AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, September 15, 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 – MAYOR PRO TEM SARAH SALGADO

III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Special Recognition: Miss Reese Dewitt

2.

Proclamation: Constitution Week - September 17 - 23, 2026

IV.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Consider approval of the Minutes of the August 18, 2026 (Regular) Meeting. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. 08-18-2026 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 an Ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Rolls for The Bellagio Public Improvement District No. 1 including the collection of the 2026 annual installments. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Bellagio PID SAP 2026 Update (Capital PID).pdf
  2. Ordinance Adopting 2026 SAP Update Bellagio PID.pdf
  3. SAP Update - Bellagio (Forney) 2026.pdf
2.

Consider approval of an Ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Rolls for The Villages of Fox Hollow Public Improvement District No. 1 (Capital PID) including the collection of the 2026 annual installments. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Villages of Fox Hollow PID SAP 2026 Update (Capital PID).pdf
  2. Ordinance Adopting 2026 SAP Update Villages Fox Hollow PID.pdf
  3. SAP Update 2026 - Villages of Fox Hollow.pdf
3.

Consider approval of a Resolution for an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Forney and the City of Lake Dallas. (Staff recommends approval of this item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary- City of Lake Dallas Interlocal Agreement.pdf
  2. Resolution - Master Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with City of Lake Dallas.pdf
  3. ILA CITYOFLAKEDALLAS CONCRETE 08312026.pdf
4.

Consider approval of a Resolution for an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Forney and the Town of Sunnyvale. (Staff recommends approval of this item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary- Town of Sunnyvale Interlocal Agreement.pdf
  2. Resolution - Master Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Town of Sunnyvale.pdf
  3. Sunnyvale ILA 9-8-26.pdf
5.

Consider approval of a Resolution naming the Forney Messenger as the official newspaper of the City for FY 2026-2027. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Annual Designation of Official Newspaper for 2026-2027.pdf
  2. Resolution Designation of Forney Messenger as Official Newspaper FY 2026-2027.pdf
6.

Consider approval of a Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement for Wastewater Service between the City of Forney and Talty SUD. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Talty SUD ILA Sanitary Sewer Agreement.pdf
  2. Resolution - Talty SUD ILA Wastewater Admin Building.pdf
  3. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE.pdf
7.

Consider approval of a Resolution accepting a market rate adjustment requested by Community Waste Disposal in accordance with the solid waste and recycling services agreement. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-CWD Commercial.pdf
  2. Exhibits-CWD Commercial.pdf
8.

Consider approving an invoice from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) for design services related to the Forney Lift Station Demolition Project and all related matters. (Staff recommends approval of the item).

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Forney Lift Station Demolition - NTMWD.pdf
  2. Invoice - Forney Lift Station Demolition_Project No. 502-0694-26.pdf
9.

Consider approval of a site plan for 7 Brew Coffee, located in the Village at Gateway Planned Development. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-7Brew Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-7Brew Site Plan.pdf
10.

Consider approval of a site plan for Encompass Health, located north of North Gateway Boulevard and west of Concord Drive. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Encompass Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Encompass Site Plan.pdf
11.

Consider approval of a site plan for Forney Dental, located east of Pinson Road and south of Ridgecrest Road. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Forney Dental Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Forney Dental Site Plan.pdf
12.

Consider approval of a site plan for Hideaway Pizza, located north of U.S. Highway 80 and west of Cypress Hollow Drive. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Hideaway Pizza SP.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Hideaway Pizza Site Plan.pdf
13.

Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Blue Ladder Industrial, located south of U.S. Highway 80 and west of W. Broad Street. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Blue Ladder Preliminary Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Blue Ladder Preliminary Plat.pdf
14.

Consider approval of a final plat for the Forney Logistics Center, located west of Helms Trail and south of Akron Way. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Forney Logistics Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Forney Logistics Center Final Plat.pdf
VII.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1.

Hold a public hearing, consider and act upon an Ordinance levying special assessments against the assessable property within the “Fox Hollow Public Improvement District No. 1” (Maintenance PID) and approving the final update to the Service and Assessment Plan, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code. The PID contains approximately 813.605 acres of land generally located southeast of FM 548 between FM 1641 and FM 741 (Fox Hollow). (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Fox Hollow Maintenance PID Public Hearing 2026 with proposed budget.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Forney_Fox_Hollow_Maintenance_PID_2004_-_Levying_Assessments 2026.pdf
  3. SAP Update 2026 - Fox Hollow.pdf
2.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for a donation collection center to operate as an approved use at 157 South F.M. 548. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Goodwill CUP.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Goodwill CUP.pdf
3.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending Planned Development Ordinance 24-39 and Planned Development Ordinance 26-05 by amending the development standards related to sign requirements. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Village PD Amendment.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Village PD Amendment.pdf
4.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by adding regulations and a definition for Automated Ice Machine. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Automated Ice Machine.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Automated Ice Machine.pdf
5.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending the zoning regulations for a Data Center use. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Data Center.pdf
  2. Exhibit-Data Center.pdf
VIII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Forney Economic Development Corporation and Parks and Recreation Board. (Staff has no recommendation on the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Board-Commission Annual Appointments 09-15-2026.pdf
  2. Listing of (Re)Applicants and Term Appointment Report 09-15-2026.pdf
2.

Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13 “Utilities” of the Code of Ordinances. (Staff recommends approval fo the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Amended Utilities Ordinance 2026.pdf
  2. 2026 Utility Rates Charges and Service Policies Ordinance.pdf
3.

Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending the Master Fee Schedule to reflect changes to certain fees and miscellaneous permits.(Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Master Fee Schedule Amendment FY 2027_Updated.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Amend Master Fee Schedule 2026-Sept.pdf
  3. Master Fee Schedule Amendment-FY 2027.pdf
4.

Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed Interlocal Agreement between the City of Forney and the Dallas Housing Authority concerning the sharing of crime, rental registration, and code enforcement data related to Housing Choice Voucher concentration.

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - DHA Interlocal Agreement 9.15.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:

1.

Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and/or matters in which a duty of the attorney to the governmental body under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071):

  1. Cause No. 124108-489, Kaufman County 489th District Court – Inmon v. City of Forney
  2. Lover’s Lane Easement Acquisition
2.

Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City of Forney in negotiations with a third person. (Tex. Gov’t Code 551.072)

3.

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. Municipal Judge
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.

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 9th day of September 2026, in accordance with the three-business day advance posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.