City Council Work Session | September 1, 2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Fort Worth held on September 1, 2026, included several procurement and economic development discussions. A key agenda item was the proposed economic development agreement with Harding Connectivity Inc., a German-based industrial connectivity manufacturer considering relocating and expanding operations in Fort Worth. The project involves a minimum capital investment of $192.7 million, including $31 million in real property and $161 million in business personal property, with plans to create at least 700 new full-time jobs averaging $87,000 in wages. The city staff recommended a 10-year tax abatement agreement of up to 65% on real and business personal property to support the project, which is competing with other states offering higher incentives. The council was briefed on the project and the incentive proposal, with a formal vote anticipated at the September 29th council meeting. Additionally, budget discussions included follow-ups on sales tax usage, credit card service fees, and group health fund cost containment measures, with no immediate procurement actions taken. The session concluded with council members requesting future agenda items related to staffing and police association agreements.