FY 2027 Budget Work Session | May 5, 2026

Fort Worth City Council · May 6, 2026

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Call to order and transfer to Jay Chapa

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Mayor Parker called the meeting to order just after 11 a.m. and turned the session over to Jay Chapa to begin the budget work session.

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Mayor Parker convened a Fort Worth City Council budget work session where staff outlined an estimated $49 million general-fund gap, proposed 1% and 3% department reduction targets, reviewed major cost drivers (public safety, EMS subsidy, health fund), and proposed earlier resident engagement via a Connect Fort Worth survey ahead of the August recommended budget.

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