Benbrook public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will review a contract to replace equipment at Castle Park and Robot Park. Other agenda items include a zoning board resignation, appointments to boards and commissions, a finance report for November 2025, a readopted tax‑abatement ordinance, and an update to the 2026 Capital Improvement Program.

• C‑386: Contract to replace equipment at Castle Park and Robot Park
• CC‑2025‑08: Resignation from Alternate B on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Commission
• G‑2727: Appointment to boards and commissions
• G‑2729: Ordinance readopting tax‑abatement guidelines and criteria
• G‑2730: Update to the 2026 Capital Improvement Program

The Benbrook City Council approved the minutes from the Dec. 4 meeting and filled several board and commission vacancies. It accepted the November 30 finance report, readopted tax‑abatement guidelines, and adopted the revised Capital Improvements Program. The Council also approved a $1,899,678.22 contract to replace playground equipment at Castle Park and Robot Park, authorizing total project costs up to $2 million.

• Approved minutes of the Dec 4, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed a new Place Alternate B to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Planning & Zoning, ZBA/Appeals, Parks & Recreation, and Economic Development boards for two‑year terms (unanimous)
• Accepted the finance report for the period ending Nov 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Readopted tax‑abatement guidelines and criteria (unanimous)
• Adopted the revised Capital Improvements Program (unanimous)
• Approved Castle Park and Robot Park playground replacement contract for $1,899,678.22, authorizing up to $2,000,000 (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular board meeting to review financial reports and project updates. The board will enter an executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of property located at 610 Winscott Rd.

• Executive session to discuss property at 610 Winscott Rd.
• Review of projects at 9301 Westpark Dr., 7802 SW Loop, and 8509 Benbrook Blvd.
• Approval of November 17, 2025, meeting minutes.
• Receipt of monthly financial report for the period ending November 30, 2025.

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 regular board meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No citizen comments were received during the public forum. The board received the monthly financial report for the period ending November 30, 2025, showing total liquid assets of $7,607,298.08 and a fund balance of $6,027,626.16. The scheduled executive session was canceled.

• Approve November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Executive session canceled

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request. The request seeks to rezone about 80 acres in the Thomas G. Zachary Survey (Abstract No. 1759), converting 18.6 acres from C‑PD to C‑PD and 61.3 acres from C‑PD to B residential district. The property is on the east side of I‑H 820 between Veterans Parkway and Chapin Road (4501 W Loop 820 S). The commission will also approve the minutes of the November 13, 2025 regular meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning request PZ‑2026‑01 for ~80 acres near I‑H 820 between Veterans Pkwy and Chapin Rd
• Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2025 regular meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the November 13, 2025 meeting (5-0-1). After a public hearing on rezoning request PZ-2026-01, the Commission voted to recommend that City Council deny the request (6-0-0). The recommendation reflects staff’s report that the proposed zoning would expand development into protected areas.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Recommended City Council deny rezoning request PZ-2026-01 (6-0-0)

City Council

The Benbrook City Council work session will open with a citizen comment period. The council will then discuss candidates for various appointed boards and commissions.

• Citizen comment on any agenda item
• Discussion of candidates for city council appointed boards and commissions

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and consider votes for candidates to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Staff will present the 2025 Annual Floodplain Management Report and a resolution to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant. In the worksession, members will review the city’s social media policy and discuss capital improvements for Dutch Branch Park.

• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation of votes for candidates for appointment to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Review of the 2025 Annual Floodplain Management Report
• Resolution authorizing a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application
• Worksession: Review of Social Media Policy and Dutch Branch Park Capital Improvements

The Benbrook City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a $1 million grant to replace equipment at Castle Park and Robot Park. The council also unanimously approved minutes from the November 20 meeting and allocated 7 votes for Eric Crile to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Staff presented the annual Floodplain Management Report, which required no council action.

• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to execute Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for $1M (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Allocated 7 votes for Eric Crile for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors (unanimous)

City Council

The Benbrook City Council meeting on Dec 2, 2025 includes a citizen comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. Council members will interview candidates for various city‑appointed boards and commissions. They will discuss possible placement of those candidates. No other agenda items are listed.

• Citizen comments on any agenda item (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Interview candidates for city‑appointed boards and commissions
• Discuss possible candidate placement for boards and commissions

City Council

The Benbrook City Council is holding an interview session for candidates seeking appointment to various city boards and commissions.

• Interviews for City Council appointed boards and commissions

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will vote to select a mayor pro‑tem and adopt an alternate date for the January 1, 2026 council meeting. The council will receive the City Manager's finance report for the period ending October 31, 2025 and applications for boards and commissions. Informal citizen comments will be heard, but no action can be taken on them.

• Selection of mayor pro‑tem
• Adopt alternate date for the January 1, 2026 council meeting (CC‑2025‑06)
• Finance Report for period ending October 31, 2025 (G‑2725)
• Applications for boards and commissions (G‑2724)
• Informal citizen comments (no deliberation permitted)

The council approved the minutes from the November 6 and November 17 meetings. Councilmembers elected Laura Mackey as Mayor Pro‑Tem and set Jan 5, 2026 as the alternate regular meeting date. Members were appointed to various boards and to the open Place 2 and Place 6 seats on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The finance report for the period ending Oct 31, 2025 was accepted.

• Approved minutes of regular meeting Nov 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of special meeting Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Selected Laura Mackey as Mayor Pro‑Tem (unanimous)
• Authorized Jan 5, 2026 as alternate regular council meeting date (unanimous)
• Appointed members to boards and commissions and filled Planning & Zoning Commission Place 2 and Place 6 (unanimous)
• Accepted finance report for period ending Oct 31, 2025 (6‑0‑1)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) Board may have a quorum present at the City Council meeting on November 20, 2025, at City Hall. This notice is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act. No Board business or decisions will be taken at this event.

