COUNCIL WRAP UP COUNCIL WRAP UP
JUNE
3RD, 2025
LIFE SAVING AWARD
Firefighter Kenneth Carey was presented with a Life Saving Award at the June 3rd City Council meeting for his swift and courageous actions during a medical emergency on January 31, 2025. While in DeSoto completing his paramedic school rideouts, Firefighter Carey responded to a patient in full cardiac arrest. His quick thinking and calm response directly contributed to saving the patient’s life. The patient made a full recovery and was discharged after 13 days with no complications. Strong work, Firefighter Carey!
GRANT FUNDING FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING REDUCTION EFFORTS
City Council approved a resolution to accept grant funding for the Forney Illegal Dumping Reduction Strategy: Equipment and Enforcement Upgrades program. The North Central Texas Council of Governments awarded a grant of $42,163.06, with an in-kind match of $2,400, to support the Community Development and Public Works Departments. The funding will be used to purchase equipment and signage aimed at preventing and enforcing illegal dumping throughout the city.
RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION PROGRAM UPDATE
At the June 3, 2025, Forney City Council meeting, Community Development Director Peter Morgan shared an update on the city’s rental property registration program. As of May 27, 2025, a total of 743 rental properties have been registered. For more information and the latest data on the program, click here.
SERVE ON A CITY OF FORNEY BOARD OR COMMISSION
The Forney City Council recently made its first round of appointments to City boards and commissions. Congratulations to all the newly appointed members, and thank you for your dedication to serving our community.
If you’re interested in giving back and getting involved, there are still opportunities to serve. Open positions remain on the following boards and commissions: Animal Adoption Center / Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Adjustments, Building Standards Commission, Historic Overlay District Architectural Review Board, Parks & Recreation Board, and Planning & Zoning Commission. To apply, visit Forneytx.gov/boards
The next council meeting will be on June 17th. More information at forneytx.gov/meetings
