City Council recap for Nov. 1

Published on November 02, 2022

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The Fort Worth City Council work session was conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at City Hall.

Informal reports

  • August sales tax update.
  • Drug testing policy and CBD oil advisory.
  • Forest Park Rides Inc. miniature trains.
  • MyFortWorth app.
  • Municipal regulation of an open container or public consumption of alcohol in the West Seventh Street area.

Presentations

  • Veronica Villegas from the Diversity & Inclusion Department provided an update on upcoming events observing Native American Heritage Month in November.
  • William Rumuly, director of the Municipal Courts Department, and Chief Judge Danny Rodgers invited councilmembers and the public to participate in Municipal Court Week, Nov. 7-11. A number of public engagement opportunities are scheduled.
  • Update on Near Southside TIF. Near Southside Inc. proposed an extension of the district and a revenue-sharing plan for incremental funds. This would allow additional time to complete several key projects on the drawing board.
  • Review Council calendar for 2023. A Nov. 8 resolution will set the meeting calendar for 2023.
  • Final report on Bitcoin mining pilot program. A six-month project resulted in $1,019 in net proceeds – but more important were the 752 million media impressions that branded Fort Worth as a forward-looking city for innovation and technology.
  • 2023 housing tax credit policy. Staff presented recommendations for the low-income housing tax credits program for 2023, which will include a streamlined process and timeline for developers. Council is expected to take action on Nov. 8.
  • Permanent supportive housing. The Council will vote on Nov. 8 to approve two permanent supportive housing projects that would help end chronic homelessness in Fort Worth.
  • Proposed community police oversight and accountability board. Councilmembers discussed the makeup of the proposed board and how it might conduct its work.

Other Nov. 1 Council meetings

  • Audit Committee.
  • City Council executive session.
  • Public comment meeting.

Watch the meetings on Fort Worth TV, either online or on TV. You can also watch the meeting via the Fort Worth TV video library and on the City’s YouTube channel.

 

 

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