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Home My WebLink About2026-08-04 - City Council - Worksession - MinutesFORTWORTH. City Council Work Session MINUTES TO BE HELD AT 2:00 pm, Tuesday August 4, 2026 City Council Work Session Room 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas FORT WORTH« PRESENT: Mayor Mattie Parker Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. 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 M. Beck, District 9 Council Member Chris Jamieson, District 10 Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11 (Remote) STAFF PRESENT: Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager Leann Guzman, City Attorney Cristian Chavez, City Secretary Staff With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Mattie Parker called the City Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 2:12 p.m. on August 4, 2026 in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall,100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas. 1 REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER - JESUS "JAY" CHAPA, CITY MANAGER 1.1 UPCOMING AND RECENT EVENTS There were no upcoming and recent events. 2 of 6 FORT WORTH. 1.2 ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATES Jay Chapa, City Manager, called on Sana Syed, Communications and Public Engagement Director to introduce Todd Rice as the new Communications and Public Engagement Assistant Director. 1.3 INFORMAL REPORTS 1.3.1 (IR 26-0087) Release of Area from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) by Petition of Landowner or Resident During the Period of February through June 2026 - Stephen Murray, Development Services Planning Manager 1.3.2 (IR 26-0082) Development Update Related to Senate Bills 15, 840 and 2477, 89th Legislative Session - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director Council Member Elizabeth M. Beck requested D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director, provide a summary of the Informal Report. 1.3.3 (IR 26-0080) 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan - Kacey Thomas, Neighborhood Services Director Council Member Elizabeth M. Beck requested Kacey Thomas, Neighborhood Services Director, provide a summary of the Informal Report. 1.3.4 (IR 26-0094) Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility Construction Procurement - Chris Harder, Water Director 1.3.5 (IR 26-0090) Officer Involved Accidents Related to Vehicle Pursuits - Chris Daniels, Police Assistant Chief Council Member Elizabeth M. Beck requested Chris Daniels, Police Assistant Chief, provide a summary of the Informal Report. • Council Member Chris Nettles requested a presentation with two more years of information and what type of crime initiated pursuit. Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores requested information about damages or loss in assets during caused by pursuits. 3 of 6 FORT WORTH. • Council Member Elizabeth M. Beck requested information about the total cost the vehicle pursuits are costing the city, what technology companies cost are, and who are the technology companies. 1.3.6 (IR 26-0089) Proposed Changes to Chapter 10 Courts of the City Code - William Rumuly, Municipal Court Director Mayor Mattie Parker requested William Rumuly, Municipal Court Director, provide a summary of the Informal Report. 1.3.7 (IR 26-0091) Proposed Council Initiated Zoning Changes for Certain Properties in the Northside TEXRail Station Transit -Oriented Development Area in Council District 2 - Eric Fladager, CMO-Planning Division Assistant Director 1.3.8 (IR 26-0085) Small Business Program Report for September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - Brandy Hazel, Financial Management Services Assistant Director Council Member Deborah Peoples requested Brandy Hazel, Financial Management Services Assistant Director, provide a summary of the Informal Report. • Council Member Dr. Mia Hall requested an Informal Report on how the city can track the demographics of the Small Business Program and what businesses become a certified vendor from the program. Also how the city uses strategic measures for future Bond purposes. • Council Member Chris Nettles requested a presentation about the certification process and how to see what small businesses are being used as vendors. • Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores requested information about bids for the Small Business Program. 1.3.9 (IR 26-0083) Summer Food Service Program Updates - Dave Lewis, Park and Recreation Director Council Member Macy Hill requested Dave Lewis, Park and Recreation Director, provide a summary of the Informal Report. 1.3.10 (IR 26-0093) Substitute Judge Appointments - Simon Gonzalez, Municipal Court Chief Judge 4 of 6 FORT WORTH. 1.3.11 (IR 26-0084) Update on Selection of Consultant for Economic Development Strategic Plan - Jessica Rogers, Economic Development Director 1.3.12 (IR 26-0088) Workers' Compensation Peer Review Guidelines - Kristen Smith, Human Resources Director 2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION 2.1 Questions Regarding Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions for August 11, 2026 Council Meeting There were no Questions Regarding Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions for August 11, 2026 Council Meeting. 2.2 Questions Regarding Significant Zoning Cases for August 11, 2026 Council Meeting There were no Questions Regarding Significant Zoning Cases for August 11, 2026 Council Meeting. 2.3 Questions Regarding City Council M&C's for August 11, 2026 Council Meeting There were no Questions Regarding City Council M&C's for August 11, 2026 Council Meeting. 3 PRESENTATIONS 3.1 World Cup Wrap -Up and Post -Event Recognition - Sonny Saxton, Emergency Management and Communications Director and Mitch Whitten, Visit Fort Worth President and CEO Presentation was made by Sonny Saxton, Emergency Management and Communications Director, and Mitch Whitten, Visit Fort Worth President and CEO. 3.2 Department of Justice Crime Reduction Grant - Eddie Garcia, Police Chief Presentation was made by Eddie Garcia, Police Chief. 5 of 6 FORT WORTH 3.3 Update on FY2027 Projected General Fund Revenues - Christianne Simmons, FWLab Chief Transformation Officer Presentation was made by Christianne Simmons, FWLab Chief Transformation Officer, and Joe Don Bobbitt, TAD Executive Director and Chief Appraiser. 3.4 Update on Data Center Regulation and Moratorium Process - Jesica McEachern, Assistant City Manager Presentation was made by Jesica McEachern, Assistant City Manager. 4 CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND/OR REPORTS • Council Member Dr. Mia Hall requested an informal report on how to track and measure the Small Business Program Demographics. • Council Member Elizabeth M. Beck requested an update on Officer Involved Accidents Related to Vehicle Pursuits. 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Mattie Parker adjourned the meeting at 4:23 p.m. These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 15th day of September 2026. Attest: nnette S. Goodall C' y Secretary Mayor 6 of 6