071318 Friday Staff Report tCCity Manager's Office
DENTON 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 13, 2018
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. City Council Ethics Training on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers.
2. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting in the
Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
3. Mobility Committee Meeting on Wednesday,July 18, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the
City Council Work Session Room.
4. No Agenda Committee Meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.
5. Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Friday, July 19, 2018 at
11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
B. Upcoming Events
II. General Information & Status Update
A. DEC Operation—DME staff was recently notified by Enterprise Pipeline that
they needed to take their natural gas pipeline, that serves the Denton Energy
Center, out of service from July 10 through July 23 for Federally-mandated
pipeline inspection and cleaning. This is required every ten years for safety
purposes.
Substantial efforts were made by essentially all of Enterprises' customers
(including Denton) to get the maintenance outage deferred past summer peak
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity • Fiscal Responsibility • Transparency • Outstanding Customer Service
load conditions. Numerous contacts were made (and support in principle
received) from the PUCT, ERCOT, and the Texas Railroad Commission who
understood the seriousness of a natural gas pipeline outage that affects at least 3
power plants in ERCOT. A petition was also filed by Brazos Electric (with a
DME concurrence filing) with the TRRC to seek a delay.
However, the pipeline maintenance outage as proceeded as planned. Impacting
the efforts to get a delay include (i) relatively"mild"weather, (ii) an all-time
ERCOT peak demand for July with no adverse impact, and(iii)the fact that the
Enterprise work is required by Federal law, not Texas statutes. In this regard,
Enterprise says they filed with Federal authorities for a time extension,but were
told it would take 6 months to hear their request. Staff contact: George Morrow,
DME
B. Texas DPS Driver License Facility—Last week, the Texas Department of Public
Safety(DPS) announced a temporary measure to reduce overcrowding at 6
driver license (DL) offices this summer, including the Denton DL Office located
on N Loop 288. A copy of the press release is found here. Beginning Monday,
July 9, these six locations will provide only mandatory in-office transactions
until August 31, 2018.
According to DPS, the majority of Texans who are eligible to conduct their
transaction online, by phone or by mail, which would allow them to skip the trip
to a DL office altogether, currently are not taking advantage of these convenient
options. This results in more customers inside DL offices and longer wait times,
including for those who are required to come into an office. Customers who are
eligible to conduct their transaction online,by mail, or by telephone will be
directed to a nearby full service driver license office (DLO) or driver license
center(DLC) if they desire in-office services.
Before going to the Denton DLO or any other full-service facility, customers are
encouraged to determine if they are eligible to conduct their transaction online,
by mail, or by telephone. You can review this information and complete online
transactions by going to www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/.
The following offices are local and regional alternatives:
• Carrollton Mega Center, 4600 State Highway 121, Carrollton, TX 75010,
(972) 394-4530
• Lewisville Driver License Office, 400 N. Valley Pkwy. Ste. 2072,
Lewisville, TX 75067, (972) 221-8081
• Gainesville Driver License Office, 206 West California, Gainesville, TX
76240, (940) 665-3924
City staff has reshared communications from Texas DPS through social media in
an effort to help spread the word and encourage customers to conduct eligible
transactions online, by mail, or by telephone. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler,
Public Affairs
C. Denton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners—The Denton Housing
Authority is a separate unit of government operating under its own rules and
regulations and those of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). The relationship of the City of Denton to DHA is controlled by Chapter
392 of the Local Government Code. The only formal relationship between the
City of Denton and DHA is that the Mayor of the City of Denton appoints
commissioners to the DHA Board of Commissioners, made up of 5 citizens.
With a recent opening on the DHA Board left by former Commissioner Bill
Giese, Mayor Watts has appointed Pat Smith to serve on the Board. He was
sworn in this week. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
D. Midnight Hoops—The annual Midnight Hoops event will be held on Saturday,
August 4 at Guyer High School. Midnight Hoops is a free program designed to
give middle school, high school, and college students a fun, safe, and educational
experience. The event features a basketball tournament,job fair, bounce house,
games for prizes, concessions, and free t-shirts and food for all players. It also
serves as an opportunity for youth to interact with personnel from the Denton
Police, Fire, and Parks &Recreation departments, and other students, teachers,
coaches, and officers from surrounding areas. Registration forms must be
returned by Monday, July 23 to the Denton Police Department. Please see
attached brochure and registration form. Staff contact: Cleo Birckbichler, Police
Department
E. Faith-Based Crime Prevention Conference—The sixth annual Denton Police
Department Faith-Based Crime Prevention conference will be held on Saturday,
August 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Ministry Center of Denton
Bible Church, 2300 E. University Drive. The conference will feature special
guest Kris Paronto, survivor and hero of the Benghazi attack. There is no cost to
attend the event. Please see attached flyer for more information. Interested
participants can register by contacting Officer Shane Kizer at
shane.kizergcityofdenton.com or(940) 349-7241. Staff contact: Shane Kizer,
Police Department
F. New Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator-Capital Projects is pleased to welcome
Marc Oliphant as the City's new Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator. Marc
moved to Denton from the Washington, D.C. area where he spent the last nine
years working for Naval District Washington as a master planner, employee
transportation coordinator, and base community liaison. Marc has been an avid
recreational and commuter cyclist since the age of 14 when he got his first job at
a bicycle shop. He spent his summer vacation riding over 400 miles on rail trails
in Pennsylvania and Missouri and camping along the way. Marc has a master's
degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech and is excited to put his skills to
work for the residents of Denton. Staff contact: Pritam Deshmukh, Traffic
Engineering
G. Cemetery provements Nearing Completion—Entryway arches were installed
on July 10 at the Oakwood and IOOF Cemeteries. Fencing at both cemeteries is
nearing completion and is scheduled to be fully installed by July 16. The fences
were designed by Teague,Nall, and Perkins and are being installed by Rockstar
Welding and Powdercoat. Staff has received several compliments about the
cemetery improvements from the community and visitors.
Staff from Facilities Management and Parks &Recreation will conduct a project
walkthrough and punch list next week while the contractor begins demobilization
of the site. The cemetery improvement project was originally set to terminate in
early June, but wet weather earlier this year combined with several funeral
services at both cemeteries resulted in a 30 business day extension to the project.
Below are pictures of the archways installed earlier this week at both cemeteries.
Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks &Recreation
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III. Community Events
A. Meeting for Public Comment on Industrial Street Pocket Park — The City of
Denton Parks and Recreation Department invites interested members of the
community to attend a public meeting to provide input on concept plans for the
development of the Industrial Street Pocket Park. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
on Thursday, July 19 in the City Council Work Session Room at City Hall (215 E.
McKinney St.). Please see the attached flier for additional information. Staff
contact: Gary Packan, Parks &Recreation
IV. Attachments
A. Industrial Street Pocket Park Public Meeting Flyer
B. 2018 Midnight Hoops Brochure
C. 2018 Faith-Based Crime Prevention Conference Flyer
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2018-085 Sales Tax Overview
B. 2018-086 Appointee Review Forms
C. 2018-087 Rubble Processing and Building Materials Recovery
D. 2018-088 Parks and Recreation Sustainability Practices
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information
B. Draft Agenda for July 24
C. Council Calendar
D. Future Council Items
E. Street Construction Report
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Denton Parks and Rec is hosting a public meeting for input on the
concept plan for Industrial Street Park, located at 108 Industrial St.
For more information, call (940) 349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. o,
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last two minutes of the game for fouls. Team Name
Complete the registration form—detach and
return it by Monday,July 23,2018. Each team 2. The tournament will be 5 on 5 play full Captain First Name
must consist of at least five players and no more court double elimination. Last Name
than eight players. 3. If you do not have the adequate amount of
players your team will not play. Address
Each player must have a number on his or her 4. The captain of the team will be the Spokes-
shirt. person for that team. City St. Zip
All students and others can participate in 5. No profanity allowed. Phone
the tournament FREE of charge. Each team 6. No attitudes allowed. Email
MUST consist of at least two students in order 7. The referees will be the deciding factor in a
to participate. dispute concerning a basketball call. Age Sex ❑ M ❑ F
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and volunteers.
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185 2018 from 8 am to 1:00 pm. THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND. Breakfast items,
coffee andjuice will be served beginning at 7 am. All who attend will receive a door prize.
Names will be drawn for gifts at the conclusion of the conference. Contact
Officer Shane Kizer to register: sane. izer ci o en on.com 940-349-7241.
Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 201 8-085
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with details regarding the City's sales
tax rates, their intended use, and other options available.
BACKGROUND:
The total sales tax rate in the City of Denton is currently 8.25%. Of that rate, 6.25% is allocated
to the State of Texas, 1.5% is allocated to the City of Denton, and 0.5% is allocated to the
Denton County Transit Authority(DCTA). The table below lists the FY 2017 estimated sales tax
revenue generated in the City of Denton by category:
Sales Tax Revenue Recipient Estimated Sales Tax Revenue from the
City of Denton
State of Texas (6.25%) $153.3 million
City of Denton(1.5%) $36.8 million
DCTA (0.5%) $12.3 million
Estimated Total $202.4 million
Texas has both a state and a local option sales tax. The state sales tax, called the Limited Sales
and Use Tax, was first enacted in 1961 by the 571h Texas Legislature, to be effective September
1, 1961. Although it was not the first sales tax in Texas (before that time there had been a sales
tax on certain items such as motor vehicles, gasoline, cigarettes, etc.), the 1961 Limited Sales
and Use Tax was the first broad-based tax in the state. The tax rate initially set in 1961 was 2%
of the retail sales price of all tangible personal property not specifically exempted. The
legislature changed the rate to 3% in 1968, 3.25% in 1969, 4% in 1971, 4.125% in 1984, 5.25%
in 1986, 6% in 1987, and 6.25% in 1990.