• Possible quorum of the BEDC Board may attend the City Council meeting; no actions will be taken

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to officially record and certify election results. No other legislative items or public hearings are scheduled.

• Canvass election results

The council voted to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑10, which canvassed the November 4, 2025 municipal election results. The resolution declared Jason Ward, Ryan Reagan, Sean Moore, and Keith Tiner as duly elected to their respective offices. It also cancelled the need for any run‑off election. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting aye.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-10 canvassing election results (5-0)
• Declared Jason Ward elected Mayor (5-0)
• Declared Ryan Reagan elected Councilmember Place 3 (5-0)
• Declared Sean Moore elected Councilmember Place 5 (5-0)
• Declared Keith Tiner elected Councilmember Place 7 (5-0)
• Cancelled need for run‑off election (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will decide whether to amend the FY 25-26 budget to carry over $1,579,396 in funding from the previous year. This funding relates to an incentive for two restaurants at 9300 Benbrook Blvd. The board will also discuss real property at 610 Winscott Rd. in executive session.

• Budget amendment to carry over $1,579,396 for MAD Benbrook, LLC projects at 9300 Benbrook Blvd.
• Executive session to discuss property located at 610 Winscott Rd.
• Staff updates on projects at 9301 Westpark Dr., 7802 SW Loop, and 8509 Benbrook Blvd.

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on November 17, 2025 and held a public forum with no citizen comments. The board unanimously approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0) and unanimously approved a FY 25‑26 budget amendment to carry over $1,576,396 of previously approved project funding (7‑0). An executive session was held to discuss property at 610 Winscott before reconvening in open session, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved October 20, 2025 board minutes (7-0)
• Approved FY 25-26 budget amendment to carry over $1,576,396 project funding (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. It will review items for the regular meeting and items previously approved administratively. The commission will consider an alternative tree mitigation plan submitted by Ridglea Country Club, which proposes payment in lieu of mitigation for the removal of 17 trees as part of a golf‑course renovation.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting held August 14, 2025
• Review items for the regular meeting (pre‑commission worksession)
• Review items administratively reviewed/approved by staff
• Consider Ridglea Country Club’s alternative tree mitigation plan (payment in lieu for removal of 17 trees)
• Discuss staff reports related to the site‑plan process

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The commission also unanimously approved Ridglea Country Club’s alternative tree mitigation plan, permitting up to 100% payment in lieu of planting for the removal of 17 trees. Both motions passed with a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved alternative tree mitigation plan for Ridglea Country Club (5-0-0)

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will begin with a pre‑meeting worksession to review agenda items. At the regular meeting the board will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, receive a staff presentation on equipment for Castle Park and Robot Park, allow limited citizen comments, and then adjourn.

• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2025 meeting
• Staff presentation on Castle Park equipment (PB 1030)
• Staff presentation on Robot Park equipment (PB 1030)
• Limited citizen comments on agenda items

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. The Board also unanimously approved the Castle Park and Robot Park concept plan and recommended that the City Council approve the plan.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Castle Park and Robot Park concept plan, recommending City Council approval (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to revise fees for city services. The body will also consider financial reports, an investment policy, and a fund transfer.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the Benbrook Municipal Code to revise fees for city services
• Administrative Regulation F-5 – Investment Policy
• Year-end fund transfer to Municipal Complex Fund
• Finance Report for period ending September 30, 2025
• Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2025

The council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 of the municipal code to raise EMS fees and add fire department plan review and inspection fees. It also approved a $1,246,329 transfer from the General Fund to the Municipal Complex Fund and accepted the finance and investment reports. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 1.12 fee schedule (EMS and fire fees) – unanimous
• Approved transfer of $1,246,329 from General Fund to Municipal Complex Fund – unanimous
• Accepted Finance Report for period ending September 30, 2025 – unanimous
• Accepted Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted resolution confirming review and acceptance of Investment Policy (Administrative Regulation F-5) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the October 16, 2025 meeting – unanimous

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and receive the monthly financial report for the period ending September 30, 2025. After the open session, the board will enter executive session to discuss the property located at 610 Winscott Rd. under Texas Open Meetings Act provisions. The meeting also includes a citizen public forum and staff updates on ongoing projects.

• Approve September 15, 2025 regular board meeting minutes
• Receive monthly financial report for period ending September 30, 2025
• Discuss property located at 610 Winscott Rd. in executive session
• Citizen public forum (no comments received)
• Staff updates on projects such as 9301 Westpark Dr., 7802 SW Loop, 8509 Benbrook Blvd.

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on Oct. 20, 2025. Members approved the September 15, 2025 board meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote. The scheduled executive session was canceled. The meeting adjourned at about 7:04 p.m.

• Approved September 15, 2025 board meeting minutes (4-0)
• Executive session canceled

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will consider renewing software contracts for finance and court systems, approve the sale of four surplus ambulances, and deny an Oncor rate change application. The meeting will also include the approval of hotel/motel tax distributions for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Renewal of Tyler Technologies finance and municipal court software
• Renewal of Sam Houston State University CRIMES software
• Sale of four surplus ambulances
• Denial of Oncor rate change application
• Hotel/motel occupancy tax distributions for FY 2025-26

The council unanimously approved the sale of four surplus ambulances to Fort Worth for $240,000. It also unanimously denied Oncor Electric Delivery's application to raise residential and street‑lighting rates. Additional unanimous actions included approving the FY 2025‑26 hotel/motel occupancy tax budget, a one‑year health and dental insurance contract with Cigna, and renewal of CRIMES software.

