City of Fort Worth | City News, August 15th

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Fort Worth’s FY 2025 budget was proposed at $1.062 billion, with a focus on infrastructure, public safety, and community investment. Key points include $9 million for street maintenance, a new Northwest Community Center, the opening of Meadowbrook Golf Course in spring 2025, a new downtown library, a homeless pilot program, and increased funding for PayGo projects. The property tax rate will be slightly adjusted to remain under the No New Revenue rate. Public hearings and community meetings are scheduled for the City Council's budget review, with a final vote on Sept. 17th.
Exciting news also includes the opening of the new Customer Center at New City Hall on Monday, August 19th. Located at 100 Fort Worth Trail, this one-stop shop will offer a convenient experience for services like permit applications and bill payments. Visit the New Customer Center at 100 Fort Worth Trail.
And get ready for more reading opportunities downtown as the Fort Worth City Council has approved $6.46 million to acquire 512 W. Fourth St. for a future downtown library. The new Fort Worth Downtown Library aims to enhance the downtown cultural scene and act as a dynamic center for learning, innovation, and community activities. Residents can share their input by signing up for email updates on the project. The City of Fort Worth looks forward to collaborating with the community to design a library that meets current and future needs.
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