Work session, city council meeting preview for Tuesday, April 28

Work session, city council meeting preview for Tuesday, April 28

Published on April 24, 2026

A Fort Worth City Council work session will be conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the City Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail. A City Council meeting will follow at 11 a.m. in the City Council Chamber.

Informal reports at work session

• Fiscal Year 26 midyear update for residential solid waste collections
• Illegal street racing, reckless driving and street takeover activity
• Impact of State Bill 1008 and House Bill 2844 on regulating mobile food vending
• Proposed fee for missed or skipped building inspections on permitted development projects

Work session presentations

• Trinity Metro updates on the TexRail Extension Project and transit-oriented development opportunities
• Proposed economic development agreement with Celestica
• Proposed economic development agreement with Marand

Organizational updates and recognitions

• City manager to mention early voting on upcoming election
• PMD Fleet Team for receiving the Gold Fleet Recognition Award from the North Texas Council of Governments and DFW Clean Cities
• Video on Text 817311

Action items

• Accepting $153,398 from the Addie Levy Trust to support Fort Worth Public Library services, including programs, materials and community resources.
• Accepting more than $650,000 in state funding to provide rental assistance and services for residents experiencing homelessness, including targeted support for youth.
• Accepting a grant of up to $1.5 million from the state, matched by the City, to fund a $3 million improvement project at Oak Grove Park.
• Allocating up to $648,000 in opioid settlement funds to support the Fire Department, Homeless Strategies and Neighborhood Services.
• Adjusting speed limits along portions of Chisholm Trail Parkway to better reflect current roadway conditions.
• Applying for up to $4.5 million in federal funding to strengthen regional emergency preparedness and public safety efforts.
• Allocating $1.59 million in asset forfeiture funds to support police wellness, safety initiatives and community programs.
• Closing portions of streets and an alley for expansion of the John Peter Smith Hospital campus.
• A nearly $500,000 project to install new security lighting at several parks to improve visibility and safety.
• Up to $500,000 in improvements to several downtown parks, including the Water Gardens and General Worth Square.
• An $11 million project, in partnership with TxDOT, to build a new shared-use trail and canopy walk connection at Heritage Park.
• $2.2 million in improvements at multiple neighborhood parks, adding new amenities and upgrades.
• A $939,465 project to improve the intersection of Forest Hill Drive and Royal Crest Drive to enhance traffic flow and safety.
• Construction of a Green Ribbon Project near U.S. 287 and East Berry Street, focused on corridor improvements and beautification.
• More than $2.3 million in safety improvements at railroad crossings on Kroger Drive and Basswood Boulevard.
• Election services contract with Tarrant County for the May 2 election (District 10 race, bond proposals and charter amendments).
• Accepting FAA grant funding and execution of related agreements for major construction and engineering work at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, including the Taxiway Hotel Extension and related improvements.
• There are also 12 zoning cases on the agenda that councilmembers will hear.

Special presentations

• Recognition honoring Assistant Police Chief Julie Swearingin
• Recognition honoring Bob Jameson
• Recognition celebrating Fort Worth native Major Attaway
• Recognition of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
• Recognition of National Osteopathic Medicine Week
• Recognition celebrating the 30th anniversary of Community Healthcare of Texas
• Recognition for JustServe City in conjunction with National Volunteer Month
• Recognition of Meals on Wheels volunteer Alekzander Dzivzak for lifesaving efforts
• Recognition honoring longtime Historic Southside resident Johnny Lewis

Residents may speak during the public comment portion of the agenda. Per Council Rules of Procedure:

• Individual presentations are limited to three minutes.
• Group presentations are limited to six minutes.
• Time limits may be adjusted at the mayor's discretion.

Resources

• View the complete agenda.
• Watch the work session and council meeting live on Fort Worth TV, either online or on TV. You can also watch it via the Fort Worth TV video library and on the City's YouTube channel.
• Learn how to appear or speak before City Council.

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