In 1968, City of Denton voters approved the adoption of a 1% municipal sales tax rate. Voters
increased that rate by 0.5% in 1994 for property tax relief. Denton's total sales tax rate for
municipal operations has been 1.5% since 1994. In 2004 voters approved an increase of 0.5% for
the DCTA, bringing the total local option rate to its current level of 2% which is the maximum
per Texas Tax Code 321.
Revenue from the City's 1% sales and use tax and 0.5% municipal sales tax for property tax
relief goes to the General Fund and can be used for any lawful purpose. The 0.5% sales tax for
metropolitan and rapid transit authorities is restricted to transit expenses and is revenue to the
DCTA.
DISCUSSION:
A modification to any component of the City's current local option sales tax rate (2%) would
require a ballot proposition. This could be initiated at the discretion of the City Council or
through a petition signed by at least 20% of voters who cast ballots in the most recent regular
Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 201 8-085
municipal election. Should residents want to modify a portion of the current local option sales
tax rate (1% regular rate, 0.5% propert tax relief rate and/or 0.5% transit rate) and replace that
portion of the rate with an alternate allowable purpose, a joint proposition could be used on a
single ballot to reduce one rate and add another rate.
For example, a ballot could call for the repeal of the 0.5%transit portion of the local option sales
tax and then add a 0.25% for Type A Economic Development and 0.25% for 4 Type B Economic
Development. Staff would note that in this scenario, the City would have to repay its portion of
DCTA's current outstanding debt and negotiate terms for existing DCTA facilities/infrastructure
located within the City limits.
Other examples may involve the repeal of the 0.5% for property tax relief or the 1% regular rate
portion of the loal option sale tax. In either scenario, the City's General Fund would see a
revenue shortfall. For FY 2018-19, each 0.5% is approximately $12 million or the equivalent of
12 cents on the property tax rate. For a $200,000 single family home, this is approximately$240
per year.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions about the city's sales tax.
ATTACHMENTS:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts —Guide on Local Sales Tax Options
STAFF CONTACT:
Antonio Puente, Jr., Director of Finance
(940)-349-7283
Antonio.Puentekcityofdenton.com
LOCAL SALIS TAX
OPTIONS
Glenn Hegar
A city, county or special purpose district may adopt a sales tax provided the combined Texas Comptroller of
Public Accounts
rate of all local sales taxes would not exceed 2 percent at any location within its territorial
limits. All local sales taxes require voter approval.
SALES TAX OPTIONS FOR CITIES
SALES AND USE TAX ��
(Increments of 0.125 percent) - Most cities
in Texas have this form of sales tax. It may be
imposed by any incorporated city. Revenues are F>ar
deposited into the city's general revenue fund
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SALES TAX FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT* STREET MAINTENANCE SALES TAX online sales tax rate
(Increments of 0.125 percent) -Two options are (Increments of 0.125 percent) -All cities are
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available for a city to adopt this tax:
authorized to hold an election to adopt a sales
Type A-This form of tax may be imposed by most tax to repair and maintain existing city streets. For rates in effect for any
incorporated cities.(There are exceptions in certain most cities,the tax expires after four years unless
counties with mass transit systems). Revenues must a new election is held to reauthorize the tax.The Texas address.
be turned over to a development corporation formed revenue from this tax may be used only to maintain
to act on behalf of the city to carry out programs and repair existing city streets and sidewalks. For
related to industrial development,business infrastruc- more detailed information, see the Comptroller's
ture and the promotion of new and expanded busi- Street Maintenance Sales Tax brochure (PDF).
ness enterprises that create or retain primary jobs. (Tax Code, Chap. 327.)
Type B-This form of tax may be imposed by any
incorporated city. Revenues must be turned over MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION*
to a development corporation formed to act on (0.125, 0.25, 0.375 or 0.5 percent) -A city may
behalf of the city to carry out programs related create a municipal development corporation to
to a wide variety of projects including business undertake projects that provide job training, early
development and public parks. childhood education, after-school programs, schol-
For more detailed information, see the arships, literacy promotion and other projects. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
Comptroller's Economic Development Sales Tax VISIT OUR WEBSITE
brochure (PDF). (Loc. Govt.Code,Chap.501-505.) This tax is actually imposed by a board,district or Comptroller.Texas.Gov
authority created by and for the benefit of a city or
county. RECEIVE ECONOMIC
_ DEVELOPMENT TAX HELP
BY EMAIL AT
This publication is intended as a general guide and not as a comprehensive resource on the subjects covered. econ.dev@cpa.texas.gov
It is not a substitute for legal advice.
LOCAL SALES TAX OPTIONS
Voters in the city may authorize adoption of a more than 5,000 or by a county with a population
sales tax to fund activities of the corporation. of more than 130,000.The governing body in a
(Loc. Govt. Code, Chap. 379A.) municipality or commissioners court may specify
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT* the number of years (5, 10, 15 or 20)the district
would be continued. Revenues from the sales tax
(0.125, 0.25,0.375 or 0.5 percent)-Cities may may be used to finance a wide variety of crime
hold an election in all or part of a city, including control and prevention programs. (Loc. Govt.
the extraterritorial jurisdiction,to create a municipal Code, Chap. 363, and Tax Code, Sec. 323.105.)
development district and adopt a sales tax to fund
the district.The district may undertake a variety of VENUE TAX "STADIUM BILL"
projects including a convention center, civic cen- (Increments of 0.125 percent)—This sales tax is
ter, auditorium and other projects eligible for Type one of several revenue options available to a city or
Local sales tax rates B Corporations under Chapter 505 of the Local county to fund sports and community"venue" proj-
Government Code. (Loc.Govt. Code, Chap.377.) ects. Multiple cities and counties in any combina-
may not exceed a FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY tion may join to form a venue district under Chapter
MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) DISTRICTS* 335, Local Government Code, as well. Some exam-
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(0.125, 0.25, 0.375 or 0.5 percent) - Cities with a ees of a "venue" are a stadium, convention center,
population between 25,000 and 550,000 or more park or economic development-type facility. (The
rate for a county imposing the tax is capped at
than 1.9 million may create an EMS district.The one-half of one percent.)
district may include all or any part of a city.The
For more detailed information,see the
district may finance the operation of a fire control, Comptroller's Sports and Community Venue Tax bro-
prevention and EMS program. (Loc. Govt. Code, chure(PDF). (Loc. Gov.Code,Chap.334 and 335.)
Chap. 344, and Tax Code, Sect. 321.106.)
METROPOLITAN AND RAPID TRANSIT
MUNICIPAL SALES TAX FOR AUTHORITIES/MUNICIPAL TRANSIT
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF DEPARTMENTS*
(Increments of 0.125 percent) -This "additional
(0.25, 0.5, 0.75 or 1 percent)- In certain instances,
sales tax" may be imposed by most incorporated authorities may be created to levy a sales tax to
cities (there are exceptions in certain counties with provide transportation services in participating cities.
rapid transit systems). Revenues are deposited into These are not offered statewide to all cities and are
a city's general revenue fund. Cities adopting this
form of local sales tax must reduce the effective
and rollback property tax rates within the city.
For more detailed information,see the Comptroller's
Using Sales Tax To Reduce The Property Tax Rate
brochure(PDF). (Tax Code,Chap.321.) au
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SALES TAX OPTIONS FOR CITIES& COUNTIES
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Comptroller.Texas.Gov CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT*
(Increments of 0.125 percent up to 0.5 percent
RECEIVE ECONOMIC maximum rate) —This sales tax may be imposed
DEVELOPMENT TAX HELP by a city located in a county with a population of
BY EMAIL AT
econ.dev@cpa.texas.gov
LOCAL SALES TAX OPTIONS
COUNTY ASSISTANCE DISTRICT*
RESCUE (Increments of 0.125 percent)-Counties may hold
HELP
FIRST • an election in all or part of the county,to create
BE one or more county assistance districts and adopt a
' sales tax to fund the districts. A district may under-
` 1 err take a variety of projects including roads or high-
y
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i services;the maintenance or improvement of librar-
ies, museums, parks or other recreational facilities;
or other services that benefit the public welfare. Sales taxes paid On
generally found in metropolitan areas. Cities may For more detailed information,see the
opt to join and, in some cases,withdraw from an Comptroller's County Assistance District Sales Tax purchases this month
authority with voter approval.The tax rate is gener- brochure(PDF). (Loc. Govt. Code, Chap.387.)
ally implemented in 0.25-percent increments under are generally remitted
Transportation Code, Sect. 453.401. (Tax Code, EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD)*
Chap.322 and Transportation Code,Chap.451, (Increments of 0.125 percent) -Counties may hold to the Comptroller next
452, and 453.) an election in all or part of the county,to create
one or more emergency services districts and month and allocated to
SALES TAX OPTIONS FOR COUNTIES adopt a sales tax to fund the districts. Funds may local taxing entities the
be used to hire emergency personnel, contract with
COUNTY SALES TAX FOR other entities to provide emergency services, and/ following month.
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF or purchase equipment and facilities. (Health and
(0.5 or 1 percent) -This sales tax may be imposed Safety Code, Chapters 775.)
by most by most counties also imposing an ad
valorem tax. Revenues are deposited into a coun-
ty's general revenue fund.The rate is 0.5 percent, *This tax is actually imposed by a board, district or
except in counties with no territory within the authority created by and for the benefit of a city or
limits of a municipality where the rate is 1 percent. county.
Hospital districts also may impose this sales tax,
but at different rates.
For more detailed information, see the
Comptroller's Using Sales Tax To Reduce The
Property Tax Rate brochure (PDF). (Tax Code,
Chap. 323.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Comptrol Ier.Texas.Gov
RECEIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TAX HELP
BY EMAIL AT
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
This publication is intended as a general guide and not as a comprehensive resource on the subjects covered. It is not a substitute for legal advice.
