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Software Contract for City Departments

Summary

Big tech wants to build a massive data center in Fort Worth, and folks are worried about what it means for their neighborhoods. Think noise, traffic, and strain on our power grid – it's a major development that could change things.

At a glance

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5
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The contract renewal involves millions of dollars, with a potential total cost of $2,920,181.64 if it runs its full term.

✅Who benefits

City departments will benefit from improved workflow management software, potentially increasing efficiency.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers may be harmed if the software does not perform as expected or if the contract is not cost-effective.

Mentions & discussions (10)

Fort Worth Star-TelegramJul 29, 2026

Granbury refuses to certify recall petitions filed over proposed data center

“Moot and failed”: Granbury says it will not certify recall petitions filed against mayor, council members over proposed data center.

Fort Worth ReportJul 21, 2026

Can proposed data center moratorium in Fort Worth lead to meaningful, long-term solutions?

Can proposed data center moratorium in Fort Worth lead to meaningful, long-term solutions? Fort Worth Report

KSST RadioJul 20, 2026

Fort Worth City Council to Consider AI Data Center Pause

Fort Worth City Council to Consider AI Data Center Pause KSST Radio

Fort Worth Star-TelegramJul 15, 2026

Will this North Texas city recall its mayor, council over data center proposal?

The recall effort joins others launched across the country over local officials’ support of data centers. Will these Texans succeed?

Fort Worth Star-TelegramJul 8, 2026

Data center dismay: 800 residents back petition to remove Granbury city officials

Residents of Granbury presented a petition with over 800 signatures to City council members calling for the removal of city officials.

CBS NewsJul 8, 2026

Fort Worth city leaders propose tighter restrictions on data centers

Fort Worth city leaders propose tighter restrictions on data centers CBS News

Fort Worth Star-TelegramMay 6, 2026

Proposed Veale Ranch data center withdraws request for Fort Worth tax break

The withdrawal is only for the city tax break. The data center could still be built.

CBS NewsMar 31, 2026

Community pushback pauses Fort Worth vote on tax break for $1.1 billion data‑center project

Community pushback pauses Fort Worth vote on tax break for $1.1 billion data‑center project CBS News

govtech.comMar 17, 2026

Residents Question Data Center Proposal Near Fort Worth, Texas

Residents Question Data Center Proposal Near Fort Worth, Texas govtech.com

MeetingFeb 24, 2026

CITY COUNCIL - Feb 24, 2026

A significant contract for workflow management software was up for renewal. A resident questioned the long-term commitment and lack of shorter trial periods, citing concerns about taxpayer money.

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