordinance approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of the expenditure, and to the extent permitted by law. (b) In respect to Fort Worth Propositions B (Park, Recreation, and Open Space), C (Public Library Improvements), E (Public Safety Improvements), and F (Animal Care and Shelter Improvements) submitted to the voters, it shall be a part of the contract with the voters that should any of the propositions be approved at said election, the City Council may determine to expend up to 2% of the aggregate proceeds of the public securities authorized and sold for projects approved by the voters as described in each such proposition for public art/enhanced design specifically related to one or more of the projects described in such proposition, consistent with the public art ordinance approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of the expenditure, and to the extent permitted by law. (c) In respect to Fort Worth Proposition D (Affordable Housing) submitted to the voters, it shall be a part of the contract with the voters that should the proposition be approved at said election, the City Council shall not use any proceeds of the public securities authorized and sold for the projects approved by the voters as described in such proposition for public art/enhanced design. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 6 of 19 SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL TAX AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION That the following statements are made in accordance with Section 3.009(b) of the Texas Election Code and provide the information required under that Section that is not otherwise addressed in this ordinance: (a) Taxes sufficient to pay the annual principal of and interest on the debt obligations may be imposed. (b) Based upon the bond market conditions on the date this Ordinance is approved, the maximum interest rate for any series of the debt obligations authorized to be sold by the voters is estimated to be 6%, as calculated in accordance with applicable law. Such estimate takes into account a number of factors, including the timing of the issuance of debt obligations approved by the voters, the maturity schedule for debt obligations issued by the City, and the expected credit ratings of the proposed debt obligations. The estimated maximum interest rate is provided as a matter of information, but is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the debt obligations, or any series thereof, may be sold. (c) As of the date of this Ordinance, the aggregate amount of outstanding principal of the City's ad valorem supported obligations is $1,044,335,000. (d) As of the date of this Ordinance, the aggregate amount of outstanding interest on the City's ad valorem supported obligations is $274,948,487. (e) As of the date of this Ordinance, the ad valorem debt service tax rate of the City of Fort Worth is $0.1475 per $100.00 valuation of taxable property. SECTION 6. EARLY VOTING CLERKS (a) Clint Ludwig, Tarrant County Elections Administrator, or his successor, shall serve as the early voting clerk for the Tarrant County portion of the election. (b) Applications for early voting ballots to be voted by mail by Tarrant County voters should be forwarded as follows: Mailing address: Early Voting Clerk Tarrant County Elections P.O. Box 961011 Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0011 Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 7 of 19 Express Courier Delivery: Early Voting Clerk Tarrant County Elections 2700 Premier Street Fort Worth, Texas 76111-3011 Fax: (817) 831-6118 Email: votebvmailntarrantcountv.com (c) Frank Phillips, Denton County Elections Administrator, or his successor, shall serve as the early voting clerk for the Denton County portion of the election. (d) Applications for early voting ballots to be voted by mail by Denton County voters should be forwarded as follows: Mailing Address: Frank Phillips, Early Voting Clerk 701 Kimberly, Suite A100 Denton, Texas, 76208 Express Courier Delivery Fax: Email: Or P.O. Box 1720 Denton, Texas, 76202 Early Voting Clerk 701 Kimberly, Suite A 101 Denton, Texas, 76208 940-349-3201 elections(iWentoncounty. aov (e) Jenise "Crickett" Miller, Parker County Elections Administrator, or her successor, shall serve as the early voting clerk for the Parker County portion of the election. (f) Applications for early voting ballots to be voted by mail by Parker County voters should be forwarded as follows: Mailing Address: Early Voting Clerk 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas, 76086 Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 8 of 19 Express Courier Delivery: Fax: Email: Early Voting Clerk 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas, 76086 817-598-6183 electionsna,narkercountvtx.com (g) Sabra Srader, Wise County Elections Administrator, or her successor, shall serve as the early voting clerk for the Wise County portion of the election. (h) Applications for early voting ballots to be voted by mail by Wise County voters should be forwarded as follows: Mailing Address: Express Courier Delivery: Fax: Email: Sabra Srader, Early Voting Clerk