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City Council Meeting
MINUTES
TO BE HELD AT 11:00 am, Tuesday August 25, 2026
City Council Chamber
100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas
FORT WORTH.
PRESENT:
Mayor Mattie Parker (left at 2:13 p.m.)
Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4 (left at 3:11 p.m.)
Council Member Deborah Peoples, District 5
Council Member Dr. Mia Hall, District 6
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7 (left at 2:13 p.m.)
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
STAFF PRESENT:
Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Katherine Cenicola, Assistant City Secretary
1 CALL TO ORDER
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 11:01 a.m. on August 25, 2026
in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas.
2 INVOCATION - PASTOR DAMARION LEWIS, LOVE SANCTUARY CHURCH OF GOD IN
CHRIST
The invocation was provided by Pastor DaMarion Lewis, Love Sanctuary Church of God in
Christ.
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3 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."
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were recited.
4 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
4.2 Presentation of a Recognition for the 150th Anniversary of Prairie View A&M University
Council Member Deborah Peoples presented a Presentation of a Recognition for the 150th
Anniversary of Prairie View A&M University
4.1 Recognition of the Mayor Mattie Parker High School Art Competition 2026 Top Placers
Mayor Mattie Parker presented a Recognition of the Mayor Mattie Parker High School Art
Competition 2026 Top Placers
4.3 Presentation of a Recognition for Gun Safety Awareness Month
Mayor Mattie Parker presented a Presentation of a Recognition for Gun Safety Awareness
Month.
5 CONSIDERATION OF REDUCTION TO REGISTERED SPEAKERS' ALLOTTED TIME
No action occurred.
6 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN
City Manager Chapa requested that the following item to be withdrawn or continued:
7.1.18 (M&C 26-0881) to be withdrawn from consent for separation consideration
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7 CONSENT AGENDA
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in support of 7.1.18 (M&C 26-0881).
James Smith appeared before Council in support of 7.1.18 (M&C 26-0881).
Motion: Council Member Michael D. Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Macy
Hill, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed. 11-0.
7.1 GENERAL - CONSENT ITEMS
7.1.1 (M&C 26-0817) 03PID16 IA4 Appropriation
(CD 3) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Walsh Ranch Public Improvement District No. 16 Custodial Fund by
$94,000.00, to be Received from the Developer of Public Improvement District No. 16,
Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley, as a Deposit to Cover Anticipated Expenses Associated with
Administration of Special Assessments on Improvement Area No. 4
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28703.
7.1.2 (M&C 26-0679) 03PID16 FY27
(CD 3) Adopt the Ordinance Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and
Five -Year Service and Assessment Plan for Public Improvement District 16 - Walsh
Ranch/Quail Valley in the Amount of $3,557,362.00, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Ordinance 26-28704 and Appropriation Ordinance 26-28705.
7.1.3 (M&C 26-0680) 03PID17 FY27
(CD 6) Adopt the Attached Ordinance Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2027
Budget and Five -Year Service and Assessment Plan for Public Improvement District 17 -
Rock Creek in the Amount of $1,691,247.00; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Ordinance 26-28706 and Appropriation Ordinance 26-28707.
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7.1.4 (M&C 26-0681) 03PID22 FY27
(CD 3 and ETJ) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Veale Ranch Public Improvement District No. 22 Fund by
$1,953,961.00, to be Received from Assessment Revenue
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28708.
7.1.5 (M&C 26-0855) 2026 Bond Appropriation ECP
(ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the 2026 Bond
Program Fund in the Amount of $745,790,000.00 from Available Funds, for Expenditures
Associated with 2026 Bond Program Projects and Delegating Authority to the City
Manager, or His Designee, to Effect Transfers and Appropriations within Each 2026 Bond
Proposition Up to the Voter Approved 2026 Bond Program Total; Authorize Use of
Available Cash for Interim Payments, with Amounts to be Reimbursed on Sale of Bonds;
and Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28709.
7.1.6 (M&C 26-0820) FY2026 DOJ Model Cities Initiative Grant
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Model Cities Initiative
Grant Fiscal Year 2026 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, and Office of Violence
Against Women, Passed -through Tarrant County, in an Amount Up to $75,000,000.00,
Authorize Execution of a Related Memoranda of Understanding with Tarrant County, and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28710.
7.1.7 (M&C 26-0834) FY26 Fire Donation Appropriation
(ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the Special Donations Life to Date Fund in the Amount of $103,555.00 to Support Fire
Services and Other Fire -Related Activities
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28711.
