COUNCIL WRAP UP NOVEMBER 20TH, 2023
RECOGNITION OF SGT. PLEASANT AND OFFICER BAILEY
On October 26, 2023, Officer Bailey responded to a distress call about a female on the Gateway Bridge, seemingly about to jump. He approached her with calming concern, updating other officers on the situation. Sergeant Pleasant, off duty at the time, recognized the urgency and joined Officer Bailey. Sgt. Pleasant engaged the female in conversation, subtly closing the distance and pulling her to safety. At the start of the meeting, Officer Bailey was awarded a meritorious service award and Sgt. Pleasant received a Lifesaving Award for his dedication and courage in this emergency. Their heroic actions are sincerely appreciated.
HELMS TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION
City Council approved a road reconstruction project of approximately 1/2 mile of Helms Trail between Akron Way and city limits. This project will improve the existing paving of this roadway. The price for this project is $457,260. The work will begin on Dec. 11th and should be completed by the end of the year.
DUTCH BROS COFFEE SITE PLAN APPROVED
City Council approved a site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee, located south of the North F.M. 548 and Ridgecrest intersection. The 0.887-acre property, currently vacant and undeveloped, falls within the Forney Business Park Planned Development zone. Approval for this Planned Development zoning was granted by City Council on November 16, 2021. Stay tuned for more updates about Dutch Bros!
HOLIDAY EVENTS On Thursday, November 30th, Forney Parks and Recreation will be hosting the annual Downtown Tree Lighting at Bell Park from 6 to 8 p.m. This event will include the inaugural tree lighting, pictures with Santa, FISD choirs, and free hot chocolate. We invite everyone from the community to attend! On Saturday, December 2nd, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the city will host Christmas on Main in Downtown Forney. This FREE holiday event will have holiday craft vendors, food trucks, pictures with Santa and more. For more information about this event, visit Forneytx.gov/ChristmasOnMain The next Forney City Council Meeting will be on December 5th. Watch live at forneytx.gov