On the agenda: Forney meeting — Data Center (Apr 21)

AGENDA
FORNEY CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
City Hall Annex/Council Chambers, 101 E. Main Street, Forney, Texas 75126

I. CALL TO ORDER

Il. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - COUNCIL MEMBER JAMES
TRAYLOR

Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Consider approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026 and April 7, 2026 (Regular)
Meetings. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:

03-17-2026 Minutes - Draft.pdf
04-07-2026 Minutes - Draft.pdf

IV. OPEN FORUMICITIZEN COMMENTS

This is the public's opportunity to address the City Council on any matter related to the
City. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.042, the City
Council cannot discuss, consider, or take action on matters not listed on the agenda.
The City Council will receive citizen comments on non-agenda items, and if necessary,
may refer the matter to City staff for research, resolution or referral to Council on a future
agenda. As described in the City’s Public Meeting Procedures, comments will be limited
to three (3) minutes.

V. CONSENT AGENDA

The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council
and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless requested by a Council Member.

1. Consider approval of a site plan for Henderson Elementary School located at 12755 F.M.
1641. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:

Item Summary-Henderson Site Plan. pdf
Exhibits-Henderson Site Plan_pdf

2. Consider approval of a final plat of First Baptist Church of Forney, Texas, located at
1003 College Street. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
item.)

Documents:

Item Summary-FBC Final Plat. pdf

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3. Consider approval of a replat of Forney High School Addition, located at 1800 College
Avenue. (Staff/Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:

Item Summary-FHS Replat. pdf
Exhibits-FHS Replat.pdf

4. Consider approval of a Resolution for depository banking services with American
National Bank. (Staff recommends approval of the item)

Documents:

Item Summary-Depository Banking Services 2026.pdf
Resolution-Depository Banking Services. pdf

VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1. Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the
City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by adding a definition and zoning
regulations for Donation Collection Center and any related uses. (Staff/Planning and
Zoning Commission recommend approval of the item.)

Documents:

Item Summary-Donation Center. pdf
Exhibit-Donation Center. pdf

VII. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS

1. Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to award two task orders to WRA for
a Public Safety Facility needs assessment and Fire Station #3 site selection. (Staff
recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:

Item Summary - Public Safety Needs Assessment. pdf
Forney-WRA Task Order No. 1 - Public Safety Facility.pdf
Forney-WRA Task Order No. 2 - Fire Station 3.pdf

2. Remove from the Table, and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending
the City of Forney Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by adding a definition and zoning
regulations for a Data Center use. (Staff recommends approval of the item.)

Documents:

Item Summary-ZO Data Center. pdf
Exhibit-ZO Data Center. pdf

3. Discuss and deliberate the creation of a municipal housing authority and consider a
Resolution finding and declaring that there exists a need for the Housing Authority of the
City of Forney to function and establishing a governing commission of five persons.
(Staff has no recommendation on the item.)

Documents:

nem Oummary - Kesoiluuon Lo intuate ine romey Mousing AuULNOrly 2U2Z0. par
Resolution - Establishing the Forney Local Housing Authority 2026. pdf

Vill. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING
MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

o Department Reports (Fire, Police, Municipal Court, Finance)
© Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken

o Upcoming Special Events

o Personnel Changes

© Commendations

© Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction

o Park Issues

© Inspection Issues

o CIP Projects

IX. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY EVENTS | COUNCIL COMMENTS

This section is used to communicate items of community interest, specifically,
reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the governing body or
other information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or
sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that may be of interest to the
citizens of Forney.

X. ADJOURNMENT

In addition to any executive session already listed above, the City Council of the City of Forney
reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to
discuss any of the matters listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code for
the following purposes:

Section 551.071 —- Consultation with Attorney

Section 551.072 — Deliberations regarding Real Property

Section 551.073 — Deliberation regarding Prospective Gift

Section 551.074 — Personnel Matters

Section 551.076 — Deliberations regarding Security Devices

Section 551.087 — Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations

This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City's legal counsel and the presence of any
subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of the
Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes
an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed
session portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of
the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda
with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144
(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.

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posted on the bulletin board at City Hall Annex, in a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the 15th day of April 2026, in accordance with the three-business day advance
posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.