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Fort Worth City Council Worksession Addresses 2026 Planning, Transit, and Infrastructure

Fort WorthSep 23, 20256 min read

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The Fort Worth City Council held a worksession on September 23, 2025, focusing on the 2026 Council meeting schedule, transit updates from Trinity Metro, World Cup 2026 event planning, economic development agreements, and infrastructure projects including pipe replacement and City Hall expenditures.

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Cast Iron Pipe Replacement ProgramCity Council Member RequestsTrinity Metro Transit UpdatesCapital Project CoordinationTransportationEconomic Development Agreement with AlconCommerceCity Hall Expenditures and Interest Earnings2026 Council Meeting Schedule and RulesWorld Cup 2026 Planning

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Proposed 2026 Council Meeting Schedule presented with requests to add public comment meetings following Council Day meetings.
Received bi-annual briefing from Trinity Metro with requests for follow-up on bus shelter replacements, TexRail funding, and pilot project ridership data.
Presented World Cup 2026 planning overview involving multiple city departments and Visit Fort Worth.
Reviewed Economic Development Program Agreement with Alcon.
Discussed coordination of capital projects and the Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Program.
Presented use of interest earnings and City Hall expenditures.

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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION

Sep 23, 2025, 12:00 AMCity Council Work Session Roomscheduled

Agenda

Report of the City Manager - Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Upcoming and Recent Events
Organizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s)
Informal Reports
Proposed 2026 Council Meeting Schedule and Conforming Changes to Council Rules of Procedure - Jannette Goodall, City Secretary and Denis McElroy, Senior Assistant City Attorney
2025 Debt Plan - Rating Outcomes and Bond Pricing Results - Reginald Zeno, Financial Management Services Chief Financial Officer
August 2025 Report on the Release of an Area from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) by Petition of Landowner or Resident - LaShondra Stringfellow, Development Services Assistant Director
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Restructure the Board of Adjustment - LaShondra Stringfellow, Development Services Assistant Director
Proposed Council-Initiated Zoning Changes for Certain Properties Located in the Rosemont Neighborhood in Council Districts 9 and 11 - LaShondra Stringfellow, Development Services Assistant Director
Questions Regarding Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions for September 30, 2025 Council Meeting
Questions Regarding City Council M&C Log for September 30, 2025 Council Meeting
Trinity Metro Bi-Annual Briefing – Richard Andreski, Trinity Metro President and CEO
World Cup 2026 Planning Overview – Michael Crum, Public Events Director, Sonny Saxton, Emergency Management and Communications Director and Mitch Whitten, Visit Fort Worth Chief Operating Officer
Presentation on Economic Development Program Agreement with Alcon – Kelly Baggett, Economic Development Innovation Coordinator
Capital Project Coordination Across Departments and Information on the Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Program – Lauren Prieur, Transportation and Public Works Director and Chris Harder, Water Director
Use of Interest Earnings and City Hall Expenditures – Christianne Simmons, FWLab Chief Transformation Officer and Marilyn Marvin, Property Management Director
City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
The City Council may convene in Executive Session in the City Council Executive Session Room in order to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any item listed on this Agenda in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
ADJOURNMENT
The location identified on this agenda is the location at which the presiding officer will be physically present and presiding over the meeting. Members of the City Council may be participating remotely in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Council Rules of Procedure. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are requested to contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (817) 392-8552 or e-mail ADA@FortWorthTexas.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
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Summary

Fort Worth City Council Worksession Addresses 2026 Planning, Transit, and Infrastructure

Fort WorthSep 23, 20256 min read

At a glance

Quick context to catch up fast.

Projects mentioned

Browse all related coverage for the main local project pages tied to this summary.

Reviewed Economic Development Economic Development

Committees mentioned

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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION

Topics discussed

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Key decisions

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Proposed 2026 Council Meeting Schedule presented with requests to add public comment meetings following Council Day meetings.
Received bi-annual briefing from Trinity Metro with requests for follow-up on bus shelter replacements, TexRail funding, and pilot project ridership data.
Presented World Cup 2026 planning overview involving multiple city departments and Visit Fort Worth.
Reviewed Economic Development Program Agreement with Alcon.
Discussed coordination of capital projects and the Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Program.
Presented use of interest earnings and City Hall expenditures.

Timeline & follow-ups

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Meeting information

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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION

Sep 23, 2025, 12:00 AMCity Council Work Session Roomscheduled

Agenda

Report of the City Manager - Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
Upcoming and Recent Events
Organizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s)
Informal Reports
Proposed 2026 Council Meeting Schedule and Conforming Changes to Council Rules of Procedure - Jannette Goodall, City Secretary and Denis McElroy, Senior Assistant City Attorney
2025 Debt Plan - Rating Outcomes and Bond Pricing Results - Reginald Zeno, Financial Management Services Chief Financial Officer
August 2025 Report on the Release of an Area from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) by Petition of Landowner or Resident - LaShondra Stringfellow, Development Services Assistant Director
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Restructure the Board of Adjustment - LaShondra Stringfellow, Development Services Assistant Director
Proposed Council-Initiated Zoning Changes for Certain Properties Located in the Rosemont Neighborhood in Council Districts 9 and 11 - LaShondra Stringfellow, Development Services Assistant Director
Questions Regarding Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions for September 30, 2025 Council Meeting
Questions Regarding City Council M&C Log for September 30, 2025 Council Meeting
Trinity Metro Bi-Annual Briefing – Richard Andreski, Trinity Metro President and CEO
World Cup 2026 Planning Overview – Michael Crum, Public Events Director, Sonny Saxton, Emergency Management and Communications Director and Mitch Whitten, Visit Fort Worth Chief Operating Officer
Presentation on Economic Development Program Agreement with Alcon – Kelly Baggett, Economic Development Innovation Coordinator
Capital Project Coordination Across Departments and Information on the Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Program – Lauren Prieur, Transportation and Public Works Director and Chris Harder, Water Director
Use of Interest Earnings and City Hall Expenditures – Christianne Simmons, FWLab Chief Transformation Officer and Marilyn Marvin, Property Management Director
City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
The City Council may convene in Executive Session in the City Council Executive Session Room in order to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any item listed on this Agenda in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
ADJOURNMENT
The location identified on this agenda is the location at which the presiding officer will be physically present and presiding over the meeting. Members of the City Council may be participating remotely in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Council Rules of Procedure. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are requested to contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (817) 392-8552 or e-mail ADA@FortWorthTexas.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
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