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7.1.8 (M&C 26-0822) Webber Waterworks, LLC Construction Contract for Mary's Creek Water
Reclamation Facility
(CD 3 and ETJ) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Webber Waterworks, LLC in the
Amount of $537,982,128.13 for the Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility Project, Adopt
Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future
Debt, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to
the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution 26-6365 and Appropriation Ordinance 26-28712.
7.1.9 (M&C 26-0646) Appropriation Ordinances for S. Hulen Street Funding (Crowley ISD
Community Facilities Agreement)
(CD 6) Repeal Ordinance No. 28378-03-2026, Adopt Ordinances Appropriating a Total of
$1,162,400.57 for the Community Facilities Agreement -Crowley Independent School
District Middle School No. 5 Paving, Stormwater Drainage, Street Light Project, with City
Participation in the Amount of $1,059,390.87, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinances 26-28713 and 26-28714.
7.1.10 (M&C 26-0592) FWCC ADV Capital Vickery Purchase and Steel Release PH2
(ALL) Authorize the Fee Simple Acquisition of Approximately 1.407 Acres of Property
Located at 400 East Vickery Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 from Boykin Land
Company, LLC in the Amount of $6,000,000.00 for Storage Purposes, Authorize the
Payment of Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $3,000.00, and the Purchase of Steel for the
Phase 2 Convention Center Expansion with an Advance of $16,003,000.00 from Culture
and Tourism Fund Balance to be Reimbursed from Future Bond Proceeds; and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget and Fiscal
Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinances 26-28715 and 26-28716.
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7.1.11 (M&C 26-0757) Ordinance Establishing a Water Main Capacity Charge for the Aledo
Road Infrastructure
(CD 3 & ETJ) Adopt Ordinance to Establish and Assess a Water Main Capacity Charge in
the Amount of $195,396.14 Per Million Gallons Per Day and Establish Boundary Area for a
16-Inch Aledo Road Infrastructure Water Transmission Main, Pursuant to Chapter 35,
Article III, Division 4 Sections 35-87 through 35-93 of the City Code
Motion: Approved. Ordinance 26-28717.
7.1.12 (M&C 26-0638) Visintainer Engineering, PLLC Agreement for Water and Sewer
Replacement Design in Ridglea
(CD 3) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Visintainer Engineering,
PLLC, in the Amount of $749,389.00 for the WSM-B Water and Sewer Replacement
Contract 2025 Ridglea Phase 1 Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a
Portion of Water's Contribution to Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28718.
7.1.13 (M&C 26-0836) Ordinance Adopting 2027 Retail Water and Wastewater Rates
(ALL) Adopt Ordinance Revising Retail Water, Fire Line and Wastewater Rates and
Charges and Amending Sections 35-56(b), (c) and (d) and Section 35-57.1(g) of Article
III - Charges, of Chapter 35 - Water and Sewers of the City Code, Effective January 1, 2027
Motion: Approved. Ordinance 26-28719.
7.1.14 (M&C 26-0837) Ordinance Adopting FY 2027 Water and Wastewater Wholesale Rates
(ALL) Adopt Ordinance Revising Wholesale Water, Wastewater, Standby and Raw Water
Service Rates and Amend Chapter 35 - Water and Sewers, Article III - Charges, Division 1
- Generally, Sections 35-56(g) (h) and (i) of the City Code with an Effective Date of Billing
on or After November 1, 2026 for Usage and Flows from and After October 1, 2026 for Water
and Wastewater Service
Motion: Approved. Ordinance 26-28720.
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7.1.15 (M&C 26-0658) Lockwood Agreement Amendment No.1 for the Development of a Right -
of -Way Management Ordinance
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $189,100.00 to a
Professional Services Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for the
Development of a Right -of -Way Management Ordinance, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28721.
7.1.16 (M&C 26-0869) Biowatch Program Grant FY27
(ALL) Ratify Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027
Biowatch Grant Program from the United States Department of Homeland Security,
Federal Emergency Management Agency in an Amount Up to $492,000.00, Authorize
Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28722.
7.1.17 (M&C 26-0892) SiEnergy Rate Denial
(CD 4, CD 6, CD 7, CD 10, and CD 11) Adopt an Ordinance Denying Rate Increase
Proposed by SiEnergy Gas, LLC
Motion: Approved. Ordinance 26-28723.
