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Patrol
Every category except "Drug & Intox Arrests" went down.
We saw a significant decrease in Traffic Accident Dispatched (105 in Dec.), which may indicate reduced traffic during the winter storm. It may also indicate the increased presence of the traffic section, which is designed to reduce traffic accidents.
CID
Crimes against persons decreased, going from 25 in December to 23 in January.
Other Notable Events
The Citizens Police Academy is scheduled to start on February 19th.
Happy Retirement, Paula!
Paula proudly served 25 years as a dispatcher/communications officer, including 15 years with the Forney Police Department. Throughout her career, she exemplified professionalism, dedication, and calm under pressure, while building strong, trusted relationships with her coworkers Thank you, Paula, for your years of service and all you have done for our department. Best wishes in your well-deserved retirement!
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Planning and Collaboration
Continued coordination with ESD #6 to identify and evaluate potential fire station sites as part of longterm planning efforts.
ESD #6 engaged Martinez Architects for the design of Fire Station #4, to be located on Ranch Road. Gallagher selected to serve as ESD’s Owner’s Representative.
Initial floor plan for Fire Station #4 has been completed.
Staffing / Training Update
Two Battalion Chiefs attended Battalion Chiefs Academy at CFT.
One Captain attended Officer Development Program at CFT.
One Firefighter attended Skills Day for Fire Instructor I.
Two Firefighters attended TCC Confined Space Class.
Two Driver/Operators attended TCC Command and Control Class.
Four Firefighters obtained their Class B Driver License.
Fire Chief attended SAFE-D Conference with ESD Board Members.
Annual Fire Officers Meeting conducted.
Station 2 Renovation and Addition
Renovation and expansion work is underway. Slab has been poured for the station addition. Exterior and interior block walls are currently being constructed.
Reporting and Compliance
Effective January 1, 2026, the department transitioned from NFIRS to the federally required NERIS reporting system.
Minor technical issues remain related to printing monthly reports.
Recruitments and Grants
Completed physical ability testing, written exams, Talassure assessment, and oral boards. Conditional job offers extended to nine firefighters under the SAFER Grant.
Candidates are currently in HR onboarding and background investigation.
Orientation scheduled for March.
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Facilities
Fire Station #2 Renovations & Expansion – Construction underway
City Hall Annex Elevator – Completed January 2026
Municipal Court Upgrades – Construction bids received; furniture quotes received
City Signage Package – Construction documents finalized; bidding soon
Animal Shelter Upgrades – Awning & turf complete; puppy room on hold
Fire Station #1 Upgrades – Bay renovations complete; canopy on hold
Public Works Remodel & Facility Projects – Planning / On Hold
Roadway
Ranch Road Extension – Legal closeout
Lovers Lane (Bond) – 95% design; easements in progres
FM 548 Monitor Connector (Bond) – Alignment finalizin
FCP Road Extension (Bond) – 60% design review
Railroad Grade Separation (Bond) – Feasibility; TxDOT coordination
FM 740 / Pinson Turn Lanes – Design coordination
Overland Grove – Warren MS Sidewalk – Active
Water
Bowie & York Waterline – Construction / Punchlist
SCADA Upgrade – Closeout
12" Water Line Loop (Northside) – 100% design review
Northside Elevated Tank – Design; land acquisition
FM 1641 Water Relocation – Final design review
Pump Station #2 Phase 3 – Tank 95%; pump station 60%
US 80 Water Line Relocation – Planning
Lollipop Water – Construction beginning late winter
Wastewater / Sewer
Clay Pipe Lining – Completed
CMOM Study – Completed
Sewer Extension (Kaufman to Bowie) – 95% design
Grayhawk Lift Station Decommission –Construction awarded
FM 1641 Wastewater Relocation – TXDOT coordination
Irish Ridge Lift Station – 90% design; on hold
US 80 Frontage Sewer Pipe Bursting – Preconstruction complete
Steve Silver Sewer – 100% design; awaiting easement
Drainage
Shands–Mulberry Drainage – Design; grant funding anticipated
Estate Lane Drainage – 100% design review
Mulberry Drainage & Parking – ISD coordination
Parks
Community Park Fence – Completed January 2026
Multi-Purpose Field – Completed December 2025
Community Park Wi-Fi – Construction
Additional Tennis Courts – 50% design review
Heritage Hill Playground – Construction award pending
Mulberry Baseball Phase 2 – Design; proposal pending
Forney Community Park Trail Extension – Design
Northside Park Master Plan – Adopted; Phase 1 planning underway
Private Developments
BJ’s – 80% complete; est. June 2026
Costco – 99% complete; est. March 2026
Target – 80% complete; est. June 2026
Crunch Fitness – 95% complete; est March 2026
Burger King – 35% complete; est April 2026
Victory Shops East – 75% complete; est. May 2026
Villages at Gateway – 96% complete; est. April 2026
Bellagio Laguna – 60% complete; est. May 2026
FISD OC Expansion – 5% complete; est. August 2026
EVO – 10% complete; est. November 2026
Oncor Forney Switch – 65% complete; est. September 2026
Texas Health Resources Hospital – 65% complete; est. 2027
Gail Wilson Way Extension – 90% complete; est April 2026
Slick’s – 0% complete; est July 2027
Weekly recycling service begins March 4th.
