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Council hears community reports: animal shelter construction, Fire Station No.2, and upcoming events
Summary
Council and staff reported on recent and upcoming community items: the Bedford Park HOA update, HEB Expo attendance, Juneteenth events and preparations for July 4 and the FIFA World Cup (wastewater testing); staff said the animal shelter is under construction and Fire Station No.2 received a certificate of occupancy.
Several council members and city staff gave brief reports on community events and projects.
Mayor Kogan said he visited Bedford Park and updated the HOA about Bedford Commons; he also recounted a Mayor's Council briefing about DFW FIFA World Cup preparations and Tarrant County Public Health's plans to test wastewater as part of disease surveillance. Mayor Pro Tem Dawkins congratulated council member Farco on a successful HEB Expo and previewed City Juneteenth events at Old Bedford School. Councilor Marco said the expo hosted 93 businesses and 13 food vendors and confirmed the animal shelter is under construction and partnering with the city of Euless for temporary adoption and drop‑off services. City Manager Andrea Roy said Fire Station No.2 has received its certificate of occupancy and staff are preparing Bedford's July 4 program and Bedford‑branded gear for the 250th anniversary.
These items were presented as reports rather than action items; council members asked no substantive votes on the updates during the meeting.