P.O. Box 1597 Decatur, Texas 76234 Early Voting Clerk 200 S. Trinity St. Decatur, Texas 76234 940-626-4283 electionsa,co.wise.tx.us (i) Applications for early voting ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on April 20, 2026. SECTION 7. EARLY VOTING (a) Early Voting by personal appearance for Fort Worth residents shall be conducted beginning April 20, 2026, and continue through April 28, 2026. (b) The main Early Voting locations and times for Fort Worth residents are: (1) Voters residing in Tarrant County: Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 9 of 19 (2) (3) (4) Location: Tarrant County Elections Center 2700 Premier Street Fort Worth, Texas 76111 Times: April 20 April 22 — April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 — April 28 Monday Wednesday — Friday Saturday Sunday Monday — Tuesday Voters residing in Denton County: 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. Location: Denton County Elections Administration 701 Kimberly Drive, Ste. A 111 Denton, Texas 76208 Times: April 20 April 22 — April 25 April 26 April 27 — April 28 Monday Wednesday — Sat. Sunday Monday — Tuesday Voters residing in Parker County 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. Location: Parker County Courthouse Annex — Annex Kitchen 1112 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, Texas 76086 Times: April 20 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 27 — April 28 Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday — Tuesday Voters residing in Wise County: 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Location: Wise County Fairgrounds (Women's Building) 3101 S. FM 51 Decatur, Texas 76234 Times: April 20 Monday 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. April 22 — April 28 Wednesday — Tues. 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 10 of 19 The locations, dates, and times listed above are subject to revision by each respective County Elections Administrator. The City Secretary is charged with advising the public via Internet posting or other appropriate means regarding changes to any location, date, or time. SECTION 8. VOTING SYSTEM AND JOINT ELECTION An electronic voting system, as defined in Chapter 121 of the Texas Election Code, shall be used for voting at the regular polling places for said election and for counting the ballots and the tabulation of the results. The conduct of the election and the use of the electronic voting system shall be in accordance with the Texas Election Code. The election shall be held as a Joint Election pursuant to a Joint Election Agreements and Contracts for Election Services by and between the City of Fort Worth and the Tarrant County Elections Administrator; the City of Fort Worth and the Denton County Elections Administrator; the City of Fort Worth and the Parker County Elections Administrator; the City of Fort Worth and the Wise County Elections Administrator; and other political subdivisions located in those counties. Pursuant to the above -mentioned Joint Election Agreements, the Tarrant County Elections Administrator shall serve as the Elections Administrator for the election held in Tarrant County, the Denton County Elections Administrator shall serve as the Elections Administrator for the election held in Denton County, the Parker County Elections Administrator shall serve as the Elections Administrator for the election held in Parker County, and the Wise County Elections Administrator shall serve as the Elections Administrator for the election held in Wise County. Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Presiding Election Judges appointed to serve at said polling places listed in the Joint Election Agreements shall be those election officials furnished by the Elections Administrators selected pursuant to the terms of the Joint Election Agreements. An Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby created pursuant to Section 87.001 of the Texas Election Code. The Early Voting Ballot Board shall be made up of members appointed in the manner stated in the Joint Election Agreements, and the Presiding Judges and the Alternate Presiding Judges of the Early Voting Ballot Boards shall be the elections officials listed in the Joint Election Agreements. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 11 of 19 SECTION 9. NOTICE AND PUBLICATION (a) That a substantial copy of this Ordinance, in English, Spanish and, in Tarrant County, Vietnamese translations, shall serve as proper notice of said election, which notice shall be given as follows: i. substantial copies of this Ordinance shall be published on the same day in each of two (2) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, the date of the first publication to be not less than fourteen (14) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date of said election; ii. substantial copies of this Ordinance and the Voter Information Documents (as defined below) shall be posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Fort Worth used for the posting of notices of meetings of the City Council of the City and at three (3) other public places within the City not later than the