Fort Worth City Council Worksession on FY2026 Budget and Bond Program
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The Fort Worth City Council convened on June 17, 2025, for a worksession focused on the FY2026 budget and bond program, discussing solid waste, environmental rates, street maintenance funding, stormwater fees, water and sewer budget, and budget responses. Presentations were made by city staff, and council members requested additional analyses and information on subsidies, fee impacts, and funding commitments.
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- Initiated discussions on proposed rate increases for solid waste, environmental services, stormwater fees, and water and sewer services.
- Requested analysis of landfill subsidies and options for resident assistance programs related to fee increases.
- Asked for detailed breakdowns of sales tax commitments and public transit ranking in citizen surveys.
- Directed staff to provide summaries of the impact of proposed fee increases on residents.
- Budget responses related to entry wage rate market survey and civil service considerations to be discussed individually with council members.
- Updates on the 2026 Bond Program to be addressed individually with council members.
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