Fate officials presented updates on residential growth, the Miss May Drive extension to FM 552, Lafayette Crossing, the transition to separate police and fire departments, and construction of a police headquarters.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Council Sets Priorities for 2026

The Council reached consensus on five 2026 strategic pillars: public safety; fiscal resiliency and accountability; sense of community; sustainable infrastructure and service excellence; and economic growth. Staff will develop initiatives, action plans, and reporting schedules and bring the pillars and goals back for formal Council consideration and adoption.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

New Police Station Contract Approved

The City Council unanimously approved a construction manager at risk contract with CORE Construction Services of Texas, Inc. for a new police station and renovation of a fire substation. The Council also continued public hearings on two proposed annexations to October 5, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Council Reviews Strategic Priorities

The council identified focus areas for future planning, including improving council and staff alignment, community engagement, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, downtown progress, and preparation for upcoming budget discussions.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council Dismisses Ethics Complaints

The council dismissed two sets of ethics complaints against the mayor, deputy mayor pro tem, and a council member, finding them insufficient to warrant a full investigation. The February 12 complaints were dismissed unanimously; the February 19 complaints were dismissed on a 4-1 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Recall Election Ordered for Council Member

The City Council approved an ordinance ordering a May 2, 2026, special election on whether to recall Council Member Codi Chinn. The vote was 6-0, with Chinn abstaining.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Fate Separates Police and Fire Departments

The council unanimously approved an ordinance creating separate Police and Fire departments within Fate’s emergency services structure. It also approved a May 2, 2026, general election for Council Places 2 and 3 and amended prohibited truck routes.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Meets Parks Board Applicants

The City Council held an informal meet-and-greet with four applicants for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Carlos Cabrera, Jodi House, Nebu Kuriakose and Willie Rushing. No action was recorded.

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