• Approved sale of four surplus ambulances to Fort Worth for $240,000 (unanimous)
• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery rate change application (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 hotel/motel occupancy tax budget of $177,812 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year health insurance contract with Cigna (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year dental insurance contract with Cigna (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of CRIMES software at $55,650 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will approve the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report and presentation on equipment for Castle Park and the Robot Park project (PB 1020). The board will also allow informal citizen comments limited to three minutes per speaker. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes – January 8, 2025
• Presentation of Castle Park and Robot Park equipment (PB 1020)
• Informal citizen comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The Board approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the conceptual plan for new equipment at Castle Park and Robot Park and directed staff to hold an open house on November 8, 2025 for public feedback. The open house will be at Dutch Branch Park. No other items were decided.

• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved Castle Park and Robot Park concept plan and directed open house (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)

City Council

The council will review the purchase of four 2026 Police Package Patrol Vehicles, identified as Ford Interceptor Utility models. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the September 18, 2025 regular meeting. Informal citizen comments will be heard, but no decisions can be made on those items.

• Purchase of four 2026 Police Package Patrol Vehicles (Ford Interceptor Utility)
• Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Informal citizen comments (no action permitted)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the purchase of four 2026 police package patrol vehicles, including standard equipment, for a total cost of $297,880, funded by the Capital Asset Replacement Fund.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four 2026 police package patrol vehicles for $297,880 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to approve budget figures for FY 2025/2026 and fix the ad valorem tax for 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure agreements and construction contracts.

• Ordinance approving budget figures for FY 2025/2026
• Ordinance fixing and levying Ad Valorem Tax for 2025
• Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT to upgrade the Winscott Road railroad crossing
• Construction contract for Low Water Crossing Improvement Project
• Ratification of property tax revenue for the 2025-2026 budget

The council adopted the FY 2025/2026 budget figures and fixed the ad valorem tax rate at 0.5550, a 0.78% increase. It also ratified a $295,447 increase in property tax revenue for the 2025‑26 budget. The council approved a resolution authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement with TXDOT to upgrade the Winscott Road railroad crossing, and awarded the Low Water Crossing Improvement contract to Patcon Services for $259,369.

• Approved minutes of the September 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted the finance report for the period ending August 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted budget figures for FY 2025/2026 (unanimous)
• Fixed and levied ad valorem tax at 0.5550 (0.78% increase) for 2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase of $295,447 (1.51%) for 2025‑26 budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing the Advanced Funding Agreement with TXDOT for Winscott Road crossing upgrades (unanimous)
• Awarded the Low Water Crossing Improvement contract to Patcon Services, LLC for $259,369 (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular board meeting to review financial reports and staff updates. The board will enter executive session to deliberate on real property and economic development incentives.

• Executive session to discuss property located at 610 Winscott Rd
• Executive session to discuss Project Sandberg regarding business incentives
• Staff updates on projects at 9301 Westpark Dr., 7802 SW Loop, and 8509 Benbrook Blvd
• Review of Monthly Financial Report for period ending August 30, 2025
• Approval of August 18, 2025, meeting minutes

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on September 15, 2025 and approved the August 18, 2025 regular board meeting minutes with a 7-0 vote. The board received the monthly financial report for August 31, 2025. An executive session was held to discuss the property at 610 Winscott and Project Sandberg. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

• Approved August 18, 2025 board minutes (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a work session on September 11, 2025. Commissioners will discuss proposed updates to Title 17 of the Benbrook Municipal Code. They will also review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion of updates to Title 17 of the Benbrook Municipal Code
• Discussion and review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will hold two public hearings on September 4: one on the proposed 2025 property tax rate and another on the FY 2025–2026 budget. The meeting will also receive a presentation on a zoning ordinance amendment regarding on-site notice signs and consider resolutions on an Atmos Energy rate settlement and a rabies control interlocal agreement with Fort Worth.

• Public hearing on 2025 property tax rate
• Public hearing on FY 2025–2026 budget proposal
• Ordinance amending zoning notice sign rules (PZ-2025-04)
• Resolution approving Atmos Energy 2025 rate settlement (G-2709)
• Interlocal agreement with Fort Worth for rabies control (G-2710)

The council adopted a resolution approving the negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid‑Tex Division for the 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing. It also adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance to implement House Bill 24 on‑site notice sign requirements. Additionally, the council approved the 2025‑2026 interlocal agreement with Fort Worth for rabies control testing. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted settlement with Atmos Energy for 2025 rate review (unanimous 6‑0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment implementing HB 24 signage rules (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 interlocal rabies control testing agreement with Fort Worth ($250 per animal) (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved minutes of the August 21, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous 6‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a work session to discuss updates to Title 17 of the Benbrook Municipal Code. Members will also review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Discussion of updates to Title 17 of the Benbrook Municipal Code
• Review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will review the 2025 certified appraisal roll and set tax rates. The Planning and Zoning Commission will present an ordinance to rezone approximately 80 acres of land near I.H. 820 from a planned development district to a single-family and multi-family district.

• Accept 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll and set tax rates
• Public hearing on rezoning 80 acres near I.H. 820 (4501 W Loop 820 S)
• Review Finance Report for period ending July 31, 2025

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting and accepted the finance report. It also unanimously accepted the 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll, set a 100% anticipated collection rate, appointed officials to calculate tax rates, and set the maximum property tax rate at $0.609754. Finally, the council unanimously denied the rezoning request for approximately 80 acres with prejudice, preventing the applicant from resubmitting the same classification for 12 months.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted finance report for period ending July 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll, set 100% collection rate, appointed officers, set max tax rate $0.609754 (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning request PZ-2025-03 for 80 acres with prejudice (unanimous 7‑0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a work session and regular meeting to review staff updates and financial reports. The board will enter executive session to discuss a property at 610 Winscott Rd. and incentives for Project Sandberg.

