Floodplain Management Plan Public Meeting #2 - August 13, 2026 | City of Fort Worth

The City of Fort Worth held its second public meeting on August 13, 2026, to discuss updates to the Floodplain Management Plan. The meeting focused on reviewing the city's stormwater management program, including its nearly $70 million fiscal year 2026 budget funded by a dedicated stormwater utility fee. City staff and consultants presented the plan's goals, hazard assessments, and mitigation strategies, emphasizing capital improvement projects, maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, and enhanced public communication. Key procurement-related topics included the prioritization of capital investments, pursuit of grant opportunities, and a proposed 5% stormwater utility fee increase to fund expanded maintenance and risk reduction programs. The plan also highlighted coordination with regional agencies and the importance of updated flood risk mapping to guide future development and emergency preparedness. The city intends to submit the updated plan to FEMA and seek City Council adoption by year-end, continuing the cycle of evaluation and implementation.