7.1.18 (26-6086) Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
Motion: Approved.
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7.2 PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES - CONSENT ITEMS
7.2.1 (M&C 26-0751) Veolia Water Technologies Sole Source Purchase Agreement for Holly
Water Treatment Plant
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Sole Source Agreement with Veolia Water Technologies
Treatment Solutions USA Inc., for Power Supply Unit(s), Master Ozone Control Panel(s),
Services and Parts for Ozone Generators for the Water Department in an Annual Amount
Up to $2,115,000.00 for the First Year and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for
the Same Amount, 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 26-28725.
7.2.2 (M&C 26-0664) Life Technologies Corporation -Human Identification Deoxyribonucleic
Acid Quantitation System
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Sole Source Agreement with Life Technologies
Corporation for a Human Identification Deoxyribonucleic Acid Quantitation System for
an Initial One -Year Term with Four One -Year Renewal Options for a Total Annual
Amount of $139,169.46 for the Police Department
Motion: Approved.
7.3 LAND - CONSENT ITEMS
7.3.1 (M&C 26-0783) Leasehold Deed of Trust with Winston Aviation Group
(CD 2) Authorize Execution of a Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust with Winston
Aviation Group, LLC and Frost Bank to Enable Winston Aviation Group, LLC to Obtain
Financing Using Lease Site 44N as Collateral to Support Continued Aeronautical -
Related Business Activity at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Motion: Approved.
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7.4 AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONSENT ITEMS
7.4.1 (M&C 26-0749) Fort Worth & Western Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation Agreement -
Mistletoe Group Quiet Zone Project
(CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Crossing Rehabilitation Agreement with Fort Worth &
Western Railroad Company in the Amount of $2,689,374.17, Plus Certain Cost Overruns,
for the Mistletoe Group Quiet Zone Project and Authorize Issuance of a Notice of Quiet
Zone Establishment at Three Fort Worth & Western Railroad Company Crossings:
Mistletoe Boulevard, Park Place Avenue and Windsor Place (2022 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
7.4.2 (M&C 26-0684) Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. Sole Source Purchase Agreement for Electric
Actuators
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Sole -Source Agreement with Harold Beck & Sons, Inc., the
Original Equipment Manufacturer for Beck Electric Actuators Equipment, Replacement
Parts, and Related Technical Services for the Water Department in an Annual Amount Up
to $300,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the
Same Amount
Motion: Approved.
7.4.3 (M&C 26-0805) Rockbrook Off -Site Water Line Oversizing Agreement
(CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement with City Participation in
an Amount Up to $2,457,659.70 with PMB Team Ranch Devco, LLC for the Construction of
Approximately 6,043 Linear Feet of Oversized Water Mains of Various Pipe Sizes for
Anticipated Future Growth in Southwest Fort Worth,__Adopt Resolution Expressing Official
Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Future Debt Project, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years
2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Resolution 26-6366 and Appropriation Ordinance 26-28726.
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7.4.4 (M&C 26-0685) JWC Environmental, Inc Sole Source Purchase Agreement for Muffin
Moster Grinder Equipment & Services
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Sole -Source Agreement with JWC Environmental, Inc., the
Original Equipment Manufacturer for Various Monster Screening Systems, Replacement
Parts and Related Technical Services for the Water Department in an Annual Amount Up
to $200,000.00 and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Amount
Motion: Approved.
7.4.5 (M&C 26-0794) UNTHFW Grant Appropriation Ordinance - FY27
(CD 8) Authorize Execution of Agreement with the University of North Texas Health Fort
Worth to Accept Funding in an Amount Up to $450,000.00 from the State of Texas for
Operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center as Well as Renovations
and Upkeep of Buildings on the James E. Guinn School Campus, Authorize Use of
Interest in an Amount Up to $50,675.89, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance 26-28727.
7.4.6 (M&C 26-0742) Amend Sole Source Agreement for Esri Enterprise Licenses
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Second Amendment to Sole Source Agreement with
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. to Add Renewal Options and Increase the
Contract Amount by an Additional $7,675,000.00 for a Revised Total Contract Amount of
$11,125,000.00 for Continued Purchase of Esri Enterprise Licenses and Related Services for
All City Departments
Motion: Approved.
