City Council Work Session | August 4, 2026

The City of Fort Worth City Council held a work session on August 4, 2026, covering a broad range of topics including development updates, HUD annual action plans, water reclamation facility procurement, police vehicle pursuit costs and technology, municipal court code changes, zoning changes near the North Side TexRail Station, and a small business program report. Significant procurement-related discussions included the HUD annual action plan's competitive process for affordable housing development funding, the Marys Creek Water Reclamation Facility construction procurement, and the small business enterprise (SBE) program showing a 43% award rate to small businesses with goals for goods, services, and public works. Council members requested more detailed demographic tracking of SBE participation and future strategies for upcoming bond projects. The session also featured a detailed presentation on the city's fiscal year 2027 projected general fund revenues, highlighting a $77 million shortfall due to property value erosion and litigation impacts, with discussions on tax rate scenarios to address the budget gap. Additionally, an update on data center regulation was provided, noting a recent gubernatorial directive for a comprehensive audit of data center projects and a moratorium on new grid connections pending review. The meeting concluded with recognition of city staff for their role in the World Cup event and a presentation on a $300 million Department of Justice crime reduction grant application involving regional partnerships.