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Publication 96-1708-Revised January 2018
Date: July 13,2018 Report No. 2018-086
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Council Appointee Performance Evaluation Form
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The current Council appointee review process does not include an evaluation form. The formal
review process is currently conducted every October, with a mid-year review scheduled in April.
The mid-year review is informal and consists of a dialogue between the City Council members
and each appointee in a closed session meeting. The October review is more formal in that a report
of accomplishments and goals is prepared by each appointee and shared with the Council prior to
the October meeting. This information then helps guide the discussion during the closed session
meeting.A copy the goals report has been included in the appointee's official personnel file("file")
in the past, although this has not been a consistent practice by Council.
BACKGROUND:
During the mid-year review process for the Council appointees on April 3, 2018, former Mayor
Pro-Tem Bagheri requested Council consider memorializing the review discussion in writing for
each appointee for the formal review in October. The intent was for this written document to be
included in the appointees' file for future reference.
At the Mayor's request, the Human Resources staff contacted Texas Municipal Power Agency
(TMPA) to learn more about their evaluation process for their General Manager and to obtain a
copy of their evaluation form. The Mayor felt this could be a good comparison since several Board
members are evaluating the General Manager. The information obtained from TMPA, as well as
a form drafted by a Human Resources staff member using the same categories that are used for
other City of Denton Executives,was emailed to Council on April 17,2018. There were no emailed
comments from Council, nor has there been any follow-up discussions. Therefore, the Mayor has
requested that staff prepare a report to seek feedback from Council regarding the review
process/evaluation tool.
DISCUSSION:
Since 2012, the review period for Council appointees has been October 1 — September 30, to
coincide with the fiscal year. In 2014, the Council expressed a desire to meet quarterly; however,
that posed to be a challenging schedule, and subsequent Councils did not have a desire to meet that
often. At the February 21, 2018, meeting, the Council agreed that biannual meetings would be
best: April and October. The general plan was for two appointees to be scheduled per meeting, so
with four (4) Council appointees, two review meetings would need to be held in April as well as
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October. Any challenges in scheduling these meetings would be discussed with the agenda
committee and alternative dates could be considered.
A report of accomplishments for the fiscal year and goals for the next fiscal year would be
requested from each appointee for the October meeting. This information is intended to help guide
the review discussion, and in the past, a copy of the mutually agreed to goals was included in the
appointees' file. A subsequent meeting would be held to approve any increases, if applicable,
resulting from their performance. A copy of the ordinance authorizing the increase would also be
included in the appointees' file.
The first biannual meeting was scheduled on April 3, 2018. During that meeting, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bagheri requested Council consider memorializing the review discussion in writing for each
appointee for the formal review in October. There was some discussion among Council about the
best way to memorialize the evaluation in writing--to incorporate all feedback without a form or
written document from each Councilmember. The Council discussed having the Mayor collect an
evaluation form from each Councilmember and compile the information into one report.
As a member of TMPA, the Mayor was familiar with the process/tool the Board used to evaluate
the General Manager; therefore, he requested staff to contact their Human Resources Department
to obtain more information. Staff received information, and TMPA's tool and sample summary
compilation are included as Exhibits 1 and 2 to this report. It is staff s understanding that the
following process is used at TMPA:
1. The General Manager will complete a self-evaluation first.
2. The self-evaluation will be sent to all of the Board members.
3. Each Board member will complete an evaluation and return it to TMPA's Human
Resources Department.
4. A member of the Human Resources Department will enter the information into a
spreadsheet(reference Exhibit 2).
5. Using the averages and information, the Human Resources staff member creates one
evaluation form for the Board to present to the General Manager.Everything is anonymous.
Board Members are not told who said what unless they decide to discuss among
themselves.
A member of the City of Denton's Human Resources staff also prepared a draft evaluation tool
using the same categories that are used for other City of Denton Executives (reference Exhibit 3).
CONCLUSION:
Staff needs direction from Council as to whether or not to implement a formal evaluation tool, and
if so, which version is preferred:
1. Similar to TMPA's form(reference Exhibit 1), or
2. City of Denton form, as drafted or with revisions requested by Council (reference Exhibit
3).
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Regardless of which tool is used, TMPA's process could be followed. The only exception is the
Mayor would compile the results versus a member of Human Resources (to avoid putting the
Human Resources staff in a potentially awkward position).
Alternatively, the Council could put a copy of the accomplishments and goals reports in the
personnel file.
Council input is requested by Friday, August 3, 2018. If a form is desired, this will give staff time
to finalize the form and send to the appointees so they are aware of the evaluation tool. Input can
be emailed to carla.romine&a,cityofdenton.com.If Council desires a work session to discuss further,
let me know.
STAFF CONTACT:
Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources
940-349-8344
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EXHIBIT 1
70F_r�--�' Employee Performance Review — Executive
Employee Name: Position/Department:
Date in Position: Time in Position: yrs. mos.
Date of Hire: Date Completing Review:
Ratings: Please rate the employee on the factors listed below, using the following rating codes:
1. = Unsatisfactory Performance-Fails to meet minimum requirements.
2. = Marginal Performance—Requires closer supervision than is necessary for the job.
3. = Meets Expectations—Performance is what is expected.
4. = Exceeds Expectations-Performance consistently exceeds normal job requirements.
N/A=Not Applicable or too soon to rate employee on criteria
Mark rating points for each Competency Factors for Position
Competency Factor
1 2 3 4 N/
A
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 1. Communication: Effectively communicates by listening as well as conveying and receiving ideas,information and
3.5 direction.Writes clearly and understandably. Uses written and oral language to convey key messages and meaning.
❑ 2, Planning and Organization: Utilizes logical, systematic, and orderly procedures to meet objectives. Plans,
❑ ❑ 3.5 ❑ ❑ organizes and implements tasks or programs. Focuses initiative, attention, and actions on a goal, mission, or
objective. Pursues goals with commitment and takes pride in accomplishments.
3, Customer Service: Anticipates, meets, or exceeds customer needs and expectation in a timely and courteous
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ manner. Represents the Agency in a positive and professional manner. Customers include all TMPA external
3.5 customers,TMPA employees,other Departments,the Planning and Operating Committee,and the employees or
their representatives of the TMPA Board and Member Cities.
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 4. Teamwork and Inclusion: Works effectively and productively with others.Supports team mission.
3.6
❑ S. Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Analyzes and diagnoses problems to resolve them or minimize negative
❑ ❑ 3.6 ❑ ❑ consequences.Isolates,defines and seeks solutions to problem areas. Analyzes problems or procedures,evaluates
alternatives and selects best course of action.
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 6, Personal Effectiveness and Values: Projects self-control,confidence, and composure while managing emotions,
3.9 time,energy,and performance.
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 7, Diplomacy:Understands and utilizes formal and informal power structures to achieve objectives.
3.8
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ g, Vision:Imagines,envisions,projects and/or predicts what has not yet been realized.
3.3
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 9. Conflict Management: Addresses and resolves conflict constructively by facilitating agreements between two or
3.5 more parties.
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 10. Leadership and Guidance: Achieves goals and objectives through others. Directs the operations activities and
4.0 performance of groups of employees.
36.1 Total Rating Points for Competency Factors
3.61 Total Rating Points=10
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Mark rating points for Previous Year Goals
each Goal
1 2 3 4 N/
A
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 1. Maintain a safe working environment.
3.2
❑ ❑ El El El2. Respond to the proposed EPA CO2 emissions reductions rule and any other legislation affecting the Agency.
❑ ❑ 0 El El3. Continue to immediately respond to coal issues.
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 4 Receive approval from the RRC for additional acreage to be added to ERP, additional acreage to receive full
3.2 bond release,and to submit final bond release applications for additional acreage.
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 5 Continue to facilitate and provide support as requested to the Board,P&O Committee and the Member Cities
3.4 pertaining to the 2018 Plan.
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 6.
15.6 Total Rating Points for Goals
3.12 Total Rating Points_Total#of Goals Rated
Overall Performance Rating:
Rating Weight Weighted Rating
Competencies Total Rating 3.61 x (.70) = 2.5
Goals Total Rating 3.0 x (.30) _ .9
Total Overall Rating (Competencies Total+Goals Total): = 3.5
❑ Unsatisfactory 0-1.4
Did not meet the key requirements of the job. Excessive direction and follow-up are needed. Immediate
improvement required.
❑ Marginal Performance 1.5-2.4
Met the key requirements but did not meet the requirements in all key areas. Requires closer supervision than is
necessary for the job.
❑ Meets Expectations 2.5-3.4
Met job requirements in all key areas. Performance meets the standards for the job.
® Exceeds Requirements 3.5 or above
Met the key requirements of the job in all areas and exceeded the requirements of the job in many areas.
Major Strengths:
Describe the employee's major strengths and abilities and how they relate to the job requirements.
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Areas Requiring Improvement:
Describe the specific areas in which you feel the employee needs to improve. Also describe the specific actions that will
be taken by you and the employee to strengthen these areas, any training required, and the deadline for which
improvements are expected.
Training and Development Plan
Please describe any training and development required during the upcoming year. Please include any major training
initiatives required as a goal(s) in the SMART goal format.
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Goals:
List the goals to be accomplished during the upcoming year(up to 6 SMART Goals) S= Specific, M=Measureable,
A=Achievable, R=Resources Available,T=Time Specific.