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7.5 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
7.5.1 (M&C 26-0881) Jefferson Settlement
(ALL) Authorize Settlement and Payment in the Amount of $11,250,000.00 to Settle the
Claims of the Estate of Atatiana Jefferson, Related to the Lawsuit Entitled David Bakutis,
as Administrator for the Estate of Atatiana Jefferson v. Aaron Dean and The City of Fort
Worth (Cause No. 4:21-cv-665-Y)
Motion: Council Member Chris Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jeanette Martinez, that M&C 26-0881 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance 26-
28724 be adopted. Motion passed. 11-0.
8 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
There were no presentations.
NON -CONSENT SPEAKERS
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in support of 10.1.2 (M&C 26-6079) and 10.1.3 (M&C 26-
6081).
9 PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
9.1 CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
9.1.1 (26-6082) At Large Appointments for Community Action Partners
Motion: Council Member Jeanette Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Michael D. Crain, that 26-6082 be approved. Motion passed.11-0.
9.1.2 (26-6083) At Large Appointments for Human Relations Commission
Motion: Council Member Elizabeth M. Beck made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Chris Nettles, that 26-6083 be approved. Motion passed.11-0.
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9.1.3 (26-6084) Board Appointment - District 4
Motion: Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Macy Hill, that 26-6084 be approved. Motion passed. 11-0.
9.1.4 (26-6085) Board Appointment - District 11
Motion: Council Member Jeanette Martinez made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Chris Nettles, that 26-6085 be approved. Motion passed.11-0.
10 NON -CONSENT AGENDA
10.1 RESOLUTIONS
10.1.1 (26-6074) Resolution Initiating Rezoning in Panther Island Form -Based Zoning District in
Council District 2
Resolution Initiating the Rezoning of Certain Properties in the Panther Island Form -Based
Zoning District in Council District 2 in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Chris Nettles, that 26-6074 be approved and Resolution 26-6367 be adopted. Motion
passed.11-0.
10.1.2 (26-6079) Confirming the Appointment of James W. Horton as the Fort Worth Fire Chief
on an Interim Basis
Confirming the Appointment of James W. Horton as the Fort Worth Fire Chief on an
Interim Basis
Motion: Council Member Elizabeth M. Beck made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Macy Hill, that 26-6079 be approved and Resolution 26-6368 be adopted.
Motion passed. 11-0.
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10.1.3 (26-6081) Outside Counsel Crutcher Lawsuit
Authorizing the Employment of Courtney Perez of the Law Firm of Baker & Hostetler, LLP
as Outside Legal Counsel to Represent the City in the Lawsuit Entitled Trisa Crutcher v.
City of Fort Worth, Texas, Cause No. DC-20-16941; and Authorizing Payment of Counsel
Fees in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Macy Hill, that 26-6081 be approved and Resolution 26-6369 be adopted. Motion
passed. 11-0.
11 PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 (M&C 26-0910) 03PID01 FY27 Benefit
(CD 9) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No.1, Downtown, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026 Assessment Roll for the
Downtown Public Improvement District with the City Secretary's Office, and Set Public
Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Assistant City Secretary Katherine Cenicola read into the record that M&C 26-0910, 26-
0912, 26-0913, 26-0914, 26-0920, 26-0922, 26-0923, 26-0924, 26-0925, 26-0926 and 26-
0927 would be taken as one action.
Mayor Mattie Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Lacey Ruiz, FWLab was available for questions.
b. Public Comment
All PID Public Hearing speakers were taken together.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council in support of 11.5 (M&c 26-0920) and 11.10 (M&C
26-0926).
c. Council Action
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Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Michael D. Crain, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 26-0910, 26-0912, 26-0913,
26-0914, 26-0920, 26-0922, 26-0923, 26-0924, 26-0925, 26-0926 and 26-0927 be
approved. Motion passed. 11-0.
