Bedford meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Bedford council to weigh $1.24M school renovation, budget hearings ahead

The Bedford City Council will consider a $1.24 million contract for Old Bedford School renovations at its Aug. 25 meeting, and has set a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget for Sept. 8. No decisions have been made yet; all recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

City Council

The council's Aug. 11 agenda included a $2,456,457.90 contract with Motorola Solutions for trunk radio support and maintenance, and a $150,000 annual pavement marking agreement with Elite Striping (up to $450,000 with renewals). The council also set a Sept. 8 public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget and discussed potential zoning restrictions on data centers.

At its Aug. 25 meeting, the council will vote on a $1,240,000 contract with Morales Construction for Old Bedford School renovations, plus a 10% contingency, for a total of $1,364,000. The agenda also includes an ordinance adopting the NCTCOG Integrated Stormwater Management (iSWM) Criteria Manual, a resolution approving a Trinity River Authority amendment to the Tarrant County Water Project Contract, a resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for mail-related criminal investigations, and a resolution approving the Mid-Cities Drug Task Force Interlocal Agreement, adding North Richland Hills. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board met Aug. 13 to discuss a bench program at Generations Park, receive updates on the Capital Improvement Plan, and assign members to 11 parks, including Bedford Trails Linear Park, Brook Hollow Park, and Generations Park.

Beautification Advisory Board

On Aug. 17, the Beautification Advisory Board discussed extending the annual Beautification Award Program deadline, funds for the Senior Activity Center, fall tree planting (including locations and tree types), native grass planting at the Old Bedford School windmill, and monarch planting projects at Old Bedford School.

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board met Aug. 19 to review the annual Library Satisfaction Survey, receive a budget update, and hear a report on upcoming fall fundraisers. The board also considered approving minutes from its May 19 meeting and received the Library Director's report.

City Council and HEB ISD collaboration

On Aug. 19, the City Council held a collaboration meeting with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District at the Pat May Center, 1949 Central Drive. The agenda contained no action items.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Aug. 25, 2026: Vote on the Old Bedford School renovation contract, stormwater ordinance, and other resolutions. Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

Bedford boards, council weigh budget, road projects, and contracts

Bedford city boards and the City Council met over the past two weeks to consider the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, major road reconstruction projects, and several contracts. No final decisions have been published yet; meeting minutes are pending for all recent sessions.

4B Board reviews $4.5 million budget, road projects

The Street Improvement Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) met Aug. 4 to review a financial status report and consider the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which lists total expenditures of $4,502,185. The board also reviewed a capital improvement plan that includes:

• Rankin Drive Full Reconstruction and Improvements – $3,932,000 total cost
• Harwood Road and Murphy Dr Signalized Intersection – $1,100,953 total cost
• Harwood Road and Central Signalized Intersection – $1,371,587 total cost
• Shady Meadow Full Reconstruction and Improvements – $1,810,000 total cost

City Council holds budget work session

On Aug. 6, the City Council held a work session to receive and discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, focusing on financial planning and taxpayer impact. No action was taken.

Council considers contracts, sets hearing dates

At its Aug. 11 meeting, the City Council considered consent items including a $2,456,457.90 contract with Motorola Solutions for trunk radio support and maintenance, and a $150,000 annual pavement marking agreement with Elite Striping (up to $450,000 with renewals). The council also called a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget for Sept. 8, 2026, and set a proposed tax rate public hearing. Additionally, the council discussed potential zoning restrictions on data centers.

Parks board discusses bench program

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Aug. 13 to discuss a bench program at Generations Park, receive Capital Improvement Plan updates, and assign members to 11 parks, including Bedford Trails Linear Park, Brook Hollow Park, and Generations Park.

Coming up

• **Beautification Advisory Board** – Aug. 17: The board will discuss extending the Beautification Award Program deadline, funds for the Senior Activity Center, fall tree planting, native grass planting at Old Bedford School, and monarch planting projects.
• **Library Advisory Board** – Aug. 19: The board will review the annual Library Satisfaction Survey, receive a budget update, hear a report on fall fundraisers, and consider approving May 19, 2026 minutes.
• **City Council with HEB ISD** – Aug. 19: A collaboration meeting with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District at Pat May Center, 1949 Central Drive, Bedford, TX. No action items are listed.

Bedford council to set budget, tax rate hearings; recent meetings remain agenda-only

Bedford city boards met in late July and early August to review school resource officer agreements, a street improvement budget, and the proposed fiscal 2026-27 city budget, but no minutes have been published for any of those sessions, so no decisions are final. The most consequential item on the horizon is the Aug. 11 City Council meeting, where the council will set public hearings for the budget and proposed tax rate and consider contracts totaling more than $2.6 million.

Recent City Council meeting (July 28)

The council reviewed an interlocal agreement with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District for the Elementary School Resource Officer Program for 2026-2027, and a separate agreement for three School Resource Officers at Harwood Junior High, Bedford Junior High, and Gene A. Buinger Career and Technical Education Academy for $463,500. The council also received the 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Roll from the Tarrant Appraisal District and held an executive session regarding property bordered by EM Bilger Jr. Boulevard, L Don Dodson Drive, Parkwood Drive, and Bedford Road. This meeting was agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published.