Upcoming Year Goals
Goal
No. Goal Metric Target Date
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Employee Comments: (Optional)
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Required Signatures:
Reviewer: Date:
Reviewer's Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:
Employee: Date:
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PERFORMANCE SCALE: EXHIBIT 2
4. EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Performance consistently exceeds normal job requirements.
3. MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Performance is what is expected. Sample Summary Spreadsheet of TMPA Board Evaluation
2. MARGINAL PERFORMANCE Requires closer supervision than is necessary for the job.
1. UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE: Fails to meet the minimum requirements.
N/A: Not Applicable or too soon to rate employee on criteria
COMPETENCY FACTORS FOR POSITION PREVIOUS YEAR GOALS
Problem
Teamwork Solving& Personal Leadership
Planning and Customer and Decision Effectiveness Conflict and
Communication Organization Service Inclusion Making and Values Diplomacy Vision Management Guidance Avg Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 Avg
Reviewer 1 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 0 3.30 0 3 3 3 3 3 2.50
Reviewer 2 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 3.60 0 3 3 3 3 4 2.67
Reviewer 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3.80 0 4 2 3 4 4 2.83
Reviewer 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 4 3.30 0 3 3 3 3 3 2.50
Reviewer 5 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3.90 0
Reviewer 6 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 3.70 0 3 3 3 3 3 2.50
Reviewer 7 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 3.60 0
Reviewer 8 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3.3 0
,Average 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.8 3.3 3.5 4.0 3.61 0.0 3.2 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.12
OVERALL PERF RATING: Rating Weight Weighted Rating
Com potencies Total Rating 3.6 0.7 2.5
Goals Total Rating 3.1 x 0.3 0.9
Total Overall Rating 3.5
0-1.4 Did not meet the key requirements of the job. Excessive direction and follow-up are needed. Immediate improvement required.
1.5-2.4 Met the key requirements but did not meet the requirements in all key areas. Requires closer supervision than is necessary for the job.
2.5-3.4 Met job requirements in all key areas. Performance meets the standards for the job.
3.5+ Met the key requirements of the job in all areas and exceeded the requirements of the job in many areas.
Major Strengths:
Reviewer 1:
Reviewer 2:
Reviewer 3:
Reviewer 4:
Reviewer 5:
Reviewer 6:
Reviewer 7:
Reviewer 8:
Areas Requiring Improvement:
Reviewer 1:
Reviewer 2:
Reviewer 3:
Reviewer 4:
Reviewer 5.
Reviewer 6:
Reviewer 7:
Reviewer 8:
Training and Development Plan:
Reviewer 1:
Reviewer 2:
Reviewer 3:
Reviewer 4:
Reviewer 5
Reviewer 6.
Reviewer 7:
Reviewer 8:
Goals:
Reviewer 1:
Reviewer 2:
Reviewer 3:
Reviewer 4:
Reviewer 5
Reviewer 6:
Reviewer 7:
Reviewer 8:
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EXHIBIT 3
DENTON DRAFT Council Appointee Performance Review
Employee Name Position
Date in Position Time in Position
This review ensures information is captured as an overall review of the previous year.This evaluation tool has been developed for the
leadership team and contains the following categories for written comments:
• Highlight of Accomplishments
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Workforce Management
• Communication and Customer service
• Business Process Improvements
• Teamwork
Each section allows for a rating and response from the employee and council member. Please rate the employee on the factors listed
below,using the following rating codes:
1. Does not meet expectations—Fails to meet minimum requirements.
2. Meets expectations—Performance is as expected.
3. Exceeds expectations—Performance consistently exceeds normal job requirements.
Provide a rating by markin the rating next to the position. Comments can be made in the area below the rating.An example follows:
Rating: Does not meet expectations Meets expectations Exceeds expectations
Employee
X
Comments from the employee
Reviewer
X
Comments from the reviewer
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Rating Category
1 1 2 1 3
❑ 1 ❑ 1 ❑ Highlight of Accomplishments Provide an overview of your accomplishments over the past year.
Employee
Comment
Reviewer
Comment
Project Management Describe how you are staying current on the progress of department projects and
communicating any delays,ensuring projects are within budget,explores alternative funding when a project
❑ ❑ ❑ may exceed budget,making sure the process of completing a project is efficient,and tasks are delegated as
needed.Performs evaluations of project process and outcomes and identifies areas that need improvement and
areas where performances exceeded expectations.
Employee
Comment
Reviewer
Comment
Budget Management Monitors department budget and effectively accounts for all expenditures, ensures that
❑ ❑ ❑ programs are within budget,and makes budgetary decisions by prioritizing programs and services to effectively
and efficiently achieve desired results.
Employee
Comment
Reviewer
Comment
Workforce Management Ensures performance reviews,employee work goals,and development plans are
relevant,measurable,and completed on time;coaches employees in the understanding of their job duties,
performance quality,and continuously improving their competency areas;and effectively manages a diverse
❑ ❑ ❑ workforce.Please describe how you inspire,motivate,and guide others toward organizational,departmental,
and work team goals.Are you assigning merit increases fairly and consistently with increases given to other
supervised employees for similar performance levels?Detail any significant employee issues or challenges that
need to be addressed.
Employee
Comment
Reviewer
Comment
Communication and Customer Service Describe how you are responsive to Council Members and customers,
❑ ❑ ❑ both internal and external,including cooperative collaborations with other departments,and breaking down
communication barriers.Include efforts to gather data or feedback from customers to evaluate the quality of
services.
Employee
Comment
Reviewer
Comment
Business Process Improvements What have you done to make your department better,e.g.,maintaining morale,
❑ ❑ ❑ employee engagement,etc.?How are you reinforcing the culture of continuous improvement in your
department?Provide details on current improvement initiatives.
Employee
Comment
Reviewer
Comment
❑ ❑ ❑ Team Work What are you doing to break down operational and interdisciplinary barriers within your
department and between other departments?
Employee
Comment
Reviewer
Comment
Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 201 8-087
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Update on adjustments to the Solid Waste Department's rubble processing and building materials
recovery operations.
BACKGROUND:
On June 26, 2018, the City Council received a report from solid waste industry consultant Blue
Ridge Services, Inc. As part of the report, the Council received recommendations from the
consultant regarding the Solid Waste Department's rubble processing and building materials
recovery(BMR)operations.In response to the consultant report,staff recommended discontinuing
the rubble processing operation and converting the BMR operation into a public disposal area that
allows for both recycling and waste processing. Council directed staff to pursue both of these
recommendations on a temporary basis. Below is a brief overview of staff progress and plans
pursuant to Council direction.
RUBBLE PROCESSING:
The purpose of Solid Waste's rubble processing operation is to divert waste concrete and asphalt
from the landfill and recover processing costs through commodity sales. As detailed during the
June 26 presentation,the rubble processing operation is not fulfilling its purpose as only 9%of the
rubble accepted over the past five years has been diverted and moved offsite. In addition, staff is
anticipating a combined loss of$2.4 million for rubble and BMR operations in FY 18/19. These
results formed the basis of staff s recommendations and Council's direction to suspend the
program.
In order to prevent significant additions to existing concrete and asphalt stockpiles, Solid Waste
has begun restricting the volume of concrete and asphalt entering the landfill facility. This is being
accomplished through a few different efforts.
Solid Waste continues to accept concrete and asphalt millings from other City of Denton
departments at the current published rate of$10 per ton. Large concrete and asphalt loads from
commercial contractors and waste haulers are being refused and directed to other rubble
processors. Small concrete and asphalt loads from residents, small businesses, and local
contractors are being accepted at the department's published gate rate of$44 per ton.
Staff will closely monitor the volume of rubble entering the facility and adjust these restrictions as
necessary.
BMR& PUBLIC DISPOSAL SITE:
The purpose of the building material recovery (BMR) operation is to divert construction and
demolition waste by processing the material and recovering costs through commodity sales. Much
like rubble processing, the operation has diverted only 10% of the material accepted over the last
five years, and the costs associated with sorting and processing the material is not being recovered.
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In the days ahead, staff will suspend BMR activities and convert the operation's site to a public
recycling and disposal area. The purpose of this change is to:
• Continue diverting recyclable material while reducing unnecessary processing
• Address illegal dumping and contamination that is negatively effecting the recycling drop-
off site at corner of S. Mayhill Rd and Spencer Rd(see attached photos)
• Improve safety for members of the public disposing of waste at the landfill
As part of this change, the recycling containers currently located on the corner of S. Mayhill Rd
and Spencer Rd will be moved to the former BMR site(see attached map). Citizens wishing to use
the drop-off site will enter the facility by checking in at the department's weigh station, and Solid
Waste staff will direct them to the appropriate area. Citizens entering the facility with only
recyclable materials will be allowed unlimited free use of the recycling drop off site. Mixed waste
loads will continue to be accepted at the rates approved by City ordinance.
In regards to the diversion and disposal of building materials and mixed waste loads, staff plans to
recover metal and recyclable materials by directing small haulers, contractors, and residents to the
public disposal area. Once onsite, users of the public disposal area will be encouraged to unload
waste and recyclable materials into separate designated areas. Members of the Solid Waste staff
will be onsite to provide assistance and instruction.
The new recycling drop-off site and public disposal area will be open to the public beginning on
Monday, July 23, 2018. Solid Waste's hours of operation will remain Monday through Saturday
from 7:00am to 4:00pm.
CONCLUSION:
Following the implementation of the above changes, staff will collect data and monitor results
related to customer participation, material diversion, and recycling contamination rates. Staff
intends to update the Committee on the Environment and the City Council on the effectiveness of
these efforts during the first quarter of FY 2018-19.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Illegal Dumping& Contamination Photos
Exhibit 2: Recycling&Public Disposal Site Map
STAFF CONTACT:
Ethan Cox
Director of Solid Waste
940-349-7421
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June 2S,2018
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Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-088
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Parks and Recreation Department's (PARD) current procedures and long-term plan related to
natural areas and environmental sustainability.
