COUNCIL WRAP UP FEBRUARY 6TH, 2024
SLICKS ENTERTAINMENT INCENTIVE APPROVAL
City council approved an incentive between the Forney Economic Development Corporation and Slicks Entertainment, LLC. Slicks will be a 16-lane bowling alley, restaurant, bar, games, and four pickleball courts outside in the new Trailhouse Park behind Kohls. Stay tuned for updates!
RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION PROGRAM
City Council deliberated on amending Forney's rental property registration program. Currently, all rental properties in the city must undergo yearly registration for inspections. Fees stand at $50 per single-family unit and $15 per multi-family unit annually. Discussion points included identifying properties not enrolled in the program, potential fee increases to support staffing for the program, ensuring registered properties are free of code violations, requiring a crime prevention lease addendum, mandating local representation for property owners, and increasing late fees. The aim is to ensure landlords maintain safe, habitable environments for tenants. Council directed staff to gather information and propose potential changes for the March 5th meeting.
FILM FRIENDLY TEXAS PRESENTATION
Janie Navel, North Texas Regional Representative of the Governor's Office, formally presented the City of Forney with its Film Friendly designation certificate. We are delighted to join over 175 Film Friendly communities in Texas. The Texas Film Commission's Film Friendly Texas program facilitates connections between media industry professionals and skilled community liaisons to offer local expertise and production support. For more information, visit Forneytx.gov/filmfriendly
CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
During his report, City Manager Charles Daniels shared that Police Chief Carrie White was appointed to the NCTCOG's Criminal Justice Policy Development Committee (CJPDC). This committee is crucial in prioritizing justice-related grant applications for our 16-county region and shaping policy for NCTCOG’s Criminal Justice Program. We anticipate Chief Carrie White gaining valuable experience from her service on this committee. The next Forney City Council Meeting will be on February 20th. Watch the meeting at forneytx.gov