Fort Worth City Council Worksession — March 31, 2026
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The Fort Worth City Council convened a work session on March 31, 2026, beginning at 9:05 a.m. with Mayor Mattie Parker and a full council present. The City Manager reported organizational updates and recognitions (TPW Smart Weather Sensor SMART 20 Award; Don Guy — Real Estate Council Excellence Award). Staff delivered informal reports on development activity, third‑party building plan review, FIFA World Cup preparations, front/side yard parking enforcement responsibility, financial achievements, fluoride in drinking water, and FY2026 mid‑year PID adjustments. Presentations were given on Dallas Fort Worth International Airport bond/code items, greenspace initiatives, and a property management facility update. Council made several requests for future reports and adjourned at 10:31 a.m.
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- Recognitions: TPW Team received SMART 20 Award for Smart Weather Sensor Project; Don Guy (Development Services) received Real Estate Council Excellence Award.
- Council received informal reports on: Annual Development Activity (2025); Third‑Party Building Plan Review and Inspection Program; City preparation for FIFA World Cup; Enforcement responsibility for front/side yard parking violations; Financial achievements update; Fluoride in drinking water; FY2026 mid‑year adjustments for Operating PIDs and Tourism PID.
- Presentations delivered by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport representatives regarding bond documents and code amendments requiring owner city approval.
- Presentations delivered on Greenspace Initiatives and Property Management Facility updates.
- No questions were raised regarding changes in membership on boards and commissions for the March 31, 2026 Council meeting.
- No questions were raised regarding the City Council M&C log for the March 31, 2026 Council meeting.
- Council requests for future reports: enhanced enforcement efforts for street takeovers; impact of SB 1008 and HB 2844 on regulating mobile food vendors; contractor infrastructure project timelines (bond and residential areas); Development Services response times for inspections of unpermitted work; process for bidding contracts to ensure small business participation.
- Meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
Agenda
- Report of the City Manager - Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager
- Upcoming and Recent Events
- Organizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s)
- Informal Reports
- Annual Development Activity Report for 2025 - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director
- Fluoride in Drinking Water - Chris Harder, Water Director
- Third Party Building Plan Review and Inspection Program - D.J. Harrell, Development Services Director
- Enforcement Responsibility for Front/Side Yard Parking Violations - Antione Williams, Police Commander and Brian Daugherty, Code Compliance Director
- Questions Regarding Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions for March 31, 2026 Council Meeting
- Questions Regarding City Council M&C Log for March 31, 2026 Council Meeting
- Overview of Greenspace Initiatives - Allison Docker, Greenspace Initiatives Manager
- 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.
- Property Management Facility Update – Marilyn Marvin, Property Management Director
- Update on Fiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Adjustments for Operating PIDS and Tourism PID - Brady Kirk, FWLab Finance Assistant Director
- City Preparation for FIFA World Cup - Sonny Saxton, Emergency Management and Communications Director
- Financial Achievements Update - Reginald Zeno, Financial Management Services Chief Financial Officer
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Bond Documents and Code Amendments Requiring Owner City Approval - Brian Butler, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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