AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 
 City Hall Annex/Council Chambers, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126
 


I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – COUNCIL MEMBER JAMES TRAYLOR

III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Presentation: International Code Council (ICC)/Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) Award to the City

IV.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the January 20, 2026 (Regular) Meeting. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. 01-20-2026 Minutes - Draft.pdf
V.

OPEN FORUM/CITIZEN COMMENTS

This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, and if necessary, may refer the matter to City staff for research, resolution or referral to Council on a future agenda. As described in the City's Public Meeting Procedures, comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.

VI.

CONSENT AGENDA

The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member.

1.

Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing an expenditure under Section 501.073 Texas Local Government Code and an Economic Incentive and Performance Agreement between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and XO Texas, LLC (Project Core). (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Agenda Item Summary - XO Texas LLC (Project Core).docx
  2. Draft Resolution - XO Texas LLC (Project Core).pdf
  3. Economic Incentive and Performance Agreement - XO Texas LLC (Project Core).pdf
2.

Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Forney ordering a General Election for City Council Places 4 and 6 to be held on May 2, 2026, and, if required, a runoff election to be held on June 13, 2026; prescribing the time, manner, and conduct of the election in accordance with a Joint Election Contract for Joint Election Services with the Elections Administrator of Kaufman County; and providing an effective date. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Ordering May 2, 2026 General Election (Places 4 and 6).pdf
  2. Draft Resolution and Exhibits - Ordering May 2, 2026 General Election (Places 4 and 6).pdf
VII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution adopting the Northside Park Master Plan. (Staff/Parks and Recreation Board recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance adopting the Northside Park Master Plan updated.pdf
  2. Resolution - Adopting North Side Park Master Plan.pdf
  3. Northside Park Master Plan - Final Concept.pdf
  4. Northside Park Master Plan and Recreation Center Feasibility Study - Report.pdf
  5. Northside Park and Recreation Center Renderings.pdf
2.

Remove from the Table, discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations” of the City of Forney Code of Ordinances, by amending Article 3.09, “Multifamily and Single-Family Rental Property Registration and Inspection,” making certain revisions to definitions and updates to the rental registration program processes. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Rental Ordinance Update.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Rental Ordinance Update.pdf
VIII.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: 

  • Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance)
  • Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken
  • Upcoming Special Events
  • Personnel Changes
  • Commendations
  • Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction
  • Park Issues
  • Inspection Issues
  • CIP Projects
IX.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS | COUNCIL COMMENTS

This section is used to communicate items of community interest, specifically, reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the governing body or other information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that may be of interest to the citizens of Forney.

X.

EXECUTIVE SESSION [2nd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM]

PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED MEETING) TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:

1.

Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal of, or to hear a complaint against the public officer or employee (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074):

  1. Historic Overlay District Architectural Review Board Member
XI.

RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION [COUNCIL CHAMBERS]

IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION TO CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

XII.

ADJOURNMENT

In addition to any executive session already listed above, the City Council of the City of Forney reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code for the following purposes:
 
 Section 551.071 -- Consultation with Attorney
 Section 551.072 -- Deliberations regarding Real Property
 Section 551.073 -- Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift
 Section 551.074 -- Personnel Matters
 Section 551.076 -- Deliberations regarding Security Devices
 Section 551.087 -- Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations
 
This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of the Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed session portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.
 
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 972-552-6460 for further information. Braille is not available.
 
I, Rosa Rios, City Secretary for the City of Forney, Texas, do hereby certify this Agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall Annex, in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 28th day of January 2026, in accordance with the three-business day advance posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.