• Discussion of property located at 610 Winscott Rd.
• Discussion of incentives for Project Sandberg
• Staff updates on Russell Feed & Supply, 9301 Westpark Dr., Lot 1 Block 1 Evans Addition, 7802 SW Loop, and 8509 Benbrook Blvd.
• Review of Monthly Financial Report for period ending July 31, 2025
• Approval of July 21, 2025, meeting minutes

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 regular board meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. After the approval, the board entered executive session to discuss a property at 610 Winscott and Project Sandberg, but no decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:48 p.m.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on a zoning text amendment requiring on-site signage for zoning change applications. The commission will also discuss potential updates to the city’s zoning code and review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Zoning Text Amendment (PZ-2025-04) to add on-site signage requirements for zoning change applications
• Discussion of potential updates to Title 17 of the Benbrook Municipal Code
• Review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The Commission also voted to recommend that applicants for zoning map changes and similar applications be responsible for producing and posting public‑notice signs, and that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, including a 21‑day posting period and a 72‑hour replacement requirement. Both motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Recommended adoption of zoning text amendment PZ-2025-04, making applicants responsible for signage and changing replacement timeframe to 72 hours (5-0-0)

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the April 4, 2025 meeting. Members will review animal control statistics and discuss current issues within animal control.

• Review of April 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Animal Control Statistics Report
• Discussion of current issues in animal control

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will meet to approve routine items including the sale of an unimproved section of Cozby West Street, a new interlocal agreement with the Benbrook Water Authority for billing services, and the purchase of a dump truck. The council will also receive quarterly financial and investment reports.

• Vacate and sell unimproved section of Cozby West St. as surplus property to abutting owner
• Interlocal agreement with Benbrook Water Authority for residential refuse and storm water utility fee billing
• Interlocal agreement with Benbrook Water Authority for street cut repair services
• Procurement of professional engineering services per Texas Government Code §2254.004
• Purchase of new dump truck from Southwest International Trucks

The council unanimously approved several routine actions, including correcting an ordinance number and accepting finance and investment reports. It also authorized two interlocal agreements with the Benbrook Water Authority for utility fee billing and street‑cut repairs, and approved the selection of engineering firms for future projects. A motion to purchase a new dump truck was made, but the vote result was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
• Approved correction of ordinance numbering from No. 1511 to No. 1512 (unanimously)
• Accepted Finance Report for period ending June 30, 2025 (unanimously)
• Accepted Investment Report for quarter ending June 30, 2025 (unanimously)
• Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Benbrook Water Authority for residential refuse and storm‑water utility fee billing (unanimously)
• Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Benbrook Water Authority for street‑cut repair services (unanimously)
• Approved selection of engineering firms for future professional services (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of new dump truck from Southwest International Trucks (vote outcome not recorded)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will review staff updates on several local projects and receive a monthly financial report. The board will also enter an executive session to deliberate on the value, lease, or purchase of property at 610 Winscott Rd.

• Discussion of projects at Russell Feed & Supply, 9301 Westpark Dr., Lot 1 Block 1 Evans Addition, 7802 SW Loop, and 8509 Benbrook Blvd.
• Executive session regarding property located at 610 Winscott Rd.
• Review of Monthly Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2025.

The BEDC Board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 regular board meeting. Dr. Ackall moved to approve, Ms. Melton seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The board then entered an executive session to discuss property at 610 Winscott, but no decision was recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an election order for a general election and the FY 2025-2026 budget for the Economic Development Corporation. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a property rezoning and discuss agreements with FWISD and Oncor.

• Resolution and election order for a general election on November 4, 2025
• Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Budget for FY 2025-2026
• Public hearing to rezone 17.267 acres at 8600 Team Ranch Rd to One-Family District
• Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Independent School District for four police officers
• Resolution suspending Oncor rate filing

The council approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes, adopted a resolution ordering the November 4, 2025 general election and authorizing a joint election contract with Tarrant County, approved the Benbrook Economic Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget of $1,201,391, and adopted Ordinance No. 1511 to rezone 17.267 acres at 8600 Team Ranch Rd to a One‑Family district. All motions passed unanimously. The rezoning ordinance will be corrected and codified as Ordinance No. 1512 at the August 7, 2025 council meeting.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑03 ordering Nov 4, 2025 general election and authorizing joint contract with Tarrant County (unanimous)
• Approved Benbrook Economic Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget of $1,201,391 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1511 rezoning 17.267 acres at 8600 Team Ranch Rd to “B” One‑Family District (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for approximately 80 acres of land. The body will also review minutes from a June 26, 2025, special meeting.

• Z-25-06: Request to rezone 80 acres at 4501 W Loop 820 S from C-PD to BR (62.4 acres) and D (17.5 acres)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the special meeting held on June 26, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. The commission then held a public hearing on a rezoning request for an 80‑acre site, discussed staff reports and public comments, and indicated it would make a recommendation to City Council, but no rezoning vote was recorded.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. The regular meeting includes a proposal to establish a no-parking zone on a portion of Overcrest Drive.

• Ordinance G-2699: Establishing a no parking, standing or stopping zone on a portion of Overcrest Drive
• Work session to discuss Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the June 19, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance G‑2699, amending Section 10.40.010.A to establish a 50‑foot no‑parking, standing or stopping zone on the south side of Overcrest Drive near the Benbrook Middle High School driveway. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the June 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance G‑2699 to create a 50‑foot no‑parking zone on Overcrest Drive (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for land northwest of Team Ranch Rd and Benbrook Blvd. The commission will also review minutes from the May 8, 2025, meeting.

• Z-25-05: Request to rezone 17.267 acres at 8600 Team Ranch Rd from Suburban District and One-Family District to One-Family District

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The commission then voted 5‑0 to recommend that City Council approve rezoning request Z‑25‑05, changing 17.267 acres from Suburban District to One‑Family District, contingent on verification of ownership and legal description. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning Z-25-05 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The City Council will review a finance report for the period ending May 31, 2025. The meeting includes an executive session to consult with an attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation.

