HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-10 - City Council - Regular - MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3 (Remote)
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 M. 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
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 10, 2026, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort
Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Reverend Michael Bell, Greater St. Stephens Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Michael Bell, Greater St. Stephens Baptist Church.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS - (State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance
to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.")
Trimble Tech presented the colors and the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of
America and the State of Texas were recited.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
5. 26-5783 Presentation by Phyllis Jackson - Lift Every Voice And Sing
Phyllis Jackson presented Lift Every Voice and Sing.
2. 26-5729 Presentation of a Distinguished Service Recognition: FWPD CAPA's
Longest Active Member
Council Member Lauersdorf presented a Certificate of Recognition for the
"Distinguished Service Recognition: FWPD CAPA's Longest Active Member".
3. 26-5780 Presentation of a Recognition for Excellence in Small Business Growth and
Financial Empowerment with the Fort Worth Black Chamber of Commerce
Council Member Nettles presented a Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in
Small Business Growth and Financial Empowerment with the Fort Worth Black
Chamber of Commerce.
6. 26-5784 Presentation of Fort Worth Black Law Enforcement Officers Association
Council Member Hall presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Fort Worth
Black Law Officers Association.
A video presentation was provided in honor of former Mayor Pro Tem Gyna M.
Bivens, who passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Mayor Parker recessed the meeting at 6:32 p.m. and reconvened at 6:40 p.m.
1. 26-5771 Presentation of Fort Worth Sister Cities International Youth Ambassadors
Oath Ceremony
Mayor Parker presented the Fort Worth Sister Cities International Youth
Ambassadors Oath Ceremony.
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4. 26-5782 Presentation of a Recognition for Kirk Franklin Life and Legacy
Council Members Peoples, Hall, and Nettles presented a Certificate of Recognition
for Kirk Franklin's Life and Legacy.
CONSIDERATION OF ADJUSTMENT TO REGISTERED SPEAKERS'
ALLOTTED TIME
There was no action taken on this item.
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be removed from the Consent Agenda.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
Chris Wood appeared before Council in support of M&C 26-0109.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in support of M&C 26-0093.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C 26-0093 (ALL) Adopt Rules of Procedure for the Transportation Impact
Fee Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 26-0102 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Unit Price Contracts with Van/Elli,
Inc. and EAR Telecommunications LLC dba EARTC in an Amount Up to
$750,000.00 Each, for Task Order Construction Services for Projects Relating to
Guardrails and End -of -Road Barricades at Various Locations, with Three Renewal
Options Each
Motion: Approved.
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3. M&C 26-0105 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount
of $47,832.60 to Increase Funding for the Master Transportation Plan Update and
Amend Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28297-02-2026
4. M&C 26-0106 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Unit Price Contracts with Lurnin8
Transportation Technologies, LLC and EAR Telecommunications LLC dba
EARTC in an Amount Up to $4,500,000.00 Each, for Task Order Construction
Services for Projects Relating to Street Lights and Traffic Signals, with Three
Renewal Options Each
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 26-0107 (CD 8) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Provide Funding for the
US 287 and East Berry Street Governor's Community Achievement Award
Project in the Amount of $300,000.00, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030
Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28298-02-2026
6. M&C 26-0109 (ALL) Authorize Application for, and if Awarded, Acceptance of,
Grant Funding from Various Pet Focused Organizations, Including, but Not
Limited to, PetSmart Charities, Inc., in an Amount Up to $250,000.00, Plus Any
Accrued Interest from Contractual Award Funds in an Amount Up to $5,000.00,
Based on Actual Receipts, to Support the City of Fort Worth's Animal Welfare
Programs for Fiscal Year 2026, Authorize Execution of Related Grant
Agreements, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28299-02-2026
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 26-0094 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Amendment to the Agreement
with Here Rentals, Inc., Using an Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract for
Equipment Rental and Related Services to Add an Additional One -Year Renewal
Term in an Annual Amount Up to $1,033,542.00 for City Departments
Motion: Approved.
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2. M&C 26-0095 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Contracts with
AAdvantage Laundry Systems, LLC and Alliance Laundry Systems Distribution,
LLC Using a BuyBoard Cooperative Agreement for Commercial Washers and
Dryers in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $250,000.00 and Authorize Two
One -Year Renewal Options in the Same Annual Amount for the Fire Department
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 26-0096 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Hoist & Crane Service Group, Inc. and Royal Arc Welding Company, LLC for
Overhead Crane Inspections in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $420,000.00
for the Initial One Year Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for
the Same Amount for the Water Department and Property Management
Department
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 26-0097 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of an Economic Development
Program Agreement with Weir Minerals U.S. Inc., or an Affiliate, to Provide
a Grant in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $185,000.00 for Retention
and Expansion of its Divisional Headquarters in the City of Fort Worth and
Associated Commitments
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 26-0098 (CD 6) Authorize a Change in Use and Substantial Amendment to
the Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to Reallocate $400,000.00 in
Community Development Block Grant Funds from the Habitat for Humanity
Como Townhomes Project to the Preserve -A -Home Program — Como
Motion: Approved.
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3. M&C 26-0099 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Five -Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with MA -BD, LLC for the Construction of an Approximately 14,450
Square Foot Industrial Building for Office and Warehouse Use, Having a Cost of at
Least $2,127,062.00 on Property Located at 1129, 1133 and 1137 E. Daggett
Avenue, Adjacent to the Historic Southside Neighborhood and within Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Area Six and Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone
No. 6R
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 26-0100 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Five -Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with K5 Holdings Group, LLC for the Rehabilitation and Addition of
Approximately 28,750 Square Feet of Storage to an Industrial Building for
Manufacturing and Warehouse Use, Having a Cost of at Least $9,140,000.00 on
Property Located at 2000 E. Richmond Avenue in the United Communities
Association Area and within Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Area Six and
Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 6R
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 26-0101 (CD 11) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Texas Materials
Group, Inc., in the Amount of $4,089,561.00 for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing
Contract 6 Project at Various Locations
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 26-0103 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County for Reimbursements of City Design and Construction Costs in an Amount Up
to $1,000,000.00; Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Everman for the Everman Parkway Safe Streets Project in the Amount of
$263,655.00 Plus an Additional Contribution of Transportation Development
Credits Equated to $450,000, subject to State Approval of Reallocation of the
Credits; Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28300-02-2026, 28301-02-2026
and 28302-02-2026
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7. M&C 26-0104 (CD 2) Authorize Execution of a Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase
Agreement with Mustang Creek Mitigation Holdings, LLC in the Amount of
$193,148.00 for the Purchase of Mitigation Credits from the United States Army
Corps of Engineers for the Loving Avenue Channel and Culvert Improvements
Project
Motion: Approved.
8. M&C 26-0108 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Data Integrators,
Inc. to Provide Integrated Printing and Mailing Services in an Amount Up to
$400,000.00 Annually for an Initial One -Year Term and Up to Four One -Year
Renewal Options for the Same Amount for the Code Compliance Department
Motion: Approved.
