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Forney council adopts ordinance to add three officers and one lieutenant to police force
Summary
Council approved an ordinance (to be numbered 26 16) updating position classifications to add three police officer slots and one lieutenant in the Police Department, citing authority under Texas Local Government Code §143.021.
The Forney City Council voted unanimously May 5 to adopt an ordinance updating position classifications for the Forney Fire and Police Departments that will add three police officer positions and one lieutenant position. Staff told the council the change is being made "in accordance with section 143.021 of the Texas local government code." "We're going to be adding positions, 3 positions for police officers and 1 lieutenant," a staff presenter said during the item.
Councilmember Silgado moved for approval and Councilmember Weatherford seconded; the council approved the ordinance by show of hands. The city clerk said, if approved, the ordinance would be assigned number 26 16 and that it repeals conflicting ordinances to the extent they conflict and contains a savings clause and effective date language.
The council and staff did not provide additional details about exact hiring timelines, funding sources or effective dates in the public portion of the meeting; those procedural details will be part of staff implementation and budgeting processes.
