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Fort Worth CCPD Board Meeting - August 18, 2026: Budget, Grants, and Flock Camera Discussion

City Council — Tuesday, August 18, 2026

BodyFort Worth, Texas

SessionCity Council

DateTuesday, August 18, 2026

StatusFILED

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It's 215 on Tuesday, August 18th, and I call to order the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors meeting.

0:11

And the first item of business is the approval of the meeting minutes for May 19th, 2026.

0:16

Do I need I need a motion?

0:18

Okay, first and a second.

0:20

Any discussion, corrections?

0:21

Seeing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye.

0:23

Aye.

0:24

Aye.

0:25

Motion passes.

0:26

Okay, we have two written reports.

0:28

The first one, FY26, second quarter performance report on activities and finances, Erica Green, or Juanita Jimenez are available to present if we have any questions.

0:38

Any questions by board members?

0:40

All right.

0:41

Going to the second written report, partners with a shared mission quarterly update.

0:45

Uh JC Shane is available.

0:47

We have any questions.

0:47

Any questions from the board?

0:50

Seeing none, we're going to move on to discussion and action items.

0:54

The first one, consideration of emerging partners program funding requests in the amount of 200,000.

1:01

JC.

1:06

Good afternoon, President and members of the board.

1:10

It is my privilege to present to you the quarter for uh emerging partners grant recommendations.

1:17

We have two grant recommendations today.

1:19

One is on behalf of Maroon 9 in the amount of $50,000.

1:23

Their primary office location is District 9, and it is a development grant.

1:28

Uh as a reminder, development grants are intended to build uh internal capacity and strengthen the agency.

1:34

Opening doors for women in need is requesting 150,000.

1:39

Their district in district six, and that's where their service is also provided.

1:44

And it is a program grant, which again a reminder is that it is intended to support direct programming.

1:50

So Maroon 9 is requesting $50,000 to help strengthen the organizational and fundraising infrastructure needed to expand their arts-based youth violence prevention program for teens in Fort Worth through a campaign readiness engagement with the support of their consultant.

2:09

The organization will develop a clear case for support, assess leadership and donor capacity, and create a strategic roadmap for a future capital campaign.

2:25

Elizabeth looks like you might have a question.

2:28

Have we ever funded something like this in the past where it's a more of a developmental exploratory type as opposed to actual programming?

2:40

Yeah, so our development grants are intended for the uh grow the support to strengthen the agencies.

2:46

Okay.

2:47

So we typically have um some development grants and some programming grants.

2:52

Thank you.

2:53

So can Ms.

2:55

Davis talk to us a little bit.

2:56

Yeah, that's what Michael was just about to request.

3:03

Good afternoon.

3:05

Good afternoon.

3:06

I'm Siobhan Davis, executive director of Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization.

3:11

Tell us a little bit about your program.

3:13

I think there may be some questions coming from our board members.

3:16

Yeah, absolutely.

3:17

So Maroon 9 is a youth development organization powered by the arts.

3:21

We use theater arts as a tool to introduce youth to creative workforce pathways, creative expression, and transferable life skills that they can use beyond the stage.

3:30

Um our last development grant was used to uh develop and implement a three-year strategic plan.

3:36

We are in year two of that.

3:38

Our next phase, which is this grant opportunity, is for our facility-based initiative of our maroon nine youth arts and creative workforce hub, a space that will house our creative workforce opportunities, our uh programs and productions, and our violence prevention programming.

3:56

And so um we had great success with the support that the city uh provided us in our last development grant um that uh gave us the opportunity to really think bigger as to what we can have here in our city for our youth, um, and also to think deeper with uh the ways that we can use creative expression to really uh impact our youth.

4:17

All right, Deborah, did you have a question or all right?

4:21

Michael, are you good?

4:24

Everyone else, any questions?

4:26

No, I I have been to some of uh Siobhan's events uh with the youth and participated through our summer program.