4B Board (Aug. 4)

The Street Improvement Economic Development Corporation (4B Board) considered the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, with total expenditures of $4,502,185. The board also reviewed capital projects including the Rankin Drive Full Reconstruction and Improvements ($3,932,000 total cost), the Harwood Road and Murphy Dr Signalized Intersection ($1,100,953), the Harwood Road and Central Signalized Intersection ($1,371,587), and the Shady Meadow Full Reconstruction and Improvements ($1,810,000). This meeting was agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published.

City Council work session (Aug. 6)

The council held a work session to receive and discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. No action was taken; the session was listed as agenda-only.

Upcoming: City Council (Aug. 11)

The council will consider consent items including a Motorola Solutions contract for $2,456,457.90 for trunk radio support and maintenance, and an Elite Striping pavement marking agreement for $150,000 annually, up to $450,000 with renewals. The council will call a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 budget for September 8, 2026, and set a hearing date for the proposed tax rate. The agenda also includes discussion of potential zoning restrictions on data centers, and resolutions on employee benefits and recognizing public works professionals as first responders.

Upcoming: Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (Aug. 13)

The board will discuss and possibly act on a bench program at Generations Park, receive Capital Improvement Plan updates, and discuss park assignments for 11 parks including Bedford Trails Linear Park, Brook Hollow Park, and Generations Park. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Aug. 11, 2026: budget and tax rate hearings, contracts, data center zoning discussion.
• **Parks & Recreation Advisory Board** – Aug. 13, 2026: bench program, capital plan updates, park assignments.

Bedford City Council to Consider $350,000 EMS Equipment Purchase, Veterans Memorial Contract; Zoning Rewrite Advances

Bedford's City Council was scheduled July 14 to act on three significant items: a $350,000 emergency medical equipment purchase, a $218,500 contract for the Veterans Memorial Plaza, and a franchise agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so final outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — July 14

The council's agenda included a resolution to purchase EMS equipment from Bound Tree Medical for $350,000 and a contract for construction of the Veterans Memorial Plaza with MGS Cortex Construction for $218,500. The council was also scheduled to consider an ordinance granting Oncor Electric Delivery Company a franchise to use city streets.

Additional agenda items included approval of the June 23, 2026 City Council minutes and a discussion on the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem and committee liaisons. Because minutes are not yet available, vote tallies and final decisions cannot be reported.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 9

The Planning and Zoning Commission received an informational update on the ongoing zoning ordinance rewrite, covering three sections: Section 5.5 (Screening), Section 5.6 (Landscaping), and Section 5.15 (Tree Preservation). No votes or public hearings were scheduled at this meeting.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 15

The Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to consider a special exception request for a short-term rental at 1305 Schumac Lane. The property, a single-family residence in the R-9,000 district, sits within 1,000 feet of another registered short-term rental. A public hearing was on the agenda. The hearing follows a previous postponement attributed to a notification error. Minutes are not yet published, so the board's decision is not confirmed.

Mornings with the Mayor — July 11

A public "Mornings with the Mayor" event was noticed for July 11. No votes or decisions were scheduled, though a quorum of council or board members may have been present. No official business was conducted.

Coming Up

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 23 on proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance's screening, landscaping, and tree preservation rules. Specific proposals on the agenda include incorporating the Texas SmartScape Plant list for approved plants, requiring at least one tree to be planted in the front yard of single-family and two-family residential properties, and amending Tree Reforestation Fund language to include beautification of publicly owned property. Residents who want to weigh in on how Bedford regulates landscaping, screening, and tree preservation should plan to attend.

Bedford council to weigh $5.3M police tech contract; planning commission eyes business expansion

The Bedford City Council on June 23 was set to consider a $5.3 million contract with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras, in-car cameras, TASERs, and license plate readers, to be paid over 10 years. Meanwhile, the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 25 considered a final plat to combine two commercial lots at 1412 Brown Trail to allow an existing business to expand. Official minutes for both meetings have not yet been published, so no final decisions can be confirmed.

City Council considers police tech deal

The council’s June 23 agenda included a vote on a $5,323,195 agreement with Axon Enterprises for police equipment, spread over 120 months. Also on the agenda was approval of a $141,951 annual Microsoft Enterprise Agreement from SHI Government Solutions. The council was scheduled to discuss economic development negotiations with 6Stones Mission Network in closed session. A proclamation for July 2026 as National Parks and Recreation Month was listed, along with recognition of employees for 5, 5, and 30 years of service.

Planning commission reviews lot consolidation and zoning rewrite

At its June 25 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to consider a final plat for Stonegate Addition Block 17R Lot CR3, a 1.35-acre site at 1412 Brown Trail. The plat would consolidate two lots into one to facilitate an expansion of an existing business. The commission also discussed revisions to the zoning ordinance, specifically Sections 5.5 (Screening), 5.6 (Landscaping), and 5.15 (Tree Preservation), as part of an ongoing rewrite. The minutes from the May 28 meeting were approved.

Coming up: zoning update and mayor’s event

Two upcoming meetings are scheduled for the next two weeks. On July 9, the Planning and Zoning Commission will receive an update on the zoning ordinance rewrite, focusing on the same sections on screening, landscaping, and tree preservation. The meeting is informational only, with no votes or public hearings planned. On July 11, the City Council will host “Mornings with the Mayor,” an informal event open to the public. No official business or votes will be conducted, though a quorum of the council or other boards may be present.

Residents can access full agendas and minutes for all meetings on the city’s website.