AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
 6:30 p.m. Special Meeting 
 City Hall Annex/Council Chambers, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126
 


I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MAYOR JASON ROBERSON

III.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution canvassing the returns, including the returns of early voting ballots cast in connection therewith, and declaring the results of the Runoff Election held on June 13, 2026; authorizing issuance of a Canvass of the General Election; and providing an effective date. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Canvassing 2026 Runoff Election.pdf
  2. Draft Resolution - Canvass of June 13 2026 Runoff Election.pdf
2.

Issue elected officer documents to Council Member-Elect Place 4

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Election Documents to Council Member-Elect Place 4.pdf
3.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year. (Staff has no recommendation on the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Election of the Mayor Pro Tem.pdf
  2. Draft Resolution Electing 2026 Mayor Pro Tem.pdf
IV.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Presentation of a Letter of Commendation to FF Cooper Brown and Jacob Ralston

Documents:
  1. Presentation of a Letter of Commendation to FF Cooper Brown and Jacob Ralston.pdf
2.

Presentation of a Life Saving Award to Forney Firefighters

Documents:
  1. Life Saving Award 06.23.26.pdf
3.

Presentation of First Due Software for Fire Department RMS

Documents:
  1. First Due.pdf
V.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the June 2, 2026 (Regular) Meeting. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. 06-02-2026 Minutes - Draft.pdf
VI.

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.

VII.

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 the acceptance of the public improvements for the Village at Gateway retail project (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Village at Gateway.pdf
  2. City of Forney Acceptance Letter - Village at Gateway.pdf
2.

Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease and maintenance agreement with DOCUmation for Xerox copiers for city departments. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement.pdf
  2. Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement with DOCUmation.pdf
3.

Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master Services Agreement No. 40976 between the City and MCCi and Addendum No. 1 thereto between the City and JustFOIA, Inc. for the procurement and implementation of the JustFOIA public information request management platform. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - JustFOIA MSA.pdf
  2. Resolution - Resolution Approving JustFOIA MSA.pdf
  3. MSA Agreement - JustFOIA.pdf
  4. Addendum 1 to MSA JustFOIA.pdf
4.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution to authorize the City of Forney to submit a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board for the Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant, not to exceed $21 million, and authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to sign all related documents for the application and grant, if funded. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - TWDB Grant Submittal Auhorization.pdf
  2. Resolution - Texas Water Board Grant Submission Resolution - Elevated Water Tank.pdf
  3. TWDB-0201B - Application Resolution - Certificate of Secretary - Forney.pdf
  4. TWDB-0201B - Signatory Delegation - Forney.pdf
5.

Consider a change order for design services for the CIP 236 Northside Elevated Tank and Connecting Waterlines Project and all related issues. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Change Oder for Design Services CIP 236 Northside Elevated Tank Project.pdf
  2. Engineering Change Order [SIGNED].pdf
6.

Consider approval of a right-of-way plat for Windmill Farms 4D Bozeman Drive, located south of Windmill Farms Boulevard and east of North F.M. 548. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Windmill Farms 4D Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Windmill Farms 4D Plat.pdf
7.

Consider approval of a site plan for a multi-tenant building, located north of the F.M. 741 and Monitor Boulevard intersection. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Fox Hollow Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Fox Hollow Site Plan.pdf
VIII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS (CONTINUED)

1.

Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Code of Ordinances by amending the hours of construction activities. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Construction Hours.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Construction Hours.pdf
2.

Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary plat of lots 1-3, block 5, of the Village at Gateway Addition, located east of North Gateway Boulevard and north of U.S. Highway 80. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Village Block 5 Prelim Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Village Block 5 Prelim Plat.pdf
3.

Discuss and consider approval of a replat of lots 2A & 2B, block 2, of the Village at Gateway Addition, located east of North Gateway Boulevard and north of U.S. Highway 80. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Village 2AB Replat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Village 2AB Replat.pdf
4.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Loan Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to relocate existing wastewater utilities along FM 1641. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - TxDOT SIB Loan Approval.pdf
  2. Resolution - Resolution Authorizing SIB Application.pdf
  3. TxDOT SIB Loan Summary Letter_BHC Signed_06.15.2026.pdf
5.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Forney and Talty Special Utility District to allow Talty SUD to provide interim retail water utility service to the Smurfit Kappa Coatings Facility and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Resolution approving Interlocal Agreement with Talty SUD RE Smurfit.pdf
  2. Resolution - Interlocal Agreement Forney and Talty SUD RE Smurfit.pdf
  3. SmurfitKappaInterlocalAgreement.pdf
6.

Consider a board and commission appointment: North Texas Municipal Water District Board for the Full-Term beginning June 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2028. (Staff has no recommendation on the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary -- NTMWD Board (2026-2028 Unexpired Term).pdf
IX.

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
X.

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.

XI.

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:

XII.

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.

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. North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors (Term 2026-2028)
2.

Deliberation regarding the deployment of security personnel or the implementation of security devices and systems, including the proposed acquisition of fixed video surveillance equipment for law enforcement purposes, in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.076.

XIII.

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 17th day of June 2026, in accordance with the three-business day advance posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.


NOTE:  Pursuant to Section 67.004 of the Texas Election Code, two members of the authority constitute a quorum for purposes of canvassing an election.