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CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 · Government meeting record

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The Fort Worth City Council held a work session to review departmental updates, including fire response, police oversight, and proposed budget items for the upcoming fiscal year. Council members discussed potential changes to animal shelter management, police salary negotiations, and future agenda items regarding city holidays and public safety technology.

Why it matters

Residents may see changes in city services, water rates, and holiday schedules as the Council reviews the proposed 2025 budget and various operational policies.

What happens next

Next meeting: Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

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Alan Blaylock

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Minutes textCITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION — Minutes

CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024

Present:

Mayor Mattie Parker (Arrived at 2:01 p.m.)

Mayor Pro tem Gyna M. Bivens, District 5

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 (Arrived at 1:57 p.m.)

Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8

Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9

Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10

Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11

Staff Present:

David Cooke, City Manager

Leann Guzman, City Attorney

Katherine Cenicola, Administrative Services Manager

With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Bivens called the

City Council Work Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 1:53 p.m. on

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in the City Council Conference Room 2020 of the Fort Worth

City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.

a. Upcoming and Recent Events

City Manager Cooke called on Fire Chief Jim Davis to give an update on the scrap

yard (Texas Industrial Scrap Metal) fire that occurred on August 16, 2024.

b. Organizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s)

Assistant City Manager Jesica McEachern recognized the 2024 Emerging Leaders

Class.

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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024

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Police Oversight Director Bonycle Sokunbi introduced Eric Sullivan as the new

Assistant Director for the Office of Police Oversight Monitor

Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa recognized Kacey Bess as the new Director

for Neighborhood Services.

Neighborhood Services Director Kacey Bess recognized Pam Sexton as the new

Interim Assistant Director for Housing and Community Development effective August

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