twenty-first (21 st) day prior to the date upon which said election is to be held; iii. no later than the twenty-first (21 St) day before the election, a complete copy of this Ordinance, the Voter Information Documents, and any sample ballot prepared for the election, shall be posted on the City's official website together with the notice of the election and the contents of the Propositions and shall remain so posted through the date of the election; and iv. a complete copy of this Ordinance and the Voter Information Documents shall be posted on election day and during early voting by personal appearance in a prominent location at each polling place at which this election is conducted. (b) The City Secretary is directed to certify compliance with subsections (a)(i) - (iii) and to obtain certification from the relevant election authorities regarding compliance with subsection (a)(iv). (c) Copies of the voter information documents pertaining to each proposition to be voted on are attached as Exhibit "A" (the "Voter Information Documents"). Notice of the Voter Information Documents shall be given in the manner required by Section 1251.052(b) of the Texas Government Code. (d) The City's website is httvs://www.fortworthtexas.aov/. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 12 of 19 SECTION 10. CONTROLLING LAW That in all respects, said election shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Election Code and the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. SECTION 11. OPEN MEETING COMPLIANCE That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted and said election was called was open to the public and public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE That this Ordinance, election order, proclamation and notice shall take effect upon adoption. 4 Mat ie 'arker Mayor of the City of Fort Worth ATTEST: ovaUU'aa /1A\ OnRT�J Janne S. Goodall, City Secretary `` �o��\ w, oo r v000°�c• APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:o°Q00000000 rEx a City Attorney ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE: February 10, 2026 Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 13 of 19 EXHIBIT A The following information is provided regarding City of Fort Worth Proposition A (Streets and Mobility Infrastructure) in accordance with Section 1251.052(b) of the Texas Government Code. LanL-ua2e that will appear on ballot: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS PROPOSITION A THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $511,480,700 of FOR ) public securities for streets and mobility infrastructure improvements and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the AGAINST ) principal and interest on the public securities Principal amount of debt obligations to be authorized: $511,480,700 Estimated interest for the debt obligations to be authorized, $309,727,138 presuming an interest rate of 6%: Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on $821,207,838 time and in full the debt obligations to be amortized over 20 years: As of the date the election was ordered (February 10, 2026): The principal amount of all outstanding City debt $1,044,335,000 obligations: The estimated remaining interest amount on all $274,948,487 outstanding City debt obligations: The estimated combined principal and interest $1,319,283,487 required to pay on time and in full all outstanding City debt obligations, amortized over 20 years: Propertv Impact on Average Homestead: Based on the City's financial assumptions, repayment of these public securities, if approved, would impose an estimated maximum annual increase of $0.00 in the amount of taxes on a residence homestead in the City with an appraised value of $100,000. Additional Information (City Financial Assumptions): The above -quoted figures do not reflect payments made on existing debt or additional debt issued after February 10, 2026 and assume the following: the amortization of the City's debt obligations, including outstanding debt obligations and the proposed debt obligations; changes in estimated future appraised values within the City based on a growth of the City's taxable assessed valuation at a rate of 3% in 2026 through 2032, 2% in 2033 through 2037, 1% in 2038 through 2042, and 0% thereafter; and the assumed interest rate on the proposed debt obligations of six percent. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 14 of 19 EXHIBIT A The following information is provided regarding City of Fort Worth Proposition B (Park, Recreation, and Open Space Improvements) in accordance with Section 1251.052(b) of the Texas Government Code. Language that will appear on ballot: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS PROPOSITION B THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $185,140,000 of FOR ) public securities for park, recreation, and open space acquisitions and improvements and the imposition of taxes AGAINST ) sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities f Principal amount of debt obligations to be authorized: $185,140,000 Estimated interest for the debt obligations to be authorized, $112,111,527 presuming an interest rate of 