4:33

And so uh want to say thank you for all the work that you're doing with our young people, which we know they are the future of tomorrow.

4:39

Thank you.

4:40

Thank you all.

4:41

Thank you, Ms.

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Budget Equity Analysis█████████████████████████26%

Procedural███████7%

Youth Programs███████7%

Public Engagement██████6%

Technology and Innovation█████5%

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Summary of Proceedings

Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors Meeting

Date: August 18, 2026
Time: 2:15 PM – 3:13 PM
Location: Fort Worth City Hall

The Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors met to approve consent items, receive updates on partner grants and budget amendments, hear a detailed presentation on the FY27 CCPD budget, and receive public comments regarding the use of Flock automated license plate readers. The board voted to continue the FY27 budget public hearing to August 21, 2026, and requested future agenda items for a dedicated discussion on Flock cameras and a deeper budget review.

Consent Calendar

Approval of Minutes: Unanimously approved the meeting minutes from May 19, 2026.
FY26 Second Quarter Performance Report: No questions from the board; report accepted as written.
Partners with a Shared Mission Quarterly Update: No questions from the board; update accepted as written.

Public Comments & Testimony

Ryan Almousoui (District 7 resident): Expressed concern that continued funding for Flock automated license plate readers (ALPRs) lacks sufficient public scrutiny. Cited examples of other North Texas jurisdictions (Hood County, League City) reevaluating or discontinuing Flock contracts. Requested a dedicated future agenda item for public discussion of Fort Worth’s use of Flock before any renewal.
Nancy Cassio (District 7 resident): Highlighted the need for strong oversight of ALPR systems before misuse occurs. Referenced incidents in Texas where officers were investigated for improper searches. Asked for a public review of who can access the system, allowed search purposes, audit procedures, and consequences for violations. Requested a future agenda item for a dedicated discussion.

Discussion Items

Consideration of Emerging Partners Program Funding Requests

Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization: Requested $50,000 for a development grant to strengthen organizational and fundraising infrastructure for an arts-based youth violence prevention program. The grant would support a campaign readiness engagement to create a case for support, assess leadership/donor capacity, and develop a strategic roadmap for a future capital campaign. Executive Director Siobhan Davis described the organization’s use of theater arts for youth development.
Opening Doors for Women in Need: Requested $150,000 for the “Change of Life Nehemiah Project,” a program grant serving previously adjudicated adults (18+) facing employment barriers. Services include workforce development, computer literacy, phlebotomy training, and entrepreneurship education to reduce recidivism. Executive Director LaKeisha Craig and Founder Dr. Sandra Stanley presented the program’s 23-year history and expansion to serve men.
Staff Recommendation: Approve both grants, leaving $4.3 million in the Partners with a Shared Mission Fund with 10 applications in process totaling approximately $3.9 million. Total awards would reach 49 contracts (~$17.1 million). The board unanimously approved the two recommendations.

FY26 Budget Amendments

Patrol Support Program Amendment: $2.643 million increase to cover general fund overtime. Staff explained higher vacancy savings in CCPD allowed this transfer to balance patrol overtime needs.
Special Events Overtime Detail Amendment: Additional funding to relieve general fund overtime related to FIFA events, pending reimbursements expected by end of month. Both amendments were approved unanimously.

