COUNCIL WRAP UP OCTOBER 17TH, 2023
FORNEY MESSENGER OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER
The City Charter requires that the City Council shall declare annually at the beginning of each fiscal year an official newspaper of general circulation in the City. The Forney Messenger meets all necessary criteria and was selected as the City's official newspaper. More information about the Forney Messenger is available at their website at forneymessengernewspaper.com
FORNEY BREWING COMPANY SITE PLAN APPROVED
Council approved a site plan for a brewpub (Forney Brewing Company) to operate at 203 E. Main Street. The applicant intends to remodel the existing site, including constructing a new patio on the northwest elevation. The Forney Brewing Company has intentions of opening in 2024. More information, including site exhibits, is available here. You can follow their facebook page at facebook.com/forneybrewing/
PROPOSITION E ROAD BOND PROJECTS
City Manager Charles Daniels mentioned in his report that the city’s engineering department has published an RFQ for engineering services for the roadway bond projects. During the November 2022 election, Forney voters approved Proposition E for roads and infrastructure upgrades.These projects encompass the expansion of Lovers Lane, the connection between FM 548 and Monitor Boulevard, an extension for Community Park Road, and a study for a potential grade separation over the train tracks.
CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION NOVEMBER 7TH
On August 15, 2023, Forney City Council approved Ordinance No. 23-21, setting a Special Election for November 7, 2023, to amend the city charter. The proposed amendments include adding term limits, changing from 2 to 3-year terms, amending staggered terms, adding special elections for certain vacancies, changing signature limits on a recall petition, and changing the mayoral vote to a tie-breaking vote only. City Council invites residents to help shape the city's future by voting in the November election. Visit our official website for more details on the proposed amendments, voting schedules, and locations. https://www.forneytx.gov/175/Election-Information Join us for Trail of Treats on October 28th from 3 to 6 p.m. at Forney Community Park. More information is available at forneytx.gov/trailoftreats