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Forney Council held a workshop regarding the fate of the recently purchased Booker T. Washington school building, adopted new budget which lowers taxes 2.5 cents, accepted 4.33 acres in Meadow Ridge for a future fire station, and had a second visit by a resident seeking ordinance enforcement.

The Council removed 125-seat requirement for restaurants to sell alcohol; allowed for taller buildings; received a clean audit.

The Forney EDC during its regular meeting on June 12, 2014 approved a financial incentive for Mama's Daughters Diner Forney of $35,900; reviewed a preliminary budget presented by City Manager Brooks; held executive session

During a lightly-attended regular meeting, the Forney City Council approved a plat for Ridgecrest Center Addition, and the site plan for the Aldi Food Store which will anchor that center, Eagle Ridge Phase 2, changes to the Mustang Crossing PD, replats of the 211/213/215 Bois D 'Arc properties, awarded a bid for median landscaping, approved a contract re: Layden Senior Citizen Center.

The Nov. 6 City Council revisited quiet zone options; refinanced bonds to save money; approved certificates of obligation for Mulberry Park; adopted a special events policy including a Spellman Ampitheater addendum; selected a new flag design.

Early voting April 25 - May 03. Election day May 7, 2016, Polls open 7 AM to 7 PM, see details for polling locations. Photographic Voter ID now required!

Forney Parks Board Nov. 19 2014 reviews proposed Open Spaces master plan, considers amphitheater rentals and duck safety.

Forney EDC holds 2 executive sessions, approves lease extensions for Groovy's and Zanatas.

Aug. 10, 2016 at 425 Pinson (Edward Jones) from 10 - 4, signup here.