Benbrook, TX

City Council

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will interview candidates for various appointed boards and commissions and discuss possible candidate placement. The agenda contains only these two procedural items, with no specific boards, candidates, or decisions listed.

• Interview candidates for city council appointed boards and commissions
• Discuss possible candidate placement

City Council

The Benbrook City Council is holding a worksession to interview candidates for various city council-appointed boards and commissions. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Interview candidates for city council appointed boards and commissions

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will consider routine items including approving minutes, a finance report, and setting the 2026 tax rate based on the certified appraisal roll. The council will also vote on a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding a rate review, and interlocal agreements with the Benbrook Water Authority for refuse/stormwater billing and street cut repairs. A work session will discuss the solid waste RFP selection and an ordinance amendment on construction work hours.

• G-2757: Set anticipated collection rate and appoint officer to calculate no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates for 2026
• G-2758: Resolution approving negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. on 2026 Rate Review Mechanism filing
• G-2759: Interlocal agreement with Benbrook Water Authority for residential refuse and storm water utility fee billing
• G-2760: Interlocal agreement with Benbrook Water Authority for street cut repair services
• Work session: Solid Waste & Recycling Services RFP selection update and construction work hours ordinance discussion

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular board meeting with a work session and open session. The board will discuss potential economic development incentives for MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC and property located at 8509 Benbrook Blvd., both in executive session. They will also approve the July 20, 2026 meeting minutes and receive the monthly financial report for July 2026.

• Discuss incentive for MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC (executive session)
• Discuss property at 8509 Benbrook Blvd. (executive session)
• Discuss property in Wilburn, William W Survey Abstract 1639 (executive session)
• Approve July 20, 2026 regular board meeting minutes
• Receive monthly financial report for period ending July 31, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of approximately 14 acres owned by the Fort Worth Independent School District. The city proposes to change the zoning from Multiple-Family District to Community Facilities District to align with the Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing for rezoning PZ-2026-08: 14 acres at northwest corner of Hawkins Home and Benbrook Boulevards
• Rezoning from 'D' Multiple-Family District to 'CF' Community Facilities District
• Property owned by Fort Worth Independent School District (TAD ID: 42588195)
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026 regular meeting

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda includes only the budget discussion and adjournment.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will meet to approve minutes from the July 16 meeting, receive a finance report, and accept a resignation from the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Board. They will also discuss a potential financial incentive for MAD SR. BENBROOK RE, LLC during an executive session.

• Approve minutes from July 16, 2026 regular meeting
• Accept resignation of Tom Casey from Place 4, Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Board
• Review quarterly finance report for period ending June 30, 2026
• Discuss incentive for MAD SR. BENBROOK RE, LLC in executive session

The Benbrook City Council ratified an economic development incentive for MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC, including the sale of property at 9353 Benbrook Blvd. and an infrastructure incentive not to exceed $1 million, and amended the BEDC FY 26-27 budget accordingly. The council also accepted the resignation of Tom Casey from the BEDC Board, approved the finance and investment reports, and authorized the release of a legal opinion on the Trinity Estates Phase III plat.

• Ratified BEDC incentive for MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC (property sale + up to $1M infrastructure) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Tom Casey from BEDC Board, delayed filling until September (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report for period ending June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Quarterly Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Waived attorney-client privilege to release legal opinion on Trinity Estates Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2026 meeting (5-0-1, Franklin abstained)
• Set board/commission interviews for August 25-26, 2026 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Commission

The Benbrook Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Commission is holding a work session to discuss the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the board. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of roles, duties, and responsibilities of the Zoning Board of Adjustment

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding a $1,000,000 incentive and the conveyance of BEDC-owned land at 9353 Benbrook Blvd. to MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC. The board will also discuss amending the FY 26-27 Budget to accommodate this action.

• Public hearing for $1,000,000 economic development incentive for MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC
• Conveyance of BEDC owned land at 9353 Benbrook Blvd. to MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC
• Proposed amendment to the BEDC FY 26-27 Budget
• Review of monthly financial report for period ending June 30, 2026
• Staff updates on projects at 9301 Westpark Dr., 7802 SW Loop, 8509 Benbrook Blvd., and 610 Winscott Rd.

