River Oaks
Upcoming
Economic Development Corporation
The River Oaks Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss amending the FY 2026 budget for community center and promotional expenditures, as well as planning future projects like event center improvements and park upgrades.
- Approval of June 2026 minutes
- Amending FY 2026 budget for community center improvements
- Amending FY 2026 budget for city promotional expenditures
- Planning for River Oaks Event Center improvements
- Budget work session for FY 2027 operational EDC budget
City Council
The City Council will meet to review and potentially take action on a report from the Police Chief concerning homelessness within River Oaks.
- Police Chief's report on homelessness
City Council
The River Oaks City Council will consider approving an advance funding agreement with TxDOT for the Meandering Road extension project, which includes a new two-lane roadway with sidewalks and intersection improvements. Other actions include calling a general election for November 2026, expanding budgets for community center electrical work and body-worn cameras, and discussing homelessness and flood insurance options.
- Approve resolution #1168-2026 for Meandering Road extension from Roberts Cutoff to SH 183 with TxDOT funding
- Call November 3, 2026, general election and joint election with Tarrant County
- Ordinance #1488-2026 expanding Crime Control budget for body-worn camera program (May 2026–May 2027)
- Ordinance #1486-2026 expanding EDC budget for unplanned electrical work at community center
- Request from Victory Church to name private road intersecting Roberts Cutoff
Crime Control & Prevention District
The River Oaks Crime Control & Prevention District board will hold a work session to draft the FY 2027 budget and schedule a public hearing for August 18. The board will also vote on funding to extend the current body-worn camera system contract. This meeting covers routine district operations and financial planning.
- Approval of funding to continue the body-worn camera system
- FY 2027 budget work session for the Crime Control & Prevention District
- Scheduling of a public hearing for August 18, 2026
- Approval of minutes from the May 12, 2026 special meeting
Staff Meetings
This is a routine weekly staff meeting where city departments share updates to improve internal coordination. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, and no formal votes or substantive actions will be taken. Council members will simply hear reports before adjourning.
- Weekly departmental reports for internal coordination
- No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes scheduled
Last 30 days
Parks Board
The River Oaks Parks Board will discuss and possibly recommend modifications to a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for a park project, review McGee Park updates (including installation completion and ribbon-cutting details), consider approval of June financial reports and the Yard of the Month contest, and hold a worksession on the FY 2027 park board budget.
- Consider approval of June 2026 financial report from City Manager
- Select June Yard of the Month contest winner
- McGee Park update: installation complete, ribbon-cutting details, bench dedication fundraiser
- Discussion on request for assistance from Texas Rangers Foundation at McGee Park
- Review and discuss McGee Park/LYSA contract for upcoming year
Staff Meetings
This is a procedural staff meeting with no formal action. The River Oaks City Council will receive departmental updates from public works, police, fire, and other departments to enhance collaboration. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Departmental updates from all city departments (no specific items listed)
Municipal Court
The River Oaks Municipal Court will hold a preliminary hearing for one defendant, Danny Ray Griffin, charged with assault. The agenda lists only this single case.
- Single defendant: Danny Ray Griffin, charged with assault (PD 218), citation 159820
Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Larry Love to build a 1,120 sq ft garage at 720 Merritt Street. The garage would be within 10 feet of Hope Street, violating the required 40-foot front setback and the 15-foot minimum for accessory buildings on a corner lot. The board will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and may enter executive session.
- Public hearing for variance request (ZBA Case #2026-0001) to allow garage 10 ft from Hope Street instead of required 40 ft front setback
- Action on variance request after public hearing
- Approval of minutes from regular meeting on May 5, 2025
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation