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Fort Worth City Council Meeting Summary - September 16, 2025
Fort WorthSep 16, 202515 min read
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The Fort Worth City Council convened on September 16, 2025, to conduct a regular session addressing appointments, budget approvals, zoning matters, public hearings, and various municipal contracts and resolutions, including the appointment of Eddie Garcia as Police Chief.
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Board and commission appointmentsPolice Chief appointmentZoning and Land Use DecisionsCommunity recognitions and presentationsPublic Improvement District budgetsLegal and litigation mattersProperty acquisitions and eminent domainBudget & TaxPublic SafetyCity contracts and procurementEnvironmental and infrastructure projectsFiscal Year 2026 budget and appropriationsHousing
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- Confirmed Eddie Garcia as Police Chief of the Fort Worth Police Department.
- Approved the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and capital improvement program.
- Adopted ordinances adjusting city fees, tax levies, and civil service staffing levels for Fire and Police Departments.
- Authorized multiple contracts and amendments for city services, including property insurance, engineering, and construction projects.
- Conducted and closed public hearings on drainage utility rates, Crime Control and Prevention District budget, and multiple Public Improvement District budgets.
- Approved numerous zoning cases, including denials, approvals, continuations, and withdrawals.
- Authorized condemnation by eminent domain for property acquisition related to the Mary’s Creek Force Main Project.
- Appointed and reappointed members to various city boards and commissions.
- Adopted resolutions related to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport budget, Tarrant County 9-1-1 District budget, and legal counsel retention for pipeline litigation.
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