6%: Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on $297,251,527 time and in full the debt obligations to be amortized over 20 years: As of the date the election was ordered (February 10, 2026): l The principal amount of all outstanding City debt $1,044,335,000 obligations: The estimated remaining interest amount on all $274,948,487 outstanding City debt obligations: The estimated combined principal and interest required $1,319,283,487 to pay on time and in full all outstanding City debt obligations, amortized over 20 years: Propertv Impact on Average Homestead: Based on the City's financial assumptions, repayment of these public securities, if approved, would impose an estimated maximum annual increase of $0.00 in the amount of taxes on a residence homestead in the City with an appraised value of $100,000. Additional Information (City Financial Assumptions): The above -quoted figures do not reflect payments made on existing debt or additional debt issued after February 10, 2026 and assume the following: the amortization of the City's debt obligations, including outstanding debt obligations and the proposed debt obligations; changes in estimated future appraised values within the City based on a growth of the City's taxable assessed valuation at a rate of 3% in 2026 through 2032, 2% in 2033 through 2037, 1% in 2038 through 2042, and 0% thereafter; and the assumed interest rate on the proposed debt obligations of six percent. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 15 of 19 EXHIBIT A The following information is provided regarding City of Fort Worth Proposition C (Public Library Improvements) in accordance with Section 1251.052(b) of the Texas Government Code. Language that will appear on ballot: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS PROPOSITION C THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $14,586,000 of FOR ) public securities for public library improvements and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest AGAINST ) on the public securities Principal amount of debt obligations to be authorized: $14,586,000 Estimated interest for the debt obligations to be authorized, $8,832,552 presuming an interest rate of 6%: Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on $23,418,552 time and in full the debt obligations to be amortized over 20 years: As of the date the election was ordered (February 10, 2026): The principal amount of all outstanding City debt $1,044,335,000 obligations: The estimated remaining interest amount on all $274,948,487 outstanding City debt obligations: The estimated combined principal and interest required $1,319,283,487 to pay on time and in full all outstanding City debt obligations, amortized over 20 years: Propertv Impact on Average Homestead: Based on the City's financial assumptions, repayment of these public securities, if approved, would impose an estimated maximum annual increase of $0.00 in the amount of taxes on a residence homestead in the City with an appraised value of $100,000. Additional Information (City Financial Assumptions): The above -quoted figures do not reflect payments made on existing debt or additional debt issued after February 10, 2026 and assume the following: the amortization of the City's debt obligations, including outstanding debt obligations and the proposed debt obligations; changes in estimated future appraised values within the City based on a growth of the City's taxable assessed valuation at a rate of 3% in 2026 through 2032, 2% in 2033 through 2037, 1% in 2038 through 2042, and 0% thereafter; and the assumed interest rate on the proposed debt obligations of six percent. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 16 of 19 EXHIBIT A The following information is provided regarding City of Fort Worth Proposition D (Affordable Housing) in accordance with Section 1251.052(b) of the Texas Government Code. Language that will appear on ballot: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS PROPOSITION D THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $10,000,000 of FOR ) public securities for affordable housing purposes and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest AGAINST ) on the public securities Principal amount of debt obligations to be authorized: $10,000,000 Estimated interest for the debt obligations to be authorized, $6,055,500 presuming an interest rate of 6%: Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on $16,055,500 time and in full the debt obligations to be amortized over 20 years: As of the date the election was ordered (February 10, 2026): The principal amount of all outstanding City debt $1,044,335,000 obligations: The estimated remaining interest amount on all $274,948,487 outstanding City debt obligations: The estimated combined principal and interest required $1,319,283,487 to pay on time and in full all outstanding City debt obligations, amortized over 20 years: Proverty Impact on Average Homestead: Based on the City's financial assumptions, repayment of these public securities, if approved, would impose an estimated maximum annual increase of $0.00 in the amount of taxes on a residence homestead in the City with an appraised value of $100,000. Additional Information (City Financial Assumptions): The above -quoted figures do not reflect payments made on existing debt or additional debt issued after February 10, 2026 and assume the following: the amortization of the City's debt obligations, including outstanding debt obligations and the proposed debt obligations; changes in estimated future appraised values within the City based on a growth of the City's taxable assessed valuation at a rate of 3% in 2026 through 2032, 2% in 2033 through 2037, 1% in 2038 through 2042, and 0% thereafter; and the assumed interest rate on the proposed debt obligations of six percent. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 17 of 19 EXHIBIT A The following information is provided regarding City of Fort Worth Proposition E (Public Safety Improvements) in accordance with Section 1251.052(b) of the Texas Government Code. Lanivaue that will appear on ballot: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS PROPOSITION E THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $63,919,300 of FOR ) public securities for police, fire, and emergency communications facilities and the imposition of taxes AGAINST ) sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities Principal amount of debt obligations to be authorized: $63,919,300 Estimated interest for the debt obligations to be authorized, $38,706,332 presuming an interest rate of 6%: Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on $102,625,632 time and in full the debt obligations to be amortized over 20 years: As of the date the election was ordered (February 10, 2026): The principal amount of all outstanding City debt $1,044,335,000 obligations: The estimated remaining interest amount on all $274,948,487 outstanding City debt obligations: The estimated combined principal and interest required $1,319,283,487 to pay on time and in full all outstanding City debt obligations, amortized over 20 years: Property Impact on Average Homestead: Based on the City's financial assumptions, repayment of these public securities, if approved, would impose an estimated maximum annual increase of $0.00 in the amount of taxes on a residence homestead in the City with an appraised value of $100,000. Additional Information (City Financial Assumptions): The above -quoted figures do not reflect payments made on existing debt or additional debt issued after February 10, 2026 and assume the following: the amortization of the City's debt obligations, including outstanding debt obligations and the proposed debt obligations; changes in estimated future appraised values within the City based on a growth of the City's taxable assessed valuation at a rate of 3% in 2026 through 2032, 2% in 2033 through 2037, 1% in 2038 through 2042, and 0% thereafter; and the assumed interest rate on the proposed debt obligations of six percent. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 18 of 19 EXHIBIT A The following information is provided regarding City of Fort Worth Proposition F (Animal Care and Shelter Improvements) in accordance with Section 1251.052(b) of the Texas Government Code. Language that will appear on ballot: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS PROPOSITION F THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of $59,874,000 of FOR ) public securities for animal care and shelter improvements and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and AGAINST ) interest on the public securities Principal amount of debt obligations to be authorized: $59,874,000 Estimated interest for the debt obligations to be authorized, $36,256,701 presuming an interest rate of 6%: Estimated combined principal and interest required to pay on $96,130,701 time and in full the debt obligations to be amortized over 20 years: As of the date the election was ordered (February 10, 2026): The principal amount of all outstanding City debt $1,044,335,000 obligations: The estimated remaining interest amount on all $274,948,487 outstanding City debt obligations: The estimated combined principal and interest required $1,319,283,487 to pay on time and in full all outstanding City debt obligations, amortized over 20 years: Property Impact on Average Homestead: Based on the City's financial assumptions, repayment of these public securities, if approved, would impose an estimated maximum annual increase of $0.00 in the amount of taxes on a residence homestead in the City with an appraised value of $100,000. Additional Information (City Financial Assumptions): The above -quoted figures do not reflect payments made on existing debt or additional debt issued after February 10, 2026 and assume the following: the amortization of the City's debt obligations, including outstanding debt obligations and the proposed debt obligations; changes in estimated future appraised values within the City based on a growth of the City's taxable assessed valuation at a rate of 3% in 2026 through 2032, 2% in 2033 through 2037, 1% in 2038 through 2042, and 0% thereafter; and the assumed interest rate on the proposed debt obligations of six percent. Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 Page 19 of 19