BACKGROUND:
A request for information was made by Council regarding mowing practices, preservation areas,
and environmental sustainability practices in the City's park system. PARD's mission is to unite
and grow lives by preserving parks and encouraging play. In preserving parks,PARD is committed
to practices that promote environmental sustainability and create safe and healthy environments.
Current procedures in place that help to ensure a clean and green environment include:
• Participation in the "Litter-Free Event" program — special events held in parks must
comply with the litter-free event guidelines established by Keep Denton Beautiful.
(Exhibit 2) The guidelines and agreement are part of the special event process overseen
by PARD. Additionally, event organizers who request PARD sponsorship are required
to comply with the litter-free program. The requirement is reinforced in the sponsorship
agreement with PARD.
• Recycling — Recycling bins are available throughout the park system along with trash
receptacles. This promotes and offers the opportunity to recycle by park users.
• Athletic field trash maintenance—Associations and organizations using the athletic fields
for practices,games,and tournaments are required to collect all litter on the athletic fields
including playing areas,fences,bleachers,concession stands,and adjacent grounds.They
must ensure trash bins are emptied and bags replaced as needed during their event. Non-
compliance can result in additional fees for clean-up and loss off privileges for the use of
fields and concession stands. This policy is enforced through field use agreements.
Environmental sustainability practices are also incorporated into PARD's ground maintenance
program. The current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program was adopted in 2001 and
outlines the following:
• Cultural methods—outlines cultural and organic practices used to promote a healthy turf,
reduce/ control pests (plant and insect), and minimize the use of chemical products.
• Product use—guidelines for the selection and usage of pesticide products with an emphasis
on minimizing use and exposure. Includes public notification procedures for broadcast and
spot application treatments.
• Park classifications / maintenance standards — defines park classifications that sets the
standards for maintenance including mowing and irrigation of park and city property.
Classification is determined by factors such as use, location, and visibility. This creates a
tiered system of maintenance appropriate for each area and increases efficiency and
effectiveness in the allocation of resources. (Exhibit 3)
• Design and maintenance standards- promotes natural areas with the establishment of"no
mow" and natural preserve areas. PARD currently has 11 areas encompassing
approximately 440 acres identified as natural preserve parks or natural preserve areas
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within a park. These areas sustain sensitive plant and animal environments and help to
reduce environmental footprints. (Exhibit 4) Future design, planning, and plant selection
for new parks must be consistent with IPM philosophy and methods.
PARD partnered with Watershed Protection to develop new signage identifying environmentally
sensitive areas to educate park visitors and provide notice of the maintenance level. (Exhibit 5)
The signs have been installed in sections of North Lakes Park,one of the most highly visible parks
with natural areas. PARD staff will continue to evaluate park areas for additional sign placement.
As reported during the April 2,2018,Council meeting,the IPM program is going through a process
of review by a focus group comprised of City residents, field specialists, and identified
stakeholders. The program will be updated and revised to include addressing environmental
concerns, new technology, and best practices. The group began meeting in May and has been
reviewing and providing feedback on sample programs.
Finally, PARD has begun the process of performing an internal assessment in preparation for
seeking accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies
(CAPRA). PARD must meet the standards and guidelines set in 10 areas of evaluation. One area
is"Facility and Land Use Management". As part of the exercise,PARD will establish policies and
procedures to comply with the following sections:
7.8 -Environmental Sustainability Policy and Program
Standard: The agency shall have an established policy on environmental sustainability that
states the agency position on energy and resource conservation. The policy should address
sustainable product purchasing; reduction and handling of waste; wise use and protection
of land, air, water and wildlife; and sustainable design/construction of buildings and
facilities.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide the agency's environmental sustainability policy and
examples of projects and initiatives that demonstrate the agency's commitment to implementation.
Examples include ecosystem and green infrastructure plans/programs, capital improvements
utilizing green/sustainable designs,carbon footprint analysis and reduction goals,internal/external
communication and outreach programs.
7.9 -Natural Resource Management Plans and Procedures
Standard: There shall be natural resource management plans for environmentally unique or
sensitive areas such as valuable wetlands, riverbanks and woodlands and there shall be
environmental protection procedures, such as for erosion control, conduct of nature studies,
wildlife and habitat preservation, and protection of water supply reservoirs and water
recharge areas. Even if the agency does not own or control the natural resource, there shall
be procedures to encourage and ensure environmental stewardship through volunteer
steward programs and/or interpretive education and other learning opportunities. The
agency should work with other agencies to meet and promote environmentally sound
maintenance and land management standards.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide the natural resource management plan(s) and
procedures and examples of outreach and education.
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7.9.1 -Recycling and/or Zero Waste Plan
Standard: There shall be a recycling and/or zero waste plan for park and recreation facilities
and administrative offices that is systematically monitored and periodically reviewed. The
plan shall also include an educational component for both users and employees. The
recycling and/or zero waste plan should include all major products suitable for recycling in
the given region with an emphasis on making the recycling process easy and convenient for
park and recreation users.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide a description of the recycling and/or zero waste plan
for facilities and administrative offices and provide the last review with statistics on the amounts
of materials recycled or the percent of total waste recycled for the most recent reporting period.
CONCLUSION:
PARD will present a draft of the updated IPM program to Council in early Fall with adoption
planned before the end of the year.Achieving the CAPRA accreditation is a Department work plan
initiative included in the City's FY 18-19 Strategic Plan. The updated IPM program and the
CAPRA process will reinforce and strengthen PARD's commitment to a safe, healthy, and
sustainable environment.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Exhibit 1 Informal Staff Report
Exhibit 2 Litter-Free Event Guide
Exhibit 3 Property Classifications
Exhibit 4 Natural and Preserve Areas
Exhibit 5 Grow Zone Sign
STAFF CONTACT:
Laura Behrens
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Laura.Behrens&cityofdenton.com
Keep Denton Clean, Green, and Beautiful!
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PlanningLitter-Free Event
Special events tend to generate litter.This scattered trash is an eyesore,expensive to cleanup,and is harmful to our
environment. The City of Denton requires that events held on City property be litter-free.Incorporate Keep Denton
Beautiful's litter prevention measures to make any event cleaner,greener,and more beautiful!
GuidelinesLitter-Free Event
1. Ensure you have a good Event Recycling and Trash Collection Plan that provides plenty of containers to patrons,
and that they are emptied regularly to prevent litter.
2. Set expectations by including Litter-Free Event verbiage in publicity materials such as advertisements,press
releases,promotional items,web pages and social media.
3. Display Recycle.Don't Litter banners available from the City's Community Events Coordinator.For your records,save
this information:number of banners and banner return due date
4. Require that all food vendors utilize trash and recycling containers in their food preparation area and that they
serve food with the least amount of serving ware needed.Ask them to secure items like napkins that easily
become litter.
5. Ask sales vendors to eliminate stray papers by:reducing the use of flyers,securing papers,and using email for
sign-up and information distribution.
6. Train event staff to remove litter during the event,and to clean the grounds when the event is over.
7. Provide your emcee and/or entertainers with Litter-Free Event announcements to be used regularly during
the event.
AnnouncementsLitter-Free Event
When entertainers and emcees ask their fans to clean up their own area,and pick up litter they see,it can have an
enormous impact! Create a positive and community-minded atmosphere by having entertainers ask patrons to help
leave the grounds clean,green and beautiful! Use these examples,or make up your own that reflect the unique nature
of your event:
1. [This Event] is a LITTER-FREE EVENT! Make use of the trash cans,recycling containers,and ash receptacles to keep
our event clean.
2. Did you know that cigarette butts are the most littered item in America?Your butt is trash-please dispose of
it properly.
3. No litter left behind! Litter doesn't want to stay on the ground.Pick up a piece of litter.
Keep Denton Beautiful is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
For more information on litter or how to support KDB,visit wwwkdb.org or call(940)349-8737
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The City of Denton encourages recycling at special events! Recycling is required if the event is held on City property or is
sponsored by the City or one of its departments. Contact Denton Recycles at(940) 349-8080 to determine which services
are appropriate for your event:
• Events Held on City Property-City Parks,Athletic Fields,and the Denton Civic Center
1. Recycling containers are on-site,ready for use.
2. All other recyclable materials from vendors,such as cardboard,should be sorted and collected for recycling and placed in an
on-site blue recycling dumpster or taken to a Recycling Drop-off Center.
• Borrow Free,Temporary Clear Stream Event Containers*
1. Contact Solid Waste&Recycling at(940)349-8080 to request containers and to schedule pick-up.
2. Pick-up recycling containers from the Solid Waste&Recycling Department before your event.
3. Coordinate staff or volunteers to setup and tear-down recycling containers and collect recyclables.
4. Take bagged recyclables to a Recycling Drop-off Center.You may place bags of bottles and cans in a
"Plastic Only"dumpster—you do not have to sort the materials.
5. Return recycling containers to the Solid Waste&Recycling Department after your event.
*Containers can be delivered before the event and picked up post-event for a fee.
• Order Recycling/Trash Service
1. For large events,or those not located in a city facility,trash and recycling dumpsters and/or,temporary Clear Stream event
containers may be required.
2. Contact Solid Waste&Recyling at(940)349-8080 to determine needs and order service.Pricing is based on service level.
Recycling and Trash Collection
Planning assistance is available from the Denton Recycles staff.
