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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Fort Worth City Council met on April 1, 2025, to discuss the proposed 2026 Bond Program. Council members requested additional data on project lists, funding methods for traffic signals, housing resources, and options to adjust the total bond package size.

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The City Council is currently shaping the 2026 Bond Program, which will determine which infrastructure and public projects receive funding, with current discussions centering on an $800 million total package.

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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025

Present:

Mayor Mattie Parker

Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2

Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3

Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4

Council Member Jared Williams, District 6

Council Member Macy Hill, District 7

Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8 (arrived at 11:05)

Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9

Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10

Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11

Absent:

Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5

Staff Present:

Jesus “Jay” Chapa, City Manager

Leann Guzman, City Attorney

Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary

1. Call to Order - Mattie Parker, Mayor

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

Called City Council Work Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 11:01 a.m.

on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the City Council Work Session Room of the Fort Worth

City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas.

2. Opening Remarks - Jesus "Jay" Chapa, City Manager

Presentation was made by Christianne Simmons, Chief Transformation Officer.

¾ Council requested a list of staff recommended projects included in the

proposed bond program.

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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025

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¾ Council requested an alternate list of projects that would bring transportation

funding to 65%.

¾ Council Member Blaylock requested information on funding methods for

intersection signals.

¾ Mayor Parker requested information on the total funding resources used to fund

housing.

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The Fort Worth City Council met on April 1, 2025, to discuss the proposed 2026 Bond Program. Council members requested additional data on project lists, funding methods for traffic signals, housing resources, and options to adjust the total bond package size.

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