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City Council Worksession — April 7, 2026: Budget forecast, public safety campaign, and environmental updates
Fort WorthApr 7, 20263 min read
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Council received informational presentations on cardiac arrest survival reporting, proposed natural area management, mid‑year litter control, sale of renewable energy credits, solid waste long‑range planning, small business and small contractor development programs, and a long‑term budget forecast. Council requested multiple follow‑up reports and directed staff to provide outreach materials for an illegal gunfire educational campaign.
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- Requested follow‑up report on opportunities identified in the Cardiac Arrest Survival Reporting and Improvement Opportunities informal report (requested by Council Member Hall).
- Directed staff to provide Council with outreach materials about the Illegal Gunfire Educational Campaign for distribution to Neighborhood Associations and all school districts within the City.
- Requested historical data on the tax rate (requested by Council Member Hall) as part of the Long Term Budget Forecast follow‑up.
- Requested information on projected expenses (e.g., EMS, health care) and potential budget reductions related to the Long Term Budget Forecast (requested by Council Member Hill).
- Requested a report on the impact of expanding the Project Safe Neighborhood Program into the Southside Neighborhood (requested by Council Member Nettles).
- Accepted presentations and summaries on: Cardiac Arrest Survival Reporting; Cost of Adding a New Sister City; FY2026 Mid‑Year Litter Control; Proposed Natural Area Management Policy; Sale of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs); Small Business Development Program; Small Contractor Development Program; Solid Waste Long‑Range Planning; and the Long Term Budget Forecast.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
Apr 7, 2026, 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
- Cardiac Arrest Survival Reporting and Improvement Opportunities - Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis, Chief Medical Officer
- 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.
- Update on the Small Business Development Program - Ori Fernandez, Economic Development Assistant Director
- Cost of Adding a New Sister City - Valerie Washington, Assistant City Manager
- Update on Small Contractor Development Program - Ori Fernandez, Economic Development Assistant Director
- Proposed Natural Area Management Policy - Allison Docker, Greenspace Initiatives Manager
- Sale of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) - Marilyn Marvin, Property Management Director
- FY 2026 Mid-Year Litter Control Update - Cody Whittenburg, Environmental Services Director
- Solid Waste Long-Range Planning Update – Cody Whittenburg, Environmental Services Director
- Long Term Budget Forecast – Brady Kirk, FWLab Finance Assistant Director
- Illegal Gunfire Educational Campaign – Dr. Sana Syed, Communications and Public Engagement Chief Communications Officer and Eddie Garcia, Police Chief
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