1. Determine the best placement and number of containers needed such as entrances/exits,food vendor areas,and stages.
2. Provide training to event staff/volunteers for trash and recycling procedures.
3. Inform vendors of expectations for reducing waste and recycling.
4. Place recycling and trash containers side by side to capture recyclables and reduce contamination.
5. Display Recycle.Don't Litter banners available from the City's Community Events Coordinator.
6. Ensure staff/volunteers empty recycling and trash containers when full.
7. Address recycling contamination issues as soon as possible.
Recyclable Items Landfill
Bottles and Cans Styrofoam
-Plastic Plastic Bags or Wrap
-Aluminum Food Wrappers
-Glass Plates or Food Boats
Plastic Cups(#1-7,No Styrofoam) PaperTowels or Napkins
Flattened Cardboard 'f Plastic Utensils or Straws
Boxboard - No Food or Liquid
Paper 1
Newspaper '1 Solid Waste&Recycling
1. 1517 S.Mayhill Rd.
Clean Foil Pans Denton,TX 76208
Empty Steel and Tin Cans (940)349-8080
www.dentonrecycles.com
Recycle. Don "t Litter Agreement
Please indicate that you have read and understand the Recycle. Don't Litter Agreement by
initialing after each statement.
• 1 have received the City of Denton Event Recycling Guidelines and will arrange for
adequate event recycling and trash collection services.
• 1 have received the KDB Litter-Free Event Guidelines and will include measures to reduce
litter event at my event.
• 1 will return the Recycle. Don't Litter banners within 5 working days of the event, or pay the
City of Denton $100.00 for each missing banner.
Event Information
Complete and return the following to the City's Community Events Coordinator.
Name:
Address :
Contact Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Name of Event:
Date of Event:
Number of Banners:
Banner Return Date:
Signature:
Exhibit 3
Park Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CLASSIFICATIONS
Class AA Turf and Landscape
• Turf Mowed 2 times per week in growing season, 1 time during the off season (Ryegrass)
• Landscape maintenance 52 cycles per year
• Irrigated turf and landscape
• Includes sports fields and landscape
• Responsible for 69.48 Class AA acres
Class A Turf
• Mowing and landscape maintenance a minimum of 32 cycles annually
• Irrigated turf
• Includes public buildings, fire stations, and parks
• Responsible for 277.67 Class A acres
Class B Turf
• Mowed a minimum of 20 cycles annually
• Non-irrigated turf
• Includes parks and medians
• Responsible for 517.79 Class B acres
Class C Turf
• Mowed a minimum of 5 times annually
• Non-irrigated turf
• Includes parks and rights-of-ways
• Responsible for 486.84 Class C acres
Class D Turf
• Natural and undeveloped areas
• Non-irrigated turf
• Includes open space, nature preserves, and trail areas
• Responsible for 860.49 Class D acres
Classification of Property Inventory
Location Class AA Class A Class B Class C Class D Total
DEVELOPED PARKS
Avondale 17.85 17.85
Bowling Green 13.10 2.00 2.90 18.00
Briercliff 0.01 10.59 10.60
Carl Young 5.53 5.53
Carter Park 0.02 0.33 0.35
Cross Timbers 19.54 51.02 70.56
Denia 7.05 6.95 9.00 23.00
Ernest Dallas Memorial Park 5.01 5.01
Evers 8.83 8.88 12.00 29.71
Fred Moore 0.031 10.47 10.50
Joe Skiles 0.07 6.41 6.48
Lake Forest 0.1 3.00 13.00 53.32 69.42
Loon Lake 4.91 4.91
Mack 8.44 12.00 16.64 37.08
McKenna 0.9 17.10 18.00
Milam 1.93 1.93
MLK 0.03 4.97 5.00
Nette Shultz 0.07 9.93 10.00
North Lakes 37.1 44.90 108.00 111.00 97.33 398.33
North Point 10.33 10.33
Owsley 0.05 0.47 0.52
Preserve at Pecan Creek 15.38 15.38
Quakertown 1.75 42.32 44.07
Sequoia 5.50 5.50
South Lakes 0.03 20.97 57.00 3.00 106.29 187.29
Water Works Park 0.75 16.61 17.36
Wheeler Ridge 7.91 7.91
Woodrow 11.38 11.38
Developed Park Subtotal 1 65.231 271.921 381.061 199.841 438.56 1,356.61
UNDEVELOPED PARKS
Airport Road (open space) 41.63 41.63
Bent Creek 21.47 21.47
Vintage 40.36 40.36
Pebble Brook 24.00 24.00
Robson Ranch 16.88 16.88
Southwest Park 196.50 196.50
Villages of Carmel 6.39 6.39
108 Industrial 0.110 0.11
Undeveloped Park Total 0.110 347.23 347.34
TRAILS AND LINKAGES
Cooper Creek/Monterey Trail 16.61 15.00 31.61
Evers North Trail 7.85 7.85
Rail Trail 17.26 59.70 76.96
Trails and Linkages Total 41.72 74.70 116.42
NON PARK PUBLIC BLDG
City Hall West 0.05 0.05 0.10
City Hall East 0.05 0.45 0.50
Service Center 0.37 0.13 0.50
Linda McNatt Animal Adopt Ctr 0.011 0.99 1.00
Non Park Public Bldgs.Total 0.48 1.62 2.10
LIBRARIES
North Branch 0.16 0.34 0.500
South Branch 0.07 0.43 0.500
Library Total 0.23 0.77 1.000
FIRE STATIONS
Station#1 0.07 0.38 0.450
Station#2-McKinney/Mockingbird 0.08 0.37 0.450
Station#3 0.45 0.450
Station#4 0.45 0.450
Station#5-Windsor 0.45 0.450
Station#6 0.45 0.450
Station#7-Vintage 0.09 0.36 0.450
Old Fire Central 0.45 0.450
Fire Station Total 0.24 3.36 3.600
CEMETERIES
IOOF 0.01 24.99 25.00
Oakwood 0.01 12.99 13.00
Cemeteries Total 0.02 37.98 38.00
MEDIANS/ROW
Street medians 3.28 56.92 60.20
ROW 287.00 287.00
Median/ROW Totals 3.28 56.92 287.00 347.20
Grand Total of Acres
Maintained by Parks 2017-
18 69.48 277.67 517.79 486.84 860.49 2,212.27
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with tall grasses and plants:
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• Hay mucha sombra para el suelo y para moderar las
temperaturas del agua
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Learn more at www.dentonwatersheds.com DENTON
Revision Date
07/13/2018
Council Requests for Information
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status
1. Solid Waste cost of service information including 6/5/17 Cox Information will provided in the
curb rate vs. drop-off rate at landfill. Solid Waste Cost of Service work
session presentation scheduled for
July 17.
2. TWU master plan and how trees are impacted; can 5/1/18 McDonald TWU will give a brief presentation
trees be saved and protected; next steps. on their Master Plan during the
August 21 work session.
3. Work session on homelessness initiatives and updates 3/20/18 and Kuechler/Shaw A work session is scheduled for July
including downtown, emergency housing, and 5/15/18 17.
Employ to Empower.
4. Work session on proposed permitting processes for 5/15/18 McDonald Information will be provided during a
businesses under the new DDC. Benchmark against work session in August.
other similar cities such as Carrollton or McKinney.
5. Work session on Council appointed ad hoc 5/22/18 Leal A work session is scheduled for July
committees and adherence to TOMA. 17.
6. Work session focused on downtown development to 6/4/18 Booth/Puente/McDonald A work session is planned for August
include an update on downtown master plan, a 7.
complementary master plan for PEC 4 area, and an
overview of current uses and potential expansion of
the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Fund.
7. Information on what electric rates would be if we did 6/4/18 Morrow/Puente Staff will provide this information in
not have the DEC and how the DEC impacts rates the July 20 Friday Report.
8. Work session on the status of Quiet Zone 6/12/18 Deshmukh/Nelson ISR was included in the June 15
establishment. Friday report. A work session is
scheduled for August 14.
9. ISR on sales tax including allowable uses of our 1%, 6/12/18 Puente ISR is included in the July 13 Friday
options for the transportation%, and property tax Report.
relief.
10. Present information from recent media coverage 6/19/18 Banks/Leal/ A work session is scheduled for
concerning health risks associated with proximity to McDonald/Cannone August 6.
gas wells in the in the August Gas Well Inspection
Annual Report.
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status
11. ISR on the San Antonio legal services model, 6/26/18 Leal/Wood Staff is currently researching. ISR
including the feasibility of partnering with non-profit will be provided in an August Friday
agencies to provide information on renter rights, report.
immigration services, and veteran services.
12. Work session on ways to improve the City's 6/26/18 Kuechler Information will be provided during
Municipal Equality Index score, including an update the August 14 work session.
to the City's antidiscrimination policy.
13. Work session on implementing a similar program to 6/26/18 McDonald/Birdseye/Leal Staff is currently researching.
Southlake's SPIN program in Denton. Information will be provided during
an August or September work
session.
14. Schedule group TOMA training for the full City 6/26/18 Leal Staff is researching facilitators with a
Council using an outside facilitator. goal of scheduling the training in
September.
15. Information on red light camera ticket enforcement. 6/26/18 Howell Information will be provided in the
July 20 Friday report.
16. Work session on permitting options to incentivize 6/26/18 McDonald/Wood Information will be provided during a
affordable housing including a survey of practices work session in August.
from other municipalities.
17. Information regarding the use of project names used 6/26/18 Booth Information will be provided during a
in conjunction with economic development projects. work session in September.
18. Work session providing an overview of the City's 6/26/18 Rosendahl/Kuechler Information will be provided during a
Smoking Ordinance. work session in August.
19. Overview of the emissions permitting process, 6/26/18 Morrow/Banks Staff is currently researching.
including the number of hours the DEC can operate Information will be provided during
and the methodology used to determine those limits. an August or September work
session.
20. Information on factors impacting air quality in Denton 6/26/18 Morrow/Banks Staff is currently researching.
including a comparison of DEC emissions to other Information will be provided during
sources in the DFW area. an August or September work
session.