Under the City’s new contract with Community Waste Disposal, residential recycling pickup will increase from every other week to weekly service for residential customers within Forney city limits.
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Facilities
51 tickets closed
Facilities winterized; assisted with winter storm preparation
Coordinated with vendors on facility repairs; performed general maintenance and custodial services
Ongoing coordination with vendors and Engineering on budget-approved facility projects
Fleet
26 tickets closed
Assisted with winter weather preparation and storm response
Set up and removed temporary generator during winter storm
Assisted with sander repairs
Transported units for maintenance, inspections, repairs, and registrations
Streets
Performed sanding operations on major streets and thoroughfares
Performed asphalt patchwork citywide
Sign Maintenance including repair damaged signs and replace those missing
Winterizing equipment
Performed site clean up and restorations at multiple locations city wide
Cleaned ditches of debris
Annual crack sealing on asphalt roads
Mowed assigned city owned lots
Annual winter tree trimming
Perform vehichle and equipment maintenance
Install traffic signs and markings per Engineering requests
Water/Sewer/Utilities
4 sewer dig-up repairs; 7 sewer stops cleared
Camera inspections on 6 sewer lines; 3 cleanout repairs; 3 manhole repairs
3 pressure checks; 11 leak checks; 2 water dig-ups
Pump, motor, valve, and electrical repairs completed at both pump stations
30 monthly water quality samples collected; 6 water quality calls responded to
45 dead-end flushings and additional auto-flusher maintenance performed
Valve and hydrant maintenance completed at 40 locations citywide
Job site restorations completed at 7 locations
Equipment and vehicle maintenance performed
Pump and lift stations winterized; crews responded during winter storm
Grounds
Assisted with winter weather preparation and storm response
Spot mowing performed as needed due to warmer temperatures
Tree trimming and winter projects initiated
Weed control performed
Lawn equipment maintenance and repairs completed
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Development-Related Tasks
11 utility locates completed
4 construction samples collected
5 contractor assistance calls
Texas Independence Day Concert
The Parks and Recreation Department has been planning an exciting lineup for our Texas Independence Day Concert, and we ’ re pleased to announce that the Randy Hoyet Band and Zach Welch will open for Giovannie & The Hired Guns. Join us for this free community concert on February 28th at the Spellman Amphitheater at Forney Community Park.
Spring Registrations
Concluded Registrations for spring sports, including baseball, softball, and soccer, have concluded. Approximately 2,200 kids are registered, surpassing last year ’ s totals. Thanks to Corbin, Caleb, Randy, Dodie, and the entire parks staff for their hard work during the registration process!
Cornhole Tournament
The Parks and Recreation Department is planning its first Cornhole Tournament of 2026 in conjunction with the Texas Independence Day Music Concert on Saturday, February 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the Spellman Amphitheater. The tournament will feature 45-minute matches, with each two-player team guaranteed three games, including two pool games and one bracket game. There is no registration fee, and boards and bags will be provided for participants.
Pickleball League in Collaboration with the OC
The City is pleased to announce a new partnership with The OC to launch Forney’s first pickleball league. This initiative expands recreational programming opportunities for residents and supports continued growth in community engagement.
Spring Sand Volleyball
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently preparing for the upcoming Adult Spring Sand Volleyball season. Registration has now closed, and staff are finalizing league details and team coordination. Additional information regarding schedules and league play will be shared with participants soon.
Congrats!
We’d like to send a huge congratulations to the Forney Rec All-Star team. They competed in the Frost Cup last weekend and finished second in their division out of six teams. This was their final tournament, and they went out with class! Congratulations to all of the parents and coaches who made this possible!
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Community Park Wi-Fi Project
Purpose: Provide reliable public Wi-Fi at Community Park while improving connectivity for events, vendors, and concessions, reducing reliance on temporary hotspots.
Current Status
Final installation phase delayed due to competing infrastructure priorities
All required hardware received; preliminary testing completed
Final deployment location confirmed at the baseball fields
Next Steps
Complete installation and activation with a revised target date of March 31, 2026
Conduct coverage validation and finalize project closeout
NICE Recorder – Police Department Phone & Radio Project
Purpose: Ensure reliable call recording, regulatory compliance, and enhanced quality assurance for Police Department phone and 911 communications
Current Status
System is live
Final validation phase underway; project closeout anticipated in the coming weeks
Next Steps
Complete technical and operational validation
Final sign-off and project closeout
Emergency Dispatch & Fire Operations – USDD Integration
Purpose: Improve emergency dispatch reliability and streamline integration between Tyler Technologies and USDD systems for Fire operations.
Current Status
User training completed for Battalion Chiefs, Dispatchers, and Dispatch Supervisor
Fire Chiefs have reviewed and observed tested, fully functional dispatch implementation
Installation planning underway; City staff coordinating on-site to finalize deployment sequencing
Next Steps
Install hardware at Fire Stations 1 and 3, tentatively scheduled for completion by mid-May
Fire Station 2 to receive core system components only due to construction System will go live once all stations have required hardware in place
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