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City Council approves BJ's public improvements; provides FY2026–27 budget guidance

ForneyApr 14, 20263 min read

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At a special budget strategy meeting on April 14, 2026, Forney City Council approved acceptance of public improvements for the BJ's Wholesale Club retail project and provided direction for the FY Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027 budget, identifying multiple priorities and requests for additional information. A forthcoming action item on a Public Safety Facility was noted.

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Approved acceptance of the public improvements for the BJ's Wholesale Club retail project. Motion carried. AYES (6): Mayor Pro Tem Helm and Council Members Traylor, Chambers, Weatherford, Salgado, Schlensker; NAYS (0); Mayor Roberson not voting.
Provided guidance for the FY Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027 Annual Budget, including priorities such as: left-hand turning lane at FM 740 and Clements; implementation of an AI-driven residential leak detection and communication service; establishing an annual OLA rate determination method and merit adjustment approach; request for a three-year property tax rate history for Forney, Heath, Mesquite, Rockwall, Rowlett, and Terrell; downtown development and revitalization; additional park lighting and potential landscaping maintenance agreements; animal shelter equipment and isolation space; consideration of added police detectives and staffing with office space; advertising budget for city activities; cybersecurity staffing; resourcing for Community Development, Fire, Public Affairs, City Attorney, Code Compliance; creation of a separate rental housing mitigation department; building fire stations and other public safety facilities; and Parks & Recreation CIP work including completion of Community Park Phase 1.
Noted that an action item regarding a Public Safety Facility would be presented at the next regular meeting.

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City Council Meeting on April 14, 2026

Apr 14, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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