Cityof Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton,Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
DENTON Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday,July 24,2018 12:00 PM Work Session Room
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street,Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will be
given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent Agenda.
A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers
this item.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for July 24, 2018.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 18-1063 Receive a report; hold a discussion, and receive departmental presentations in preparation
for the FY 2018-19 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five Year
Financial Forecast.
B. ID 18-1078 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding an Internal Audit
Risk Assessment and Audit Plan.
C. ID 18-1125 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the implementation
of a standard construction specification manual and establishing contract documentation
for the City of Denton.
D. ID 18-1146 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on the design and
construction of the new tennis center.
E. ID 18-1155 Receive and report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the operations of
Development Review Engineering.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting to
consider the following items:
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by the Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the
Staff recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
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Agenda (Agenda Items A — I). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, Consent
Agenda Items A — I below will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion,
they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
A. ID 18-920 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, a Texas
home-rule municipal corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the execution
by the City Manager, or his designee, of a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of
Natural Gas, between the City of Denton and Tenaska Marketing Ventures ("Tenaska"),
a partnership affiliate of Tenaska Energy, Inc. and Tenaska Energy Holdings, LLC., with
offices in Arlington, Texas; approving the execution of such other and further related
documents deemed necessary to effectuate the transactions allowed under this contract by
the City Manager or his designee; determining that specific information contained in said
contract pertain to a "Competitive Electric Matter" as set forth under the provisions of §
§551.086 and 552.133 of the Texas Government Code, as amended; allowing the public
to inspect,but not reproduce,the Contract as redacted; and,providing an effective date.
B. ID 18-1014 Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager,
or designee, to execute a confidentiality agreement between the City and Invenergy LLC
("Invenergy") for the purpose of exploring solar power offers in connection with the City
of Denton's plan to be a 100% renewable energy city; providing for a severability clause;
and,providing for an effective date.
C. ID 18-1025 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to award a contract with NewGen
Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for a Utility Management Study for Electric, Water, and
Wastewater; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 6708- awarded to NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $310,610). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( -
D. ID 18-1037 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for
the County to provide Property Tax Billing and Collections Services for the City of
Denton;providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 18-1073 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Investment Advisory
contract with First Southwest Asset Management, LLC; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6695- awarded to First Southwest
Asset Management,LLC,in the two(2)year not-to-exceed amount of$60,000).
F. ID 18-1097 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
amending Ordinance 2017-291 to replace the FY 2017-18 Annual Audit Plan and
providing an effective date. The Audit/Finance Committee recommends approval(3-0).
G. ID 18-1106 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement, in a form
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substantially similar as attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and in the approximate amount of
$3,211,720.00(amount to be finalized after bids are opened), by and between the State
of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (the "State") and the
City of Denton (the "City"), regarding water and wastewater improvements associated
with the US 377(Ft Worth Drive) roadway widening project, located between IH 35E to
south of FM 1830 and within the City of Denton.
H. ID 18-1123 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Section
22-31(13) and 22-31.1, Article II-Park Rules, Chapter 22- Parks and Recreation, Code
of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, to provide for clarification of smoking related
to parks and parks facilities within the City of Denton; providing for a severability clause;
providing for a savings clause;providing for publication; and,declaring an effective date.
I. ID 18-1136 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
authorizing the Mayor to approve the issuance of New Hope Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corporation Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (CHF - Collegiate Housing
Denton, L.L.C. - Texas Woman's University Dining Project) Series 2018B and to
approve the projects to be acquired with the proceeds of such bonds.
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 18-1153 Consider adoption of an ordinance directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue
$ in principal amount of Certificates of Obligation of the City of
Denton for General Government projects; and providing for an effective date.
3. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting
agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by
law.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas,on the day of ,2018 at o'clock(a.m.)(p.m.)
CITY SECRETARY
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NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY
SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE
DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN
BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
No Council Luncheon No Council Meeting 4th Of July - 4 p.m. Public Art 11:00 Development
1:30pm Committee on the City Holiday Committee Code Review
Environment-Cancelled
5:30pm Traffic Safety
Commission
Park Board 6 pm
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
9:OOam Public Utilities No Council Meeting 11:OOam EDP Board 11:00 Development
Board Code Review
S:OOpm P&Z Work
5:30pm HLC Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
6:00 pm Council 10:00 am CC Work 1 1:30am Mobility HaBSCo Meeting 11:00 Development
Ethics Training Session Committee Code Review
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
6:OOpm Public Utilities 10:00am Council 12:00 Downtown TIF 11:00 Development
Board Airport Committee Code Review
S:OOpm P&Z Work
12:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session
Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
29 30 31
No Council Meeting
4:00 pm ZBA
7/12/2018 2:54 PM
August1
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
8:30 am Council
Budget Workshop
4 p.m. Public Art
Committee
5 611:30 am Council 7 8 9 10 11
Luncheon 2:00 pm CC Work 11:00am EDP Board
1:30pm Committee on Session
the Environment 6:30 pm CC Regular 5:00pm P&Z Work
5:30pm Traffic Safety Session Session
Commission 6:30pm P&Z Regular
Park Board 6 pm Session
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
9:00am Public Utilities 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday 1 1:30am Mobility
Board Session Committee
HaBSCo Meeting
5:30pm HLC
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2:00 pm CC Work 5:00pm P&Z Work 8:00 am
Session Session City Council
6:30 pm CC Regular 6:30pm P&Z Regular Retreat
Session Session Public Safety
Training Center
26 27 28 29 30 31
6:00pm Public Utilities 10:00am Council
Board Airport Committee
4:00 pm ZBA 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday
Session
7/12/2018 2:54 PM
7/10/18
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Note: This is a working draft of pending Council items and is subject to chap a without notice.
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
July 24—41 Tuesday Session Captions—July 9 WS—Department Budget Presentations
Backup—July 20 WS—Plan Concept for North Lakes Tennis Center
CA—Utility Management Stud
July 31 —No Meeting
August 2—Budget Workshop—8:30 a.m. Captions—July 16
Backup—July 27
August 6—Luncheon Captions—July 23 WS—Department Budget Presentations
Backup—August 2 WS—Gas Well Inspection Annual Report
August 7—Work/Regular Session Captions—July 23 WS—Department Budget Presentations
Backup—August 3 WS—Budget Workshop
WS—Downtown Reinvestment Grant
WS—Board of Ethics Rules and Procedures
WS—Tree discussion
IC—Radio contract
August 14—2"d Tuesday Session Captions—July 30 WS—Budget Workshop
Backup—August 10 WS—Chamber ED contract
WS—Municipal Equality Index discussion
WS—Parliamentary Procedures discussion
August 21 —Work/Regular Session Captions—August 6 WS—Budget Workshop
Backup—August 17 WS—TWU Master Plan discussion
IC—Chamber ED contract
IC—EDP Board nominations
August 25 —Council Retreat
August 28 —4th Tuesday Session Captions—August 13 WS—Budget Workshop
Backup—August 24 IC—Approval of Board of Ethics Rules and Procedures
PH— 1 st Public Hearing on the Tax Rate
September 3 —No Luncheon Labor Day holiday
September 4—No Meeting
September I I—Special Called Work/Regular Captions—August 27 WS—Budget Workshop
Session Backup— September 7 PH—2nd Public Hearing on the Tax Rate
PH—Public Hearing on the Budget
September 18—Work/Regular Session Captions—August 31 WS—Budget Workshop
Backup— September 14 IC—Adoption of Budget
September 25 —4 h Tuesday Session Captions— September 10 ICMA—9/22-26, Baltimore
Backup— September 21
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
October 1 —Luncheon Captions— September 17 Joint DISD luncheon
Backup— September 27
October 2—No Meeting National Night Out
October 9—2nd Tuesday Meeting Captions— September 24 TML, Fort Worth, 10/9-10/12
Backup—October 5
October 16—Work/Regular Session Captions—October 1
Backup—October 12
October 23 —4th Tuesday Session Captions—October 8 WS—Stoke annual report
Backup—October 19
October 30—No Meeting
November 5 —Luncheon Captions—October 22 Airport Update—meeting at Airport
Backup—November 1
November 6—Work/Regular Session Captions—October 22 NLC, Los Angeles, 11/7-11/10
Backup—November 2 IC— Stoke contract renewal
November 13 —2°d Tuesday Session Captions—October 29
Backup—November 9
November 20—No Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday observed—City Offices Closed 11/22-23
November 27—4t Tuesday Session Captions—November 12
Backup—November 21 Tentative-Based on Need