• Finance Report for the period ending May 31, 2025
• Proposed tax exemption challenge under the Tax Code
• Proposed lawsuit against Pecos Housing Finance Corporation to invalidate removal of properties from ad valorem tax rolls

The Benbrook City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting. The council also unanimously accepted the finance report for the period ending May 31, 2025. In an executive session, members voted to authorize the City Manager to engage the City Attorney to pursue legal action challenging the removal of properties from the ad valorem tax rolls. The meeting reconvened in open session and adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted finance report for period ending May 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to engage City Attorney for legal action on tax‑roll removals (vote outcome not recorded)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing to consider approving the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. The board will also discuss real property located at 610 Winscott Rd. in an executive session.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 BEDC Budget totaling $1,201,391
• Proposed $500,000 for Westpark Corner Development Project (MAD Benbrook, LLC)
• Proposed $100,000 for Storefront Improvement Grant Program
• Proposed $50,000 for NW Winscott Infrastructure
• Executive session to discuss property at 610 Winscott Rd.

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Board approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The Board then held a brief public hearing, closed it by motion, and unanimously approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 BEDC budget. No citizen comments were received.

• Approved May 19, 2025 board minutes (6-0)
• Closed public hearing (6-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 BEDC budget (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. The body will also review the Community Development Monthly Report for May 2025.

• Review of May 2025 Community Development Monthly Report
• Discussion and review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 13.71 acres of land. The body will also consider agreements for elderly and disabled transportation and EMS coverage.

• Rezoning 13.71 acres northwest of Benbrook Boulevard and Hawkins Home Boulevard for up to 10 single-family lots (New Maverick Development)
• Interlocal Agreement with Fort Worth Transportation Authority for residents aged 65+ and residents with disabilities
• First Amendment to the Mutual Aid Agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas, LLC for additional EMS coverage

The Benbrook City Council adopted an ordinance that amends the Future Land Use Map and rezones 13.71 acres to a One‑Family Planned Development (B‑PD) district after a public hearing. The council also approved participation in the senior and disabled transit program and approved an amendment to the mutual aid agreement with Acadian Ambulance for additional EMS coverage. Minutes from the May 15 meeting were approved.

• Adopted FLUM amendment and rezoning to B‑PD (5‑0‑1)
• Approved participation in senior/disabled transit program (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to mutual aid agreement with Acadian Ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 meeting (5‑0‑1)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The meeting scheduled for May 29, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had listed a discussion and review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update.

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will consider approving its Strategic Plan. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real property and economic development incentives.

• Approval of the BEDC Strategic Plan
• Executive session regarding property at 610 Winscott Rd.
• Executive session regarding property at 8000 Lifford St.
• Executive session regarding incentives for Project Our Place
• Review of the City of Benbrook Comprehensive Plan

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board approved the April 21, 2025 regular board meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The board also approved the BEDC Strategic Plan, also by a 6‑0 vote. An executive session was held to discuss properties at 610 Winscott and 8000 Lifford St and a project called "Our Place," but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved BEDC Strategic Plan (6-0)

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will consider a resolution to declare a 2007 Pierce Manufacturing Haz-Mat/Rescue Truck as surplus and authorize its sale. The council will also receive a finance report for April 2025 and acknowledge resignations from two members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Formal citizen comments and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Resolution declaring 2007 Pierce Manufacturing Haz-Mat/Rescue Truck surplus and authorizing its sale
• Finance report for period ending April 30, 2025
• Resignations from Sandra Lee (Place 2) and Damon Farrar (Place 9) from Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2025 regular meeting

The council approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting. It accepted the finance report for the period ending April 30, 2025. Council members voted to delay filling the Planning and Zoning Commission vacancies until applications are received. The council adopted a resolution declaring a 2007 Pierce haz‑mat/rescue truck surplus and authorized its sale to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus for $105,000.

• Approved May 1 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Delayed Planning and Zoning Commission appointments (unanimous)
• Accepted finance report for period ending April 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 2007 Pierce haz‑mat truck for $105,000 (unanimous)

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a worksession to discuss the City of Benbrook's Master Park Plan. The meeting includes citizen comment periods and board/staff comments, but no voting items are listed.

• Discussion of the Master Park Plan

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone 13.71 acres from multiple-family to one-family planned development for up to 10 single-family lots (New Maverick Development) and to amend the comprehensive plan's future land use map from medium to low density residential. The commission will also consider a final plat and site plan for a new 43,347-square-foot Crunch Fitness gym at 8530 Benbrook Blvd. Additionally, the commission will elect a new chair and vice chair and discuss minor auto uses within the Benbrook Boulevard Corridor Overlay District.

• Rezone 13.71 acres near Benbrook Blvd & Hawkins Home Blvd from "D" to "B-PD" for up to 10 single-family lots (New Maverick Development) [PUBLIC HEARING]
• Amend Benbrook Comprehensive Plan future land use map from "Medium Density Residential" to "Low Density Residential" for same tract
• Final plat (FP-25-02) and site plan (SP-25-04) for a 43,347 sq ft Crunch Fitness gym at 8530 Benbrook Blvd [PUBLIC HEARING for site plan]
• Discussion of minor auto uses within Benbrook Boulevard Corridor Overlay District and uses permitted in Commerce District
• Election of new chair and vice chair

The Planning and Zoning Commission appointed David Ramsey as Chair and Josh Harville as Vice Chair, and approved the February 13 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve the rezoning of 13.71 acres from a Multiple‑Family District to a One‑Family Planned Development District. The commission also approved the final plat (FP‑25‑02) and the site plan (SP‑25‑04) for a new Crunch Fitness facility.

