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Forney P&Z Jan. 02 approves C.U.P. for private club downtown

The Forney P&Z during its regular Jan. 02 meeting approved a C.U.P. for a Private Club to be downtown at 213 & 215 S. Bois D'Arc, and tabled action re Banquet Hall at 315 S. Bois D'Arc.

Dec. 19 Forney EDC gets Strategic Plan Update, considers FAC lease, approves purchase of 110 E. Main

The Forney EDC Dec. 19 meeting had a presentation by TIP Strategies & EDT Best Practices regarding progress on the strategic plan, updates on downtown development, a lengthy consideration of the FAC lease, and a visit from members of Share the Love. After executive session, approved the purchase of 110 E. Main St for an amount to not exceed $400,000.

Forney P&Z Oct. 17 approves plat including Aldi's

The Forney Planning & Zoning committe on Oct. 17 approves a preliminary plat for a new development which will be anchored by Aldi's, and has received an application from Scholtzsky's to be in Schafer Plaza.

March 21 FEDC reconsiders downtown revitalization and receives a clean audit

During its regular March 21 meeting, the Forney Economic Development Corporation revisited the priorities for downtown development / revitalization, in the planning for a TIRZ, received a clean audit from Mr. Mike Conway, and approved a 5-year tax abatement for International Architectural Metals at 206 E. Hwy 80.

Lane closures expected on Hwy 80 during January 2013

Be prepared for periodic lane closures on Highway 80 over some weekend nights in January, as spans for the Forney Gateway Bridge are set in place.

Nov P&Z approves 7-11, considers Food Trucks and zoning for 2 more gas stations

The Nov. P&Z approved a site plan for a 7-11 store w/ 6 gas pumps; approved ordinance changes for Ice Machines & a C.U.P. for one; added a definition & annual fee structure for Food Trucks; approved zoning changes in the Fox Hollow PD for Neighborhood Services & Gas Stations at Monitor & 741, and at Monitor and 1641; concurred with proposed changes to allow for enforcement of private clubs regulations.

Sep. 6 P&Z OKs Applebee's plats, considers Food Trucks and downtown revitalization.

Sep. 6 P&Z approved plats and site plan for Applebee's restaurant on N. Hwy 80 access road; discussed what zoning changes might be needed to allow food trucks to operate in the city; went over goals for revitalizing / rebuilding the downtown area.

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Haughey resigns; Applications being taken for vacancy

On June 19 Brian Haughey resigned from the city council. Applications were taken for the vacancy until June 29. City Council will be interviewing applicants.

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2012 Primary results

preliminary primary election results

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April 3 Tornado Damage

The City reports two confirmed tornadoes on April 3, and the Forney PD requests you not travel on the North side of Forney (the Diamond Creek area) due to damage.

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