11.2 (M&C 26-0912) 03PID06 FY27 Benefit
(CD 4) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 6, Park Glen, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026 Assessment Roll for the
Park Glen Public Improvement District with the City Secretary's Office, and Set Public
Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
11.3 (M&C 26-0913) 03PID07 FY27 Benefit
(CD 4 and CD 10) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year
2026-2027 Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 7, Heritage, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026
Assessment Roll for the Heritage Public Improvement District with the City Secretary's
Office, and Set Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
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11.4 (M&C 26-0914) 03PID11 FY27 Benefit
(CD 2) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No.11, Stockyards, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026 Assessment Roll for
the Stockyards Public Improvement District with the City Secretary's Office, and Set
Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
11.5 (M&C 26-0920) 03PID12 FY27 Benefit
(CD 7) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No.12, Chapel Hill, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026 Assessment Roll for
the Chapel Hill Public Improvement District with the City Secretary's Office, and Set
Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
11.6 (M&C 26-0922) 03PID14 FY27 Benefit
(CD 9) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 14, Trinity Bluff, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026 Assessment Roll for
the Trinity Bluff Public Improvement District with the City Secretary's Office, and Set
Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
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11.7 (M&C 26-0923) 03PID15 FY27 Benefit
(CD 11) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No.15, Sun Valley, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026 Assessment Roll for
the Sun Valley Public Improvement District with the City Secretary's Office, and Set
Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
11.8 (M&C 26-0924) 03PID19 FY27 Benefit
(CD 3 and CD 7) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year
2026-2027 Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 19, Historic Camp Bowie, Approve the Filing of the Proposed
2026 Assessment Roll for the Historic Camp Bowie Public Improvement District with the
City Secretary's Office, and Set Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
11.9 (M&C 26-0925) 03PID20 FY27 Benefit
(CD 8 and CD 11) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year
2026-2027 Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 20, East Lancaster Ave., Approve the Filing of the Proposed
2026 Assessment Roll for the East Lancaster Ave. Public Improvement District with the
City Secretary's Office, and Set Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
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11.10 (M&C 26-0926) 03PID21 FY27 Benefit
(CD 3) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 21, Las Vegas Trail, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026 Assessment Roll
for the Las Vegas Trail Public Improvement District with the City Secretary's Office, and
Set Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
11.11 (M&C 26-0927) 03PID23 FY27 Benefit
(CD 2 and CD 9) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing Regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year
2026-2027 Budget, Five -Year Service Plan, and 2026 Assessment for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 23, Panther Island, Approve the Filing of the Proposed 2026
Assessment Roll for the Panther Island Public Improvement District with the City
Secretary's Office, and Set Public Hearing
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Lacey Ruiz; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Motion: Public Hearing closed and M&C approved.
11.12 (M&C 26-0812) 03PID23 Voluntary Contributions
(CD 2 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of Participation Agreements with Tarrant County
College District and Tarrant County, Accept Voluntary Contributions of $15,490.00 from
Tarrant County College District and $787.00 from Tarrant County for Public
Improvement District No. 23 - Panther Island for Fiscal Year 2026, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
Katherine Cenicola, Assistant City Secretary, read into the record that M&C 26-0812 was
incorrectly listed under public hearing instead of General Consent, but can still be acted
upon and will need a motion.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Elizabeth M. Beck, that M&C 26-0812 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance 26-
28728 be adopted. Motion passed. 11-0.
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12.1
(M&C 26-0928) 03PID18 FY27
(ALL) Conduct Public Benefit Hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District 18 -
Tourism, Adopt the Ordinance Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget and One -Year Service and Assessment Plan; and Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Staff Available for Questions: Holly Fortes; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
Mayor Mattie Parker opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Holly Fortes, FWLab was available for questions.
b. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Elizabeth M. Beck made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Chris Nettles, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 26-0928 be approved
and Ordinance 26-28729 and Appropriation Ordinance 26-28730 be adopted. Motion
passed.11-0.
ZONING HEARING
ZC-26-097 (CD 2) 5009 thru 5033 (odds) Jacksboro Highway
Progress Land Development, LLC, Gene Crook, Huitt-Zollars, Kevin Carlson; 5009 thru
5033 (odds) Jacksboro Highway (7.87 acres) From: "A-5" One -Family Residential, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial and "PD1035" Planned Development for all uses in "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted plus funeral home, excluding hospital, home
improvements store, electric power substation, telecommunications tower, drive-thru
restaurants and businesses; site plan waived
To: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Zoning Commission Recommendation: Approval
with all training to be within the building)
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 August 7, 2026.
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Mayor Mattie Parker opened the public hearing.
Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Elizabeth M. Beck, that ZC-26-44 be approved. Motion passed. 11-0.