FY27 CCPD Budget Presentation

Chief’s Overview: Highlighted strategic priorities (organizational optimization, communication, crime reduction, community policing, infrastructure). Reported key accomplishments: constitutional policing unit, violent crime reduction, improved response times, lower vacancy rates, illegal gunfire campaign, UTSA crime plan implementation, improved jail population collaboration, and centralized equipment replacement.
Crime Statistics (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025): Crimes against persons and property decreased, crimes against society increased 19% (attributed to proactive officer work on narcotics, gun crimes, prostitution). Year-to-date murder rate down nearly 40% (32 murders in 2026 vs. 53 in 2025). Property crime also showed declines.
Response Times: Average of 8 minutes 54 seconds for priority one calls, an improvement but still above a goal set in 2013. Chief noted the city has grown significantly; working with criminologists to update appropriate target times.
FY27 Budget Request: $146.7 million total, with main increases in salary/benefits (75% of increase) and allocations (14.2%). Revenue from sales tax up ~$6 million (4.82%). Key adjustments: freezing CCPD partner funding at prior year levels, reducing vehicle replacement program by $8 million (half to operating, half to radio replacement), and using $2 million in fund balance.
New Positions: 8 positions added (transfers from general fund), including stockyards bike team, school resource officers, special events corporal, traffic control technicians. Community Alliance program absorbed 7 positions from expiring COPS Hiring Grant.
Equipment & Technology: $4 million designated for radio replacement (radios 10+ years old). Fleet adjustments funded new patrol vehicles. Real-time crime center renovation requires additional capital.
Future Challenges: Drone First Responder (DFR) program, focused deterrence program, facility needs including jail holding capacity, and policies for patrol in parks.

Key Outcomes

Emerging Partners Grants: Approved unanimously.
FY26 Budget Amendments: Approved unanimously.
FY27 Budget Public Hearing: Continued to August 21, 2026, via unanimous vote.
Flock Camera Discussion: Board directed staff to bring a presentation on the use of Flock and automated license plate readers to both the CCPD board and the work session for a dedicated public discussion.
Future Agenda Items: Councilmember Chris requested a more in-depth budget analysis, including savings within CCPD and potential transfers to cover general fund police needs. This will be scheduled for a future meeting.

Meeting Transcript

It's 215 on Tuesday, August 18th, and I call to order the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors meeting. And the first item of business is the approval of the meeting minutes for May 19th, 2026. Do I need I need a motion? Okay, first and a second. Any discussion, corrections? Seeing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Motion passes. Okay, we have two written reports. The first one, FY26, second quarter performance report on activities and finances, Erica Green, or Juanita Jimenez are available to present if we have any questions. Any questions by board members? All right. Going to the second written report, partners with a shared mission quarterly update. Uh JC Shane is available. We have any questions. Any questions from the board? Seeing none, we're going to move on to discussion and action items. The first one, consideration of emerging partners program funding requests in the amount of 200,000. JC. Good afternoon, President and members of the board. It is my privilege to present to you the quarter for uh emerging partners grant recommendations. We have two grant recommendations today. One is on behalf of Maroon 9 in the amount of $50,000. Their primary office location is District 9, and it is a development grant. Uh as a reminder, development grants are intended to build uh internal capacity and strengthen the agency. Opening doors for women in need is requesting 150,000. Their district in district six, and that's where their service is also provided. And it is a program grant, which again a reminder is that it is intended to support direct programming. So Maroon 9 is requesting $50,000 to help strengthen the organizational and fundraising infrastructure needed to expand their arts-based youth violence prevention program for teens in Fort Worth through a campaign readiness engagement with the support of their consultant. The organization will develop a clear case for support, assess leadership and donor capacity, and create a strategic roadmap for a future capital campaign. Elizabeth looks like you might have a question. Have we ever funded something like this in the past where it's a more of a developmental exploratory type as opposed to actual programming? Yeah, so our development grants are intended for the uh grow the support to strengthen the agencies. Okay. So we typically have um some development grants and some programming grants. Thank you. So can Ms. Davis talk to us a little bit. Yeah, that's what Michael was just about to request. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. I'm Siobhan Davis, executive director of Maroon 9 Community Enrichment Organization. Tell us a little bit about your program. I think there may be some questions coming from our board members. Yeah, absolutely. So Maroon 9 is a youth development organization powered by the arts. We use theater arts as a tool to introduce youth to creative workforce pathways, creative expression, and transferable life skills that they can use beyond the stage. Um our last development grant was used to uh develop and implement a three-year strategic plan. We are in year two of that.

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