AGENDA 
 FORNEY CITY COUNCIL 
 Tuesday, November 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 ZAHND SCHLENSKER

III.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

1.

Municipal Courts Week - November 2-6, 2026

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 the quarterly investment report ending 9/30/26. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-Quarterly Investment Report Q4 2026.pdf
  2. Forney Quarterly September 2026.pdf
2.

Consider approval of a Resolution approving, pursuant to Section 375.207 of the Texas Local Government Code, the issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, by Forney Municipal Management District No. 1 of Kaufman County in an amount not to exceed $3,655,000, and the plans and specifications for the road improvements to be financed thereby. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - MMD No. 1 2026 Road Bonds.pdf
  2. 2026 Road Bonds - City Resolution - Final.pdf
3.

Consider approval of a Resolution consenting to the addition of approximately 13.6253 acres of land to Forney Municipal Management District No. 1 of Kaufman County and making the City’s consent conditions applicable to the entire District. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - MMD No. 1 Annexation Consent.pdf
  2. MMD No. 1 Annexation Consent Resolution - Final.pdf
4.

Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the FISD Gail Wilson Way Extension project. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary - Gail Wilson Extension.pdf
  2. City of Forney Acceptance Letter - Gail Wilson Extension.pdf
VI.

DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1.

Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, in the amount of $16,750. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:
  1. Item Summary-2027 Amended Budget-City Secretary contract labor.pdf
  2. Ordinance-Budget amendment for City Secretary contract labor.pdf
VII.

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
VIII.

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.

IX.

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 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.