12.2 ZC-26-041 (CD 8) 3760, 3816, 3850, 3900, 3930, 3950, 4050, 4700 & 4712 Lon Stephenson
Rd and 7500 Anglin Drive) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Black Mountain Power, Rhett Bennett, R Brown Group LLC, Gerrald Walls Jr., Theresa
Simon, Jorge hernandez, LFS Trust, Linda Nanowsky, Tammy Bauer, Halff Associates, Bob
Riley; 3760, 3816, 3850, 3900, 3930, 3950, 4050, 4700 & 4712 Lon Stephenson and 7500
Anglin Drive (187.0 acres) To: Amend "PD1420" to add electrical substation, increase the
maximum building height to 70 ft., increase maximum building setback to 150 ft., data
center to be parked at one space per four employees; site plan included. (Zoning
Commission Recommendation: Approval with revised site plan) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Presentation was provided by Jesica McEachern, Assistant City Manager, regarding ZC-
26-041.
The following appeared before Council in support of 12.2 (ZC-26-041).
Bob Riley
Rhett Bennett
Ray Oujesky
Todd Workman
Emerald Khan
Helen Collinsepps
Robert Epps
Pastor Perry Williams
Michael Gees
Reverend David Bell
Kathleen Southhall
Tennille King
Crady Johnson
The following appeared before Council undecided of 12.2 (ZC-26-041).
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Bradford Hall
Jumilett Mendoza
Ambika Sharma
The following appeared before Council in opposition of 12.2 (ZC-26-041).
Adrian Smith
Letita Wilbourn
Peter Irvin
Brian Patman
EJ Carrion
Bob Willoughby
Blaine Toole
Sue Weston
Jackson Weston
David Rodriguez
Lauren Chiong
Chandler Sharp
Nelly Gyamfi
Zizo Abdelaziz
Pamela Ries
Amon Ibrahim
Reed Bilz
Charles Bilz
Linda Hanratty
Cynnamon Hall
Paul -David Williams
Mendi Tackett
Hallie Carron
Janiece Vancil
Jalyn Gordon
Christopher Santos
Lily Boone
Carlos Silva
Stephan Sanchez
Jessica Shullman
Alexander Montalvo
The following signed up for Item 13.1 Public Comment and Mayor Mattie Parker allowed
them to speak under Item 12.2.
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Denise Gordon
Zachary Criss
Darryl Washington
Dewayne Washington
Dandreon Christian Gray
Tata Henneghan
Delores Macon
Wanda Bell
Anne McMarian
Motion: Council Member Michael D. Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Charlie Lauersdorf, that ZC-26-041 be approved as amended with the amendment to
the 150 ft. setback increased to 300 ft. Motion passed. 7-4, with Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E.
Flores and Council Members Deborah Peoples, Elizabeth M. Beck, and Jeanette Martinez
voted against the item.
Motion: Council Member Michael D. Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Charlie Lauersdorf, that the hearing be closed and Zoning Ordinance 26-27831 be
adopted. Motion passed. 7-4, with Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores and Council Members
Deborah Peoples, Elizabeth M. Beck, and Jeanette Martinez voted against the item.
13 PUBLIC COMMENTS
13.1 Public Comments
City Council recessed at 2:13 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 2:24 p.m.
Following the departure of Mayor Mattie Parker, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores assumed
presiding duties for the remainder of the meeting.
Bob Willoughby appeared before Council relative to general comments.
Conly Brewer appeared before Council relative to Transparency and accountability.
Adrian Smith appeared before Council relative to BOA.
Kevin Carlson appeared before Council relative to zoning.
Chris Wood appeared before Council relative to Predatory Towing.
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Letitia Wilbourn appeared before Council relative to Black Mountain Data Center.
George Chiles appeared before Council relative to August 11 Meeting.
EJ Carrion appeared before Council relative to Leadership.
David Rodriguez appeared before Council relative to General comments.
James Smith appeared before Council relative to Alleyways/property on Jefferson.
Jim DeLong appeared before Council relative to Thank You.
Nancy Estrada appeared before Council relative to constitutional rights.
Linda Hanratty appeared before Council relative to Data Center Moratorium Schedule.
David Martinez appeared before Council relative to Fort Worth ISD.
Sayeda Bilqees Syed appeared before Council relative to TAD update.
Carlos Silva appeared before Council relative to Did you do the right thing?
Steven Lawrence appeared before Council relative to The Fort Worth Way During
Epochal Change or DeFlock.
Manuel Mata appeared before Council relative to public comments.
Stephan Sanchez appeared before Council relative to Depends.
Ambika Sharma appeared before Council relative to General Comments.
Joey Flores appeared before Council relative to non agenda.
Alexander Montalvo appeared before Council relative to Black Mountain Data Centers.
15 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores adjourned the meeting at 3:37
p.m..
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These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City CoAncil on the 15th day of September 2026.
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