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FY2023 scorecard: Improvements made since last budget approval

Fort Worth?s 2023 budget resulted in achievements such as reducing streetlight outages, clearing culverts and drainage pipes, mitigating flood risks, and enhancing park amenities, demonstrating fiscal progress.

Stormwater plans budget increase for culvert and pipe maintenance

The Stormwater Division is proposing an increased budget to enhance the inspection and cleaning of culverts and storm drain pipes in Fort Worth. This aims to prevent flooding and reduce emergency costs.

Introducing new sustainable asphalt mix for downtown project

The City introduced an innovative asphalt mix during a Wednesday visit to the Downtown Resurfacing Project. This aims to enhance durability and sustainability while potentially reducing long-term maintenance costs.

City gathering data to provide better street maintenance

One application for the data will be to find which streetlights are working properly. This will be followed by assessing pavement conditions.

Paving Fort Worth's future: concrete crew expansion and CDL training

The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department faces a budget decision with two key proposals. They include expanding the concrete crew and investing in CDL training.