City of Hurst

The Work Session agenda included informational items such as updates on upcoming calendar items, community special events, and an Order of Demolitions for 1129 Desiree Lane and 1324 W. Redbud Drive. Key discussion items involved public hearings and consideration of first readings for three separate site plan revisions and zoning changes: Site-2025-00012 (7 Brew Coffee), Site-2025-00001 (Alexander Roofing), and Z-2025-00010 (Valentine Oaks Duplex). Other considerations included the Stephan Drive Addition replat and approval for North East Mall's application to allow Flip Circus to hold an event in April 2026. An Executive Session was planned to discuss economic development negotiations and consult with the city attorney regarding Code Enforcement, economic development, real estate, and zoning matters.

Key discussions during the meeting included consideration of Resolution 1908 to support the application for the Combined Cities Crime Victims Coordinator Grant involving Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. The Council also authorized the city manager to enter into a contract with 2R Construction, LLC for the 2025 Miscellaneous Water Main Replacement Project, which involves replacing cast iron and concrete water mains with PVC lines, and approved funding for the Library and Recreation Center Air Conditioning Replacement Project, with partial reimbursement expected from the federal government. The session included a review of upcoming calendar items, community interest reports, and an executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations and receive legal advice concerning code enforcement, real estate, and zoning matters.

Key discussions during this session included an update on upcoming calendar items, specifically a volunteer work day scheduled for February 28th. The Council received a briefing on the Highway 10 "Hurst Boulevard Visioning Plan" from Halff and Associates and NCTCOG representatives, noting next steps seek adoption in April. Updates were also provided on the Annual Citizen Survey and the upcoming February 19th Town Hall Forum. Discussion items for the regular agenda included considering Resolution 1908 to support an application for a Combined Cities Crime Victims Coordinator Grant, authorizing a contract for the 2025 Miscellaneous Water Main Replacement Project (involving Cumberland and Norwood streets), and authorizing funding for the Library and Recreation Center Air Conditioning Replacement Project, partially offset by federal reimbursement. An Executive Session was held to discuss economic development negotiations and receive legal advice on various matters.

The meeting included an Executive Session conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Law to consult with the City Attorney regarding a possible strategic partnership agreement and to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (City facilities). No action ensued from the Executive Session. One board member shared positive comments regarding the Christmas Tree Lighting event.

The Work Session agenda included informational items such as an update on upcoming calendar items, a presentation and discussion of the Annual Racial Profiling Report, and an update on the water meter change out project. Key discussion items involved the presentation and acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) by Forvis Mazars, LLP. The Council also considered authorizing expenditures for building repairs for the property at 121 W. Pipeline Road (Bellvue Addition Project) and approval of the Order of Cancellation for the May 2, 2026 General Election, declaring unopposed candidates elected. An Executive Session was held to discuss economic development negotiations and receive legal advice on Code Enforcement, real estate, and zoning matters.