• Appointed David Ramsey as Chair and Josh Harville as Vice Chair (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 13, 2025 meeting (6-0-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of 13.71 acres to B‑PD (6-0-0)
• Approved final plat request FP‑25‑02 for Crunch Fitness (6-0-0)
• Approved site plan request SP‑25‑04 for Crunch Fitness gym (6-0-0)

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will consider a new social media policy and receive reports on city finances for March 2025 and the quarterly investment report. They will also nominate representatives to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board and approve minutes from the April 17 meeting. The meeting includes citizen comments and council member announcements.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 council minutes
• Nominations for the 2025–2026 NCTCOG Executive Board
• Finance report for period ending March 31, 2025 (G-2691)
• Quarterly investment report for period ending March 31, 2025 (G-2692)
• Discussion or action on a new Social Media Policy (G-2693)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It approved the nomination of Councilmember Renee Franklin to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board. The finance and quarterly investment reports for the period ending March 31, 2025 were accepted. The revised Social Media Policy was adopted, superseding the 2010 policy.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved nomination of Councilmember Renee Franklin to NCTCOG Executive Board (6-0)
• Accepted finance report for period ending March 31, 2025 (6-0)
• Accepted quarterly investment report for period ending March 31, 2025 (6-0)
• Adopted revised Social Media Policy, replacing Administrative Regulation G-15 (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss and review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. No votes are scheduled; the meeting includes procedural items and review of staff-approved actions.

• Discussion and review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) holds a regular board meeting preceded by a work session. The board will consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes, receive the March 2025 financial report, and convene an executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of two specific properties. Staff updates will also cover current projects and development activity.

• Approve March 17, 2025 regular board meeting minutes
• Receive monthly financial report for period ending March 31, 2025
• Executive session deliberations on property at 610 Winscott Rd and 8000 Lifford St (Texas Gov't Code §551.072)
• Staff updates on approved projects including N.W. Winscott Property, Russell Feed & Supply, 9301 Westpark Dr., Lot 1 Block 1 Evans Addition, 7802 SW Loop, and 8509 Benbrook Blvd.

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board met on April 21, 2025 and approved the March 17, 2025 regular board meeting minutes. The motion was made by Ms. Kristen Melton, seconded by Mr. Thomas Casey, and passed 6‑0. After reviewing the March financial report, the board held an executive session to discuss two properties before adjourning.

• Approved March 17, 2025 board meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to vacate and abandon a 10-foot-wide public utility easement at 8 Legend Road, Lot 1, Block 1, Legend Manor Addition. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approving previous meeting minutes and receiving citizen comments.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance G-2690 to vacate a 10-foot-wide public utility easement at 8 Legend Road, Legend Manor Addition

The council approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting without dissent. It also voted unanimously to vacate and abandon a 10‑foot public utility easement on 8 Legend Road, Lot 1, Block 1, Legend Manor Addition, after the property owners’ request and utility companies’ non‑objection.

• Approved minutes of the April 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of the 10‑ft utility easement at 8 Legend Road (unanimous)

Park Board

The Benbrook Parks and Recreation Board will hold a worksession to discuss the Master Park Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only. The meeting includes opportunities for citizen comments on the agenda item.

• Discussion of the Master Park Plan

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The committee will consider approval of the February 14, 2025, meeting minutes and receive presentations on animal control statistics and current issues. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Benbrook Police Department.

• Consideration of minutes from February 14, 2025 meeting
• Review of animal control statistics (ACO Statistics Reports PDF)
• Update on current issues in animal control

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will vote to approve minutes from the March 20 regular meeting, then recess into executive session to consult with the attorney about pending or contemplated litigation concerning a social media policy. The agenda contains no other substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting of March 20, 2025
• Executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to discuss pending/contemplated litigation – social media policy

The Benbrook City Council approved the minutes of its regular meeting held on March 20, 2025. The motion was made by Dr. Marshall, seconded by Ms. Mackey, and passed with six ayes, no nays and one abstention (Ms. Franklin). No other actions were taken; the executive session on a social media policy resulted in no necessary action.

• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 meeting (6-0-1)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss and review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. Other items include citizen comments and review of staff-approved administrative items. No votes or public hearings on specific projects are scheduled.

• Discussion and review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will meet primarily for procedural business: approving the March 6 meeting minutes and issuing a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The main substantive items are receiving the Finance Report for February 2025 and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2024. No major ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the March 6, 2025 regular meeting
• Proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month – Alliance For Children
• Finance report (G-2689) for period ending February 28, 2025
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (G-2690) for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024

The Benbrook City Council approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It then accepted the finance report for the period ending February 28, 2025. Finally, the council accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted finance report for period ending Feb 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending Sep 30, 2024 (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a work session to review the agenda and staff updates, followed by a regular meeting. Action items include approving the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes and receiving a monthly financial report for February 2025. The board will then convene in closed executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located at 610 Winscott Rd. Discussion of approved projects may include N.W. Winscott Property, Russell Feed & Supply, and 9301 Westpark Dr.

• Approve February 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
• Receive Monthly Financial Report for Period Ending February 28, 2025
• Closed executive session under Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.072 to discuss property at 610 Winscott Rd.
• Work session staff updates on projects including N.W. Winscott Property, Russell Feed & Supply, and 9301 Westpark Dr.
• Board may take action following executive session

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0) and received the monthly financial report for February 2025. The board also held an executive session to discuss a property at 610 Winscott but took no action afterward. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received February 2025 financial report showing $7,245,048.62 in liquid assets
• Held executive session on property at 610 Winscott; no action taken

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet for a work session to discuss the Master Park Plan. The meeting includes time for citizen comments on agenda items.

• Discussion of Master Park Plan

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 6, 2025, to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a contract for miscellaneous mowing services. The only substantive action item is a proposed contract (C-381) with Brightview Landscape Services for landscape maintenance. Other agenda items are procedural, including citizen comments and council announcements.