9. M&C 26-0110 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Sole Source Agreement with
Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for Real -Time Crime Center Law Enforcement Data
Integration Software in the Amount of $490,000.00 for the First Year with Four
One -Year Renewal Options for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
10. M&C 26-0111 (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $900,000.00
to Fund First Renewal of 2024 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair
Contract with BCAC Underground LLC, and to Effect a Portion of Water's
Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28303-02-2026
11. M&C 26-0112 (CD 2, CD 8, CD 9 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of Amendment
No. 1 in the Amount of $1,948,665.00 to an Engineering Agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Fort Worth Central City Water and Sanitary
Sewer Relocations Project, Adopt a Resolution Expressing Official Intent to
Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030
Capital Improvement Program and Amend Transportation and Public Works
Department's Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6255-02-2026 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
28304-02-2026, 28305-02-2026 and 28306-02-2026
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12. M&C 26-0113 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of
$154,820.00 to an Engineering Agreement with BDS Texas Corp. for the Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 117 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a
Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28307-02-2026
13. M&C 26-0114 (CD 9 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gra-Tex
Utilities, Inc., in the Amount of $8,949,903.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2019 WSM-L Project Part-1 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28308-02-2026
14. M&C 26-0115 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Woody Contractors,
Inc., in the Amount of $8,227,654.00, for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 2020 WSM-H Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a
Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 28309-02-2026
15. M&C 26-0116 (CD 7 and CD 10) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gra-Tex
Utilities, Inc., in the Amount of $14,595,928.00, for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2021 WSM-F Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to
Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital
Improvement Program, and Amend Transportation and Public Works Department's
Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 28310-02-2026, 28311-02-2026
and 28312-02-2026
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 26-5767 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 26-5757 Minutes - January 6, 2026 Work Session
2. 26-5773 Minutes - January 6, 2026 Public Comment
3. 26-5774 Minutes - January 13, 2026 Special Called 2026 Bond Workshop
4. 26-5775 Minutes - January 13, 2026 Council Meeting
5. 26-5776 Minutes - January 27, 2026 Work Session
6. 26-5777 Minutes - January 27, 2026 Council Meeting
End of Consent Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Martinez announced upcoming and recent events within Council District
11.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Item 26-5721:
Richard Gladden, Denton, Texas
Sean Braun
Edward Puckett
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Mack McCurry
Adrian Smith
Scott Johnston
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Item 26-5721:
Patrick Grant
Patricia Williams, Denton, Texas
Monty Sharp
Alicia Aragon
Morgan Bouldin, Houston, Texas
Jessie Coker
The following individuals appeared in support of Item 26-5766:
David Rodriguez
Andrew Torre
Jaime Perkins, Arlington, Texas, appeared Council in opposition to Item 26-5766.
The following individuals appeared before Council undecided relative to Item 26-5766:
Bob Willoughby
Ann Zadeh
Kent Decardenas
Mendi Tackett
Chris Tackett
Stephen Bryant
Wesley Kirk
Alexander Montalvo
Karla Palomares completed an undecided speaker card relative to Item 26-5766 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Item 26-5765:
Ann Zadeh
Donna VanNess
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Anitra Blayton
Wesley Kirk
Jaime Perkins, Arlington, Texas
David Martinez
EJ Carrion appeared before Council undecided relative to Item 26-5765.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of M&C 26-0118:
Toray Kennedy
Corbin Frederick, Burleson, Texas
Thomas Huth, Dallas, Texas
Kelly Parma, Dallas, Texas
Kim Parker, Dallas, Texas
Ann Lott, Dallas, Texas
Claudia Avila completed a speaker card in support of M&C 26-0118 and was recognized
by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITY COUNCIL
Council Proposal - NONE
There were no Council Proposals.
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
1. 26-5768 Board Appointment - District 3
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Allison Fitzgerald be appointed to the Community
Development Council for a partial term effective February 10, 2026, and
with a term expiring October 1, 2027. Motion passed 11-0.
2. 26-5769 Board Appointment - District 10
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Laura Kelley be appointed to the City Plan Commission for a
partial term effective February 10, 2026, and with a term expiring October
1, 2026. Motion passed 11-0.
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PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or
City Council committees.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 26-5764 A Resolution Authorizing Initiation of Rezoning for 5329 and 5335 East 1st
Street in Council District 11 in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Resolution No. 6256-02-2026 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
2. 26-5781 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
Consenting to the Addition of Approximately 50.10 Acres of Land to the Far North
Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Tarrant and Wise Counties
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Resolution No. 6257-02-2026 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
ORDINANCES
1. 26-5721 An Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015),
as Amended, by Amending Chapter 23, "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions," to
Add a Section Regulating Where Certain Sex Offenders May Reside; Providing that
this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of All Prior Ordinances and Repealing Conflicting
Ordinances; Providing for a Severability Clause; Providing for a Penalty Clause;
Providing for a Savings Clause; Providing for Publication in the Official Newspaper of
the City; and Providing an Effective Date (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Peoples, to continue the ordinance to the February 24, 2026, Council
meeting.
