April 21 → August 18 2026

Budget Work Sessions

FWLab is the department that develops and manages the budget on behalf of the city manager. FWLab staff share updates at City Council work sessions from April through August. At these meetings, you can learn more about what is shaping the budget for the upcoming year. 

Meeting Details & Agendas

  • May 12
  • May 19
  • June 2
  • June 16
  • August 11: City Manager's recommended budget
  • August 18
August 11 2026

City Manager presents Recommended Budget

In August, the city manager shares a recommended budget with the City Council.

September 15 2026

City Council vote on Budget & Tax Rate

In September, the council holds a public hearing where you can speak on the budget. After this, City Council votes on the final budget and tax rate for the upcoming year.  

August 12 2026

District 7 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at the Botanic Garden - 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 76107


August 18 2026

District 6 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at the Crowley ISD Multipurpose Sports Complex - Community Room - 9900 Hemphill St.  Fort Worth TX  76134

August 19 2026

District 8 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at Highland Hills Community Center at 1600 Glasgow Rd. 

August 20 2026

District 9 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at City Hall - 100 Fort Worth Trail  76102 

August 22 2026

District 11 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 10 a.m. 

It will be held at Worth Heights Community Center at 3551 New York Ave.  76110 

August 24 2026

District 2 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at Northside Community Center at 1100 NW 18th St. 76164 

August 27 2026

District 4 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at Northpark YMCA at 9100 N. Beach St.  76244 

August 31 2026

District 5 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at Eastside YMCA at 1500 Sandy Lane  76112 

September 02 2026

District 3 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at R.D. Evans Community Center at 3242 Lackland Rd. 76116 

September 03 2026

District 10 Budget Meeting

The meeting will include a short presentation - followed by Q&A.  It will also be livestreamed on the City's website and YouTube. 

Meeting begins at 6 p.m. 

It will be held at Compass Church - North Fort Worth  12512 NW Hwy 287  76052