December 3 —Luncheon Captions—November 19
Backup—November 29
December 4—Work/Regular Session Captions—November 19
Backup—November 30
December 11 —2nd Tuesday Session Captions—November 26
Backup—December 7
December 18—Work/Regular Session Captions—December 3
Backup—December 14 Tentative-Based on Need
December 25 —No Meeting Christmas Holiday observed—City Offices Closed 12/24-25
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
-" Construction Projects Report IMPROVINGG
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DENTON Week of July 16-22, 2018 L)EN
For general inquiries and questions, please contact the Project Management Office at (940) 349-7227
Proposed Date Proposed Date Other Department
Street/Intersection From To of Construction of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters Communication Contact: Changes made by:
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major Closures
Amarillo St. Congress Egan 7/9/18 8/17/18 Street Reconstruction Streets (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 07/03/18
(Temporary Lane Closures) 7/5/18
LINT 2018 Residence Hall Project Coordinate with
Ave.A Maple Eagle 3/19/18 7/27/18 Engineering N/A (940)349-8910 Michael York 07/11/18
(Temporary Lane Closures) UNT
Roselawn West Street Widening
Bonnie Brae St. lawn Line Vintage 7/1/17 8/30/18 Engineering N/A Electronic Signs (940)349-8910 N.H./Rob Plato 04/18/18
of (Phase 1)
Capetown Dr. Desert Willow Bishop Pine 6/25/18 8/3/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair Streets 6/5/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Roy San Miguel 06/05/18
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)
Edwards Rd. Camino Real Swisher Rd. 18 Street Reconstruction Streets 5 17 18 HOA Contacted
rl. 6418 910/ / / / / / (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 05/16/18
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(Temporary Lane Closures)
Emery St. Alice Coit 6/25/18 8/3/18 Street Resurfacing Streets 6/11/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dale Mitchell 06/11/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Fulton St. Oak University 6/11/18 11/16/18 Water Main Construction Water 6/5/18 (940)349-7181 Casey Bowles 06/07/18
(Street Closure)
Fulton St. TBD TBD Wastewater Wastewater (940)349-7300
Fulton St. TBD TBD Streets Streets (940)349-7160
North Texas Street Reconstruction
Hickory St. Blvd. Ave C 5/21/18 8/3/18 Streets 5/15/18 Electronic Signs (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 05/11/18
(Temporary Road Closures)
Hickory St. Ave C 550 ft.West 7/5/18 7/20/18 Wastewater Main Reconstruction Wastewater 5/15/18 (940)349-7300 Seth Garcia 06/28/18
(Road Closure)
Holiday Park Phase 2 Manhattan Kings Row 11/10/17 12/1/18 Wastewater Main Construction Wastewater 11/16/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7300 Seth Garcia 11/08/17
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)
Holl hill Ln. Lon ride Pennsylvania 7 9 18 8 24 18 Street Reconstruction Streets 6 20 18 (940)349-7160 Dust Draper 06/19/18
Y Long ridge Y / / / / / / Y p
(Temporary Street Closures)
Huisache St. Yucca Retama 5/21/18 7/20/18 Streets Construction Streets 5/15/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 05/22/18
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)
Jim Christal Rd Western Blvd Scripture 7/3/18 10/1/18 Utility Line Construction Water/WW N/A (940)349-8463 Alberto Lopez 07/03/18
(Road Closure)
Proposed Date Proposed Date Other Department
Street/Intersection From To of Construction of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters Communication Contact: Changes made by:
Lakeview Blvd. Black Walnut Burr Oak 6/18/18 7/13/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair Streets 6/5/18 HOA Contacted (940)349-7160 Roy San Miguel 06/05/18
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)
Laurel St. Highland Park Wisteria 7/25/18 8/30/18 Street Reconstruction 7/12/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Malone St. Scripture W. University 7/9/18 8/24/18 Street Reconstruction Streets 6/28/18 Electronic Signs (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 06/27/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
McKinney St. Loop 288 Ryan H.S 5/29/18 TBD Sidewalk Construction Engineering N/A Electronic Signs (940)349-8910 Chad Allen 05/04/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Mayhill Rd. US 380 Edwards 9/1/17 2/1/20 Street Reconstruction Engineering 1/3/18, Door Hangers (940)349-8910 N. Housewright 11/30/17
(Temporary Road Closures) 1/24/18
Water and Wastewater Construction
Mills Rd. Mayhill Denton ISD 5 29 18 7 30 18 and Road WideningEngineering N A Electronic Signs y driveway / / / / g g / g (940)349-8910 Danny Beckham 05/11/18
(Street Closure)
Montecito Dr. EI Paseo Seville 6/25/18 7/30/18 Street Resurfacing Streets 6/11/18 (940)349-7160 Dale Mitchell 07/02/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Paint Dr. Arabian Hollow Ridge 6/11/18 7/20/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair Streets 5/25/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Roy San Miguel 05/25/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Prominence Pkwy. Mayhill Atlanta 1/31/18 8/31/18 Water and Wastewater Crossing Engineering 1/24/18 Door Hangers (940)349-8910 N.Housewright 05/16/18
(Road Closure)
Retama St. Sagebrush Huisache TBT TBD Streets Construction Streets 5/15/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 05/11/18
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)
Riney Rd. N Elm Solana 9/29/17 9/30/18 Road Removal and Replacement Engineering Yes Electronic Signs (940)349-8910 Rob Plato 05/16/18
(Road Closure)
Kansas City Drainage and Roadway Construction
Roselawn Dr. Bonnie Brae 3/26/18 TBD Engineering N/A (940)349-8910 N. Housewright 03/20/18
Southern RR (One Lane traffic control)
Sagebrush Dr. Kings Row Retama 5/21/18 7/20/18 Streets Construction Streets 5/15/18 (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 05/11/18
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)
Spencer Rd. Mayhill Lowe's 4/2/18 9/29/18 Water Line Replacement Water 3/16/18 Contacted (940)349-8910 Danny Beckham 05/15/18
Driveway (Road Closure) departments affected
p y Lowe's / / / / Drainage Rebuild g / / Contacted ) y
Spencer Rd. Mayhill 4 2 18 9 29 18 Drainage 3 16 18 departments affected (940 349-8910 Dann Beckham 05/15/18
Driveway (Road Closure)
Engineering Ma Rd.Spencer hill Lowe's 4/2/18 9/2g/18 Road Reconstruction Eng g /3 16/18 Contacted (940)349-8910 Danny Beckham 05/15/18
p y Driveway (Road Closure) departments affected
Sycamore St. Sycamore Wainwright 6/29/18 7/31/18 Wastewater Main ReconstructionWastewater N/A Door Hangers (940)349-7300 Seth Garcia 06/20/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Dead End Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
Sun Valley Dr. Stuart 5/14/18 8/6/18 Streets 5/1/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dale Mitchell 06/21/18
West (Temporary Lane Closures)
Proposed Date Proposed Date Other Department
Street/Intersection From To of Construction of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters Communication Contact: Changes made by:
Valley View Rd. Kings Row Sun Valley 5/14/18 8/6/18 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter Streets 5/1/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dale Mitchell 06/26/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
LINT 2018 CVAD Project
Welch St. Mulberry Chestnut 4/11/18 7/20/18 Drive approach/Sidewalk Engineering 3/19/18 3/30/2018 (940)349-8910 Michael York 07/05/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Pheasant Concrete Sidewalk Repairs
Windbrook St. Hollow Shady TH. 7/16/18 7/27/18 Streets N/A (940)349-7160 Roy San Miguel 07/09/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Cobblestone North Dead Street Reconstruction
Ashcroft Ln. 5/14/18 8/9/18 Streets 5/4/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 07/03/18
Row End (Temporary Lane Closures)
Canterbury Ct. Hollyhill 1-35 4/9/18 7/20/18 Drainage Improvements Drainage 3/26/18 Door Hangers 940-349-8488 Troy Trolinger 07/12/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Cobblestone Row N. Locust Evers Pkwy 6/11/18 8/9/18 Street Reconstruction Streets 6/5/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 07/03/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Highland St. Carroll 100F 6/11/18 7/2/18 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter Streets N/A (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 07/03/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Hollow Ridge Dr. Paint Dr. Big Horn Trail 5/14/18 7/9/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair Streets 5/3/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Roy San Miguel 07/05/18
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)
Cobblestone North Dead Street Reconstruction
Linda Ln. Row End 4/23/18 8/9/18 Streets 4/9/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 07/03/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Lindsay St. McCormick 1-35 Service 6/8/18 7/31/18 Wastewater Main Reconstruction Wastewater 6/5/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7300 Seth Garcia 07/10/2018
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)
Malone St. Crescent Westchester 6/11/18 7/13/18 Water Main Construction Water 6/28/18 (940)349-7181 Casey Bowles 07/11/18
(Street Closure)
Mingo Rd. Sirius Mockingbird 6/25/18 7/13/18 Wastewater Main Construction Engineering N/A (940)349-8910 Fred Torres 07/11/18
(Road Closure)
Sena St. Malone Ector 4/23/18 7/20/18 Street Reconstruction Streets 4/17/18 (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 07/03/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Bonnie Brae St. US 377 135W 2018 2020 Street Widening Engineering (940)349-8910 N. Housewright
(Phase 2)
Bonnie Brae St. US 377 135E 2019 2021 Street Widening Engineering (940)349-8910 N. Housewright
(Phase 1)
Bonnie Brae St. TBD TBD TBD TBD Street Widening Engineering (940)349-8910 Lee Perry
(Phase 1)
Proposed Date Proposed Date Other Department
Street/Intersection From To of Construction of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters Communication Contact: Changes made by:
Hettie St. TBD TBD Water,Wastewater,and Streets Multiple
Hinkle Dr. TBD TBD Water,Wastewater,Drainage,Streets Multiple
Londonderry Ln. Teasley Westminster 9/1/18 TBD Street Improvements Streets (940)349-7160 Dusty Draper 03/15/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Panhandle St. Carroll Bolivar TBT TBT Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter Streets 4/9/18 Door Hangers (940)349-7160 Dale Mitchell 05/23/18
(Temporary Lane Closures)
PEC 4- Engineering In Design Installing Underground Box Culvert Engineering (940)349-8910 Lee Perry
Smith-Johnson Summer 2018 Water,Wastewater,Drainage,Streets Engineering (940)349-8910 Chad Allen
Stuart Rd. Windsor Kings Row TBD TBD Concrete Curb and Gutter Repair Streets (940)349-7160 Chauna Baker 05/02/2018
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Thomas St. TBD TBD Water,Wastewater,and Streets Multiple
W.Walnut St. S. Elm Cedar TBT TB Utility Construction
T Engineering N/A (940)349-8910 Alice Province 05/08/18
(Temporary Road Closures)
Wayne St. TBD TBD Water,Wastewater,and Streets Multiple
Windsor Dr. TBD TBD Water,Wastewater,Drainage,Streets Engineering (940)349-8910