• Consideration and possible approval of Contract C-381 with Brightview Landscape Services for miscellaneous mowing and landscape maintenance
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held February 20, 2025

The Benbrook City Council approved a $50,522.50 contract with Brightview Landscape Services for the Miscellaneous Mow Contract, covering mowing at various city locations from April through November. The contract was awarded after rebidding due to a proposed rate increase from the previous contractor. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved $50,522.50 mowing contract to Brightview Landscape Services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss and review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes citizen comment on agenda items and a review of items administratively approved by staff. No decisions are being made; this is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion and review of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Review of items administratively approved by staff

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 executive session to deliberate on specific real estate properties and business incentives.

• Discussion of property located at 610 Winscott Rd.
• Discussion of property located at 8509 Benbrook Blvd.
• Update on Mad Benbrook, LLC's incentive
• Review of Monthly Financial Report for period ending January 31, 2025
• Staff updates on N.W. Winscott Property, Russell Feed & Supply, and Lot 1 Block 1 Evans Addition

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation announced a partnership with MAD Concepts Group and Blue Plate Network to bring Jakes Burgers and Tacos & Avocados to the BEDC-owned corner of Westpark Dr. and Benbrook Blvd. The board approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0) and received the January 2025 financial report showing $7,016,030.40 in liquid assets. No other substantive decisions were made; the board held executive sessions on real property and economic development incentives but took no action afterward.

• Approved January 21, 2025 regular board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Announced partnership with MAD Concepts Group and Blue Plate Network for Jakes Burgers and Tacos & Avocados at Westpark Dr. and Benbrook Blvd.
• Received January 2025 financial report: $7,016,030.40 liquid assets, $3,932,074.53 fund balance

City Council

The City Council will review a proposal to rename Creekside Drive. The meeting also includes a review of the January 2025 finance report and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Renaming Creekside Drive (G-2688)
• Finance Report for period ending January 31, 2025 (G-2687)
• Resolution CC-2025-01 to amend minutes of the April 18, 2024 meeting
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Benbrook City Council unanimously approved renaming Creekside Drive to Andy Wayman Drive in honor of former City Manager Andy Wayman. The council also approved a resolution to remove identifying information about juveniles from the April 18, 2024 meeting minutes, and accepted the January 2025 finance report. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the minutes amendment.

• Approved renaming Creekside Drive to Andy Wayman Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 amending April 18, 2024 minutes to remove juvenile identifying info (6-0-1, Tiner abstained)
• Accepted finance report for period ending January 31, 2025 (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular board meeting to review financial reports and discuss specific properties and business incentives. The board will meet in executive session to deliberate on real estate and economic development negotiations.

• Discussion of property located at 610 Winscott Rd.
• Discussion of property located at 8509 Benbrook Blvd.
• Update on Mad Benbrook, LLC's incentive
• Review of projects including N.W. Winscott Property, Russell Feed & Supply, and Lot 1 Block 1 Evans Addition
• Approval of January 21, 2025, meeting minutes

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Benbrook Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. The committee will consider approval of minutes from September 13, 2024, review animal control statistics, and receive an update on current issues in animal control. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.

• Review of animal control statistics report
• Update on current issues in animal control

The committee approved the September 2024 minutes and reviewed monthly statistics from September 2024 through January 2025. They discussed an increase in impounds attributed to rising feed prices, a decrease in animal bites, and vaccination forms. Dr. Daniels suggested Bordetella vaccines, and the committee discussed a vet for 4-PAWS due to City View selling to a corporate entity.

• Approved September 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed monthly statistics September 2024–January 2025
• Discussed increase in impounds due to feed price rise
• Discussed decrease in animal bites
• Discussed vaccination forms status
• Suggested Bordetella vaccines
• Discussed vet for 4-PAWS due to City View corporate sale

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a site plan for Chick-Fil-A at 8800 Benbrook Blvd, a conditional use permit for covered parking structures by Heights of Benbrook, a meritorious exception for overhead door screening at 4950 Benbrook Blvd, and a comprehensive plan amendment for the Rowan Ranch project southeast of Chapin Rd and I-820. The commission will also consider authorizing staff to accept a new rezoning application after a previous withdrawal.

• Site plan altering bufferyard requirements for Chick-Fil-A (8800 Benbrook Blvd)
• Conditional use permit for four covered parking structures (Heights of Benbrook)
• Meritorious exception for overhead door screening at 4950 Benbrook Blvd
• Land Use Plan amendment for Rowan Ranch property southeast of Chapin Rd and I-820
• Authorization to accept a new rezoning application after previous withdrawal

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a work session to discuss the Master Park Plan. The meeting includes time for citizen comments on agenda items.

• Discussion of Master Park Plan

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will vote on minutes from January 16, 2025, and receive a finance report and quarterly investment report for the period ending December 31, 2024. The council will also discuss appointments to the Civil Service Commission. The agenda includes no rezonings, ordinances, or public hearings.

• Approve minutes of the January 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Finance Report for period ending December 31, 2024 (G-2684)
• Receive Quarterly Investment Report for period ending December 31, 2024 (G-2685)
• Appointments to the Civil Service Commission (G-2686)

The Benbrook City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the January 16, 2025 meeting, accepted the finance report for December 2024, accepted the quarterly investment report, and confirmed three appointments to the Civil Service Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted finance report for period ending December 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted quarterly investment report for period ending December 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Gary Ritchie, Crystal Ramsey, and Jeremy Kirwan to Civil Service Commission (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Commission

The Benbrook Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a request to reduce the required rear yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for a vacant property at 8 Legend Road. The meeting also includes procedural items such as the selection of a board chairperson and vice chairperson, as well as the approval of minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. No items were listed for the Appeals Commission portion of the agenda.

