Community Profile

Slow down, relax, unplug, and experience the beauty and charm of Lake Worth, Texas. Located in Northwest Tarrant County, the city is home to one of the most beautiful lakes in Texas – Lake Worth. The 2010 US Census population for the city was 4,584; Texas Municipal League (TML) estimates the current population as 4,710. The city covers approximately 2.5 square miles.

Lake Worth was built in 1914 as a reservoir and for recreation. The property is owned by the City of Fort Worth, while the Tarrant Regional Water District controls the reservoir’s water rights.

The City was incorporated on February 19, 1949, and first adopted its Home Rule Charter in 1965. The Home Rule Charter was amended in 1968, 2003, 2008 and most recently in 2019.

MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL

The City operates under a Council/Manager form of government with a City Council comprised of the Mayor and seven Council members. The term of office is two years with the terms of the Mayor and three Council members expiring in odd-numbered years and the terms of the other four Council members expiring in even-numbered years. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the city.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

The City Council meets regularly on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are usually at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 3805 Adam Grubb.

CITY ADMINISTRATION The Administration Department is responsible for overseeing the management of day-to-day operations of the city including building permits, code compliance, inspections, communications, and municipal court. The Administration Department is comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance, City Secretary, and Human Resources.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Lake Worth Museum has the high school year books from the 1940’s and up! Make it a point to visit and take a look at the school history that is made available to all residents.

GOVERNMENT

FEDERAL

Lake Worth is located in the 12th Federal Congressional District served by U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger, who has an office in Fort Worth. The state is represented by Senator Ted Cruz and Senator John Cornyn.

• Congresswoman Kay Granger 817-338-0909 www.kaygranger.house.gov

• Sen. John Cornyn N. Texas Office 972-239-1310 www.cornyn.senate.gov • Sen. Ted Cruz N. Texas Office 214-599-8749 www.cruz.senate.gov

STATE

Lake Worth is represented by Senate District 12, currently held by Senator Jane Nelson who has an office in Grapevine. The Texas State Representative for Lake Worth is representative Charlie Geren. (District 99) • Sen. Jane Nelson 817-424-3446 www.nelson.senate.state.tx.us • Rep. Charlie Geren 817-738-8333 www.charliegeren.com

COUNTY

Lake Worth is located within Tarrant County and is in Precinct 4 which is represented by Tarrant County Commissioner J.D. Johnson. • Commissioner J.D. Johnson 817-238-4400 www.tarrantcounty.com

HELPFUL NUMBERS

City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-1211

Utility Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-1211 ext. 110

Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-1211 ext. 112

Inspection Line . . . . . . . . .(voice mail only) 817-255-7925 ext. 113

Code Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-237-1211 ext. 111

Vehicle Tags & Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-238-4436 Health Dept.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-238-4441 Progressive Waste Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-222-2221 DPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-238-9197

LWISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-306-4200

Stacey Almond City Manager 817-237-1211 salmond@lakeworthtx.org

Debbie Whitley Assistant City Manager/ Director of Finance 817-237-1211 ext. 103 dwhitley@lakeworthtx.org

Holly Fimbres City Secretary 817-237-1211 ext. 105 hfimbres@lakeworthtx.org

Mike Christenson Public Works Director 817-237-1211 ext. 202 mchristenson@lakeworthtx.org

Barry Barber Director of Building Development 817-237-1211 ext. 114 bbarber@lakeworthtx.org

J.T. Manoushagian Chief of Police 817-237-1211 ext. 301 jmanoushagian@lakeworthtx.org

Ryan Arthur Fire Chief 817-237-1211 ext. 401 rarthur@lakeworthtx.org

Lara Strother Director of Library & Community Services 817-237-1211 ext. 501 lstrother@lakeworthtx.org