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Haltom City: City Council Meeting - July 13, 2026
Published: Jul 13, 2026
Haltom City Celebrates Parks and Recreation Month, Recognizes Staff and Police Department
The Haltom City Council recognized July 2026 as National Parks and Recreation Month. The proclamation highlighted the integral role of parks and recreation in the community, emphasizing their contributions to health and wellness, childhood development, economic prosperity through increased property values, tourism, business attraction, and crime reduction, as well as ensuring ecological beauty and providing spaces for outdoor connection. Additionally, the council recognized Nika Gunter and the rec staff for their quick actions and calm demeanor during a medical emergency on July 2nd, which prevented a more significant incident and kept campers safe. Ed Arthur was also recognized for achieving a national certification as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, a certification held by only 15% of parks and recreation professionals in the United States. The Haltom City Police Department was also commended for their professionalism and coordinated response during an incident on May 17th, 2026, where officers located a missing individual with dementia within three hours using drones and K-9 units, ensuring their safe return to family.
Haltom City Approves Temporary Parking Agreement for My Stomping Grounds
The Haltom City Council considered a license agreement between the city and FMJM Group LLC, operators of My Stomping Grounds, for the use of two and a half acres of city-owned land at 4850 Old Denton Road for overflow patron parking. This agreement is a temporary measure to bridge a parking gap until adjacent developments are completed and a half-acre property is conveyed to My Stomping Grounds. The need for this temporary parking arose after the special event permit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup expired on July 20th. The agreement will commence on July 31st and extend to December 18th, or sooner if the half-acre property is conveyed beforehand. The lease rate is approximately $104 per day, defining permitted use, hours, and risk associated with city-owned property. The agreement was developed with the city attorney's office.
Haltom City Amends Pickleball Facility Agreement, Construction Deadline Set
The Haltom City Council approved an amendment to the Chapter 380 Agreement for the pickleball facility located on Haltom Road. The sole change proposed is the removal of the requirement for the facility to operate as a franchise Pickleball Kingdom location. All other aspects of the agreement remain unchanged. The amendment is effective as of November 10th, 2025. The deadline for the final plat was January 31st, 2026, which has been met, and construction is to commence no later than July 31st, 2026.
Haltom City Awards $3.9 Million Contract for Rita Lane Street Improvements
The Haltom City Council approved the bid for the improvement of Rita Lane between Vicky Street and Ira Street. The construction contract was awarded to MX Construction Services for $3,918,745. This project is part of an initiative to begin visible street construction. The bid process saw a record turnout of 14 bids, attributed to new online advertising methods and potential slowdowns in TxDOT contract awards. While MX Construction Services was not extensively familiar to the city, their references checked out well, leading to the recommendation to award them the contract.
Haltom City Adopts Film Friendly Guidelines to Attract Productions
The Haltom City Council adopted the Film Friendly Texas Guidelines policy, a requirement for certification as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. This program aims to help communities attract and prepare for film productions. The policy establishes consistent processes for filming, aligning with existing special event procedures, and designates city coordination, application fees, insurance requirements, and location restoration. The economic benefits of film productions were highlighted, with recent filming in Haltom City generating approximately $45,000 in revenue for local businesses and employing a crew of over 200 people per day, plus four off-duty officers per filming. Haltom City is one of over 100 communities in Texas to pursue this certification. All other steps for certification have been completed in anticipation of this policy's adoption.
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