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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Fort Worth City Council held a work session to review preliminary budget proposals for the 2026 fiscal year, focusing on utility rates, street maintenance funding, and bond programs. Council members requested additional data on fee impacts, subsidy options, and tax allocation before finalizing the budget.

Why it matters

The council is evaluating potential increases to solid waste and stormwater fees, which will directly impact the monthly utility bills for all Fort Worth residents.

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Minutes textCITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION — Minutes

CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025

Present:

Mayor Mattie Parker

Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2

Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4

Council Member Deborah Peoples, District 5

Council Member Macy Hill, District 7

Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8

Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9

Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10

Absent:

Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3

Council Member Jared Williams, District 6

Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11

Staff Present:

Jesus “Jay” Chapa, City Manager

Leann Guzman, City Attorney

Jannette Goodall, City Secretary

1. Call to Order - Mattie Parker, Mayor

With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the Budget

and Bond Work Session on the FY2026 Budget to order at 9:11 a.m. on Tuesday, June

17, 2025, in the City Council Work Session Room, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth,

Texas.

2. Opening Remarks - Christianne Simmons, Chief Transformation Officer

Opening comments were made by Jay Chapa, City Manager, and Christianne Simmons,

Chief Transformation Officer.

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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025

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3. Solid Waste and Environmental Rates - Pamela Rambo Sexton, Environmental

Services Assistant Director

Presentation was provided by Pamela Rambo Sexton, Environmental Services Assistant

Director.

· Council Member Hill requested an analysis of subsidies for the landfill.

· Council Member Hill requested options for an assistance program for residents

to help cover the fee increases for residents unable to cover the increased fee.

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