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation approved a $1,000,000 economic development infrastructure incentive and the conveyance of BEDC-owned land at 9353 Benbrook Blvd. to MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC for $10, and amended the FY 26-27 budget accordingly. The motion passed 6-0. The board also approved the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0) and received the monthly financial report for June 2026.

• Approved $1,000,000 economic development incentive and conveyance of 9353 Benbrook Blvd. to MAD SR Benbrook RE, LLC for $10 (6-0)
• Amended BEDC FY 26-27 budget to reflect the incentive and conveyance (6-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 regular board meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an election order for a general election and a joint election with Tarrant County Elections. The body will also review agreements regarding school resource officers and storm sewer assessments.

• Resolution and Election Order for a General Election on November 3, 2026
• Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Independent School District for School Resource Officers
• Storm Sewer CCTV Assessment and GIS Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.

The Benbrook City Council approved a resolution ordering a November 3, 2026 general election for City Council Places 2, 4, and 6 and authorized a joint election contract with Tarrant County. It also approved an interlocal agreement with Fort Worth ISD to provide four School Resource Officers, and a $150,000 professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for storm sewer CCTV assessment and GIS mapping. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted resolution ordering Nov. 3, 2026 general election and authorized joint election contract with Tarrant County (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with FWISD for four School Resource Officers (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 storm sewer CCTV assessment and GIS contract with Freese and Nichols (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2026 meeting (4-0-2, Reagan and Tiner abstained)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 11, 2026. The commission will also consider a request to approve a replat for a property located on the east side of Williams Rd.

• Replat request for approximately 2.97 acres at 4639 Williams Rd (Lot 1-R, Block 1, Triangle Addition)

Park Board

The Benbrook Parks and Recreation Board will hold a work session on July 8, 2026. The session is designated for discussion only and no formal actions will be taken. Board members will receive updates on park projects. The meeting is wheelchair accessible and contact information is provided for accommodations.

• Updates on park projects (discussion only)

City Council

The City Council will review the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation budget for FY 2026-2027 and a design contract for a creek outfall project. The meeting includes a finance report and a work session to discuss the city's FY 2026/2027 budget.

• Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Budget for FY 2026-2027
• Design contract with Freese And Nichols for the Plantation West Creek Outfall Project
• Finance Report for the period ending May 31, 2026
• Work session to discuss Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the June 18, 2026 meeting, ratified the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation FY 2026‑2027 budget, accepted the finance report for the period ending May 31, 2026, and approved a $135,890 professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for the design of the Plantation West Creek Outfall Project. All votes were unanimous with no opposing votes.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified Benbrook Economic Development Corp. FY 2026‑2027 budget of $757,318 (unanimous)
• Accepted Finance Report for period ending May 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for design of Plantation West Creek Outfall Project, $135,890 (unanimous)

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will consider a resolution to designate a commercial newspaper as the city's official publication. The council will also hold a work session to discuss the city's floodplain and stormwater management program.

• Resolution G-2749 designating official newspaper
• Work session on floodplain and stormwater management
• Approval of June 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes

The City Council approved a resolution to change the city's official newspaper from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to the Commercial Recorder. This change follows staff recommendations regarding publication frequency and costs.

• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-04 designating Commercial Recorder as official newspaper (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing to consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The board will also discuss real property located at 9353 Benbrook Blvd in executive session.

• Public hearing for proposed FY 2026-2027 budget of $757,318
• Proposed $40,100 for capital outlay (motor vehicle)
• Proposed $100,000 for Storefront Improvement Grant Program
• Proposed $50,000 for NW Winscott Infrastructure
• Executive session to discuss property at 9353 Benbrook Blvd

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation approved its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes, both by 6-0 votes. The board received the monthly financial report for May 2026, showing total liquid assets of $7,292,529.25. An executive session discussion about property at 9353 Benbrook Blvd. resulted in no action.

• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget (6-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 BEDC budget (6-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to receive and consider approval of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 BEDC Budget.

• Public hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 BEDC Budget

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for about 5.304 acres of land zoned “E” commercial. The parcel is located west of the intersection of Benbrook Blvd and Stevens Dr (11370 Benbrook Blvd). The commission will also review items for the regular meeting and staff‑approved items before taking final action.

• Preliminary plat (P‑26‑02) for 5.304 acres, proposing one non‑residential lot
• Location: west of Benbrook Blvd & Stevens Dr, 11370 Benbrook Blvd
• Zoning: “E” Commercial District
• Public hearing scheduled during the regular meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat for approximately 5.304 acres located west of the intersection of Benbrook Blvd and Stevens Dr. The approval includes an associated deferral request and is subject to conditions in the staff report.

• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved preliminary plat P-26-02 for 5.304 acres at 11370 Benbrook Blvd (5-0-0)
• Approved associated deferral request (5-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss an interlocal agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority. This agreement concerns transportation services for residents aged 65 or older and those with disabilities.

• Interlocal Agreement G-2748 with Fort Worth Transportation Authority for elderly and disabled transportation (June 2026 - May 2027)
• Recognition of Lemonade Day winners
• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes

The City Council approved participation in the Tarrant County Transportation Services Program. This interlocal agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority provides subsidized rides for qualifying residents. The annual cost to the city is $7,529.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved participation in Tarrant County Transportation Services Program ($7,529) (6-0)

City Council

The notice states that a quorum of City Council members, Parks and Recreation Board members, Economic Development Board members, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals Commission may attend a memorial service at Benbrook Cemetery and the Benbrook Municipal Complex at 8:00 AM on May 25, 2026. It clarifies that this is not a meeting and no official action will be taken. The notice was posted on May 21, 2026 by Beth Fischer.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the municipal zoning code to permit new HUD-code manufactured homes in the "SD" Suburban District. The body will also review the finance report for the period ending April 30, 2026.

• Public hearing on PZ-2026-03 to allow HUD-code manufactured homes in the "SD" Suburban District
• Review of G-2747 Finance Report for period ending April 30, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2026 regular meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission presented a recommendation to amend the zoning code to allow new HUD‑code manufactured homes in the Suburban District, but the council did not vote on that recommendation during this meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2026. In a closed executive session, the board will deliberate the real‑property matter at 9353 Benbrook Blvd and the potential economic‑development incentive for the JH Restaurant project. The open session includes approval of the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes, receipt of the monthly financial report for the period ending April 30, 2026, and staff updates on several development sites.

• Discuss real‑property issue at 9353 Benbrook Blvd (executive session)
• Discuss potential incentive for the JH Restaurant project (executive session)
• Approve minutes from the April 20, 2026 regular board meeting
• Receive monthly financial report for period ending April 30, 2026
• Staff updates may include projects at 9301 Westpark Dr., 7802 SW Loop, 8509 Benbrook Blvd., and 610 Winscott Rd.

The BEDC Board approved the April 20, 2026 regular board meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. An executive session was held to discuss the property at 9353 Benbrook Blvd and the JH Restaurant project, but no action was taken on either matter. The meeting then reconvened in open session and was adjourned.

• Approved April 20, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Discussed 9353 Benbrook Blvd property (executive session) – no action
• Discussed JH Restaurant project (executive session) – no action

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Benbrook Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review meeting minutes and animal control statistics from February through April 2026. The group will also receive updates on current issues and activities from 4Paws members.

• Review of February 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of animal control statistics for February-April 2026
• Update on current issues in animal control
• Update by 4Paws members

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat for approximately 16 acres of land. The body will determine if the land can be divided into up to 10 residentially zoned lots.

