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Council adopts budget, tax rate for 2009-2010

Council adopts budget, tax rate for 2009-2010

Story by Judy Griffin, Forney Messenger
During the City Council meeting held September 15, Council members adopted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2009=2010 and adopted the ad valorem tax rate for the year.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Darren Rozell at approximately 7:00 p. m. Council member Wade Gent gave the invocation, and [...]

Council OK’s reduced speed limits on parts of FM 740, 741, 548

Council OK’s reduced speed limits on parts of FM 740, 741, 548

Story by Judy Griffin, Forney Messenger
On Tuesday night, Forney’s City Council OK’d reduced speed limits on portions of FM 740, FM 741 and FM 548.
Council members voted to repeal an existing ordinance to allow the speed reductions and also to enable the city to establish school zones on portions of FM 740 and FM 741. [...]

Council OKs contract for more land at Community Park

Council OKs contract for more land at Community Park

Story by Judy Griffin, Forney Messenger
The Forney City Council held a special meeting Thursday morning, July 16 at 8 a. m. to give its final OK to the purchase of 43 acres of additional land for Forney Community Park.
The park land is located at FM 548 and FM 741 and is adjacent to the community [...]

Council discusses historic overlay zone, moves closer to creation of a quiet zone

Council discusses historic overlay zone, moves closer to creation of a quiet zone

Story and Photos by Judy Griffin, Forney Messenger
The Forney City Council held their last meeting for June Tuesday night, June 16 with all Council members present except Robbie Powers. This was the first official meeting for newly-appointed Council member Wade Gent, Place 5.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Darren Rozell. The [...]

Full Agenda for Tonight’s City Council Meeting – New Name for Downtown?

Full Agenda for Tonight’s City Council Meeting – New Name for Downtown?

The Forney City Council meets tonight, Tuesday, December 2nd at 7PM at City Hall, located at 101 Main Street in Downtown Forney. The Council will be considering a number of items of interest to much of the community, including the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the boundaries of Downtown Forney and amendments to the city’s animal control [...]

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