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Fort Worth City Council Worksession Addresses ADA Compliance, Budget, and Community Initiatives
Fort WorthAug 19, 20257 min read
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The Fort Worth City Council held a worksession on August 19, 2025, focusing on ADA compliance plans for city facilities, updates on the FY2026 budget, community partnership programs, and various departmental introductions and recognitions.
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Indigent care services MOUCity Manager's organizational updatesCity Council future agenda requestsCommunity partnership and memorial programsTransportationZoning ordinance and transportation impact feesBudget & TaxPublic SafetyHealthcareADA compliance and facility upgradesFY2026 budget proposals
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- Approved plans to address ADA compliance for grandfathered city facilities with timelines set for October 31, 2025, and February 16, 2026.
- Acknowledged new hires in key city departments including Economic Development, Library, Neighborhood Services, Property Management, Communications, and Human Resources.
- Received updates on the FY2026 proposed budgets for operating, capital, and Tourism Public Improvement Districts.
- Discussed the Citywide Master Thoroughfare Plan amendment and zoning ordinance updates following the 89th Legislative Session.
- Endorsed a memorandum of understanding with Texas Health Southwest for indigent care services and 340B drug pricing program participation.
- Requested future reports on traffic enforcement collaboration, use of interest earnings, City Hall expenditures, and the cost of adding a new Sister City.
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