Council Member Lauersdorf made a sub -motion to approve the ordinance
with the following change: increase the minimum distance that sex offenders
may reside from 1,500 feet to 2,000 feet from where children commonly
gather. The motion failed for lack of a second.
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Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hall
to continue the ordinance to the February 24, 2026, Council meeting, with
the amended language provided by Council Member Lauersdorf. Motion
passed 11-0.
2. 26-5765 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
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hall,
that Ordinance No. 28313-02-2026 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
3. 26-5766 An Ordinance Ordering a Special Election by the Qualified Voters of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, on May 2, 2026, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified
Voters of Said City, for Adoption or Rejection, Proposed Amendments to the Existing
Charter of the City of Fort Worth and Ordaining Related Matters
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Ordinance No. 28314-02-2026 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 26-0078 (CD 8) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution Supporting the
Application of BAIR Holdings, LLC for a Municipal Setting Designation for the Site
Located at 5921 and 5933 South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76134 to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, and Adopt Ordinance Prohibiting the Potable
Use of Designated Groundwater from Beneath the Site Pursuant to Chapter 12.5,
Article IV, Division 2 Municipal Setting Designation, if Approved (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Daniel Miracle; b. Public
Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Daniel Miracle, Environmental Services Department, was available for questions.
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b. Public Comment
Harrison Smith appeared before Council in support of M&C 26-0078.
Preston Pittman completed a speaker card in support of M&C 26-0078 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to M&C 26-0078:
Jerome Johnson
Letitia Wilbourn
Malik Austin
Adrian Smith
Gena Byrd
Aubrecia Barree completed a speaker card in opposition to M&C 26-0078 and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Crystal Womack appeared before Council undecided relative to M&C 26-0078.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 26-0078 be approved with
the following revisions:
Amend the M&C to include the following:
• City staff will monitor developer's compliance with all applicable laws
including grading, storm water protection and site maintenance. City staff
will work directly with the developer and the Highland Hills Neighborhood
Association to address site issues as they arise.
• Independent, third -party environmental inspections and testing will be
conducted before, during, and after construction, as coordinated by City
staff.
• City staff will provide updates on status and results of testing to the
Highland Hills Neighborhood Association during construction and for two
years after completion.
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• City staff will convene a roundtable with community representatives, the
developer, and TCEQ to support transparency, explain the MSD timeline,
construction timeline, testing process, and access to information and the
opportunity to ask questions.
• The developer will complete the donation of the approximate 14-acre
buffer zone, as indicated.
• These steps ensure transparency, build community understanding, and
keep residents informed throughout the construction process.
Adopt Resolution No. 6258-02-2026 and amend Ordinance No.
28315-02-2026 as follows:
• Include the date of the public meeting, January 8, 2026.
Change the date of the public hearing to today's date.
• Clarify developer's continuing obligations include soil contamination
investigation and response and land donation.
• Authorize the City to perform additional environmental testing for up to
two years after the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Motion passed 11-0.
2. M&C 26-0117 (CD 10) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Designating
Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 115; Authorize Execution of a Ten -Year Tax
Abatement Agreement with Stellar Energy Americas, Inc., or an affiliate, for
Development of a Manufacturing Facility to be Located on Property within Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 115 at 15060 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth,
Texas, in Denton County
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Cherie Gordon; b. Public
Presentations; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Cherie Gordon, Economic Development Department, was available for questions.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
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c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 26-0117 be approved and
Ordinance No. 28316-02-2026 be adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of January 13, 2026, continued Zoning Docket
ZC-25-184.
Bob Riley appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-25-184.
Letitia Wilbourn appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-25-184.
1. ZC-25-184 (CD 8) Christine Panagopoulos and David Chavez / Rhett Bennett, Black
Mountain / Bob Riley, Halff; 7200 - 7500 blocks (odds) Anglin Drive (42.06 acres)
From: "AG" Agricultural To: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-184 be continued to the March 10, 2026,
Council meeting. Motion passed 11-0.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 hearing
had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram, the official newspaper of
the City of Fort Worth, on Friday, January 20, 2026.