• Public hearing for Preliminary Plat P-26-01: 16 acres northwest of Hawkins Home Blvd and Benbrook Blvd for up to 10 residential lots

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting (6-0-0). It also approved a preliminary plat for approximately 16 acres that would create up to 10 residentially zoned lots, subject to staff‑recommended conditions (6-0-0). Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for ~16 acres, up to 10 residential lots, subject to conditions (6-0-0)

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will receive finance and investment reports, consider an EMS contract with American Medical Response, and a resolution to join the Tarrant County 2026 HOME program. In a closed executive session, council members will deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of the property located at 9353 Benbrook Blvd. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Finance Report for period ending March 31, 2026 (G-2744)
• Quarterly Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2026 (G-2745)
• Agreement with American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc. for EMS (G-2746)
• Resolution to participate in Tarrant County 2026 HOME Program (G-2747)
• Executive session discussion of property at 9353 Benbrook Blvd.

The council unanimously approved an agreement with American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc. to provide emergency medical services for designated facilities and citywide backup. The contract runs for one year with automatic renewals and does not require direct city funding. The council also adopted a resolution to participate in Tarrant County's 2026 HOME program, matching $12,500 for $50,000 in HUD funds.

• Approved EMS Agreement with American Medical Response (unanimous 7-0)
• Adopted Resolution to join Tarrant County 2026 HOME program (unanimous 7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 16, 2026 meeting (6-0-1)
• Accepted Finance Report for period ending March 31, 2026 (unanimous 7-0)
• Accepted Investment Report for quarter ending March 31, 2026 (unanimous 7-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Board is attending a dinner at Tacos & Avocados. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no action will be taken by the Board.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission is holding a work session to discuss draft revisions to Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Plan. No official actions will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of draft revisions to Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Plan

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a work session and regular board meeting to review staff updates and financial reports. The board will enter an executive session to deliberate on real property located at 9353 Benbrook Blvd.

• Executive session to discuss property at 9353 Benbrook Blvd
• Review of projects at 9301 Westpark Dr., 7802 SW Loop, and 8509 Benbrook Blvd
• Monthly Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2026
• Approval of March 16, 2026, meeting minutes

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on April 20, 2026 and opened a public forum with no citizen comments. A motion to approve the March 16, 2026 regular board meeting minutes was made, seconded, and passed with a 7‑0 vote. The board entered executive session to discuss a temporary parking agreement at 9353 Benbrook Blvd with Mad Benbrook, LLC, but took no action. The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

• Approved March 16, 2026 board meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for land at Rowan Ranch. The body will also consider ordinances to appoint judges to the Municipal Court of Record.

• Public hearing for PZ-2026-02: Rezoning 61.31 acres at 4501 W Loop 820 S from Multiple-Family to One-Family Planned Development District
• Ordinance G-2742: Appointing Alan Bowling as Judge of the Municipal Court of Record
• Ordinance G-2743: Appointing Wendy Cooper as Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record
• Proclamation for CASA of Tarrant County

The council heard presentations and public comments on a request to rezone 61.31 acres of the Rowan Ranch property. Staff recommended denying the rezoning and explained procedural requirements. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting. It will consider a replat request (RP-26-03) for approximately 2.08 acres at the southeast corner of Southwest Blvd and Crosslands Rd (lots 3 and 4, Crosslands J.V. Addition). The commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (PZ-2026-03) to Title 17 that would allow HUD‑code manufactured homes in designated residential districts, as required by SB 785. All items are subject to final action.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting held on March 12, 2026.
• RP-26-03: Replat request for ~2.08 acres (Lot 3 & Lot 4) at 6301 & 6311 Southwest Blvd.
• PZ-2026-03: Zoning text amendment to permit HUD‑code manufactured homes per SB 785.

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the March 12 meeting. It then approved the final plat request RP-26-03 for 2.08 acres, subject to staff‑listed conditions. Finally, the commission voted to recommend that City Council adopt an amendment to Title 17 that creates a new "SD" Suburban zoning district allowing HUD‑code manufactured homes.

• Approved March 12 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved final plat RP-26-03, subject to conditions (5-0-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Title 17 amendment creating SD district for HUD homes (5-0-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Board is attending a luncheon at Jake's Burgers. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no action will be taken by the Board.