• Public hearing for ZBA-25-01: Request for variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet at 8 Legend Road (Lot 1, Block 1, Legend Manor Addition).
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held on October 22, 2024.
• Selection of Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Commission approved a variance allowing a single-family dwelling at 8 Legend Road to encroach up to 10 feet into the required 20-foot rear yard setback, and granted an additional 60 days beyond the standard variance period to obtain a building permit. The board also elected Janette Cole as Chair and Wes Myers as Vice Chair, and approved the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rear yard setback variance from 20 to 10 feet for 8 Legend Road (5-0)
• Granted additional 60 days for building permit beyond standard variance period (5-0)
• Elected Janette Cole as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Wes Myers as Vice Chair (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes of October 22, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

This special meeting of the Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission includes the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson, followed by a worksession to discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and review items previously approved by staff. No final decisions are expected on agenda items beyond officer selections.

• Election of commission chairperson and vice chairperson
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan 2025 update
• Review of administratively approved items by staff
• Commission member introductions

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting and unanimously re-elected David Valverde as chair and Jon Craver Jr as vice chair. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Re-elected David Valverde as Chair (7-0)
• Re-elected Jon Craver Jr as Vice Chair (7-0)

Economic Development Corporation

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board will hold a regular meeting to elect its 2025 officers (president, vice president, secretary) and review a monthly financial report. In closed session, the board will discuss real property at 610 Winscott Rd. and economic development incentives for Mad Benbrook, LLC and the Urgo Project. The work session will also include updates on projects like the N.W. Winscott Property and Russell Feed & Supply.

• Election of 2025 BEDC officers (President, Vice President, Secretary)
• Receive monthly financial report for period ending December 31, 2024
• Closed session: discussion of property at 610 Winscott Rd. (purchase, exchange, lease, or value)
• Closed session: discussion of financial or other incentive for Mad Benbrook, LLC
• Closed session: discussion of Urgo Project incentive

The Benbrook Economic Development Corporation board approved the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0) and elected 2025 officers: Kent Williams as President, Thomas Casey as Vice President, and Dr. Danyelle Ackall as Secretary, each with 5-0 votes (with the nominee abstaining). The board received the monthly financial report for December 2024, showing total liquid assets of $6,860,717.47 and a fund balance of $3,760,854.45. The board also entered executive session to discuss real property at 610 Winscott and economic development incentives for Mad Benbrook, LLC and the URGO Project, but took no action after reconvening.

• Approved December 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Elected Kent Williams as 2025 BEDC President (5-0, Williams abstained)
• Elected Thomas Casey as 2025 BEDC Vice President (5-0, Casey abstained)
• Elected Dr. Danyelle Ackall as 2025 BEDC Secretary (5-0, Ackall abstained)
• Received December 2024 financial report; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will consider two action items: an ordinance to amend school zone times around Benbrook Middle High School and an appointment to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. The rest of the agenda consists of routine approvals, citizen comments, and staff reports.

• Ordinance amending school zone times at Benbrook Middle High School
• Appointment to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
• Approval of minutes from the January 2, 2025 regular meeting

The Benbrook City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1507, amending school zone speed limit times on Overcrest, Pebblestone, and Westpark Drives to better align with Benbrook Middle High School hours. The council also unanimously approved the January 2, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Commander Rick Cooper to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, replacing retired Commander Michael Mullinax.

• Approved minutes of January 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Commander Rick Cooper to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1507 revising school zone times on Overcrest, Pebblestone, and Westpark Drives (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a site plan for Chick-fil-A at 8800 Benbrook Blvd that alters bufferyard requirements, and a conditional use permit by Heights of Benbrook for four covered parking structures. The commission will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss a 2025 update to the Comprehensive Plan during the worksession.

• Public hearing on SP-25-01: site plan for Chick-fil-A (8800 Benbrook Blvd) with altered bufferyard requirements.
• Public hearing on CUP-25-01/SP-25-02: conditional use permit for Heights of Benbrook to build four covered parking structures.
• Election of commission chairperson and vice chairperson.
• Approval of minutes from the November 14, 2024 regular meeting.
• Worksession discussion on the Comprehensive Plan 2025 Update introduction.

Park Board

The board will administer oaths of office for new members and select a chairperson and vice chairperson. The meeting includes a review of board roles and a department overview from city staff.

• Oath of office for new board members
• Selection of Board Chairperson
• Selection of Board Vice Chairperson
• Parks and Recreation Department Overview report

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the January 10, 2024 minutes, elected John Adelman as Chairperson and Tammy Fulcher as Vice Chairperson, and swore in new member Mary Ann Adelman. Staff presented an informational overview of the department; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 10, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Elected John Adelman as Board Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected Tammy Fulcher as Board Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Swore in new member Mary Ann Adelman

City Council

The Benbrook City Council will consider approving an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for the FY2024-25 asphalt overlay and several contracts for milling, asphalt, reclaim, and overlay work. The contracts include awards to TexOp Construction, LP, Austin Asphalt, and Texas Bit for various road maintenance services. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and citizen comments.

• Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for FY2024-25 Asphalt Overlay
• Milling contract to TexOp Construction, LP
• Asphalt contract to Austin Asphalt
• Reclaim contract to Texas Bit
• Milling and striping contracts to Texas Bit; overlay contract to Texas Bit

The Benbrook City Council unanimously approved all items on the January 2, 2025 agenda, including an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphalt overlay work and five contracts for the FY2024-25 Street Maintenance Program. The contracts cover milling, asphalt, reclaim, milling/striping, and overlay services, totaling approximately $3.9 million, funded from the Public Works operating budget. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphalt overlay program (unanimous)
• Approved milling contract with TexOp Construction, LP for $102,144 (unanimous)
• Approved asphalt contract with Austin Asphalt for $432,776 (unanimous)
• Approved reclaim contract with Texas Bit for $743,181.60 (unanimous)
• Approved milling and striping contracts with Texas Bit for $608,480.90 (unanimous)
• Approved overlay contract with Texas Bit for $2,000,093.84 (unanimous)