2. ZC-25-111 (CD 8) Glen Garden Baptist Church / Roger Battle; 3168 Glen Garden
Drive N., (1.18 acres) From: "B" Two -Family Residential and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial To: "CF" Community facilities and Add a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
for lodging house up to seven (7) rooms with a (2) two-year time limit and
development waivers to allow an existing structure within the 20 ft. supplemental
setback and allow fencing in the front yard setback; site plan included (Recommended
for Approval for a 2 year time limit by the Zoning Commission)
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Pastor Roger Battles appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-25-111.
Randy Williams appeared undecided relative to Zoning Docket ZC-25-111.
Motion: Council Member Nettlesmade a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-111 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
3. ZC-25-144 (CD 5) Gyant V. LLC / Sweeping Corporation of America / Kimley-Horn
& Associates, Inc.; 9000 Trinity Boulevard, (4.98 acres) From: "I" Light Industrial
To: "PD/I" Planned Development for all uses in "I" Light Industrial plus waste
transfer station with development standards to exceed front yard landscaping and
require all debris to be contained; site plan included (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Ray Oujesky completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-25-144
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Peoples made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-144 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
4. ZC-25-178 (CD 11) ALLR Investments, LLC / Antonio Linares; 1020 - 1030 (evens)
N. Sylvania Avenue, (0.645 acres) From: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted
To: "E" Neighborhood Commercial and Add a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for
Mobile Food Vendor, Potentially Hazardous; site plan included (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Antonio Linares completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-25-178
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-178 be approved as amended for
"PD" Planned District for all uses in "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial/Restricted with common exterior entry for all building tenants
and add conditional use permits for mobile vendors; potentially hazardous;
site plan included. Motion passed 11-0.
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5. ZC-25-193 (CD 11) Samaria Baptist Church / Micah Middlebrooks / 3 Rivers CDL;
4000 - 4016 (evens) E. Berry Street, 3208 Freddie Street, (3.12 acres) To: Add a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in "CF" Community Facilities for a Semi -Truck
Driving School with an office with development waivers for one truck to remain
on -premise during the daylight hours only and allow existing structures within the
projected and front yard setback; site plan included (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission with a 2 year time limit)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-25-193:
Mich Middlebrooks
Pastor McKinley Jackson
Kelli Bullard
Tommy Parkder
Harold Graves, Arlington, Texas
Roger Hudson
Aleax Leos appeared completed an undecided relative to Zoning Docket
ZC-25-193 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hill, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-193 be approved with a 2-year time limit.
Motion passed 11-0.
6. ZC-25-196 (CD 3) Blue Eyes Properties, LLC / Theresa Greig, Teal Assets; 7250 W.
Vickery Boulevard, (0.82 acres) From: "PD357" Planned Development/Specific Use
for all uses in "FR" General Commercial Restricted plus a contractors storage yard;
site plan approved To: "PD/E/NASJRB" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial excluding indoor amusement, and liquor or package store,
with a development standard for a reduction in parking/NASJRB; site plan included
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-196 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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7. ZC-25-197 (CD 2) 25th & Ross Manifest Abundance / Briana Baugh; 504 NW 25th
Street, (0.32 acres) From "PD 1104" (PD/A-5) Planned Development for all uses in
"A-5" One -Family plus four residential units on one lot; site plan approved To: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hill,
that Zoning Docket ZC-25-197 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
8. ZC-25-198 (CD 11) Martin Quezada Vela & Juana Valdez Guzman / Angela
Blochowicz; 2517 - 2531 (odds) Hemphill Street, (0.86 acres) To: Add a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) in "E" Neighborhood Commercial for a three year time limit for
(5) five Mobile Food Vendors, Potentially Hazardous, with development waivers for a
location less than 50 feet from single-family residential and without consent of the
adjacent neighbors; 32 Merchandise Vendors, Outdoor Amusement; and development
waivers for 54 fewer parking spaces than required, (2) two detached signs less than
100 feet apart, an approximately 45% reduction in landscaping than required, gates
located in the supplemental setback, and an office use located in the supplemental
building setback; site plan included (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission for a 3 year time limit)
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-198 be approved with a 3-year time
limit. Motion passed 11-0.
