AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, October 20, 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 GREG HELM

III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Presentation by the North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors

IV.

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.

V.

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 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_Corrected.pdf
  2. Ordinance - Amend Master Fee Schedule 2026-Oct.pdf
  3. Master Fee Schedule Amendment-FY 2027(2).pdf
2.

Consider approval of a Resolution approving the City’s Investment Policy and Broker’s List. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Investment Policy and Brokers List.pdf
  2. Resolution adopting investment policy 2026.pdf
  3. Investment Policy 2026.pdf
  4. Approved Broker Dealer List 09.30.2026.pdf
3.

Consider approval of the Wrecker/Towing Service Agreement with Chubs Towing & Recovery, Inc. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Wrecker-Towing Service Agreement.pdf
  2. RFP for Towing-Wrecker Service 2026.pdf
4.

Consider approval of a Resolution accepting grant funding for Safe Streets and Road for All (SS4A) Grant Program. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Safe Streets and Road for All (SS4A) Grant Program.pdf
  2. Resolution - Safe Streets and Road for All (SS4A) Grant Program.pdf
5.

Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Taco Bell FM 548 project. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Taco Bell - FM 548.pdf
  2. City of Forney Acceptance Letter - Taco Bell - FM 548.pdf
6.

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

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Clearwater Express Site Plan.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Clearwater Express Site Plan.pdf
7.

Consider approval of a final plat of the 7Brew Forney Addition, being a replat of Block 3, Lot 8 of the Village at Gateway Addition. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-7Brew Replat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-7Brew Replat.pdf
8.

Consider approval of a final plat for the Cottages at Gateway Addition, located north of N. Gateway Boulevard and east of Reeder Road. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Cottages Gateway Final Plat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Cottages Gateway Final Plat.pdf
9.

Consider approval of a final plat of Lots 5R1, 5R2, and 5R3, Block 4, being a replat of Lot 5, Block 4, of the Village at Gateway Addition. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-EVO Replat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-EVO Replat.pdf
10.

Consider approval of a final plat of Lot 8D-1, Block 3, being a replat of 8D, Block 3, of the Village at Gateway Addition. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Village 8D Replat.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Village 8D Replat.pdf
11.

Consider approval of the Fire Department Cost Recovery Billing with Sure Fire Recovery Service under RFP No. 2026-009 and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement. (Staff recommends approval of this item).

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Billing Services 2026.pdf
  2. RFP 2026-009 Solicitation Notice.pdf
  3. RFP - Fire Cost Recovery - Final (1).pdf
12.

Consider a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. to provide services for an East Side Wastewater Master Plan and all related issues. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - PSA East Side WW Master Plan Award.pdf
  2. Resolution - PSA East Side WW Master Plan Redline.pdf
  3. Engineering Services Agreement - East Side WW Master Plan_BHC Signed.pdf
VI.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance approving a conditional use permit for auto repair to operate as an approved use at 114 Industrial Drive. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-114 Industrial CUP.pdf
  2. Exhibits-114 Industrial CUP.pdf
2.

Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending Planned Development Ordinance 22-25 by amending the planned development conditions and the concept plan. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Akron Way Commerce PD.pdf
  2. Exhibits-Akron Way Commerce PD.pdf
VII.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider board and commission appointments: Animal Adoption Center/Shelter Advisory Committee and Historic Overlay District Architectural Review Board. (Staff has no recommendation on the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Board-Commission Annual Appointments 10-20-2026.pdf
  2. Listing of (Re)Applicants - Term Appointment Report 10-20-2026.pdf
2.

Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving, in substantially final form, a State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Loan Agreement with the Texas Transportation Commission, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for a loan in an amount not to exceed $3,140,000, to finance utility relocation and right-of-way acquisition for the FM 1641 Wastewater Relocation Project (CIP 257); pledging TxDOT reimbursements and water and wastewater system net revenues to repayment of the loan; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Loan Agreement and related documents. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - SIB Loan for CIP 257 Approval Process.pdf
  2. Resolution - SIB Loan Agreement FM 1641.pdf
  3. S2026-018-01_City of Forney_SIB Loan Agreement_For Borrower Review.pdf
3.

Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance updating the position classifcations and maximum positions in each classification for the City of Forney Police and Fire Departments in accordance with Section 143.021 Texas Local Government Code. (Staff recommends approval of the item)

Documents:
  1. AgendItem -- Item Summary -PositionOrdinance-10.20.26.pdf
  2. Classified Positions Ordinance-10.14.26_Final.pdf
4.

Discuss and consider a Resolution adopting the Handbook for Requesting Traffic Calming Devices - Residential Neighborhoods as a policy of the City. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Traffic Calming Policy.pdf
  2. Resolution - Adopting Traffic Calming Handbook.pdf
  3. 2026.10.12-Handbook on Traffic Calming Devices FINAL.pdf
  4. 22 0221 Final Thoroughfare Plan ANSI E Size_202204261247427791.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.

Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and/or matters in which the 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. Request by Cinco Development for a Resolution of Support or no objection for a proposed affordable senior rental housing development in the City’s ETJ.
  2. Status of the proposed Second Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Forney, Texas.
  3. Legal issues related to a developer proposal for the extension of public utilities to serve the Radiant Springs residential development.
2.

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

a.  Acquisition of an easement or fee interest in real property for the extension of public utilities.

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):

a.  Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court of Record 

b.  Interim Associate Judges of the Municipal Court of Record

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.
 
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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 14th day of October 2026, in accordance with the three-business day advance posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.