9. ZC-25-200 (CD 10) Beaten Path Development Nance Ranch LLC / Benjamin
Materne; 541 and 693 Avondale Haslet Road, (36.92 acres) From: "MU-1" Low
Intensity Mixed -Use and "UR" Urban Residential To: "A-5" One -Family Residential
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-200 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
10. ZC-25-201 (CD 10) BDM2022 LLC / Ban Alali; 14271 Old Denton Road, (6.10
acres) From: "A-43" One -Family Residential To: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Blaylock made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-201 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
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11. ZC-25-202 (CD 11) Strategic Capital Investment LLC / Gregory Dominguez; 2521
Race Street, (0.40 acres) From: "D" High Density Multifamily To: "E" Neighborhood
Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-202 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
12. ZC-25-203 (CD 11) Vaquero Hemphill Partners LLP / Bright Bay Investments /
Mary Nell Poole, Townsite; 2520 Hemphill Street, (1.02 acres) From: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial To: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial excluding Convenience Store, Gasoline Sales and Liquor
or Package Store plus Automotive Repair with repairs conducted adjoining a
residential district boundary; site plan included (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Mary Nell Poole appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-25-203.
Richard Riccetti appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-25-203.
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-203 be denied with prejudice. Motion
passed 11-0.
13. ZC-25-204 (CD 11) Fort Worth ISD / Warren Ellis, JSA Development Group, LLC;
519 E. Butler Street/600 block E. Ripy Street, (7.197 acres) From: "A-5" One -Family
Residential To: "PD/CF" Planned Development for all uses in "CF" Community
Facilities excluding government maintenance facility, ambulance dispatch station,
blood bank, hospice, hospital, nursing home with full medical services, medical
supplies/equipment sales or rental, golf course, golf driving range, water supply
treatment or storage facility, and parking area or garage storage commercial or
auxiliary with development standards for parking, fencing, retaining walls, and a
monument sign in the required setbacks; site plan included (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-204 be approved. Motion passed 11-0.
Council Member Hall asked that Council reconsider Zoning Docket
ZC-25-204.
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Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-204 be approved. Motion passed 10-0,
with one recusal from Council Member Hall.
14. ZC-25-205 (CD 8) Beau Galyean Inc. & Gayla Karanges / Rhett Bennett, Black
Mountain / Bob Riley, Halff; 4500 & 8212 Anglin Circle, (38.38 acres) From: "B"
Two -Family Residential and "AG" Agricultural To: "PD/I" Planned Development for
all uses in "I" Light Industrial limited to data center, education uses, governmental
offices (excluding correctional facility and probation or parole office) health care
facilities, recreational, religious uses, utilities, grocery store, office or retail sales
general, with development standards to increase setback of 75 feet adjacent to
residential districts, increase the maximum building height to 70 feet for data center,
building setback minimum of 300 feet from (8100 Anglin Drive); site plan waiver
requested (Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission for a
site plan required) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that Zoning Docket ZC-25-205 continued to the March 10, 2026,
Council meeting. Motion passed 11-0.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the
above -listed cases, Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Beck that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 28317-02-2026 be adopted.
Motion passed 11-0.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
City Secretary Goodall advised that a correction to M&C 26-0118 that notes that
Palladium Legacy Drive Project does not target seniors (55+) and does not plan to be
tax exempt.
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1. M&C 26-0118 (CD 2, CD 3, CD 4, CD 5, CD 6, CD 7 and CD 8) Consider and
Adopt Nine Resolutions of Support for the 2026 Competitive (9%) Housing Tax
Credit Applications, Approve Commitments of Development Funding in the Form
of Fee Waivers in the Approximate Amount of Up to $30,000.00 for Each
Application/Development, Find that the Fee Waivers Serve a Public Purpose and
that Adequate Controls are in Place, Determine that Developments Located in a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, or Other Qualifying Area, Contribute to the
City's Revitalization Efforts, Acknowledge the One -Mile Three Year Rule, and
Make Related Acknowledgments
Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, to approve M&C 26-0118 with the following change:
remove the references to Palladium Legacy Drive, meaning the
development will not receive a resolution of support from the City and
adopt Resolution Nos. 6259-02-2026, 6260-02-2026, 6261-02-2026,
6262-02-2026, 6263-02-2026, 6264-02-2026, and 6265-02-2026 be
adopted. Motion passed 11-0.
Council Member Lauersdorf made a substitute motion to amend Council
Member Hill's motion by also removing references to the Thompson.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Peoples, to separate out Districts 4 and 7 from M&C 26-0118. Motion
passed 11-0.
Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Peoples, to approve Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 from M&C 26-0118.
Motion passed 11-0.
Council Member Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Hill, to deny M&C 26-0118 as it pertains to District 4. Motion
passed 8-3, Council Members Peoples, Nettles and Beck casting the
dissenting votes.
Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lauersdorf, to deny the M&C 26-0118 as it pertains to District 7.
Motion passed 8-3, Council Member Peoples, Nettles, and Beck casting
the dissenting votes.
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D. Land
1. M&C 26-0119 (CD 8) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire 0.5018 Acres in Permanent Easement and Approximately
1.3336 Acres for a Temporary Construction Easement Interest for Real Property
Owned by Akard Acquisitions 2001 LLC, Located at 11300 South Freeway, Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas in the Phillips, James E Survey, Abstract No.
1232, Tract 1B, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Southside II
Water Main Alignment Study - City Transmission Main Project
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Peoples, to adopt Resolution No. 6266-02-2026 authorizing use of the
power of eminent domain to acquire .5018 acres of land in Permanent
Easement and approximately 1.3336 acres for a Temporary Easement
Acquisition from real property owned by Akard Properties 2001, LLC.
The subject property is located at 11300 South Freeway, in the Phillips,
James E. Survey, Abstract 1232 Tract 1 B, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas. The land rights in the subject property are needed for
the water transmission main improvements on the Southside II Water
Transmission Main project. The property interest to be acquired is
described by metes and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached
to this Mayor and Council Communication. Motion approved 11-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. 26-5758 Public Comments
Mendi Tackett appeared before Council relative to general comments.
Thomas Hamilton appeared before Council relative to public safety.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council relative to general comments.
Chris Wood appeared before Council relative to the fair and equitable.
George Chiles appeared before Council relative to how it was.
Reed Bilz appeared before Council relative to anti -discrimination.
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Charles Bilz appeared before Council relative to public comments.
CJ Johnson appeared before Council relative to focusing in Fort Worth.
Lee King appeared completed a speaker card relative to public safety pertaining to
constant gunfire and murder and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Krystal King completed a speaker card relative to shootings in her neighborhood
and area and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
Caroline James completed a speaker card relative to literacy in Fort Worth and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
EJ Carrion appeared before Council relative to leadership.
Dereka Patterson appeared before Council relative to District 6 safety and City of
Fort Worth gun and media campaign.
Sabrina Bell appeared before Council relative to ICE on FWISD campuses.
Alan Lobaugh completed a speaker card relative to an FWPD assist to keep
FWISD school children safe by limiting ICE interactions and was recognized by
Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
David Rodriguez appeared before Council relative to public comment.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council relative to BOA.
Malik Austin completed a speaker card relative to human safety and was
recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Steven Lawrence appeared before Council relative to FBI memo regarding masked
impersonators.
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Jim DeLong completed a speaker card relative to human nature and was recognized
by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Kimberly Lawrence appeared before Council relative to a safe schools policy
proposal.
James Smith completed a speaker card relative to Atatiana Jefferson the 7th year
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Jaime Perkins, Arlington, Texas, appeared before Council relative to safe schools.
Alexander Montalvo appeared before Council relative to public comments.
David Martinez completed a speaker card relative to the Carter Park development
and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the Council Chamber.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m.
These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on t 31 st day of ► arch 2026.
Attest: ''asp o
annette S. Goodall
ity Secretary
a ie Par cer
Mayor
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